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MMAH 95 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Flash Spooner (ranked 24745 p4p, 5333 weight class) and Jimmy Nguyen (ranked 310 p4p, 286 weight class). Nguyen has chosen In One Ear as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Flash Spooner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spooner rushes Nguyen and presses him up against the cage.
Spooner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nguyen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Spooner.
Nguyen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nguyen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Spooner wants to stand and escape but Nguyen is having none of it.
Nguyen controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spooner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nguyen is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spooner wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nguyen manages to pass to side control.
Nguyen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Nguyen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Spooner is trying to stand.
Well, if Nguyen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nguyen moves into full mount! Spooner won't be happy about that!
Nguyen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spooner tries to buck Nguyen off but he can't manage it.
Nguyen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nguyen controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spooner is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Nguyen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Spooner is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nguyen controlling the pace for now.
Spooner is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Spooner has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nguyen controlling from mount.
Nguyen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Spooner is surviving well by controlling Nguyen's body position as best he can.
Spooner is trying to escape the mount but Nguyen keeps good control and instead manages to take Spooner's back.
Spooner trying to get back to his feet but Nguyen is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Spooner! Can he survive? No! He's out! Nguyen gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Nguyen!
Jimmy Nguyen 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Jones (ranked 5064 p4p, 3417 weight class) and Bing Chilling (ranked 409 p4p, 363 weight class). Caleb Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caleb Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bing Chilling!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Chilling ducks down to avoid it.
Chilling drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Chilling was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chilling feints the counter takedown.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chilling slips under a jab from Jones.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chilling! But no joy.
Jones throws a jab when Chilling was well out of range.
Chilling tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chilling moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Chilling.
And Chilling tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chilling lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jones throws a head kick but Chilling moves out of range.
Chilling feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chilling steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Chilling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Chilling throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jones!
Caleb Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Chilling ducks down to avoid it.
Chilling throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Chilling was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chilling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Chilling tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chilling avoids a kick to the body.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Chilling counters with a straight right hand.
Chilling slips under a jab.
Chilling appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Chilling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chilling drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Chilling moves his leg out of the way.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Chilling was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Chilling misses.
Chilling checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chilling appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jones cracks Chilling with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Chilling on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chilling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chilling is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chilling takes one to the chin there.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chilling.
Chilling changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Chilling feints the counter takedown.
Jones connects with a leg kick.
Chilling moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Caleb Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chilling.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chilling moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Chilling checks it.
Chilling tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chilling blocks a jab.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Chilling might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jones has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice body kick from Jones.
Caleb Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Jones misses.
Chilling now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chilling moves away from the strike by Jones.
Chilling drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Chilling uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Chilling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones scores with the left hand. Chilling knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chilling swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
 Chilling is rocked!
Jones plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Chilling swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Chilling face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Caleb Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buakaw Banchamek (ranked 3401 p4p, 5037 weight class) and Kyle McKenna (ranked 405 p4p, 493 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Buakaw Banchamek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle McKenna!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenna throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Banchamek counters with a solid body kick.
Banchamek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banchamek throws a head kick that half lands.
McKenna shoots in looking for a takedown. Banchamek tries to sprawl out of it but McKenna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banchamek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McKenna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banchamek tries to avoid it but McKenna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banchamek to the ground. Banchamek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banchamek appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Banchamek throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McKenna.
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna darts in and clinches Banchamek up against the cage.
McKenna drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Banchamek gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Buakaw Banchamek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle McKenna.
Nice body punch from Banchamek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna wants to break free but Banchamek has control.
McKenna blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Banchamek.
A short right from Banchamek.
A body shot lands from Banchamek.
McKenna manages to break the clinch.
Banchamek lands a head kick!
McKenna shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banchamek counters with a nice leg kick.
Banchamek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Banchamek scores with a head kick. McKenna tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McKenna is rocked!
Banchamek throws a powerful right kick. McKenna tried to block low but the kick was high! McKenna was taken right off of his feet! Banchamek jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Buakaw Banchamek!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jared Red (ranked 3536 p4p, 24588 weight class) and Dan Jones (ranked 362 p4p, 483 weight class). Dan Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jared Red!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Red looks to clinch
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Red tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Red is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Red tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones with shots to the head and body - Red looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones scoring with strikes but Red is staying in there.
 Red is rocked!
