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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darrion McKee (ranked 2511 p4p, 4084 weight class) and Tut Kaman (ranked 301 p4p, 452 weight class). Tut Kaman acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darrion McKee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tut Kaman!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McKee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kaman was covering up waiting for the punch and McKee finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McKee won't allow Kaman to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKee controlling from the top position.
McKee wants to pass the guard but Kaman is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Battle Science inform us that Kaman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kaman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McKee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kaman looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaman, not yet.
McKee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaman is defended easily by McKee.
Kaman throws a series of punches but McKee avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kaman misses with an uppercut.
McKee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McKee throws a hook but Kaman avoids it easily.
McKee misses with a looping left.
Kaman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McKee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McKee wants it to stay on the feet.
Darrion McKee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tut Kaman.
Kaman scores with a one two! McKee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kaman closes the distance and clinches up with McKee, looking for a takedown. Kaman pushes McKee against the cage but McKee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kaman avoids the body shot from McKee.
Kaman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from McKee misses the target.
Kaman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McKee.
McKee misses with a jab, cross combination.
McKee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaman throws a hook to the side of McKee's head but McKee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKee feints and as Kaman raises his hands in defense, McKee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kaman controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKee controls from within his opponent's guard.
McKee throwing strikes but missing.
McKee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McKee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McKee tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaman is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McKee throws a shot from downtown. Kaman moves away and avoids it.
McKee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McKee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKee throws a leg kick but Kaman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kaman swings for the body but McKee moves out of range.
McKee wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kaman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McKee pinned against the cage. McKee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaman throws a head kick that misses.
McKee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McKee avoids the head kick by Kaman.
Darrion McKee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaman slips a straight right by McKee.
McKee takes a swing at Kaman's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darrion McKee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McKee throws a body punch but Kaman moves out of range.
McKee takes a swing at Kaman's ribcage but misses.
Kaman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kaman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McKee.
Kaman slips a straight right by McKee.
Darrion McKee is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from McKee misses its intended target.
Kaman feints the counter takedown.
McKee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kaman sprawls well initially but McKee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McKee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaman is trying to maintain the position but McKee is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaman is looking to improve his position.
McKee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McKee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kaman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McKee controlling the action here.
McKee is pressing down on Kaman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kaman is holding on for now.
Kaman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McKee is working away from the top position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McKee is looking to wear down Kaman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kaman.
McKee struggling a bit here.
McKee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kaman wants to control but McKee is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKee regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McKee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kaman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McKee is keeping the position for now.
Kaman wants to control from the top but McKee keeps moving.
McKee managing to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tut Kaman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four 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.
McKee avoids a punch combination nicely.
McKee misses with a lunging right hand
and Kaman counters with a left and a right that stings McKee.
Kaman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McKee.
Kaman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McKee is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kaman's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kaman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McKee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McKee throws the left hand but Kaman avoids the punch easily.
McKee looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaman is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKee misses the jab.
Kaman feints a counter leg kick.
Kaman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tut Kaman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kaman staying out of range there.
McKee feints and as Kaman raises his hands in defense, McKee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McKee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kaman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kaman wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaman looking to control but McKee passes into half guard.
McKee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kaman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kaman trying to keep a closed guard but McKee is proving a slippery customer.
Kaman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McKee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaman can do to turn this around?
Kaman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McKee pulls Kaman in close to his closed guard and prevents Kaman from doing any damage or advancing position.
McKee keeping moving, preventing Kaman from controlling successfully.
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.
Kaman tries to free his leg and advance position but McKee is retaining full guard.
McKee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kaman trying to control but McKee is working from the bottom.
Kaman is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kaman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kaman walks into a left hand.
McKee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKee closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kaman quickly recovers to half guard.
McKee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kaman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaman is looking to control McKee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kaman avoid being mounted?
McKee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McKee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kaman looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKee trying to control the pace.
McKee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McKee tries to avoid it but Kaman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McKee to the ground. McKee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kaman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKee looking to score a takedown here. Kaman is defending well but McKee drives through and ends up in Kaman's guard.
Kaman pulls McKee in close to his closed guard and prevents McKee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tut Kaman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darrion McKee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McKee 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Darrion McKee!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Darrion McKee!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Darrion McKee!
Darrion McKee wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Darrion McKee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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