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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Chatzikomninos (ranked 384 p4p, 60 weight class) and Ras Li Judah (ranked 430 p4p, 65 weight class). Judah has chosen Limb By Limb as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexei Chatzikomninos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ras Li Judah!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Judah. Chatzikomninos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chatzikomninos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Judah takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Ras Li Judah has been cut.
Chatzikomninos moves into range and clinches up with Judah.
Judah struggles to land a body shot inside as Chatzikomninos controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos tries to throw a body punch but Judah avoids it by throwing Chatzikomninos back against the cage.
Chatzikomninos misses with a body punch.
Judah is trying to break the clinch but Chatzikomninos is controlling him.
Judah can't find room to land a body shot as Chatzikomninos controls the action.
Judah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chatzikomninos has Judah pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Judah manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Judah avoids a wild elbow strike from Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chatzikomninos backwards.
Nice body punch from Judah - that landed with a thud.
Judah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chatzikomninos blocks a body shot from Judah.
Chatzikomninos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Chatzikomninos as the two fighters clinch.
Judah lands an uppercut.
Judah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chatzikomninos's elbow.
Chatzikomninos prevents a body shot from Judah.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chatzikomninos.
Judah misses with a punch to the body.
Chatzikomninos avoids a wild elbow strike from Judah.
Chatzikomninos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Judah blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Judah.
Judah blocking some punches.
Judah misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Judah has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Chatzikomninos swings wildly with an uppercut but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Judah scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Judah swings wildly with an uppercut but Chatzikomninos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chatzikomninos scores with a shot to the side of Judah's head.
Chatzikomninos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chatzikomninos blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos digs a right hand into Judah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Judah's gas tank.
Chatzikomninos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Judah's defenses.
Judah's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Judah takes an elbow to the temple.
I was talking to Chatzikomninos's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Judah tries to throw a body punch but Chatzikomninos avoids it by throwing Judah back against the cage.
Chatzikomninos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah has a couple of punches blocked by Chatzikomninos.
Judah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chatzikomninos throws a punch but it's blocked by Judah.
Chatzikomninos blocking some punches.
Judah throws a head punch that misses.
Judah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chatzikomninos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Judah's elbow.
Judah tries to work over Chatzikomninos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Judah lands with a short shot to the head.
Judah avoids the elbow strike from Chatzikomninos, against the cage.
Judah stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Judah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Judah misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Judah.
Judah tries to throw a body punch but Chatzikomninos avoids it by throwing Judah back against the cage.
Chatzikomninos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Judah lands a left hand.
Chatzikomninos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos dodges an elbow strike from Judah.
Chatzikomninos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Judah backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Judah on the inside.
Judah is working Chatzikomninos over against the cage.
Chatzikomninos blocks the elbow strike.
Judah misses with some punches.
Judah prevents a body shot from Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Judah backwards.
Judah tries to work over Chatzikomninos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Judah works on Chatzikomninos's body with a couple of short punches.
Judah blocks the elbow strike.
Chatzikomninos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Judah misses with a body punch.
Chatzikomninos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chatzikomninos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Judah tries to throw a body punch but Chatzikomninos avoids it by throwing Judah back against the cage.
A short left from Judah.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ras Li Judah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ras Li Judah's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Judah's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chatzikomninos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Judah scrambles back to his feet.
Chatzikomninos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Judah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Judah tries to land a front kick but Chatzikomninos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chatzikomninos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Judah misses with a body shot.
Chatzikomninos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Judah misses with a wild body shot.
Judah blocks a head kick by Chatzikomninos.
Judah sends Chatzikomninos crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Judah is motioning to the referee to let Chatzikomninos up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Chatzikomninos is rocked!
It looks like Alexei Chatzikomninos has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chatzikomninos gets a clinch.
Oh Chatzikomninos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Judah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chatzikomninos lands an elbow that stopped Judah in his tracks for a moment.
Chatzikomninos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chatzikomninos seems to have got his legs back now.
Chatzikomninos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chatzikomninos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ras Li Judah seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chatzikomninos.
Judah misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Chatzikomninos.
Judah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chatzikomninos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chatzikomninos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Judah.
Judah lands a body punch.
Judah is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chatzikomninos prevents a body shot from Judah.
Judah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Judah misses with a body punch.
Chatzikomninos throws an elbow that misses.
Still in the clinch, Judah scores with a nice short uppercut.
Judah misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judah avoids the elbow strike from Chatzikomninos, against the cage.
Judah lands a right hand.
Chatzikomninos misses with a punch to the body.
Judah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Judah lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judah is working Chatzikomninos over against the cage.
Judah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Judah tries to throw a body punch but Chatzikomninos avoids it by throwing Judah back against the cage.
Judah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Judah presses Chatzikomninos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Judah blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Judah.
Chatzikomninos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Judah's defenses.
Judah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chatzikomninos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Judah as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Judah.
Judah is leaning against Chatzikomninos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Judah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chatzikomninos misses with some punches.
Judah prevents a body shot from Chatzikomninos.
Judah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Judah works on Chatzikomninos's body with a couple of short punches.
Chatzikomninos misses with a body punch.
Judah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chatzikomninoss head.
Judah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Judah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chatzikomninos misses with a punch on the inside.
Judah scores with a shot to the side of Chatzikomninos's head.
Judah misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judah stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Judah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Judah misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Judah.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chatzikomninos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Judah's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judah stalls.
Chatzikomninos throws an elbow but it misses.
Judah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chatzikomninos throws an elbow but it misses.
Judah throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Judah.
Judah is leaning against Chatzikomninos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Judah stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chatzikomninos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Judah lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Judah scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ras Li Judah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Judah looks to throw the jab but Chatzikomninos is out of range.
Chatzikomninos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Judah counters with a low kick, right behind Chatzikomninos 's knee.
Chatzikomninos darts in and clinches Judah up against the cage.
Judah lands a hook that snaps the head of Chatzikomninos backwards.
Judah can't find room to land a body shot as Chatzikomninos controls the action.
Judah works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Judah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Judah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chatzikomninos blocking some punches.
Judah jerks Chatzikomninos's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Chatzikomninos drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Judah goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Judah because Chatzikomninos was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Ras Li Judah!
Ras Li Judah seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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