Jones postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Red badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Jones around the waist but Jones pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Jones is the winner by TKO! Jones jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darbo Abott (ranked 3207 p4p, 2992 weight class) and Jason McMelon (ranked 344 p4p, 329 weight class). Abott's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, That Smell. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darbo Abott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason McMelon!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McMelon.
Abott shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McMelon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Abott prevents McMelon from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abott lands some shots froms side control.
McMelon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Abott is controlling him well.
The strikes coming from Abott are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Abott prevents McMelon from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMelon seems a little lost for a moment, as Abott dominates the positioning.
Abott working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Abott lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMelon is trying to get back to his feet.
McMelon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Abott wants to lay and pray for a moment but McMelon keeps working.
McMelon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Abott connects with a decent elbow.
McMelon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Abott is working McMelon over with some ground and pound from side control.
Abott working the ground and pound from side control.
Abott is working McMelon over with some ground and pound from side control.
McMelon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McMelon throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Abott takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Abott looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Abott decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
McMelon is looking to escape.
Abott is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Abott there.
Abott is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McMelon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Abott lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Abott stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
McMelon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Abott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McMelon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Abott.
McMelon is pressed up against the cage. Abott has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McMelon down to the mat. McMelon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darbo Abott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Abott has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McMelon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McMelon is trapped and Abott is scoring with shots to the head and body.
McMelon is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Abott is punishing McMelon with some ground and pound.
McMelon is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Abott struggling to keep hold of the position.
Abott softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Abott scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McMelon is trying to get back to his feet but Abott has full control of the position and if anything, McMelon has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Abott cracks McMelon with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing McMelon from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Abott lands shots from the back.
Abott lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Abott.
McMelon trying to get back to his feet but Abott is in full control for now.
Abott is landing with strikes from the back.
Abott looking to break McMelon's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McMelon remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Abott will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Abott connects with a big shot to the side of McMelon's head.
Abott is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McMelon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Abott scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. McMelon is looking for a way out.
McMelon is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darbo Abott dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Abott displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McMelon is still on wobbly legs! Can Abott finish him?
Darbo Abott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMelon drives through and clinches with Abott against the cage.
McMelon seems to have recovered his senses.
McMelon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McMelon trying to land knees to the body.
We've been informed that McMelon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McMelon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Abott.
McMelon prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hand to the body from McMelon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMelon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McMelon looking to slow down the pace here.
McMelon stalling the fight.
Abott takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abott drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McMelon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darbo Abott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McMelon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McMelon is pressed up against the cage. Abott has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McMelon down to the mat. McMelon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McMelon tries to clinch there but Abott circles away.
Darbo Abott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abott tries to clinch but McMelon moves out of range.
McMelon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McMelon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abott throws a big elbow that misses.
McMelon wants to stand up but Abott is controlling him.
Abott trying to control the position from guard on top but McMelon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McMelon pushes Abott off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abott is trying hard to land a takedown here. McMelon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A lazy left from McMelon finds it's target.
McMelon leaves Abott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMelon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McMelon misses with a head kick.
McMelon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abott. That did some damage!
Abott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McMelon can do to turn this around?
McMelon with the inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McMelon. Abott shrugs it off though.
Abott on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Horrible takedown attempt by Abott or perhaps it was just good defense by McMelon, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMelon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McMelon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good leg kick by McMelon.
McMelon gets a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on McMelon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Abott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by McMelon!
Abott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McMelon manages to avoid it.
McMelon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Abott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMelon lands with a kick to the temple. Abott shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abott looking to score a takedown here. McMelon is defending well but Abott drives through and ends up in McMelon's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McMelon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Abott is controlling him.
McMelon has his feet on Abott's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Abott gets tackled into the cage by McMelon. McMelon maintains the clinch.
Abott wants to take the fight to the mat but McMelon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McMelon gets underhooks to prevent Abott's takedown attempt.
McMelon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jason McMelon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McMelon is pressed up against the cage. Abott has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McMelon down to the mat. McMelon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McMelon takes the fight into the clinch.
Abott wants the takedown. McMelon is fighting it off but Abott persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McMelon's guard against the cage.
McMelon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason McMelon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Abott tries to keep at a distance but McMelon has taken the fight into the clinch.
McMelon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McMelon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
 It looks like Darbo Abott has been cut.
Abott is looking to take this one to the mat.
