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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ferenc Fazekas (ranked 277 p4p, 156 weight class) and Temujin Namkhai (ranked 38 p4p, 27 weight class). Namkhai has chosen Batzorig Vaanchig - Mongolian Throat Singing as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ferenc Fazekas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Temujin Namkhai!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Namkhai moves in looking to clinch but Fazekas pushes him off.
Fazekas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab from Namkhai.
Fazekas throws a right hand that misses
and Namkhai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fazekas misses with the combination.
Namkhai swings for the body but Fazekas moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazekas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Namkhai moves away.
Fazekas throws out a loose jab but Namkhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namkhai moves to clinch but Fazekas breaks away
and Fazekas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fazekas throws out a loose jab but Namkhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Namkhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Namkhai staying out of range there.
Namkhai flicks out a counter leg kick but Fazekas steps away.
Fazekas throws a combination that misses
and Namkhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Namkhai clinches.
Namkhai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Fazekas fails to land.
Namkhai misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Fazekas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namkhai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Namkhai has a couple of punches blocked by Fazekas.
Namkhai struggles to land a body shot inside as Fazekas controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Namkhai.
Namkhai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fazekas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fazekas looks to land a combination but Namkhai avoids it well.
Namkhai shapes to counter with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fazekas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Namkhai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fazekas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Namkhai counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Ferenc Fazekas has been cut.
Fazekas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Namkhai ducks under a wild hook from Fazekas.
Namkhai slips a straight right by Fazekas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fazekas.
Fazekas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Namkhai moves away from the strike by Fazekas.
Fazekas throws a lazy uppercut
and Namkhai counters with a nice uppercut.
Fazekas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fazekas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Namkhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Namkhai moves away from the strike by Fazekas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fazekas throws an overhand right that lands on Namkhai's shoulder, as Namkhai tries to avoid the shot.
Fazekas throws out a loose jab but Namkhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Namkhai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fazekas fails to land with a series of punches.
Fazekas cracks Namkhai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fazekas misses with a looping right.
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!
Fazekas lands a left and a right that send Namkhai crashing to the mat, dazed. Fazekas thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Temujin Namkhai has been cut.
Namkhai slips a jab and a cross from Fazekas.
Jab by Fazekas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ferenc Fazekas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fazekas throws a shot from downtown. Namkhai moves away and avoids it.
Fazekas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Namkhai misses.
A jab lands there for Namkhai.
Fazekas misses with a left hand
and Namkhai counters with a straight right hand.
Fazekas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namkhai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fazekas.
Namkhai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fazekas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namkhai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fazekas momentarily.
Namkhai connects with a body shot.
Fazekas throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Fazekas misses.
Namkhai throws out a counter right but Fazekas avoids it with no problem.
Fazekas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fazekas misses with a lunging right hand
and Namkhai counters with a thumping low kick.
Namkhai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Namkhai drives through and clinches with Fazekas against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namkhai throws a punch but it's blocked by Fazekas.
Namkhai tries a body shot but Fazekas blocks it.
Fazekas is trying to force a seperation but Namkhai has the dominant position.
Namkhai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fazekas stalling the fight.
Namkhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Namkhai misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Namkhai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fazekas prevents a body shot from Namkhai.
Namkhai throws a punch but it's blocked by Fazekas.
Namkhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fazekas blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Fazekas fails to land.
Namkhai misses with a body punch.
Fazekas misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Namkhai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namkhai can't find room to land a body shot as Fazekas controls the action.
Namkhai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Namkhai.
Namkhai lands an uppercut.
Namkhai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Namkhai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Namkhai is working Fazekas over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left hand lands to the body for Namkhai.
Namkhai works on Fazekas's body with a couple of short punches.
Namkhai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Namkhai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fazekass head.
Namkhai lands with a right to the head.
Namkhai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Namkhai tries to work over Fazekas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Temujin Namkhai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Namkhai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Namkhai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Namkhai tries to work over Fazekas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namkhai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Namkhai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Namkhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Namkhai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Namkhai as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Namkhai.
Namkhai tries a body shot but Fazekas blocks it.
Namkhai lands with a left to the head.
Namkhai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Namkhai.
Namkhai lands a hook that snaps the head of Fazekas backwards.
Namkhai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Namkhai misses with some punches.
A short left from Namkhai.
A right handed body shot lands from Namkhai.
Namkhai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fazekas or not.
Namkhai is working Fazekas over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Temujin Namkhai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Namkhai lands a glancing blow to the side of Fazekas's head.
Namkhai throws a head kick but Fazekas moves out of range.
Namkhai connects with a right hand. Fazekas shakes it off.
Some wild striking there from Fazekas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namkhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Fazekas is just out of range.
Namkhai slips a jab from Fazekas.
