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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hermes Lykourgos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Tefft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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213 lbs
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217 lbs
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hermes Lykourgos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Will Tefft!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tefft tries to clinch but Lykourgos moves out of range.
Tefft fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hermes Lykourgos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tefft's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lykourgos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tefft scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Will Tefft has been cut.
Lykourgos swings for the body but Tefft moves out of range.
Lykourgos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tefft was well out of range. Poor timing from Lykourgos.
Lykourgos misses with a body shot.
Tefft avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lykourgos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tefft drives through and clinches with Lykourgos against the cage.
Lykourgos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tefft takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tefft tries to land knees in the clinch but Lykourgos avoids the damage to the body.
Lykourgos 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.
Lykourgos working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tefft.
Lykourgos is trying to break the clinch but Tefft is controlling him.
Tefft lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tefft misses with some punches.
Lykourgos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tefft lands a shoulder strike.
Tefft lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lykourgos backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lykourgos manages to break the clinch.
Lykourgos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tefft pushes Lykourgos up against the cage in a clinch.
Tefft lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lykourgos backwards.
Tefft lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tefft tries to throw a body punch but Lykourgos avoids it by throwing Tefft back against the cage.
Tefft digs a right hand underneath Lykourgos's ribcage. Lykourgos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lykourgos is trying to push Tefft away but Tefft has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tefft has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tefft takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lykourgos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tefft tries a body shot but Lykourgos blocks it.
Tefft working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tefft.
Lykourgos wants to break free but Tefft has control.
Tefft scores with a hook to the body.
Tefft taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tefft throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lykourgos is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tefft cracks Lykourgos with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Tefft - that landed with a thud.
Tefft works on Lykourgos's body with a couple of short punches.
Tefft tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lykourgos's elbow.
Lykourgos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tefft digs a right hand underneath Lykourgos's ribcage. Lykourgos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lykourgos blocks a body shot from Tefft.
Lykourgos takes a shot to the head.
Lykourgos is trying to break the clinch but Tefft is controlling him.
Tefft working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tefft manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tefft lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lykourgos backwards.
A body shot lands from Tefft.
Lykourgos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tefft tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lykourgos is trying to force a seperation but Tefft has the dominant position.
Tefft lands a nice uppercut.
Lykourgos working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tefft is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tefft works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The referee calls for Tefft to work.
Lykourgos tries to break the clinch but Tefft is controlling the position.
Tefft goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tefft doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tefft throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lykourgoss head.
Tefft lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tefft.
Tefft misses with a body punch.
Tefft throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tefft stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tefft working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on Lykourgos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lykourgos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tefft prevents Lykourgos from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tefft lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Tefft scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lykourgos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lykourgos is trying to force a seperation but Tefft has the dominant position.
Lykourgos has had enough of the clinch but Tefft keeps him there for the moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lykourgos can't break the clinch.
Tefft lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Tefft.
Tefft goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tefft pushes Lykourgos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tefft tries to work over Lykourgos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tefft controlling the action here for a moment.
Tefft tries a body shot but Lykourgos blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tefft lands a hook that snaps the head of Lykourgos backwards.
Tefft lands an uppercut.
Lykourgos wants to get back to striking at distance but Tefft won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Tefft dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Tefft's cut.
That's time! Lykourgos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tefft tries to clinch
enabling Lykourgos to counter with a crisp jab.
Lykourgos throws a shot from downtown. Tefft moves away and avoids it.
Tefft tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lykourgos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tefft tries to clinch but Lykourgos moves out of range.
Tefft keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tefft looks to throw the jab but Lykourgos is out of range.
Lykourgos throws a body shot but no joy.
Lykourgos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tefft holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tefft is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lykourgos is defending well for now.
Lykourgos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tefft looking to stall.
Tefft lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lykourgos has had enough of the clinch but Tefft keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tefft lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tefft tries to work over Lykourgos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tefft throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lykourgos blocks it with crossed arms.
Tefft softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tefft goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tefft works on Lykourgos's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tefft misses with a punch to the body.
Lykourgos is trying to push Tefft away but Tefft has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Tefft.
Tefft scores with a knee to the head.
Tefft has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tefft lands an uppercut.
Lykourgos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Will Tefft seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tefft holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lykourgos tries to break the clinch but Tefft is controlling the position.
Tefft manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tefft can't find room to land a body shot as Lykourgos controls the action.
Tefft taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tefft scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Tefft.
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!
Tefft misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lykourgos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tefft tries a body shot but Lykourgos blocks it.
Tefft lands a body punch.
Lykourgos takes a shot to the head.
Tefft misses with a body punch.
Tefft avoiding damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tefft.
Tefft lands a nice shot to the body.
Tefft gets through Lykourgos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lykourgos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tefft throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lykourgoss head.
Lykourgos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lykourgos blocks a body shot from Tefft.
Tefft working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tefft is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lykourgos is keeping busy.
Tefft softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lykourgos letting Tefft take a breather here.
Tefft lands a nice uppercut.
Lykourgos is trying to break free.
Tefft lands a nice uppercut.
Lykourgos trying to stall but Tefft improves his position.
Tefft manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tefft has Lykourgos pressed against the cage, preventing Lykourgos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lykourgos wants to get back to striking at distance but Tefft won't allow it.
Lykourgos tries to break free but Tefft pushes him back against the cage.
Tefft lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lykourgos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tefft is pushing Lykourgos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lykourgos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lykourgos is trying to break the clinch but Tefft has him pressed against the cage.
Tefft tries a body shot but Lykourgos blocks it.
Lykourgos is trying to break the clinch but Tefft has him pressed against the cage.
Lykourgos is trying to break the clinch but Tefft has him pressed against the cage.
Tefft digs a right hand into Lykourgos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lykourgos's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tefft pushes Lykourgos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tefft pushes Lykourgos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tefft lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tefft takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tefft prevents Lykourgos from breaking the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tefft pushes Lykourgos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tefft leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Tefft.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Tefft showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Will Tefft's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tefft gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tefft struggles to land a body shot inside as Lykourgos controls his hands.
Lykourgos tries to circle away but Tefft has him pinned against the cage.
Tefft working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tefft makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lykourgos wants to stall.
Tefft lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lykourgos avoids a wild elbow strike from Tefft.
Tefft prevents Lykourgos from breaking the clinch.
Tefft keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lykourgos's efforts to push away.
Tefft scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Tefft.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tefft softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tefft scores with a shot to the side of Lykourgos's head.
Tefft lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lykourgos backwards.
Tefft pushes Lykourgos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tefft lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tefft drops Lykourgos onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lykourgos is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Lykourgos is rocked!
Tefft lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked Lykourgos out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Will Tefft!
An out of breath and clearly excited Will Tefft thanked 155q/145q Recovery, 140 Bulk/Stam for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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