Abott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McMelon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Abott tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darbo Abott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McMelon trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from McMelon.
A knee to the head by McMelon.
McMelon lands a hook that snaps the head of Abott backwards.
Abott drops down looking for an ankle pick but McMelon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Abott shoots in for a double leg but McMelon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McMelon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Abott or perhaps it was just good defense by McMelon, which made it look bad.
McMelon rushes Abott and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McMelon obliges.
McMelon lands a good knee to the midsection. Abott won't want to take too many of those.
McMelon scores a nice knee to the body.
McMelon lands with a light punch inside.
McMelon is working Abott over against the cage.
Abott wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McMelon has him pressed against the cage.
McMelon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McMelon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMelon is struggling to control the position.
McMelon stalling against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for McMelon to work.
McMelon continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Abott is looking to break free of the clinch but McMelon has double underhooks.
Abott has hold of one of McMelon's legs. McMelon is fighting the takedown attempt but Abott gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McMelon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Abott can't get the takedown.
Abott being controlled against the cage.
McMelon gets underhooks to prevent Abott's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMelon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McMelon misses with a punch to the body.
McMelon lands a shoulder strike.
McMelon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abott can't get the takedown.
Abott managing to block the knees to the body from McMelon.
A short right from McMelon on the inside.
McMelon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Abott up against the cage.
Abott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McMelon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McMelon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abotts head.
Abott is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMelon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abott has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abott wants to break free but McMelon has control.
Abott is trying to break the clinch but McMelon is controlling him.
Abott has McMelon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McMelon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McMelon crunches a lovely knee into Abott's ribcage.
Abott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McMelon stalls.
McMelon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McMelon lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMelon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Abott up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for McMelon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason McMelon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McMelon 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason McMelon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodolfo Kaufman (ranked 2259 p4p, 5611 weight class) and Judas Gonzalez (ranked 127 p4p, 216 weight class). Rodolfo Kaufman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Judas Gonzalez's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodolfo Kaufman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Judas Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Gonzalez. Those never looked like landing.
Gonzalez moves away from the strike by Kaufman.
Nice shot lands for Kaufman.
Kaufman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Rodolfo Kaufman has been cut.
Gonzalez tests Kaufman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaufman misses the target.
Rodolfo Kaufman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaufman jabs Gonzalez right on the nose. Gonzalez blinks but takes it well.
Gonzalez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kaufman doesn't seem bothered though.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Kaufman.
Gonzalez thuds a left hand into Kaufman's body.
Gonzalez misses with a combination
and Kaufman counters by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaufman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kaufman.
Kaufman gets through Gonzalez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kaufman pushes Gonzalez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaufman scores with a shot to the side of Gonzalez's head.
A short right from Kaufman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaufman.
Gonzalez looks winded!
Kaufman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Kaufman lands an uppercut.
Gonzalez is rocked!
Gonzalez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kaufman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaufman finish him?
Gonzalez misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaufman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kaufman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Kaufman lands a big right hand that drops Gonzalez! The killer instinct kicks in and Kaufman finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kaufman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodolfo Kaufman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Lesage (ranked 2689 p4p, 4691 weight class) and Rufus Globe (ranked 327 p4p, 479 weight class). Robbie Lesage has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robbie Lesage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rufus Globe!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Globe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lesage did well to prevent Globe getting side control.
Lesage has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Globe escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Globe!
Lesage is working to avoid the ground and pound but Globe connects with a decent elbow.
Globe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lesage keeps working.
Globe taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Globe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lesage to see if he's OK.
Globe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesage struggling a bit here.
Lesage is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Globe's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Globe! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Lesage has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rufus Globe!
A very excited looking Rufus Globe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philip Roth (ranked 24743 p4p, 2165 weight class) and Boney Goat (ranked 457 p4p, 239 weight class). Boney Goat has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Philip Roth's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Philip Roth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Boney Goat!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roth dives in and scores a takedown into Goat's guard.
Goat wants to sweep here but Roth controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goat trying to keep a closed guard but Roth is proving a slippery customer.
Roth trying to control but Goat is working from the bottom.
Goat wants to improve his position but instead Roth has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat trying to control from the bottom.
Goat tries to roll over but Roth keeps him under control.
Goat is doing well to control the position and prevent Roth from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth wants to take a breather but Goat is having none of it.
Roth 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.
Roth is taking a breather. Goat says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Roth trying to advance position but Goat counters by regaining guard.
