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Event:
VKT Top 8 (155 & 205) Rd 1
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ludendorf doesn't manage to clinch there - Steeley circles away.
Ludendorf closes the distance looking to clinch
and Steeley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ludendorf is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A leg kick checked by Ludendorf.#CL#
Steeley has managed to clinch.
Steeley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steeley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ludendorf swings wildly with an uppercut but Steeley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steeley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ludendorf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steeley blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steeley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Steeley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steeley tries to break free but Ludendorf pushes him back against the ropes.
Ludendorf throws a head punch that misses.
Ludendorf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Steeley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ludendorf is looking to control Steeley's arms but Steeley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ludendorf has his back to the ropes. #T1#
Steeley is trying to break the clinch but Ludendorf is controlling him.
I was talking to Steeley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ludendorf is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Steeley is trying to force a seperation but Ludendorf has the dominant position.
A body shot lands from Steeley.
Ludendorf keeps control of Steeley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ludendorf avoids the elbow strike from Steeley, against the ropes.
Steeley wants to get back to striking at distance but Ludendorf won't allow it.
Steeley tries to break the clinch but Ludendorf is controlling the position.
Ludendorf crunches a lovely knee into Steeley's ribcage.
Steeley working hard to break the clinch.
Ludendorf has Steeley pressed against the ropes, preventing Steeley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steeley is trying to break the clinch but Ludendorf is controlling him.
Steeley prevents Ludendorf from breaking the clinch.
Steeley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ludendorf.
A frustrated look appears on Steeley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steeley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Steeley tries to break free but Ludendorf pushes him back against the ropes.
Steeley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
Ludendorf has Steeley pressed against the ropes, preventing Steeley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ludendorf.
Steeley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Steeley.
Steeley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ludendorf working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Steeley.
Steeley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ludendorf taking a breather.
Ludendorf prevents Steeley from breaking the clinch.
Ludendorf keeps control of Steeley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steeley is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steeley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Ludendorf is trying to maintain a safe position but Steeley gets an underhook and turns Ludendorf into the ropes.
Ludendorf throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erich Ludendorf dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ludendorf tries to clinch there but Steeley circles away.
Ludendorf has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Steeley takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Steeley drives through and clinches with Ludendorf against the ropes.
Steeley is trying to force a seperation but Ludendorf has the dominant position.
Steeley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steeley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ludendorf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steeley's efforts to push away.
Ludendorf is trying to break free.
Ludendorf missing with knees to the body.
Ludendorf is trying to break the clinch but Steeley has him pressed against the ropes.
Ludendorf crunches a lovely knee into Steeley's ribcage.
Steeley can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steeley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ludendorf's efforts to push away.
Steeley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ludendorf is looking to control Steeley's arms but Steeley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ludendorf has his back to the ropes.
Steeley cracks Ludendorf with a nice body shot.
Steeley tries to circle away but Ludendorf has him pinned against the ropes.#T1#
Ludendorf trying to stall but Steeley improves his position.
Steeley throws an elbow but it misses.
Steeley avoiding damage as Ludendorf throws knees to the body.
Ludendorf throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steeley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ludendorf avoids a wild elbow strike from Steeley.
Steeley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Steeley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Steeley is trying to break the clinch but Ludendorf is controlling him.#BC2#
Ludendorf breaks the clinch.
Ludendorf doesn't manage to clinch there - Steeley circles away.
Ludendorf is looking to clinch but Steeley is avoiding it.
Ludendorf wants to clinch.
Ludendorf tries to clinch but Steeley is having none of it.
Steeley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Steeley clinches. #T2#
A body shot lands from Steeley.
Ludendorf is breathing heavily.#BC#
Steeley breaks from the clinch.
Ludendorf is looking to clinch but Steeley is avoiding it.
#CL#
Steeley forces Ludendorf back against the ropes and clinches.
Erich Ludendorf seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steeley wants to get back to striking at distance but Ludendorf won't allow it.
#BC#
Steeley breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Steeley forces Ludendorf back against the ropes and clinches.
Steeley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ludendorf taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ludendorf is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Steeley has denied him.#BC#
Steeley breaks the clinch.
Ludendorf is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steeley tried to score with a low kick but Ludendorf checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ludendorf tries to clinch up.
Steeley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL#
Steeley clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teron Steeley dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##CL#
Steeley clinches up with Ludendorf and pushes him back against the ropes.
Ludendorf throws a punch but it's blocked by Steeley. #BC#
Steeley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steeley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ludendorf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steeley takes one on the button.
Ludendorf is looking to clinch but Steeley is avoiding it.
Steeley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Steeley drives through and clinches with Ludendorf against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steeley lands a shot to the body.
