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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elmo Elmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sepp Maier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maier has chosen Apaga mas não bate as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Elmo Elmo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Sepp Maier!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Elmo tries to avoid it but Maier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Elmo to the ground. Elmo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Elmo Elmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elmo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maier counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Elmo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maier preventing the sweep.
Elmo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maier.
Maier postures up and lands a big shot to Elmo's brow.
Elmo controls Maier momentarily but Maier frees himself.
Maier wants to pass the guard but Elmo is keeping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maier postures up.
Maier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elmo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maier passes Elmo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Elmo is pressing down on Maier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elmo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Elmo is trying to hold Maier in close to prevent damage but Maier has managed to pass into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maier connects with a nice short shot to Elmo's temple.
Maier is trying to work for a kimura but Elmo is defending well.
Elmo wants to improve his position but Maier is controlling well.
Maier is looking for a kimura but Elmo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maier to get the leverage.
Elmo wants to improve his position but Maier is controlling well.
Maier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maier seems to be looking for submissions.
Elmo is looking to control Maier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Elmo avoid being mounted?
Maier landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elmo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Elmo is looking for a triangle but Maier pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elmo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maier defends well.
Maier drops back looking for a leg! Elmo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Elmo manages to kick Maier off! Maier jumps back into Elmo's guard.
Maier works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maier works his way into side control.
Elmo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Elmo is just riding it out for now. Maier eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elmo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier wants to pass the guard but Elmo is keeping the position.
Maier has gone for a leg lock! Elmo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Maier's guard.
Elmo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Elmo gets to his feet - Maier follows without any prompting.
Maier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Elmo circles away quickly and effectively.
Elmo swings widly with a right hand
so Maier counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Elmo looking to control.
Maier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Elmo, not yet.
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.
Maier is working Elmo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Elmo keeping full guard, as Maier tries to pass.
Elmo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maier is one step ahead there.
Maier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elmo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Elmo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Elmo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elmo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sepp Maier dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Maier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Elmo but Elmo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Elmo throws a big shot that misses.
Elmo fails with a takedown attempt.
Elmo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maier darts in and clinches Elmo up against the cage.
Elmo tries to work over Maier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Elmo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maier shoots in for a takedown but Elmo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Elmo Elmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sepp Maier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elmo lands a head kick. Maier smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Elmo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elmo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Elmo misses.
Maier avoids the head kick by Elmo.
Maier shoots in for a double leg but Elmo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Elmo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maier's head.
Elmo throws a body kick that misses
and Maier counters by clinching up.
Maier manages to pull guard.
Elmo throwing strikes from guard but Maier blocks nicely.
Elmo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Elmo advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elmo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elmo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Elmo cracks Maier with a big elbow.
Maier takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Elmo working the ground and pound.
Elmo grinds an elbow into Maier's temple.
Sepp Maier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Elmo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Elmo wants to pass to mount but Maier is defending the position.
Maier slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elmo postures up in Maier's guard and throws a big left but Maier blocks it.
Maier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Elmo stands up over Maier, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Elmo landing some decent shots from guard.
Elmo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Elmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Maier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elmo stopping the sweep attempt from Maier.
Elmo passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elmo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maier gets full guard.
Maier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elmo wants to pass the guard but Maier is keeping the position.
Elmo stands and throws Maier's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elmo decides to stand back up. Elmo steps back and let's Maier get back to his feet.
A big right from Elmo misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmo Elmo dominated that second 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.
Elmo misses with a looping left.
Maier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maier tries to clinch there but Elmo circles away.
Elmo throws a leg kick
and Maier counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Elmo!
BOOM! Maier connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Maier working for a submission but Elmo is keeping him at bay.
Elmo is in all sorts of trouble here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Maier connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Maier cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Elmo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Elmo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Elmo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elmo has managed to get both his arms back between Maier's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elmo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maier's head.
Maier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Elmo is controlling him.
Maier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Elmo defends it easily.
Maier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Elmo looking to pass the guard.
Elmo stands and throws Maier's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maier takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Maier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Elmo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Elmo working the ground and pound.
Elmo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elmo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elmo misses with a straight left.
Elmo has a takedown stuffed.
Maier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elmo.
Sepp Maier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A big left from Elmo misses.
Maier feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Elmo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Elmo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maier is aware though and is defending well.
Maier stands up over Elmo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Elmo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maier defends it easily.
Maier stopping the sweep attempt from Elmo.
Maier distracts Elmo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Maier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Elmo wants to sweep here but Maier controlling him for the moment.
Maier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Elmo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Elmo has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elmo throws a big elbow that misses.
Maier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Elmo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Elmo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Elmo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maier manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Elmo is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elmo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Maier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Sepp Maier just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Elmo throws a one two combo.
Elmo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maier looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maier regains half guard.
Maier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maier wants to get back to full guard.
Elmo stands up from half guard.
Elmo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maier.
Maier is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Elmo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maier tries to get to full guard but Elmo has control of the leg.
Elmo is trying to control the action in half guard but Maier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maier wants to improve his position but Elmo is controlling well.
Elmo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Elmo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maier won't allow Elmo to pass to mount.
Maier misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Elmo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elmo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maier is pressing down on Elmo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maier is looking for a triangle but Elmo pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elmo throws a big right hand that misses.
Elmo wants to control from the top but Maier keeps moving.
Maier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Elmo is aware though and is defending well.
Elmo landing some decent shots from guard.
Maier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Elmo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Elmo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Elmo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Elmo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Elmo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Maier manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Elmo on his heels. He'll look to pass Elmo's guard now, I'm sure.
Elmo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maier works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Elmo manages to get to full guard.
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!
Maier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maier landing with the ground and pound.
Maier postures up in Elmo's guard and throws a big left but Elmo blocks it.
Elmo working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elmo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maier defends well.
Elmo trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maier drops back looking for a leg! Elmo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Elmo manages to kick Maier off! Maier jumps back into Elmo's guard.
Maier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Elmo wants to sweep here but Maier controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elmo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maier moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmo Elmo had his way with Sepp Maier in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Elmo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maier manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Elmo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Elmo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maier is keeping the position for now.
Elmo is working hard here to advance position.
Elmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Maier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elmo tries to free his leg and advance position but Maier is retaining full guard.
Elmo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elmo has managed to get both his arms back between Maier's legs - danger averted.
Maier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elmo defends well.
Elmo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maier is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elmo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elmo has managed to get both his arms back between Maier's legs - danger averted.
Elmo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maier, up you get!
Elmo misses with a left hand
and Maier counters with a nice double leg into side control. Elmo won't be happy with that.
Elmo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maier creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Maier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maier creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Elmo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Maier is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Elmo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Elmo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Elmo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Elmo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Elmo wants to get back to his feet but Maier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Elmo tries to buck Maier off but Maier is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Elmo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Elmo wants to control but Maier is keeping him busy.
Maier tries to roll over but Elmo keeps him under control.
Elmo is pressing down on Maier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maier is holding on for now.
Elmo is looking to pass Maier's guard but actually Maier recovers to full guard.
Elmo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elmo won't allow Maier to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elmo tries to free his leg and advance position but Maier is retaining full guard.
Elmo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Elmo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Elmo defends it easily.
Elmo lands a couple of elbows.
Elmo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elmo pushes down on Maier's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maier makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Elmo misses the jab.
Elmo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maier.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sepp Maier.
I think Maier has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sepp Maier! Sepp Maier retains his middleweight title!
Sepp Maier gave a mention to KAISER in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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