Goat is trying to control the position but Roth postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goat keeps trying to improve his position.
Roth controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Roth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goat.
It looked like Roth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Roth punishes Goat's body with a nice straight punch.
Goat fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Roth to the ground. Goat is now in Roth's guard.
Goat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roth has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Goat doesn't defend quickly enough and Roth has managed to lock this one up! Can Goat escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Roth on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Philip Roth!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 990 p4p, 1873 weight class) and Jesus Christ (ranked 114 p4p, 209 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesus Christ!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ slips under a jab.
Christ moves away from the strike by Hanma.
Hanma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christ keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanma.
Christ has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hanma is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hanma just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Christ.
Christ slips a straight right by Hanma.
Christ is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanma.
Hanma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christ's sensitive parts.
Hanma throws a body punch but Christ moves out of range.
Hanma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hanma lands with an uppercut that bounces Christ off the cage and back into range.
Hanma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christ counters with a straight right hand.
Hanma misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma throws a lazy uppercut
and Christ counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Christ throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Christ plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hanma misses with a left hand
and Christ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanma misses with an uppercut
and Christ counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Hanma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
Hanma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Christ lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hanma will feel that in the morning.
Christ misses the shot to the body.
Hanma ducks right into an uppercut from Christ.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma misses with a low kick.
Christ looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma misses with a looping right.
Hanma looks to land a right hand but Christ moved out of range.
Hanma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Christ.
Hanma thuds his right hand into Christ's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Christ is looking to score with low kicks.
Hanma swings away with a body shot that misses
and Christ counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hanma lands a two punch combo.
 It looks like Jesus Christ has been cut.
Hanma lands a right hook to the body.
Hanma throws out a loose jab but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma swinging wildly here.
Christ appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hanma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christ lands a nice hook to Hanma's body. Hanma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanma misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Christ releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Christ pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christ throws an off balance right hand
and Hanma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christ shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hanma connects with a jab.
Hanma misses with a hook. Christ ducked under it nicely.
Hanma misses with a left hand
and Christ counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanma tried to score with a low kick but Christ checks it.
Christ moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hanma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma throws a poor cross that misses
and Christ counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christ misses with a left hand
and Hanma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanma looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Hanma backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Christ's temple! It sends Christ violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Hanma celebrates and the doctors try to help Christ!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Baki Hanma!
Baki Hanma retains his heavyweight title!
Baki Hanma thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandor Klegane (ranked 1165 p4p, 3605 weight class) and Din Mamma (ranked 71 p4p, 174 weight class). Klegane comes to the cage accompanied by Hells bells. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sandor Klegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Din Mamma!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamma misses with a straight left.
Klegane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Klegane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Klegane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mamma or not.
Klegane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Klegane.
Mamma looks winded!
Klegane pushes Mamma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mamma is working for takedown but Klegane is calmly controlling the position for now.
Klegane lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Klegane's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Klegane lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Klegane.
Klegane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klegane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klegane scores with a hook to the body.
Klegane scores with a hook to the body.
Klegane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Klegane.
Mamma prevents a body shot from Klegane.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klegane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Klegane lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Klegane.
Klegane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Klegane.
Klegane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Klegane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Klegane.
Klegane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mamma or not.
Klegane digs a right hand underneath Mamma's ribcage. Mamma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Klegane - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Klegane as the two fighters clinch.
Klegane scores with a shot to the side of Mamma's head.
Klegane lands a hook that snaps the head of Mamma backwards.
Klegane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Klegane lands an uppercut.
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!
Klegane lands with a short shot to the head.
Mamma is rocked!
Klegane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Klegane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Klegane.
Klegane lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Klegane.
Klegane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mamma or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klegane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Klegane drops Mamma with a big right hand! Klegane charges in looking to finish - Mamma manages to keep Klegane in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Mamma is still in real trouble! Can Klegane finish him?
Mamma being controlled here, momentarily.
Mamma seems to have recovered his senses.
Klegane postures up in Mamma's guard and throws a big left but Mamma blocks it.
Klegane sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mamma keeping moving, preventing Klegane from controlling successfully.
Klegane stays in close to Mamma's body and controls the position.
Klegane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klegane trying to control but Mamma is working from the bottom.
Klegane wants to pass the guard but Mamma is keeping the position.
