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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Wagner (ranked 132 p4p, 296 weight class) and Toby Keith Yrkje (ranked 20 p4p, 47 weight class). Yrkje has chosen As Good As I Once Was as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konrad Wagner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toby Keith Yrkje!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Wagner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wagner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wagner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yrkje looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yrkje ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Yrkje scores with a hook.
Konrad Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Yrkje as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Wagner misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner thows a leg kick but Yrkje checks it
and Yrkje counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yrkje.
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wagner blocking some punches.
Wagner tries to work over Yrkje's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yrkje goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yrkje tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Yrkje back against the cage.
A short left from Yrkje.
Wagner misses with some punches.
Wagner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wagner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yrkje bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wagner's head backwards.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wagner.
Wagner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yrkje.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagner misses the target.
Wagner throws an off balance right hand
and Yrkje counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wagner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yrkje.
Yrkje moves out of range of the strikes.
Yrkje is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yrkje moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Yrkje's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wagner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wagner lands a really nice looking cross but Yrkje seems unphased.
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!
Wagner misses with a left hand
and Yrkje counters by moving into the clinch.
Yrkje jumps into guard, dragging Wagner to the mat.
Yrkje is trying to control the position but Wagner postures up.
Yrkje might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wagner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wagner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yrkje has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wagner has managed to get both his arms back between Yrkje's legs - danger averted.
Yrkje is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wagner is aware though and is defending well.
Yrkje has an active guard here but Wagner has managed to pass into half guard.
Yrkje looking for submissions off his back.
Yrkje actively working from the bottom here.
Wagner wants to take a breather but Yrkje is having none of it.
Yrkje has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje actively working from the bottom here.
Wagner wants to control but Yrkje is keeping him busy.
Yrkje looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wagner trying to pass the guard but Yrkje defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yrkje moves into full guard.
Yrkje controls Wagner momentarily but Wagner frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toby Keith Yrkje will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A left lands for Yrkje.
Wagner wants to land a leg kick but Yrkje is out of range.
Yrkje tries to clinch but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner swings for the body but Yrkje moves out of range.
Yrkje throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Yrkje saw that one coming.
Yrkje ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Yrkje appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yrkje waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wagner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Yrkje saw that one coming.
Yrkje is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wagner.
Yrkje moves out of range of the strikes.
Wagner misses with a left hand
and Yrkje counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wagner misses the shot to the body.
Wagner throws a head kick that misses
enabling Yrkje to counter with a crisp jab.
Wagner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yrkje on the side of the head.
Yrkje might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wagner throws a body punch but Yrkje moves out of range.
Yrkje looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner throws a poor cross that misses
and Yrkje counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wagner tries to score with a low kick but Yrkje moves his leg out of the way.
Wagner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yrkje is out of range.
Wagner misses with a double jab
and Wagner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good work by Yrkje as he checks the leg kick.
Wagner sets himself, and Yrkje steps forward looking for the clinch! Wagner avoids it this time.
Yrkje bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wagner's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Yrkje darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wagner throws a hook but Yrkje blocks it.
Yrkje wants to counter with a clinch but Wagner pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Yrkje lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yrkje.
Yrkje thumps Wagner with a low kick.
Wagner throws a body shot but no joy.
Yrkje slips a jab from Wagner.
A little jabbing left from Yrkje on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yrkje's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje tries to stall but Wagner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yrkje misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wagner lands with a left to the head.
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wagner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wagner misses the jab.
Yrkje blocks a leg kick.
Yrkje wants to counter the offense by Wagner and move into the clinch position.
A cross from Yrkje lands.
Yrkje connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yrkje throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wagner counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toby Keith Yrkje will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Yrkje thuds his right hand into Wagner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yrkje tries to clinch but Wagner moves away
and Wagner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yrkje scores with a jab.
Yrkje takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wagner throws a wild body kick that Yrkje sees coming a mile off.
Yrkje appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wagner thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner misses the shot to the body.
Wagner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wagner tries to land a leg kick but Yrkje saw it coming and moves away.
Yrkje wants to counter with a clinch but Wagner pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yrkje slips a jab from Wagner.
Wagner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yrkje counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yrkje.
Wagner throws a low kick, looking for Yrkje's leg but Yrkje calmly moves out of range.
Wagner sets himself, and Yrkje steps forward looking for the clinch! Wagner avoids it this time.
Yrkje blocks the body kick.
Wagner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wagner with the inside leg kick.
Wagner tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner scoring well with a low kick there.
Konrad Wagner is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick from Wagner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wagner digs a good body shot into Yrkje's ribs.