Fazekas misses with a left hand
and Namkhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fazekas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fazekas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Namkhai.
Fazekas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Namkhai tries to clinch but Fazekas is having none of it.
Namkhai misses with a body kick.
Namkhai works Fazekas's body with a nice hook.
Namkhai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namkhai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fazekas. Fazekas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ferenc Fazekas is winning the standup battle so far.
Namkhai has closed the distance and engaged Fazekas in a clinch.
Fazekas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Namkhai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fazekas was well out of range. Poor timing from Namkhai.
Namkhai connects with a jab.
Fazekas misses with a double jab.
Namkhai is trying to counter with his kicks.
Good exchange - Namkhai coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namkhai just misses with a punch to the body.
Fazekas misses with a kick to the body
letting Namkhai counter with a right hand.
Ferenc Fazekas's cut is getting worse.
Namkhai slips under a jab from Fazekas.
Namkhai forces Fazekas back against the cage and clinches.
Namkhai misses with a punch to the body.
Fazekas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Namkhai misses with some punches.
Namkhai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Namkhai tries to throw a body punch but Fazekas avoids it by throwing Namkhai back against the cage.
Fazekas throws a punch but it's blocked by Namkhai.
Namkhai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Namkhai.
Namkhai tries to work over Fazekas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Namkhai swings wildly with an uppercut but Fazekas uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Namkhai.
A body shot lands from Namkhai.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Namkhai misses with a punch to the body.
Fazekas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Namkhai has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fazekas.
Fazekas tries to throw a body punch but Namkhai avoids it by throwing Fazekas back against the cage.
Namkhai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fazekas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Namkhai struggles to land a body shot inside as Fazekas controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Fazekas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Namkhai misses with a body punch.
Namkhai misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Temujin Namkhai really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fazekas swings for the body but Namkhai moves out of range.
Fazekas looks to score with a jab to the body but Namkhai is just out of range.
Namkhai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Fazekas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Namkhai wants to clinch up but Fazekas keeps it at a distance.
Fazekas loads up on a big right hand but Namkhai slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazekas looks to land a left hand but Namkhai moved out of range nicely.
Namkhai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fazekas misses with a wild body shot.
Namkhai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fazekas.
Namkhai is trying to counter with his kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Namkhai. Fazekas does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Fazekas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Namkhai. Fazekas does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Fazekas misses the target.
Namkhai ducks under a wild hook from Fazekas.
A little jabbing left from Namkhai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Namkhai thumps Fazekas with a low kick.
Fazekas throws a right hand that misses
and Namkhai counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fazekas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Namkhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fazekas misses with the body kick
and Namkhai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Fazekas misses.
Namkhai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Namkhai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fazekas.
Namkhai closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Fazekas to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namkhai slips a jab and a cross from Fazekas.
Namkhai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Namkhai cracks Fazekas with a good jab.
Namkhai misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Fazekas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fazekas misses the jab.
Namkhai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namkhai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fazekas.
Namkhai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fazekas throws an off balance right hand
and Fazekas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Namkhai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Namkhai works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ferenc Fazekas will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Namkhai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Namkhai.
Fazekas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Namkhai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fazekas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Namkhai moves out of range as Fazekas strikes.
Namkhai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fazekas misses with a lunging right hand
and Namkhai counters with a good low kick that Fazekas was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namkhai tries a head kick but it misses.
Namkhai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fazekas's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namkhai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Namkhai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Namkhai lands with an uppercut that bounces Fazekas off the cage and back into range.
Namkhai closes the distance and clinches.
Fazekas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fazekas throws a looping overhand right but Namkhai ducks down to avoid it.
Fazekas throws a lazy head kick
and Namkhai counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Fazekas misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fazekas throws an off balance right hand
letting Namkhai counter with a right hand.
Fazekas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Namkhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fazekas misses with a body punch
letting Namkhai counter with a right hand.
Fazekas is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Namkhai moves into range and clinches up with Fazekas.
Namkhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Namkhai drops Fazekas onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fazekas is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Fazekas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Namkhai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Namkhai can't find room to land a body shot as Fazekas controls the action.
Fazekas is trying to force a seperation but Namkhai has the dominant position.
Namkhai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fazekas backwards.
Fazekas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Namkhai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fazekas's efforts to push away.
Namkhai tries to work over Fazekas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Namkhai.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A left hand lands to the body for Namkhai.
Namkhai lands a shot to the body.
Namkhai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Namkhai.
Namkhai digs a right hand into Fazekas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fazekas's gas tank.
Namkhai creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Fazekas with a big uppercut! Fazekas tries to clinch up but Namkhai pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Fazekas to the mat! Fazekas covers up and Namkhai unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Temujin Namkhai! Temujin Namkhai retains his heavyweight title!
Temujin Namkhai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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