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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Udo Hitzlsperger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Luiz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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143 lbs
25 - 23 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Udo Hitzlsperger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Luiz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luiz walks into a straight right hand from Hitzlsperger.
Luiz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitzlsperger is trying to stand back up but Luiz is controlling him
Luiz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hitzlsperger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hitzlsperger is looking to escape.
Hitzlsperger moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hitzlsperger is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitzlsperger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hitzlsperger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luiz keeps working.
Hitzlsperger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hitzlsperger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Luiz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hitzlsperger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Luiz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hitzlsperger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Luiz's head.
Luiz blocks a head kick by Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz moves out of range of the leg kick from Hitzlsperger.
Luiz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hitzlsperger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Luiz's head backwards.
Luiz moves out of range of the leg kick from Hitzlsperger.
Luiz throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luiz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hitzlsperger avoids it really well and circles away.
Luiz moves into range and clinches up with Hitzlsperger.
Luiz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Luiz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Hitzlsperger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luiz tries to bum rush Hitzlsperger with a series of wild strikes but Hitzlsperger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luiz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hitzlsperger.
An inside leg kick lands from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hitzlsperger.
Luiz misses with a combination
and Hitzlsperger counters with a solid body kick.
Luiz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hitzlsperger manages to avoid it.
Hitzlsperger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luiz.
Hitzlsperger lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luiz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hitzlsperger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitzlsperger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Luiz tries to roll over but Hitzlsperger keeps him under control.
Hitzlsperger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Luiz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hitzlsperger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hitzlsperger stops Luiz from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Udo Hitzlsperger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hitzlsperger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Luiz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hitzlsperger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hitzlsperger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Luiz. That did some damage!
Hitzlsperger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luiz but Luiz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hitzlsperger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luiz can do to turn this around?
Hitzlsperger looks to throw a body kick
and Luiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Luiz misses.
Hitzlsperger seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hitzlsperger drives through with a takedown into guard.
Luiz pushes Hitzlsperger off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitzlsperger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Luiz.
Udo Hitzlsperger is winning the standup battle so far.
Luiz moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Hitzlsperger.
A shot in the inside from Hitzlsperger.
Luiz tries to break the clinch but Hitzlsperger is controlling the position.
Luiz swings wildly with an uppercut but Hitzlsperger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luiz tries to throw a body punch but Hitzlsperger avoids it by throwing Luiz back against the cage.
Hitzlsperger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hitzlsperger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hitzlsperger digs a right hand into Luiz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Luiz's gas tank.
Hitzlsperger misses with a body punch.
Luiz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hitzlsperger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hitzlsperger cracks Luiz with a nice body shot.
Luiz blocks a body shot from Hitzlsperger.
Luiz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luiz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hitzlsperger has him pressed against the cage.
Luiz wants to get back to striking at distance but Hitzlsperger won't allow it.
Luiz tries to break the clinch but Hitzlsperger is controlling the position.
Hitzlsperger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Luiz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Luiz breaks the clinch.
Luiz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Luiz throws a jab but it's blocked by Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hitzlsperger dives in for a single leg takedown but Luiz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Hitzlsperger backs off Luiz throws a huge counter combo but Hitzlsperger manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Udo Hitzlsperger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luiz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hitzlsperger counters with a nice body shot.
Hitzlsperger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Luiz on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitzlsperger scores with a shot to the body.
Hitzlsperger lands a right hook to the body.
Hitzlsperger throws a lazy body kick
and Luiz counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Luiz's hands.
Luiz just misses with a punch to the body.
Luiz throws a big shot that misses.
Luiz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hitzlsperger fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Luiz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luiz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Hitzlsperger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luiz swinging wildly here.
Hitzlsperger fires out a quick counter leg kick but Luiz just manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Luiz moves into the clinch successfully.
Luiz has had enough of the clinch but Hitzlsperger keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Hitzlsperger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luiz is trying to force a seperation but Hitzlsperger has the dominant position.
Luiz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short uppercut from Hitzlsperger.
Luiz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hitzlsperger has a couple of punches blocked by Luiz.
Luiz breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Hitzlsperger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luiz throws a body punch but Hitzlsperger moves out of range.
Hitzlsperger is looking to counter with head kicks.
Luiz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hitzlsperger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Udo Hitzlsperger dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hitzlsperger clinches up with Luiz and pushes him back against the cage.
Hitzlsperger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hitzlsperger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger struggles to land a body shot inside as Luiz controls his hands.
Luiz lands with a short shot to the head.
Hitzlsperger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luiz tries to break the clinch but Hitzlsperger is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Hitzlsperger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luiz is trying to break the clinch but Hitzlsperger has him pressed against the cage.
Luiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hitzlsperger tries a head kick but it misses.
Luiz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitzlsperger thuds a left hand into Luiz's body.
Hitzlsperger misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Luiz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hitzlsperger lands a jab to the nose.
Hitzlsperger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hitzlsperger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
David Luiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger tries a head kick but it misses.
Hitzlsperger throws a body kick that misses.
Hitzlsperger sets himself, and Luiz steps forward looking for the clinch! Hitzlsperger avoids it this time.
Luiz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luiz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hitzlsperger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hitzlsperger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luiz.
Luiz lands a jab to Hitzlsperger's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hitzlsperger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hitzlsperger showed some decent athleticism there.
Hitzlsperger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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. Hitzlsperger connects with a nice short shot to Luiz's temple.
Hitzlsperger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Hitzlsperger seems content to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitzlsperger trying to mount his opponent but Luiz defends it.