Wagner misses with a head kick.
Yrkje keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wagner looks to throw the jab but Yrkje is out of range.
Wagner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yrkje connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wagner misses with a two punch combination.
Yrkje steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wagner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner throws a lazy head kick
and Yrkje counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wagner throws a hook but Yrkje blocks it.
Yrkje steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wagner.
Yrkje doesn't manage to clinch there - Wagner circles away.
Wagner tries to work over Yrkje's front leg with a kick but Yrkje checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yrkje looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yrkje swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wagner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Yrkje blocks the low kick.
Wagner motions for Yrkje to come forward. Wagner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wagner loads up on a big right hand but Yrkje slips the punch.
Yrkje wants to counter the offense by Wagner and move into the clinch position.
Yrkje throws a shot from downtown. Wagner moves away and avoids it.
Wagner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yrkje counters with a right hand to the body.
Wagner tries to land a front kick but Yrkje steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yrkje lands with an overhand left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wagner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yrkje moves in looking to clinch but Wagner pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Wagner clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yrkje bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yrkje tries to clinch but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner throwing a counter right hand but Yrkje manages to avoid it.
Yrkje throws a big shot that misses.
Wagner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yrkjes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yrkje avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wagner misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wagner misses with an uppercut.
Wagner scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yrkje shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wagner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wagner throws a solid leg kick but Yrkje takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wagner.
Yrkje's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yrkje throws a body punch but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner misses with a low kick as Yrkje jumps back.
Wagner throws a lazy right hand but Yrkje sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wagner misses with a jab to the body
and Yrkje counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wagner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Wagner backs off Yrkje throws a huge counter combo but Wagner manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje throws a looping overhand right but Wagner ducks down to avoid it.
Wagner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wagner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yrkje tries to land a leg kick but Wagner saw it coming and moves away.
Wagner throws a big shot that misses.
Yrkje tries to clinch up.
Wagner with a jab.
Yrkje tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wagner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yrkje darts in and clinches Wagner up against the cage.
Wagner blocks a body shot from Yrkje.
Wagner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner tries a body shot but Yrkje blocks it.
Yrkje lands a hook that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wagner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yrkje tries to pull guard but Wagner won't allow it.
Toby Keith Yrkje seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wagner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wagner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yrkje jumps guard but Wagner stands there with Yrkje around his waist. Yrkje gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yrkje stalling in the clinch.
Yrkje blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wagner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yrkje misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yrkje backwards.
Wagner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yrkje stalling in the clinch but Wagner improves position.
Yrkje jumps guard but Wagner stands there with Yrkje around his waist. Yrkje gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Konrad Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Keith Yrkje.
Wagner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Wagner misses.
Yrkje keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wagner moves forwards but Yrkje connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wagner walks into a stiff left hand from Yrkje.
Yrkje misses with a hook. Wagner ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Wagner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wagner with a jab.
Yrkje slips a straight right by Wagner.
Yrkje tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Wagner had his way with Toby Keith Yrkje in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Yrkje checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Yrkje misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Wagner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yrkje instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wagner as Yrkje tries to tie him up.
Yrkje's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yrkje's elbow.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Yrkje.
Wagner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wagner throws a right hand that misses
and Yrkje counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yrkje tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wagner counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yrkje.
Wagner swings widly with a right hand
and Yrkje counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wagner walks into a jab.
Yrkje tries to clinch but Wagner moves out of range.
Yrkje tries to clinch up but Wagner circles away and keeps his distance.
Wagner connects with a nice looking jab.
Wagner throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wagner misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Yrkje. Those never looked like landing.
Yrkje tries to clinch there but Wagner circles away.
Wagner throws a solid leg kick but Yrkje takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wagner.
Yrkje with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yrkje throws a hook but Wagner blocks it.
Wagner misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Yrkje.
Yrkje misses with the body kick
and Wagner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wagner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wagner misses with a kick to the body
and Yrkje counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wagner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wagner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wagner scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yrkje looks to score with a jab to the body but Wagner is just out of range.
Yrkje scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yrkje checks a leg kick.
Yrkje wants to counter the offense by Wagner and move into the clinch position.
Yrkje lands with a nice body punch.
Wagner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wagner avoids the body shot from Yrkje.
Wagner loads up on a big right hand but Yrkje slips the punch.
Yrkje is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wagner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from Yrkje on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wagner misses with a looping right.
Yrkje looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wagner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yrkje.
Yrkje looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Konrad Wagner.
I think Wagner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konrad Wagner!
Konrad Wagner retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Konrad Wagner 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.
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