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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lasswell Hess (ranked 4516 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ko Artist (ranked 4487 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lasswell Hess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ko Artist!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artist instigates a clinch.
Artist throws a head punch that misses.
Artist taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Artist is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Artist is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hess to keep the fight standing.
Artist unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hess throws a head punch that misses.
Hess tries to break free but Artist pushes him back against the cage.
Artist misses with a knee to the head.
Artist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Artist shoots in for a takedown but Hess shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artist tries a head kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Hess coming out on top.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Artist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist is looking to clinch but Hess is avoiding it.
Hess went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Artist wants to clinch up but Hess keeps it at a distance.
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Artist moves into the clinch.
Artist slows down the pace here.
Artist using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hess has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hess blocks an uppercut.
Hess looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Artist connects with a knee to the head.
Artist misses with a knee to the head.
Artist landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Artist lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist effectively controlling the action here.
Hess avoiding damage as Artist throws knees to the body.
Hess wants to get back to striking at distance but Artist won't allow it.
Artist swings wildly with an uppercut but Hess uses good head movement to avoid it.
Artist tries a knee to the head but Hess blocks it.
Artist landing knees to the body.
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!
Artist displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hess up against the cage.
Artist keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hess's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist manages to break the clinch.
Artist fails to land with a series of punches.
Hess lands a right hook to the body.
Artist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hess manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Artist gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hess wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Artist tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Artist breaks the clinch.
Hess stuns Artist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Artist misses with the body kick
and Artist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Artist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hess keeps the fight on the outside.
Hess keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artist tries to clinch there but Hess circles away.
Artist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hess smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hess misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Artist closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hess counters with a left to the body.
Hess circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Hess. Those never looked like landing.
Artist keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Artist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hess swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hess swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Hess lands an impressive looking overhand right. Artist doesn't seem phased though.
Artist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hess throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Artist wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ko Artist dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hess dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Artist closes the distance and clinches.
Hess takes a knee to the side of the body.
Artist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hess blocks a head kick by Artist.
Hess changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Artist tries to clinch but Hess moves away
and Hess counters with a nice uppercut.
Hess stuns Artist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lasswell Hess is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Artist has taken the fight to the clinch.
Artist lands a good knee to the midsection. Hess won't want to take too many of those.
Artist pulls guard effortlessly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hess stands up from Artist's guard - Hess perhaps looking for a knockout.
Artist doesn't manage to clinch there - Hess circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artist moves into range and clinches up with Hess.
Artist scores a nice knee to the body.
Artist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist is stalling here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Artist looking to throw knees to the head but Hess is blocking nicely.
Artist tries a knee to the head but Hess blocks it.
Artist throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Artist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hess swings for the body but Artist moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Artist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That kick from Hess tenderised Artist's leg. Artist is trying to keep his angry face on.
Artist has taken the fight to the clinch.
Artist tries to land knees in the clinch but Hess avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hess is trying to break the clinch but Artist is controlling him.
Artist has Hess pressed against the cage, preventing Hess from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Artist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Artist moves forwards but Hess connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Artist tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hess swivels and escapes.
Hess lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Artist circles away quickly and effectively.
Artist on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Artist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Artist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Artist.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Artist on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Artist checks a low kick from Hess.
Ko Artist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist tries to clinch but Hess is having none of it.
Artist dodges the punch combination from Hess.
Hess darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lasswell Hess is winning the standup battle so far.
Artist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hess swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Artist has closed the distance and engaged Hess in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hess's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Artist looking to throw knees to the head but Hess is blocking nicely.
Artist with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hess is trying to break the clinch but Artist has him pressed against the cage.
Artist tries a knee to the head but Hess blocks it.
Hess is trying to force a seperation but Artist has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artist is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Artist tries a knee to the head but Hess blocks it.
Artist tries to land knees in the clinch but Hess avoids the damage to the body.
Hess avoids a wild elbow strike from Artist.
Ko Artist seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Artist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hess connects with a right hand. Artist shakes it off.
Artist tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Hess counter with a right hand.
Hess avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hess circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hess cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Hess - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hess dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hess avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lasswell Hess will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hess connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Artist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hess paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Hess misses the target.
Artist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Artist tries to clinch
and Hess counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hess swats away the attempt to clinch by Artist.
Artist avoids a kick to the body.
Artist moves to clinch but Hess breaks away
and Hess makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Artist is looking to clinch.
Hess slaps away a takedown attempt from Artist, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hess tries to counter by clinching up but Artist breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artist tries a head kick but it misses.
Hess cracks Artist with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Artist forces Hess back against the cage and clinches.
Artist has Hess pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hess manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Artist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hess managing to block the knees to the body from Artist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist stalling the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Hess's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hess is trying to push Artist away but Artist has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Artist trying to land knees to the body.
Artist tries to work over Hess's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Artist stalling against the cage.
Artist misses with a knee strike.
Artist slows down the pace here.
Artist keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hess's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Artist missing with knees to the body.
Hess takes a knee right on the jaw!
Artist tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hess is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hess blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Artist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hess tries to circle away but Artist has him pinned against the cage.
Artist misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hess.
Knees in the clinch landing for Artist.
Artist tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hess wants to get back to striking at distance but Artist won't allow it.
Hess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hess fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hess ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Artist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hess.
Artist has Hess up against the cage in a clinch.
Artist missing with knees to the body.
Hess wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hess tries to land a knee to the head but Artist blocks with his arms.
Artist breaks the clinch.
Artist avoids a kick to the body.
Hess throws a series of punches but Artist avoids them all with ease.
Artist dodges the punch combination from Hess.
Hess lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artist drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hess takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Artist is looking to clinch.
Artist thumps Hess with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Artist rushes Hess and presses him up against the cage.
Hess tries to break free but Artist pushes him back against the cage.
Artist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hess misses with a punch to the body.
Artist throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Artist using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Artist just leaning against Hess, taking a breather.
Artist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lasswell Hess.
I think Hess has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Ko Artist!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Ko Artist!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Ko Artist!
Ko Artist wins by unanimous decision!
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FIGHT
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