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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wilhelm Strauss (ranked 325 p4p, 44 weight class) and Russell Northrop (ranked 236 p4p, 37 weight class). Strauss comes into the arena with Root Of All Evil blaring out of the sound system. Northrop has chosen Alive And Kicking as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilhelm Strauss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russell Northrop!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strauss lands a glancing blow to the side of Northrop's head.
A lazy left from Strauss finds it's target.
Northrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Northrop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Strauss counters by clinching up.
Strauss scores with a hook to the body.
Northrop misses with some punches.
Northrop prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss lands with a left to the head.
Strauss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Northrop pushes Strauss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Northrop has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Northrop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Northrop tries for a takedown. No joy.
Northrop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Northrop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Northrop is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strauss to keep the fight standing.
Strauss lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strauss has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Northrop stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Northrop.
Northrop jumps guard but Strauss turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wilhelm Strauss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Northrop.
Northrop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Northrop.
Northrop misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Northrop fails to land.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Strauss.
Strauss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Northrop backwards.
Strauss scores with a shoulder strike.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Northrop's head.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Northrop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Northrop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Northrop tries to break the clinch but Strauss is controlling the position.
Strauss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Northrop backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Strauss.
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss lands with a short shot to the head.
Strauss tries to work over Northrop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Northrop.
Northrop pushes Strauss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Northrop throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northrop manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Northrop is trying to keep Strauss in close.
Northrop working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strauss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strauss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Northrop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strauss trying to control but Northrop is working from the bottom.
Northrop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strauss looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Strauss wants to control from the top but Northrop keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northrop controls Strauss momentarily but Strauss frees himself.
Strauss stopping the sweep attempt from Northrop.
Strauss tries to free his leg and advance position but Northrop is retaining full guard.
Northrop is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strauss is aware though and is defending well.
Northrop working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strauss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strauss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strauss wants to control from the top but Northrop keeps moving.
Northrop working for a triangle but Strauss defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss content to stall in guard here.
Strauss won't allow Northrop to sweep him here.
Strauss looking to sit in guard and control but Northrop gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Northrop stopping the sweep attempt from Strauss.
Northrop wants to control from the top but Strauss keeps moving.
Strauss lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilhelm Strauss dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Strauss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Strauss.
Northrop scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strauss doesn't seem bothered though.
Strauss attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Northrop misses with a few strikes there.
Strauss misses with a straight left.
Northrop shoots in but no luck this time.
Northrop sizes up Strauss with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
Northrop thuds his right hand into Strauss's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Northrop lands a really nice looking cross but Strauss seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Northrop.
Strauss thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Northrop if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Northrop blocks a jab.
Northrop misses with a straight right.
Strauss wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Northrop wants to clinch but Strauss slips to the side
and Strauss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Russell Northrop has been cut.
A jab lands there for Strauss.
Northrop is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northrop throws a low kick, looking for Strauss's leg but Strauss calmly moves out of range.
Northrop is still on wobbly legs! Can Strauss finish him?
Strauss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Northrop at a distance.
Strauss throws an overhand right that drops Northrop like a sack of potatoes! Strauss dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilhelm Strauss!
A very excited looking Wilhelm Strauss made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Russell Northrop spoke after the fight, saying 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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