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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd (ranked 39 p4p, 255 weight class) and Uriel Tartarus (ranked 4 p4p, 27 weight class). Nerdspoof The 3rd comes to the cage accompanied by Loser. Uriel Tartarus acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uriel Tartarus!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tartarus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Nerdspoof The 3rd misses the target.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looks to score with a jab to the body but Tartarus is just out of range.
Tartarus avoids the body shot from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a jab when Tartarus was well out of range.
Tartarus tries to clinch but Nerdspoof The 3rd is having none of it.
Tartarus misses with a looping left.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nerdspoof The 3rd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tartarus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nerdspoof The 3rd scrambles back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tartarus.
Nerdspoof The 3rd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tartarus tries a low kick but Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids it.
Tartarus throws a low kick, looking for Nerdspoof The 3rd's leg but Nerdspoof The 3rd calmly moves out of range.
Nerdspoof The 3rd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tartarus. Nerdspoof The 3rd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nerdspoof The 3rd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nerdspoof The 3rd. Tartarus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a hook to the side of Tartarus's head but Tartarus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Tartarus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Nerdspoof The 3rd - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tartarus slips under a jab from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Tartarus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tartarus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tartarus connects with a crisp jab.
Nerdspoof The 3rd scores with a jab. Tartarus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tartarus gets a clinch.
Nerdspoof The 3rd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tartarus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nerdspoof The 3rd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a looping overhand right but Tartarus ducks down to avoid it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd sets himself, and Tartarus steps forward looking for the clinch! Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids it this time.
Tartarus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tartarus.
Tartarus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tartarus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tartarus ducks under a wild hook from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Tartarus scoring well with a low kick there.
Nerdspoof The 3rd ducks under a wild hook from Tartarus.
Nerdspoof The 3rd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tartarus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tartarus rushes Nerdspoof The 3rd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tartarus tries a body shot but Nerdspoof The 3rd blocks it.
Tartarus misses with the head strike.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Nerdspoof The 3rd's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nerdspoof The 3rd has Tartarus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tartarus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tartarus makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tartarus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Tartarus throws a hook but Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Tartarus gets a clinch.
Nerdspoof The 3rd has Tartarus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tartarus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nerdspoof The 3rd gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to take a breather but Tartarus is having none of it.
Tartarus tries to roll over but Nerdspoof The 3rd keeps him under control.
Tartarus is holding on to half guard well.
Tartarus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tartarus has his hands clasped together around Nerdspoof The 3rd's back. He's all about the action.
Nerdspoof The 3rd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tartarus's head.
Tartarus manages to get to full guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nerdspoof The 3rd stopping the sweep attempt from Tartarus.
Tartarus is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nerdspoof The 3rd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tartarus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tartarus moves into the clinch.
Nerdspoof The 3rd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tartarus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tartarus cracks Nerdspoof The 3rd with a nice body shot.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Uriel Tartarus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nerdspoof The 3rd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tartarus scores with a push kick.
Tartarus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tartarus throws a nice looking combination but Nerdspoof The 3rd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tartarus slips under a jab from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Tartarus is looking to slow Nerdspoof The 3rd down with leg kicks.
Nerdspoof The 3rd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a hook but Tartarus avoids it easily.
Tartarus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tartarus taking a breather.
Tartarus throws a punch but it's blocked by Nerdspoof The 3rd.
A right hook to the body lands for Tartarus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Tartarus fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Tartarus working aggressively here.
Tartarus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Tartarus on the inside.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to force a seperation but Tartarus has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Tartarus.
Tartarus digs a right hand into Nerdspoof The 3rd's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nerdspoof The 3rd's gas tank.
Stalling in the clinch from Tartarus.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to throw a body punch but Tartarus avoids it by throwing Nerdspoof The 3rd back against the cage.
Tartarus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to get back to striking at distance but Tartarus won't allow it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a punch on the inside.
Nerdspoof The 3rd goes for a takedown attempt but Tartarus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nerdspoof The 3rd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tartarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nerdspoof The 3rd was well out of range. Poor timing from Tartarus.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a looping right.
Tartarus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tartarus.
Tartarus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nerdspoof The 3rd loads up on a big right hand but Tartarus slips the punch.
A big left from Nerdspoof The 3rd misses.
Tartarus takes a swing at Nerdspoof The 3rd's ribcage but misses.
Tartarus drives through and clinches with Nerdspoof The 3rd against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tartarus is trying to maintain a safe position but Nerdspoof The 3rd gets an underhook and turns Tartarus into the cage.
