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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klahan Metharom (ranked 1282 p4p, 1330 weight class) and Aleksey Viktorov (ranked 80 p4p, 83 weight class). Viktorov has chosen Lyube - Davay Za as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Aleksey Viktorov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Klahan Metharom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksey Viktorov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metharom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Viktorov.
Viktorov tries to clinch
and Viktorov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Viktorov gets a clinch.
Metharom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viktorov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Viktorov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Metharom wants to stand but Viktorov is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viktorov working for a triangle but Metharom defends it easily.
Metharom decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viktorov moves into range and clinches up with Metharom.
Metharom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Metharom.
Metharom lands a body punch.
Metharom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Metharom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Viktorov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Metharom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Viktorov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Metharom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Viktorov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metharom thuds his right hand into Viktorov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Viktorov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Metharom - the referee stops the clock and Viktorov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Metharom. Viktorov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Metharom throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Viktorov closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom lands a nice uppercut.
Metharom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Viktorov moves into the clinch.
Viktorov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Metharom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metharom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom lands a hook that snaps the head of Viktorov backwards.
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but Metharom turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksey Viktorov.
A short body shot lands from Metharom as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Metharom - that landed with a thud.
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but Metharom has him pressed against the cage.
Metharom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viktorovs head.
Metharom lands a shoulder strike.
Metharom struggles to land a body shot inside as Viktorov controls his hands.
Metharom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viktorov backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Metharom.
Viktorov fails to pull guard.
Metharom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Metharom breaks the clinch.
Viktorov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Metharom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Metharom tries to keep at a distance but Viktorov has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Metharom.
Viktorov fails to pull guard.
Metharom lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom lands a hook that snaps the head of Viktorov backwards.
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but Metharom turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Metharom lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Viktorov or not.
A short left from Metharom.
Metharom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metharom breaks the clinch.
Metharom connects with a jab.
Viktorov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Viktorov wants to clinch.
Viktorov clinches.
Viktorov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Metharom smiles and moves away.
Metharom throws a hook but Viktorov blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metharom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Viktorov wants to counter the offense by Metharom and move into the clinch position.
Metharom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Viktorov has time to react.
Viktorov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viktorov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Metharom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Metharom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Metharom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Metharom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Metharom misses with an uppercut.
Viktorov moves into the clinch.
Viktorov decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metharom wants to stand but Viktorov is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Viktorov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Our spies down at at My Yard™️ Resurrect inform us that Viktorov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Metharom wants to stand but Viktorov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klahan Metharom dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Metharom slaps away a takedown attempt from Viktorov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Metharom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice cross by Metharom.
Metharom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Viktorov closes the distance and pushes Metharom back into the cage.
Metharom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Metharom tries to work over Viktorov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Metharom to keep the fight standing.
Viktorov decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Viktorov dives in and grabs Metharom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Metharom pushes down on Viktorov's head and hops out.
It looked like Metharom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksey Viktorov.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Viktorov's head but Viktorov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viktorov tries to clinch
and Metharom counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viktorov clinches up against the cage.
Metharom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viktorov's elbow.
Viktorov prevents a body shot from Metharom.
Viktorov takes a shot to the head.
Metharom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Metharom is leaning against Viktorov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Metharom lands with a short shot to the head.
Metharom digs a right hand underneath Viktorov's ribcage. Viktorov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Metharom just stands there and leans against the cage.
Metharom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viktorov prevents a body shot from Metharom.
Metharom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viktorov can do to turn this around?
Metharom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metharom misses with a wild combination.
Metharom misses with a looping right.
Metharom misses with a hook. Viktorov ducked under it nicely.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viktorov manages to avoid it.
Viktorov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viktorov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viktorov tries to close the distance and clinch but Metharom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Viktorov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Metharom misses with the head strike.
Metharom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viktorov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Metharom walks away with a smile on his face. Viktorov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Viktorov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viktorov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Viktorov moves into the clinch.
Metharom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klahan Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metharom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Metharom keeps Viktorov at a distance using the push kick.
Viktorov blocks a jab.
Metharom throws a series of punches but Viktorov moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viktorov clinches.
Metharom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viktorov backwards.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Metharom holds him up against the cage and eventually Viktorov drops back down to his feet.
Metharom tries to work over Viktorov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Metharom.
Metharom lands a nice uppercut.
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but Metharom turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Viktorov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Metharom smiles and moves away.
Metharom throws a head kick but Viktorov moves out of range.
Viktorov tries to move into range but Metharom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Viktorov moves out of range as Metharom strikes.
Viktorov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Viktorov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Viktorov moves into the clinch.
Viktorov blocking some punches.
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but Metharom has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but Metharom turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Metharom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viktorov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Viktorov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Metharom gets to his feet - Viktorov follows without any prompting.
Viktorov moves into range and clinches up with Metharom.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Metharom holds him up against the cage and eventually Viktorov drops back down to his feet.
Klahan Metharom has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but Metharom has him pressed against the cage.
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but Metharom has him pressed against the cage.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Metharom holds him up against the cage and eventually Viktorov drops back down to his feet.
Metharom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Metharom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Metharom.
Viktorov blocks a body shot from Metharom.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Metharom holds him up against the cage and eventually Viktorov drops back down to his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Metharom.
Viktorov is breathing heavily.
Metharom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klahan Metharom dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Viktorov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Metharom tries to work over Viktorov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metharom lands a hook that snaps the head of Viktorov backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Metharom.
Metharom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Metharom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Metharom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Metharom holds him up against the cage and eventually Viktorov drops back down to his feet.
Metharom manages to break the clinch.
Viktorov drops his hands momentarily and Metharom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Metharom circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Viktorov's head but Viktorov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Viktorov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Metharom.
Viktorov avoids the head kick by Metharom.
Viktorov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Viktorov fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viktorov tries to clinch up
and Metharom counters with a left and a right that stings Viktorov.
Viktorov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Metharom is not content to let Viktorov control the position.
Metharom is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Viktorov is controlling him well.
Viktorov swings around for an armbar but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Viktorov's guard.
Viktorov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Viktorov trying to keep a closed guard but Metharom is proving a slippery customer.
Aleksey Viktorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Metharom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Viktorov doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom misses with a body shot
and Viktorov counters by moving into the clinch.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Metharom holds him up against the cage and eventually Viktorov drops back down to his feet.
Metharom tries to work over Viktorov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metharom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Metharom can't find room to land a body shot as Viktorov controls the action.
Metharom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Viktorov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksey Viktorov.
Metharom tries to work over Viktorov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viktorov pulls guard successfully.
Metharom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Metharom decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Metharom works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viktorov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Metharom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Viktorov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Viktorov is looking to clinch.
Viktorov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Viktorov closes the distance but Metharom moves to the side
and Metharom counters with a left and a right that stings Viktorov.
Metharom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Metharom lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Viktorov is rocked!
Aleksey Viktorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viktorov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Viktorov ducks right into an uppercut from Metharom.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four 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!
Viktorov fails to pull guard.
Metharom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Metharom breaks from the clinch.
Metharom scores with a three punch combo!
Viktorov is still on wobbly legs! Can Metharom finish him?
Viktorov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Viktorov has Metharom up against the cage in a clinch.
Metharom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Metharom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Metharom.
Viktorov jumps guard but Metharom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Viktorov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Metharom walks away with a smile on his face. Viktorov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Metharom swats away the attempt to clinch by Viktorov.
Viktorov seems to have recovered his senses.
Metharom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Viktorovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Metharom, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klahan Metharom!
Klahan Metharom made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.
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