Hitzlsperger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luiz's head.
Hitzlsperger slips a nice elbow through Luiz's hands, connecting with Luiz's forehead.
Hitzlsperger is trying to control. Luiz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hitzlsperger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hitzlsperger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Luiz defending well though.
Hitzlsperger wants to work for an arm triangle but Luiz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Luiz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Luiz has Hitzlsperger pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Luiz throws a hook to the side of Hitzlsperger's head but Hitzlsperger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luiz throws a right hand that Hitzlsperger ducks under and follows up with a left that Hitzlsperger also avoids with ease.
Luiz throws a shot from downtown. Hitzlsperger moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luiz drives through and clinches with Hitzlsperger against the cage.
Hitzlsperger working aggressively here.
Luiz can't break the clinch.
Luiz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hitzlsperger misses with the head strike.
Hitzlsperger pushes Luiz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luiz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hitzlsperger is defending well.
Hitzlsperger is working Luiz over against the cage.
Luiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luiz stops a takedown attempt from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hitzlsperger swings wildly with an uppercut but Luiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hitzlsperger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luiz blocks an uppercut.
Luiz manages to break the clinch.
Luiz thuds his right hand into Hitzlsperger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Udo Hitzlsperger clearly takes that round.
That's time! Hitzlsperger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Luiz darts in trying to clinch
and Hitzlsperger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hitzlsperger works Luiz's body with a nice hook.
Luiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hitzlsperger moves away.
Hitzlsperger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Luiz.
Hitzlsperger scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luiz throws a body punch but Hitzlsperger moves out of range.
Hitzlsperger throws a big counter combination but Luiz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Luiz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Luiz misses with a left hand
and Hitzlsperger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hitzlsperger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Luiz is trying to defend but Hitzlsperger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Luiz pushes Hitzlsperger off but Hitzlsperger dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hitzlsperger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hitzlsperger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Luiz tries to bench press Hitzlsperger off him but Hitzlsperger keeps the position.
Hitzlsperger sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Luiz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hitzlsperger trying to control the position but Luiz is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hitzlsperger working the ground and pound but Luiz is defending the strikes.
Hitzlsperger in side control, throwing shots but Luiz defends.
Hitzlsperger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hitzlsperger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Luiz parries the strikes from Hitzlsperger easily there. Hitzlsperger is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Luiz to escape.
Hitzlsperger throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Luiz works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Luiz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz is trying to stand.
Hitzlsperger is trying to control. Luiz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hitzlsperger prevents Luiz from standing back up.
Hitzlsperger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hitzlsperger looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hitzlsperger trying to control from half guard but Luiz is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Luiz wants to control but Hitzlsperger is keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hitzlsperger lands a lovely overhand right.
Hitzlsperger with a hook.
Hitzlsperger misses with a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luiz moves into the clinch successfully.
Luiz misses with an elbow strike.
Hitzlsperger stops a takedown attempt from Luiz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Udo Hitzlsperger had his way with David Luiz in that 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hitzlsperger lands with an uppercut that bounces Luiz off the cage and back into range.
Luiz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Luiz swinging wildly here.
Luiz tries to clinch there but Hitzlsperger circles away.
Hitzlsperger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luiz takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luiz misses with an uppercut.
Luiz lands a jab-cross combination.
Hitzlsperger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hitzlsperger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luiz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz misses with a jab to the body
and Hitzlsperger counters with a head kick. That will keep Luiz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Luiz tries to bum rush Hitzlsperger with a series of wild strikes but Hitzlsperger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hitzlsperger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hitzlsperger connects with a high kick.
Luiz is rocked!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hitzlsperger.
Luiz is still on wobbly legs! Can Hitzlsperger finish him?
Hitzlsperger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luiz.
Luiz throws a lazy uppercut
and Hitzlsperger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Luiz won't be happy with that.
Hitzlsperger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hitzlsperger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hitzlsperger landing a few strikes.
Luiz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Luiz is looking to advance position but Hitzlsperger won't allow it.
Hitzlsperger regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitzlsperger, not yet.
Luiz is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Hitzlsperger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hitzlsperger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Luiz is looking to escape.
Hitzlsperger sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Luiz seems to have recovered his senses.
Hitzlsperger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luiz's head.
Hitzlsperger stops Luiz from getting back to his feet.
Udo Hitzlsperger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hitzlsperger is controlling the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz is trying to stand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
David Luiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luiz misses with a right hand
and Hitzlsperger counters with a straight right hand.
Luiz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hitzlsperger.
A little jabbing left from Luiz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hitzlsperger moves into the clinch.
Luiz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hitzlsperger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hitzlsperger lands a right hand.
Luiz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hitzlsperger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luiz is trying to force a seperation but Hitzlsperger has the dominant position.
Luiz wants to get back to striking at distance but Hitzlsperger won't allow it.
Luiz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hitzlsperger prevents Luiz from breaking the clinch.
Hitzlsperger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hitzlsperger is working Luiz over against the cage.
Luiz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hitzlsperger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hitzlsperger working aggressively here.
Luiz tries to throw a body punch but Hitzlsperger avoids it by throwing Luiz back against the cage.
Luiz looking for a takedown.
Hitzlsperger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luiz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Udo Hitzlsperger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hitzlsperger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Udo Hitzlsperger!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Udo Hitzlsperger!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Udo Hitzlsperger!
Udo Hitzlsperger wins by unanimous decision!
Udo Hitzlsperger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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