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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Beerus (ranked 9164 p4p, 768 weight class) and Sascha Koniezko (ranked 4810 p4p, 550 weight class). Beerus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Judas by Fozzy. Koniezko has chosen Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix) as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lord Beerus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sascha Koniezko!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beerus shoots in looking for a takedown. Koniezko tries to sprawl out of it but Beerus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koniezko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Koniezko pushes Beerus up against the cage in a clinch.
Beerus wants to take the fight to the mat but Koniezko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Beerus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Koniezko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Beerus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koniezko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Beerus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koniezko pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koniezko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Beerus!
Beerus is looking for a sweep.
Koniezko stands up and beckons Beerus to his feet.
Sascha Koniezko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koniezko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beerus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Koniezko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Koniezko is working Beerus over against the cage.
Koniezko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koniezko scores with a takedown into Beerus's guard.
Koniezko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Beerus looking for a guillotine here but Koniezko defends easily.
Koniezko gets to his feet. Beerus looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Koniezko drives through and clinches with Beerus against the cage.
A short right from Koniezko on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Koniezko.
Beerus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Koniezko prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Koniezko.
Koniezko has Beerus pressed against the cage, preventing Beerus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Koniezko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beerus.
Beerus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
Koniezko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koniezko gets through Beerus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koniezko lands a shot to the body.
Koniezko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koniezko breaks from the clinch.
Beerus tries for a takedown but Koniezko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beerus shoots in but no luck this time.
Koniezko feints a jab promting Beerus to slip. Koniezko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Beerus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Koniezko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Koniezko moves into the clinch.
Beerus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Koniezko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Beerus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koniezko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beerus letting Koniezko take a breather here.
Koniezko breaks the clinch.
Koniezko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beerus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koniezko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koniezko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Beerus's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koniezko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Beerus looking for a guillotine here but Koniezko defends easily.
Koniezko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Beerus is looking for a triangle but Koniezko pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koniezko with a nice head shot there.
Koniezko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Koniezko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sascha Koniezko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Koniezko closes the distance and pushes Beerus back into the cage.
Koniezko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Beerus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Koniezko can turn it around.
A nice left hand lands by Koniezko.
Beerus is looking for a takedown.
Koniezko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koniezko pushes Beerus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Koniezko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koniezko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beerus walks into a jab.
Beerus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koniezko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
It looks like Lord Beerus has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Koniezko. That snapped Beerus's head back.
Koniezko has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koniezko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koniezko moves into the clinch.
Beerus wants to take the fight to the mat but Koniezko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Beerus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koniezko pulls guard.
Beerus won't allow Koniezko to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Koniezko manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Koniezko manages to break the clinch.
Beerus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koniezko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beerus misses with a takedown
and Koniezko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beerus thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beerus misses with a wild body shot.
Koniezko cracks a nice hook into Beerus's ribs.
Koniezko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Koniezko showed some decent athleticism there.
Beerus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koniezko pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Koniezko is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koniezko tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koniezko escapes and gets back to his feet.
Koniezko gets a clinch.
Koniezko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Koniezko is pressed up against the cage. Beerus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koniezko down to the mat. Koniezko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Koniezko lands a head kick. Beerus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Koniezko rushes Beerus and presses him up against the cage.
Beerus tries to break the clinch but Koniezko is controlling the position.
Beerus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Koniezko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Beerus goes for a takedown attempt but Koniezko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beerus dives in and grabs Koniezko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koniezko pushes down on Beerus's head and hops out.
Koniezko is looking for the big counter here.
Beerus tries to keep at a distance but Koniezko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Koniezko pushes Beerus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koniezko is pressed up against the cage. Beerus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koniezko down to the mat. Koniezko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Koniezko moves out of range as Beerus strikes.
Beerus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koniezko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Koniezko clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Koniezko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koniezko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koniezko forces Beerus back against the cage and clinches.
Koniezko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koniezko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koniezko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beerus backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koniezko prevents Beerus from breaking the clinch.
Koniezko pulls guard effortlessly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koniezko manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sascha Koniezko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beerus tries for a takedown but Koniezko circles away easily
and Koniezko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Koniezko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Koniezko.
Beerus tries for a takedown but Koniezko manages to get underhooks.
Koniezko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Koniezko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beerus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beerus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beerus there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koniezko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beerus momentarily.
Koniezko has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sascha Koniezko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lord Beerus's cut.
That's time! Beerus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A left and a right from Koniezko both land. Nice combination.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Beerus enables Koniezko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Beerus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Koniezko stands up from Beerus's guard - Koniezko perhaps looking for a knockout.
Beerus misses with a takedown attempt - Koniezko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koniezko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Koniezko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sascha Koniezko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Koniezko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beerus or not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Koniezko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koniezko clinches.
Nice body punch from Koniezko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Koniezko.
Beerus tries to circle away but Koniezko has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koniezko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koniezko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beerus.
Koniezko breaks the clinch.
Sascha Koniezko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koniezko forces Beerus back against the cage and clinches.
Koniezko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Koniezko.
Beerus goes for a takedown attempt but Koniezko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Beerus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koniezko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koniezko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koniezko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koniezko jumps into guard, dragging Beerus to the mat.
Koniezko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beerus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beerus prevents Koniezko from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koniezko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koniezko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Beerus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Koniezko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beerus, into his guard.
Koniezko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koniezko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Koniezko stands and steps away. Beerus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Koniezko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koniezko has managed to clinch.
Koniezko breaks from the clinch.
Koniezko instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beerus can't get the takedown.
Beerus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Koniezko is defending well.
Koniezko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Beerus up against the cage.
A short right from Koniezko.
Beerus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Koniezko is defending well.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koniezko.
Koniezko lands a right hand.
Koniezko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Koniezko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koniezko presses Beerus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koniezko gets through Beerus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koniezko lands with a right to the head.
Koniezko pulls Beerus into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beerus looking to pass the guard.
Koniezko controlling the position.
Sascha Koniezko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beerus has gone for a leg lock! Koniezko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Beerus's guard.
Sascha Koniezko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koniezko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Koniezko stands and steps away. Beerus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Koniezko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Beerus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koniezko but Koniezko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lord Beerus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koniezko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sascha Koniezko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Koniezko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sascha Koniezko!
Sascha Koniezko decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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