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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ike Clanton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kettu Pentti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ike Clanton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kettu Pentti!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clanton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Clanton drops back looking for a leg! Pentti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pentti manages to kick Clanton off! Clanton jumps back into Pentti's guard.
Clanton stopping the sweep attempt from Pentti.
Pentti keeping full guard, as Clanton tries to pass.
Clanton trying to control but Pentti is working from the bottom.
Pentti is looking to stand up but Clanton isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pentti keeping moving, preventing Clanton from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Clanton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pentti moves out of range of the body kick.
Kettu Pentti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clanton scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Kettu Pentti has been cut.
Clanton scores with a decent looking hook.
Pentti is rocked!
Clanton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pentti is still on wobbly legs! Can Clanton finish him?
The fight stays on the outside here - Pentti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pentti ducks straight into an uppercut from Clanton and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Pentti maanges to regain guard straight away.
Clanton passes Pentti's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clanton is tying to control. Pentti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clanton tries to pass to full mount but Pentti defends it.
Pentti seems to have recovered his senses.
Clanton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pentti's head.
Clanton moves nicely into side control.
Clanton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Clanton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pentti gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanton throwing strikes here but Pentti is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Clanton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pentti is surviving well by controlling Clanton's body position as best he can.
Clanton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pentti is surviving well by controlling Clanton's body position as best he can.
Clanton wants to control the pace but Pentti is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clanton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pentti looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clanton lands a heavy elbow.
Clanton controlling the pace for now.
Clanton wants to control the pace but Pentti is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Clanton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kettu Pentti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pentti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Clanton throws out a powerful jab.
Clanton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pentti drops his hands momentarily and Clanton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clanton lands a nice hook to Pentti's body. Pentti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pentti tries to clinch up.
Clanton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pentti to the mat! Pentti manages to get full guard.
Clanton stands up over Pentti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pentti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clanton is one step ahead there.
Clanton tries to free his leg and advance position but Pentti is retaining full guard.
Pentti is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanton thows a big elbow that misses.
Clanton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pentti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pentti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clanton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pentti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clanton trying to control but Pentti is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Clanton scores a takedown into full mount!
Clanton wants to finish this one by submission but Pentti is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Clanton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clanton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Clanton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pentti wants to hold on but Clanton pushes him away.
Clanton looking to control but Pentti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanton with shots to the head and body - Pentti looks very uncomfortable down there.
Clanton jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pentti is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pentti and Clanton has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Clanton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pentti has escaped the position, nice work there.
Clanton tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Clanton advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clanton throwing strikes here but Pentti is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Clanton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pentti is surviving well by controlling Clanton's body position as best he can.
Clanton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pentti hang on?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pentti tries to hold on but Clanton pushes him away.
Clanton working for a guillotine from mount but Pentti is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Clanton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kettu Pentti's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jab by Clanton.
Clanton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clanton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Clanton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Clanton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pentti tries to clinch up.
Clanton scores with a nice strike.
Clanton scores with a shot to the body.
Clanton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clanton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pentti tries to roll over but Clanton keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pentti defending well though.
Pentti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clanton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pentti wants to improve his position but Clanton is controlling well.
Clanton is trying to work for a kimura but Pentti is defending well.
Clanton wants to take a breather but Pentti is having none of it.
Pentti tries to kick Clanton off but Clanton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Clanton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two 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.
Clanton winds up and cracks Pentti with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Clanton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pentti is not content to let Clanton control the position.
Clanton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pentti is bucking up trying to escape but Clanton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanton landing strikes from the mount.
Clanton throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Pentti has his hands clasped together but Clanton breaks the hold and Pentti is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Clanton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ike Clanton!
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