Ludendorf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steeley tries to circle away but Ludendorf has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Steeley manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Steeley clinches up against the ropes.
Steeley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steeley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Steeley.
Ludendorf blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Steeley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ludendorf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steeley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ludendorf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ludendorf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steeley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steeley lands a body shot.
#CL#
Steeley has managed to clinch.
Steeley leaning his opponent against the ropes.#BC#
Steeley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ludendorf tries to clinch up but Steeley circles away and keeps his distance.
Steeley tries a low kick but Ludendorf avoids it.
Teron Steeley is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Steeley has closed the distance and engaged Ludendorf in a clinch.
#BC#
Steeley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2##CL#
Steeley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ludendorf, pushing him back against the ropes.
Steeley digs a right hand underneath Ludendorf's ribcage. Ludendorf let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Steeley breaks from the clinch.
Steeley throws a low kick but Ludendorf avoids it.
Steeley swats away the attempt to clinch by Ludendorf.
Ludendorf wants to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Steeley instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Steeley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steeley working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teron Steeley clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4##CL#
Steeley moves into the clinch.
Steeley is trying to break the clinch but Ludendorf has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Steeley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ludendorf on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steeley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ludendorf can do to turn this around?#CL#
Steeley has Ludendorf up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ludendorf keeps control of Steeley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ludendorf landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Steeley is trying to stall.
Ludendorf has Steeley pressed against the ropes, preventing Steeley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steeley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ludendorf is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steeley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ludendorf can't break the clinch.
Ludendorf scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Teron Steeley has been cut.
Ludendorf misses with the head strike.
Steeley is trying to push Ludendorf away but Ludendorf has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Steeley can't break the clinch.
Steeley is looking to break free of the clinch but Ludendorf has double underhooks.
Steeley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steeley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ludendorf trying to land knees to the body.
Steeley trying to stall but Ludendorf improves his position.
Steeley tries to break free but Ludendorf pushes him back against the ropes.
Ludendorf wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ludendorf has Steeley pressed against the ropes, preventing Steeley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steeley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ludendorf's efforts to push away.
Ludendorf tries to circle away but Steeley has him pinned against the ropes.
Ludendorf is looking to break free of the clinch but Steeley has double underhooks.
Ludendorf looking to stall.
Ludendorf is trying to break free.
Steeley wants to break free but Ludendorf has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ludendorf.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steeley.
Ludendorf is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC#
Steeley manages to break the clinch.
Ludendorf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steeley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ludendorf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Steeley forces Ludendorf back against the ropes and clinches.
Steeley lands an uppercut.
Ludendorf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Steeley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Steeley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ludendorf tries to clinch
and Steeley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ludendorf wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teron Steeley had his way with Erich Ludendorf in that round.
The cut man is working on Teron Steeley's cut.
That's time! Steeley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Ludendorf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steeley moves away.
Erich Ludendorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ludendorf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steeley.
Nice straight punches there by Steeley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steeley.
Steeley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ludendorf is out of range. #CL2#
Ludendorf forces Steeley back against the ropes and clinches.
Steeley is trying to break the clinch but Ludendorf is controlling him.
Steeley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steeley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ludendorf landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Steeley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Steeley is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steeley is looking to break free of the clinch but Ludendorf has double underhooks.
Ludendorf throws an elbow but it misses.
Ludendorf prevents Steeley from breaking the clinch.
Ludendorf wants to stall.
Ludendorf connects with a knee to the head.
#T1##BC#
Steeley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Steeley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ludendorf, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ludendorf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Steeley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ludendorf wants to clinch.
Ludendorf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Ludendorf misses. #CL#
Steeley instigates a clinch. #BC#
Steeley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ludendorf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Steeley rushes Ludendorf and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T2#
Ludendorf keeps control of Steeley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steeley trying to control the position but instead, Ludendorf has worked for underhooks and has pushed Steeley into the ropes.
Steeley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#BC#
Steeley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Steeley takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Steeley manages to break the clinch.
Teron Steeley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ludendorf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Ludendorf.
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!
Ludendorf is looking to clinch but Steeley is avoiding it.
#CL#
Steeley has managed to clinch.
Erich Ludendorf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steeley is trying to force a seperation but Ludendorf has the dominant position.#BC#
Steeley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Steeley has Ludendorf up against the ropes in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teron Steeley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steeley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teron Steeley!
Teron Steeley was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ludendorf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stavrinides sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stavrinides fails with the takedown.
Stavrinides shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ludendorf sprawls well. Ludendorf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stavrinides gets slowly back to his feet.
Stavrinides keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stavrinides! But no joy.
Stavrinides misses with a wild body shot.
