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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Maybetter (ranked 2039 p4p, 7622 weight class) and Saku Lehtonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maybetter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Don't Stop The Funk. Saku Lehtonen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Floyd Maybetter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saku Lehtonen!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maybetter swings widly with a right hand
and Lehtonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maybetter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lehtonen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lehtonen tries to score with a low kick but Maybetter moves his leg out of the way.
Maybetter fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Maybetter misses the target.
Lehtonen ducks under a wild hook from Maybetter.
Maybetter throws a poor cross that misses
and Lehtonen counters with a good low kick that Maybetter was not able to check.
Lehtonen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lehtonen misses with a looping left.
Maybetter ducks under a wild hook from Lehtonen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maybetter lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Maybetter does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Maybetter misses.
Lehtonen takes one on the button.
Lehtonen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lehtonen throws the left hand but Maybetter avoids the punch easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maybetter.
Lehtonen slips a straight right by Maybetter.
Maybetter just misses with a punch to the body.
Lehtonen lands an overhand right.
Lehtonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Lehtonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maybetter.
Maybetter tries to move into range but Lehtonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maybetter checks the leg kick.
Maybetter throws a right hand that misses
and Lehtonen counters by clinching up.
Maybetter stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maybetter.
Maybetter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Lehtonen to work.
Lehtonen lands with a right to the head.
Maybetter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maybetter lands a hook that snaps the head of Lehtonen backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lehtonen fails to land.
Come on Maybetter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maybetter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lehtonen backwards.
Maybetter tries to land knees in the clinch but Lehtonen avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maybetter trying to land knees to the body.
Maybetter putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lehtonen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maybetter is stalling here.
Lehtonen being controlled against the cage.
Lehtonen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lehtonen misses with the head strike.
Lehtonen throws a head punch that misses.
Lehtonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lehtonen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maybetter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lehtonen blocks it with crossed arms.
Maybetter blocks an uppercut.
Lehtonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maybetter has clasped his hands together around Lehtonen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen wants to control but Maybetter postures up.
Maybetter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maybetter tries for a kimura but Lehtonen is defending well.
Lehtonen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maybetter prevents Lehtonen from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Maybetter dominated that round.
That's time! Maybetter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maybetter scores with a nice strike.
Lehtonen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lehtonen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maybetter counters with a one-two to the body.
Lehtonen slips a jab from Maybetter.
Lehtonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maybetter has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Maybetter.
Maybetter lands a hook that snaps the head of Lehtonen backwards.
Maybetter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Maybetter trying to land knees to the body.
Maybetter content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maybetter lands with a left to the head.
Maybetter blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maybetter misses with some punches.
Lehtonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maybetter prevents a body shot from Lehtonen.
Maybetter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lehtonen blocks it with crossed arms.
Maybetter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lehtonen avoiding damage as Maybetter throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Maybetter - that landed with a thud.
Lehtonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Maybetter controls his hands.
Maybetter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lehtonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Lehtonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Maybetter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lehtonen stalling in the clinch but Maybetter improves position.
A short uppercut from Maybetter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maybetter tries to score a body lock takedown but Lehtonen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Floyd Maybetter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maybetter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maybetter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lehtonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maybetter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lehtonen slowing the pace effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maybetter misses with a punch on the inside.
Maybetter has a couple of punches blocked by Lehtonen.
Nice body punch from Maybetter.
Lehtonen is breathing heavily.
Maybetter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lehtonen.
Lehtonen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maybetter.
Maybetter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lehtonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maybetter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lehtonen can do to turn this around?
Maybetter misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Maybetter with a knee to the head.
Maybetter with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lehtonen fails to land.
Maybetter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Maybetter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maybetter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lehtonen controlling the action here for a moment.
Lehtonen avoiding damage as Maybetter throws knees to the body.
Lehtonen misses with the head strike.
Lehtonen letting Maybetter take a breather here.
Lehtonen slows down the pace here.
Lehtonen has a couple of punches blocked by Maybetter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maybetter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lehtonen blocks it with crossed arms.
Maybetter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short uppercut from Maybetter.
Maybetter has Lehtonen pushed against the cage.
Lehtonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maybetter trying to land knees to the body.
Lehtonen tries a body shot but Maybetter blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maybetter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lehtonen blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Maybetter dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lehtonen misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Maybetter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lehtonen swings widly with a right hand
and Maybetter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maybetter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lehtonen lands with a right hand.
Lehtonen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab by Maybetter.
Lehtonen misses with a leg kick
and Maybetter counters with a stiff right hand.
Lehtonen is rocked!
Maybetter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Floyd Maybetter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lehtonen sizes up Maybetter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Maybetter.
Lehtonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Maybetter finish him?
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!
Lehtonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Lehtonen seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Maybetter and Lehtonen goes tumbling to the canvas! Maybetter follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Maybetter prevents Lehtonen from improving his position.
Maybetter trying to control from half guard but Lehtonen is working away.
Maybetter is working for an americana but Lehtonen has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Maybetter was thinking about the submission.
Lehtonen is looking for a triangle but Maybetter pushes his legs off easily.
Lehtonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maybetter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen keeping moving, preventing Maybetter from controlling successfully.
Lehtonen looking for a guillotine here but Maybetter defends easily.
Maybetter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maybetter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maybetter wants to control from the top but Lehtonen keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maybetter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maybetter slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maybetter prevents Lehtonen from improving his position.
Saku Lehtonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Floyd Maybetter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maybetter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maybetter misses with a looping left.
Lehtonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maybetter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lehtonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maybetter catches Lehtonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maybetter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lehtonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maybetter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maybetter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lehtonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maybetter misses with a body punch.
Maybetter lands a good knee to the midsection. Lehtonen won't want to take too many of those.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lehtonen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Maybetter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maybetter 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Maybetter!
After the big win, Floyd Maybetter made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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