Mamma looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Klegane looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Klegane bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Mamma! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Klegane won't allow Mamma to sweep him here.
Mamma working for a triangle but Klegane defends it easily.
Klegane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klegane throwing strikes but missing.
Klegane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mamma on the ground.
Klegane trying to control but Mamma is working from the bottom.
Klegane slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mamma keeping full guard, as Klegane tries to pass.
Klegane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sandor Klegane dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Mamma throws a shot from downtown. Klegane moves away and avoids it.
Klegane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Klegane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Klegane is pressed up against the cage. Mamma has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Klegane down to the mat. Klegane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Klegane staying out of range there.
Mamma ducks straight into an uppercut from Klegane and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Mamma manages to regain guard straight away.
It looks like Din Mamma has been cut.
Mamma keeping full guard, as Klegane tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klegane trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klegane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mamma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Klegane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Klegane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Klegane controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klegane wants to pass the guard but Mamma is keeping the position.
Mamma looking for a sweep. Not yet Mamma, not yet.
Mamma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Klegane wants to control from the top but Mamma keeps moving.
Klegane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mamma keeping moving, preventing Klegane from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Klegane throws a nice looking combination but Mamma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klegane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mamma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Klegane slips a jab from Mamma.
Klegane clinches up with Mamma and pushes him back against the cage.
Klegane lands an uppercut.
Mamma tries to pull guard but Klegane forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mamma is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Klegane.
A short body shot lands from Klegane as the two fighters clinch.
Sandor Klegane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klegane scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Klegane.
Mamma takes a shot to the head.
Klegane lands a hook that snaps the head of Mamma backwards.
Klegane gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Klegane wants to control from the top but Mamma keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klegane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Klegane trying to control but Mamma is working from the bottom.
Klegane passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mamma is not content to let Klegane control the position.
Klegane controlling the position from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klegane tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sandor Klegane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mamma is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Klegane working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mamma is looking to reverse the position.
Klegane tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Klegane postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sandor Klegane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Din Mamma's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Klegane swings for the body but Mamma moves out of range.
Mamma forces Klegane back against the cage and clinches.
Klegane lands with a left to the head.
Klegane misses with a punch to the body.
Klegane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mamma blocks a body shot from Klegane.
Klegane lands a shoulder strike.
Klegane cracks Mamma with a nice body shot.
Klegane is leaning against Mamma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klegane lands a body punch.
Klegane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Klegane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamma can do to turn this around?
Klegane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Klegane.
Klegane pushes Mamma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Klegane struggles to land a body shot inside as Mamma controls his hands.
Mamma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klegane lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mamma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klegane is leaning against Mamma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klegane is working Mamma over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klegane lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Klegane.
Klegane lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Klegane.
Klegane cracks Mamma with a nice body shot.
A short right from Klegane.
Klegane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Klegane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klegane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Klegane is leaning against Mamma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klegane is working Mamma over against the cage.
Klegane digs a right hand underneath Mamma's ribcage. Mamma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Klegane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Klegane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mamma or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Klegane.
Klegane lands a right hand.
Klegane presses Mamma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klegane lands with a short shot to the head.
Klegane digs a right hand into Mamma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mamma's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klegane is working Mamma over against the cage.
Klegane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klegane misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Klegane.
A short uppercut from Klegane.
Klegane lands a big uppercut and Mamma is down! He's in big trouble - Klegane follows him to the mat!
Klegane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mamma's head.
Klegane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Klegane looks to land a strike but Mamma avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Klegane sitting in guard here, content to control.
Klegane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Klegane tries to free his leg and advance position but Mamma is retaining full guard.
Klegane trying to control but Mamma is working from the bottom.
Klegane stopping the sweep attempt from Mamma.
Sandor Klegane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klegane seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Klegane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Klegane throwing strikes from guard but Mamma blocks nicely.
Mamma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Klegane wants to get back to his feet.
Klegane is pressing down on Mamma's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Klegane being controlled here, momentarily.
Klegane pulls Mamma in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamma not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mamma trying to control but Klegane is working from the bottom.
Klegane pulls Mamma in close to prevent any damage.
Klegane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mamma forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sandor Klegane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Klegane 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandor Klegane!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sandor Klegane thanked Mythical Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Din Mamma spoke after the fight, saying 'Unfortunately i lost today, i’m going to come back stronger than ever, I will be champion one day.'.
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