Ludendorf tries to clinch up but Stavrinides circles away and keeps his distance.
Ludendorf tries to clinch but Stavrinides is having none of it. #CL2#
Stavrinides clinches up with Ludendorf and pushes him back against the cage.
Ludendorf trying to stall but Stavrinides improves his position.
Ludendorf stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludendorf misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ludendorf wants to get back to striking at distance but Stavrinides won't allow it.
Ludendorf unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
Stavrinides is trying to pull guard but Ludendorf has him pressed against the cage.
Erich Ludendorf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theo Stavrinides.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ludendorf.
Stavrinides wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ludendorf wants to break free but Stavrinides has control.
Ludendorf tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stavrinides tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ludendorf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ludendorf unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stavrinides lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #TD2#
Stavrinides pulls guard successfully.
Stavrinides managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Stavrinides escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ludendorf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Stavrinides is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ludendorf is aware though and is defending well.
Stavrinides pulls Ludendorf in close to prevent any damage.
Ludendorf wants to stand but Stavrinides has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ludendorf has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Ludendorf being controlled here momentarily.
Ludendorf wants to stand but Stavrinides is controlling his posture from full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#ES2#
Stavrinides kicks Ludendorf off and gets to his feet.
Ludendorf wants to clinch.
Erich Ludendorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Stavrinides blocks a head kick by Ludendorf.
Stavrinides shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ludendorf tries to clinch up.
Ludendorf stuffs the takedown attempt from Stavrinides. Stavrinides gets slowly back to his feet.
Erich Ludendorf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stavrinides shoots in but Ludendorf avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stavrinides tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ludendorf blocks a head kick by Stavrinides.
The crowd cheers as Ludendorf lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stavrinides doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Theo Stavrinides has been cut.
Ludendorf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stavrinides unleashes a big counter combination but Ludendorf bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ludendorf with a hook.
Stavrinides moves in looking to clinch but Ludendorf pushes him off.
Ludendorf tries to close the distance and clinch but Stavrinides swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stavrinides wants to counter the offense by Ludendorf and move into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ludendorf tries to close the distance and clinch but Stavrinides swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ludendorf sets himself, and Stavrinides steps forward looking for the clinch! Ludendorf avoids it this time.
Ludendorf bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ludendorf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stavrinides manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ludendorf wants to clinch up but Stavrinides keeps it at a distance.
And Stavrinides tries to counter it with a takedown but Ludendorf pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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 Erich Ludendorf will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Theo Stavrinides'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.#R2#
Ludendorf tries to clinch up but Stavrinides circles away and keeps his distance.
Stavrinides misses with a double jab.
Ludendorf was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ludendorf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stavrinides looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Stavrinides has managed to clinch.
Stavrinides takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stavrinides looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Stavrinides breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ludendorf throws a head kick that Stavrinides semi-blocks.
Ludendorf fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Stavrinides on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludendorf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ludendorf wants it to stay on the feet.
Ludendorf really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stavrinides has a takedown stuffed.
Stavrinides takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ludendorf is looking to clinch but Stavrinides is avoiding it.
Stavrinides wants to counter with a clinch but Ludendorf pushes him away.#T1#
Ludendorf misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stavrinides is defended easily by Ludendorf.
As Stavrinides looks to move away, Ludendorf throws a big counter combo but Stavrinides just gets out of the way.
Erich Ludendorf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theo Stavrinides.
Stavrinides is breathing heavily.
Ludendorf tries to clinch but Stavrinides moves out of range.
Ludendorf tries to clinch but Stavrinides moves out of range. #CL2#
Stavrinides clinches.
Good body shot from Ludendorf.
Stavrinides stalling in the clinch but Ludendorf improves position.
Ludendorf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stavrinides wants to get back to striking at distance but Ludendorf won't allow it.
Ludendorf is trying to force a seperation but Stavrinides has the dominant position.
Stavrinides has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ludendorf avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ludendorf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stavrinides keeps control of Ludendorf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2##BC#
Ludendorf breaks from the clinch.
Ludendorf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ludendorf moves to clinch but Stavrinides breaks away
and Stavrinides counters with a left and a right that stings Ludendorf.
Ludendorf tries to clinch but Stavrinides is having none of it.
Ludendorf moves in looking to clinch but Stavrinides pushes him off.#CL2#
Ludendorf gets tackled into the cage by Stavrinides. Stavrinides maintains the clinch. #BC#
Ludendorf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ludendorf tries to clinch up.
Stavrinides with the counter takedown but Ludendorf avoids it easily.
Ludendorf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stavrinides throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stavrinides looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Erich Ludendorf is winning the standup battle so far.
Ludendorf moves in looking to clinch but Stavrinides pushes him off.