Nerdspoof The 3rd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tartarus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nerdspoof The 3rd up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tartarus.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to throw a body punch but Tartarus avoids it by throwing Nerdspoof The 3rd back against the cage.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tartarus's elbow.
Tartarus lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nerdspoof The 3rd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to drag Tartarus to the mat but Tartarus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nerdspoof The 3rd blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tartarus fails to land.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking for a takedown.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking for a takedown.
Tartarus pushes Nerdspoof The 3rd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tartarus is defending well.
Still in the clinch, Tartarus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tartarus is controlling Nerdspoof The 3rd's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tartarus felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tartarus tries to roll over but Nerdspoof The 3rd keeps him under control.
Tartarus regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tartarus pulls Nerdspoof The 3rd in close to prevent any damage.
Tartarus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nerdspoof The 3rd puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to pass to mount but Tartarus is defending the position.
Tartarus controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uriel Tartarus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tartarus misses with a straight right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nerdspoof The 3rd or perhaps it was just good defense by Tartarus, which made it look bad.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws out a loose jab but Tartarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tartarus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tartarus is trying to maintain a safe position but Nerdspoof The 3rd gets an underhook and turns Tartarus into the cage.
A short uppercut from Tartarus.
Nerdspoof The 3rd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tartarus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tartarus is defending well.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tartarus backwards.
Tartarus effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartarus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tartarus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nerdspoof The 3rd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tartarus prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tartarus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nerdspoof The 3rd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tartarus.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a head punch that misses.
Tartarus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tartarus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nerdspoof The 3rds head.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands a takedown into guard.
Tartarus is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nerdspoof The 3rd presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Tartarus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nerdspoof The 3rd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tartarus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nerdspoof The 3rd, pushing him back against the cage.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is working for takedown but Tartarus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries for a takedown but Tartarus manages to get underhooks.
Tartarus stops a takedown attempt from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Tartarus on the inside.
Tartarus lands with a light punch inside.
Nerdspoof The 3rd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tartarus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nerdspoof The 3rd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tartarus blocks a body shot from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Tartarus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nerdspoof The 3rd up against the cage.
Tartarus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nerdspoof The 3rd or not.
Nerdspoof The 3rd has Tartarus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tartarus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants a takedown.
Tartarus stops a takedown attempt from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Tartarus lands a nice uppercut.
Tartarus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tartarus is working Nerdspoof The 3rd over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tartarus.
Tartarus lands a right hand.
Tartarus lands with a right to the head.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to score a body lock takedown but Tartarus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tartarus scores with a shot to the side of Nerdspoof The 3rd's head.
Nerdspoof The 3rd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tartarus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tartarus tries to clinch but Nerdspoof The 3rd moves out of range.
Tartarus clinches with his opponent.
Nerdspoof The 3rd prevents a body shot from Tartarus.
Tartarus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nerdspoof The 3rd's elbow.
Tartarus taking a breather.
Tartarus misses with a body punch.
Tartarus stalling in the clinch.
Tartarus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tartarus is trying to maintain a safe position but Nerdspoof The 3rd gets an underhook and turns Tartarus into the cage.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands with a right to the head.
Tartarus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tartarus.
Tartarus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uriel Tartarus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to drag Tartarus to the mat but Tartarus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tartarus lands a nice uppercut.
Tartarus stops a takedown attempt from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Tartarus tries to throw a body punch but Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids it by throwing Tartarus back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tartarus can't fight it off and eventually Nerdspoof The 3rd manages to take the fight to the floor. Tartarus looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tartarus manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nerdspoof The 3rd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nerdspoof The 3rd or perhaps it was just good defense by Tartarus, which made it look bad.
Tartarus moves into the clinch successfully.
Tartarus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tartarus wants to stall.
Nerdspoof The 3rd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tartarus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nerdspoof The 3rd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uriel Tartarus really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice shot by Tartarus.
Tartarus ducks under a wild hook from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Tartarus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands a body shot.
Tartarus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nerdspoof The 3rd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tartarus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nerdspoof The 3rd throws out the jab.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a straight right.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws an overhand right that lands on Tartarus's shoulder, as Tartarus tries to avoid the shot.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tartarus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tartarus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tartarus! But no joy.
Nice cross by Tartarus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartarus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tartarus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Tartarus misses.
Tartarus blocks a jab.
