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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dj Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adel Klemen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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25
163 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dj Harrington!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adel Klemen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Klemen misses.
Harrington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Klemen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harrington somewhat.
Klemen is looking to clinch.
Klemen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harrington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klemen's waist but Klemen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harrington off to one side.
Klemen dips to his left and cracks Harrington with an uppercut!
Harrington slips under a jab from Klemen.
A telegraphed right hand from Klemen misses the target.
Adel Klemen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klemen throws a series of punches but Harrington moves out of range.
Harrington slips a straight right by Klemen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klemen moves in looking to clinch but Harrington pushes him off.
Harrington swats away the attempt to clinch by Klemen.
Klemen swinging wildly here.
Klemen throws a hook but Harrington avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klemen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klemen jabs Harrington to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Klemen tries to land a front kick but Harrington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Klemen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Klemen fails to land with a series of punches.
Klemen doesn't manage to clinch there - Harrington circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Klemen misses the target.
Klemen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Klemen misses.
Harrington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Klemen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klemen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Klemen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Harrington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dj Harrington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Klemen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Klemen misses.
Harrington ducks right into an uppercut from Klemen.
Klemen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klemen moves into the clinch successfully.
Klemen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Klemen lands an elbow inside that Harrington shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Klemen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Harrington's brow.
Harrington wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Klemen fails to land.
Klemen managing to block the knees to the body from Harrington.
Harrington tries to break free but Klemen pushes him back against the cage.
Harrington takes a knee to the side of the body.
Klemen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klemen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harrington.
Klemen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Klemen trying to land knees to the body.
Harrington is trying to break free.
Klemen misses with an elbow over the top.
Klemen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harrington is defending well for now.
Harrington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Klemen lands a knee to the body.
Klemen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harrington wants to break free but Klemen has control.
Klemen managing to block the knees to the body from Harrington.
Harrington working hard to break the clinch.
Klemen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harrington's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klemen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Klemen misses with a punch to the body.
Klemen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Harrington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Klemen tries a knee to the head but Harrington blocks it.
Klemen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harrington is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Klemen fails to land.
Harrington is trying to drag Klemen to the mat but Klemen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harrington turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Harrington manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrington is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Klemen is trying to escape and Harrington transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Klemen is forced to tap! Nice work there by Harrington! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dj Harrington!
Dj Harrington is the new lightweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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