Stavrinides tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Ludendorf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stavrinides manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ludendorf tries to clinch there but Stavrinides circles away.
Ludendorf tries to clinch but Stavrinides is having none of it.
Ludendorf moves in looking to clinch but Stavrinides pushes him off.
Stavrinides wants to counter with a clinch but Ludendorf pushes him away.
Ludendorf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ludendorf moves out of range of the body kick from Stavrinides.
Stavrinides keeps the fight on the outside.
Ludendorf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ludendorf tries to clinch there but Stavrinides circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ludendorf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Stavrinides tries to counter it with a takedown but Ludendorf pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ludendorf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stavrinides paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ludendorf tries to clinch up but Stavrinides circles away and keeps his distance.
Ludendorf is looking to clinch but Stavrinides is avoiding it.
#T4##CL2#
Ludendorf tries to keep at a distance but Stavrinides has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stavrinides tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ludendorf lands a good knee to the midsection. Stavrinides won't want to take too many of those.
Ludendorf taking a breather.
Stavrinides is trying to break the clinch but Ludendorf has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Ludendorf.
Ludendorf scores with a shoulder strike.
Ludendorf is looking to break free of the clinch but Stavrinides has double underhooks.
Ludendorf taking a breather.
Ludendorf tries to break the clinch but Stavrinides is controlling the position.
Ludendorf looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ludendorf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Erich Ludendorf will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Theo Stavrinides's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ludendorf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ludendorf sets himself, and Stavrinides steps forward looking for the clinch! Ludendorf avoids it this time.
Ludendorf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stavrinides manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ludendorf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stavrinides swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stavrinides shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ludendorf as he jumps to the side.
Stavrinides circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stavrinides circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stavrinides tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ludendorf is looking to clinch but Stavrinides is avoiding it.
Ludendorf tries to close the distance and clinch but Stavrinides swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stavrinides tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ludendorf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stavrinides somewhat.
Stavrinides takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludendorf is looking to clinch but Stavrinides is avoiding it.
Stavrinides feints the counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stavrinides or perhaps it was just good defense by Ludendorf, which made it look bad.
Erich Ludendorf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theo Stavrinides.
Stavrinides looks for a takedown but Ludendorf sprawls well.#T1#
Ludendorf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stavrinides walks into a left hand.
Stavrinides throws a head kick but Ludendorf moves out of range.
Ludendorf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ludendorf. That's going to slow Stavrinides down.
Ludendorf tries to clinch but Stavrinides is having none of it.
Ludendorf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stavrinides swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ludendorf moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Theo Stavrinides is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Stavrinides.
Ludendorf tries to clinch but Stavrinides moves out of range.
Ludendorf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ludendorf moves in looking to clinch but Stavrinides pushes him off.
Stavrinides unleashes a big counter combination but Ludendorf bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Stavrinides swats away the attempt to clinch by Ludendorf.
Ludendorf is looking to clinch but Stavrinides is avoiding it.
Ludendorf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stavrinides manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stavrinides shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ludendorf sprawls well. Ludendorf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stavrinides gets slowly back to his feet.
Ludendorf scores with a head kick. Stavrinides tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stavrinides swats away the attempt to clinch by Ludendorf.
Stavrinides raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ludendorf tries to clinch there but Stavrinides circles away.
Ludendorf lands the left hand.
Ludendorf moves in looking to clinch but Stavrinides pushes him off.#CL#
Ludendorf clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Stavrinides is working for takedown but Ludendorf is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ludendorf tries a knee to the head but Stavrinides blocks it.
Stavrinides tries a body shot but Ludendorf blocks it.
Stavrinides tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ludendorf smiles and moves away.
Stavrinides avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stavrinides misses with a head kick.
Ludendorf tries to clinch up but Stavrinides circles away and keeps his distance.
Stavrinides keeps the fight on the outside.
Stavrinides circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stavrinides tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ludendorf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stavrinides somewhat.
Stavrinides shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ludendorf as he avoids it easily.
Ludendorf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Ludendorf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stavrinides keeps the fight on the outside.
Stavrinides takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ludendorf wants to clinch.
Stavrinides looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ludendorf is fending him off so far but Stavrinides persists. Nope, Ludendorf circles away and we're back to standing.
Ludendorf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stavrinides paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ludendorf wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stavrinides will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ludendorf lands a slapping body shot.
Theo Stavrinides has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erich Ludendorf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ludendorf doesn't manage to clinch there - Stavrinides circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erich Ludendorf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ludendorf, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erich Ludendorf!
A relieved looking Erich Ludendorf thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Theo Stavrinides spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck'. |
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