Tartarus throws a leg kick but Nerdspoof The 3rd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to keep at a distance but Tartarus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tartarus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tartarus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tartarus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tartarus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tartarus.
Nerdspoof The 3rd drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tartarus just leaning against Nerdspoof The 3rd, taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tartarus.
Nerdspoof The 3rd has Tartarus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tartarus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nerdspoof The 3rd struggles to land a body shot inside as Tartarus controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tartarus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tartarus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Still in the clinch, Tartarus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nerdspoof The 3rd prevents a body shot from Tartarus.
Tartarus is looking to control Nerdspoof The 3rd's arms but Nerdspoof The 3rd gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tartarus has his back to the cage.
Nerdspoof The 3rd breaks from the clinch.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws the left hand but Tartarus avoids the punch easily.
Tartarus missing with a left hand there. Nerdspoof The 3rd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
A swing and a miss from Tartarus.
Tartarus slips a jab from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Tartarus throws out a powerful jab.
Tartarus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nerdspoof The 3rd is out of range.
A big left from Nerdspoof The 3rd misses.
Jab, jab by Tartarus - just one landing.
Uriel Tartarus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nerdspoof The 3rd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nerdspoof The 3rd fails to land with a series of punches.
Tartarus throws a wild body kick that Nerdspoof The 3rd sees coming a mile off.
Nerdspoof The 3rd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tartarus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tartarus throws a big shot that misses.
Tartarus throws a lazy right hand but Nerdspoof The 3rd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking to counter punch.
Tartarus looks to throw the jab but Nerdspoof The 3rd is out of range.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a big shot that misses.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tartarus.
Nerdspoof The 3rd slips a jab from Tartarus.
Nerdspoof The 3rd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tartarus defends it nicely.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tartarus lands with a nice body punch.
Nerdspoof The 3rd slips a jab from Tartarus.
Tartarus defending well as Nerdspoof The 3rd loads up on a big left hand.
Nerdspoof The 3rd moves away from the strike by Tartarus.
Nerdspoof The 3rd half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tartarus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tartarus ducks under a wild hook from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd checks the leg kick.
It looked like Nerdspoof The 3rd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tartarus.
Nerdspoof The 3rd gets a takedown into half guard.
Tartarus makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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!
Tartarus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tartarus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tartarus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nerdspoof The 3rd's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uriel Tartarus dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a shot from downtown. Tartarus moves away and avoids it.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uriel Tartarus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nerdspoof The 3rd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tartarus manages to avoid it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd shoots for a double leg takedown but Tartarus sprawls well. He's pushed Nerdspoof The 3rd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tartarus forces Nerdspoof The 3rd back against the cage and clinches.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a head punch that misses.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control the position but instead, Tartarus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nerdspoof The 3rd into the cage.
Tartarus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tartarus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nerdspoof The 3rd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tartarus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tartarus stalling in the clinch but Nerdspoof The 3rd improves position.
Nerdspoof The 3rd blocks a body shot from Tartarus.
Tartarus lands a shot to the body.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants a takedown but no success here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tartarus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tartarus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tartarus scores with a shoulder strike.
Tartarus blocks a body shot from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tartarus prevents it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a body punch.
Nerdspoof The 3rd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tartarus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tartarus pushes Nerdspoof The 3rd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to break free but Tartarus has control.
Tartarus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a head punch that misses.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nerdspoof The 3rd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tartarus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tartarus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd blocks an uppercut.
Nerdspoof The 3rd working aggressively here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries for a takedown but Tartarus manages to get underhooks.
Tartarus gets underhooks to prevent Nerdspoof The 3rd's takedown attempt.
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.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tartarus can't fight it off and eventually Nerdspoof The 3rd manages to take the fight to the floor. Tartarus looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tartarus scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A big right from Tartarus misses.
Tartarus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Tartarus is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tartarus connects with a jab.
Tartarus scoring well with a low kick there.
Tartarus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a series of punches but Tartarus moves out of range.
A cross from Tartarus lands.
Tartarus takes the fight into the clinch.
Nerdspoof The 3rd swings wildly with an uppercut but Tartarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd being controlled against the cage.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tartarus is defending well.
Tartarus scores with a shot to the side of Nerdspoof The 3rd's head.
Tartarus tries to throw a body punch but Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids it by throwing Tartarus back against the cage.
Nerdspoof The 3rd swings wildly with an uppercut but Tartarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uriel Tartarus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tartarus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriel Tartarus!
Uriel Tartarus is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Uriel Tartarus was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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