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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raekwon The Chef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Udo Hitzlsperger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Chef comes to the cage accompanied by Raekwon - Wu-Gambinos. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Raekwon The Chef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Udo Hitzlsperger!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from The Chef misses the target.
The Chef throws a jab but it's blocked by Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Chef.
Udo Hitzlsperger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitzlsperger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Chef fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Chef shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hitzlsperger misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from The Chef misses.
Hitzlsperger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Hitzlsperger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitzlsperger moves out of range as The Chef throws a body kick.
The Chef just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that The Chef has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hitzlsperger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Chef has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hitzlsperger lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Chef cracks Hitzlsperger with a good jab.
The Chef connects with a leg kick. Hitzlsperger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Chef moves out of range of the leg kick from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hitzlsperger throws a leg kick that misses.
The Chef getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice uppercut lands for The Chef. That snapped Hitzlsperger's head back.
The Chef lands a head kick. Hitzlsperger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hitzlsperger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The Chef takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hitzlsperger misses with a combination
letting The Chef counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Chef just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitzlsperger throws a leg kick but The Chef sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hitzlsperger misses with a low kick.
The Chef throws a head kick that misses.
Hitzlsperger misses with a double jab.
Hitzlsperger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hitzlsperger throws a leg kick
and The Chef holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hitzlsperger lands an uppercut.
The Chef displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hitzlsperger up against the cage.
Hitzlsperger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hitzlsperger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hitzlsperger manages to break the clinch.
The Chef tries to clinch but Hitzlsperger is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Chef uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hitzlsperger has time to react.
The Chef throws a head kick but Hitzlsperger moves out of range.
Hitzlsperger throws a right and a left that both miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hitzlsperger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Chef misses with a hook
and Hitzlsperger counters with a left to the body.
The Chef tests Hitzlsperger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hitzlsperger throws a head kick that misses
and The Chef counters by moving into the clinch.
The Chef misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hitzlsperger tries to throw a body punch but The Chef avoids it by throwing Hitzlsperger back against the cage.
Hitzlsperger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Chef's elbow.
Hitzlsperger misses with some punches.
The Chef tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Chef misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitzlsperger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Chef tries to throw a body punch but Hitzlsperger avoids it by throwing The Chef back against the cage.
The Chef's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hitzlsperger takes a shot to the head.
Hitzlsperger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Chef throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hitzlspergers head.
The Chef misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Chef swings wildly with an uppercut but Hitzlsperger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hitzlsperger misses with a punch to the body.
Hitzlsperger works on The Chef's body with a couple of short punches.
The Chef pushes Hitzlsperger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hitzlsperger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Chef's elbow.
The Chef presses Hitzlsperger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Chef misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hitzlsperger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Chef misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hitzlsperger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hitzlsperger turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hitzlsperger manages to end up in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Raekwon The Chef will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hitzlsperger throws a big shot that misses.
The Chef ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Chef cracks Hitzlsperger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Chef throws a low kick but Hitzlsperger moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by The Chef there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Chef delivers a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hitzlsperger. The Chef does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hitzlsperger thumps The Chef with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitzlsperger swinging wildly here.
Hitzlsperger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Chef misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Chef jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Chef throws a leg kick that misses.
The Chef lands with an uppercut that bounces Hitzlsperger off the cage and back into range.
The Chef throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hitzlsperger.
The Chef blocks the body kick.
The Chef fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hitzlsperger.
Raekwon The Chef is winning the standup battle so far.
Hitzlsperger catches The Chef with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Chef will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hitzlsperger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Chef's calf.
Hitzlsperger throws an overhand right that lands on The Chef's shoulder, as The Chef tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Chef uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Chef sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Chef lands a head shot.
The Chef jabs Hitzlsperger right on the nose. Hitzlsperger blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Chef ducks right into an uppercut from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from The Chef misses.
Hitzlsperger lands a nice hook to The Chef's body. The Chef takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Chef stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitzlsperger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Chef throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Chef cracks the inside of Hitzlsperger's front leg.
The Chef misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hitzlsperger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The Chef tries to clinch up but Hitzlsperger circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from The Chef misses.
Hitzlsperger misses with a low kick.
Hitzlsperger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The Chef avoids the head kick by Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Chef looks to land a right hand but Hitzlsperger moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger misses with a body shot
and The Chef counters with a low kick, right behind Hitzlsperger 's knee.
Hitzlsperger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good work by Hitzlsperger as he checks the leg kick.
The Chef thuds his shin into the meat of Hitzlsperger's side.
Hitzlsperger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Chef manages to avoid it.
Hitzlsperger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Chef checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hitzlsperger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Chef at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hitzlsperger just misses with a punch to the body.
The Chef's corner calls for a 1-2. The Chef obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hitzlsperger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Udo Hitzlsperger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The Chef throws an overhand right that lands on Hitzlsperger's shoulder, as Hitzlsperger tries to avoid the shot.
Hitzlsperger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Chef doesn't seem bothered though.
Hitzlsperger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hitzlsperger blocks a low kick nicely.
Hitzlsperger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Chef gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Chef turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Chef throws a leg kick which misses Hitzlsperger's front leg but catches the back leg as Hitzlsperger tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitzlsperger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hitzlsperger punishes The Chef's body with a nice straight punch.
The Chef attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Chef fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hitzlsperger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger connects with a high kick.
Hitzlsperger lands a head kick that stumbles The Chef and the fighters go to the mat.
The Chef is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Chef has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Oh The Chef is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Chef preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Chef seems to have got his legs back now.
Hitzlsperger wants to control from the top but The Chef keeps moving.
Hitzlsperger throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Chef looking to control.
Hitzlsperger won't allow The Chef to sweep him here.
The Chef utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The Chef has control of Hitzlsperger's left arm, preventing Hitzlsperger from doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hitzlsperger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Chef throws a push kick but Hitzlsperger slaps the foot to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Chef looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hitzlsperger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The Chef misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger throws a series of punches but The Chef moves out of range.
Hitzlsperger throws a head kick but The Chef moves out of range.
Raekwon The Chef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Chef throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hitzlsperger.
A shot to the liver by The Chef. Beautiful body shot.
Hitzlsperger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Chef moves away.
The Chef throws out a leg kick but Hitzlsperger moves out of range and The Chef only half commits.
A head kick by Hitzlsperger misses
and The Chef counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hitzlsperger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Chef throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hitzlsperger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitzlsperger throws a hook but The Chef avoids it easily.
Hitzlsperger throws a leg kick which misses The Chef's front leg but catches the back leg as The Chef tries to avoid it.
Hitzlsperger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hitzlsperger misses with a hook to the body
letting The Chef counter with a right hand.
The Chef lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Chef throws a wild body kick that Hitzlsperger sees coming a mile off.
Hitzlsperger with a nice cross.
Hitzlsperger throws a body kick that misses.
The Chef throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hitzlsperger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Udo Hitzlsperger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hitzlsperger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Udo Hitzlsperger!
During a confident post fight interview, Udo Hitzlsperger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Raekwon The Chef stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.
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