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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandra Kaminski (ranked 4874 p4p, 2959 weight class) and Madi Mattressback (ranked 247 p4p, 171 weight class). Kaminski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dream On- Aerosmith. Mattressback has chosen Bad Girl as his entrance music. Aleksandra Kaminski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 cm 19 135 2 - 0 - 0 |
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170 cm 26 137 1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling Counter fighter Good chin |
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Powerful takedowns Basic striking Granite chin |
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksandra Kaminski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Madi Mattressback! The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mattressback is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kaminski's half guard. Mattressback is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaminski has managed to free his arm - good work. Kaminski tries to get to full guard but Mattressback has control of the leg. Kaminski's coaches at Defiant MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Kaminski actively working from the bottom here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kaminski looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Kaminski is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mattressback 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.
Kaminski is trying to get back to full guard. Kaminski gets back to full guard.
Mattressback sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Mattressback passes easily into side control. Nice work. Kaminski tries to get back to half guard but can't. Kaminski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Mattressback seems to be working for a kimura but Kaminski defends the submission attempt. Mattressback sitting and controlling from the half guard. Kaminski is looking for a sweep. Mattressback is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mattressback is just content to waste time from the top position. Kaminski takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Kaminski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaminski is trying to control the position but Mattressback postures up. Kaminski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaminski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mattressback on the ground. Kaminski looking for a guillotine here but Mattressback defends easily.
Mattressback trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaminski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Mattressback slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Mattressback pushes down on Kaminski's leg and manages to get into half guard. Mattressback works his way into side control. Kaminski gets back to half guard. Mattressback is trying to control. Kaminski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kaminski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mattressback is working away from the top position though. Mattressback is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaminski has managed to free his arm - good work. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Madi Mattressback dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! A telegraphed right hand from Kaminski misses the target. Mattressback fails to land the takedown. Kaminski forces Mattressback back against the cage and clinches. Kaminski throws a punch but it's blocked by Mattressback. Kaminski misses with a hook from the clinch. Mattressback blocking some punches.
Kaminski has a couple of punches blocked by Mattressback.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mattressback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaminski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kaminski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kaminski misses with a hook from the clinch. Kaminski lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kaminski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaminski tries a body shot but Mattressback blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mattressback. Kaminski throws a head punch that misses. Kaminski misses with a hook from the clinch. Mattressback is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Kaminski misses with a punch to the body.
Kaminski struggles to land a body shot inside as Mattressback controls his hands.
Kaminski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mattressback. Mattressback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mattressback. Kaminski swings wildly with an uppercut but Mattressback uses good head movement to avoid it. Mattressback blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mattressback being controlled against the cage. Mattressback wants a takedown but no success here.
Aleksandra Kaminski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madi Mattressback. Kaminski tries to work over Mattressback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Mattressback tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kaminski struggles to land a body shot inside as Mattressback controls his hands.
Kaminski tries a body shot but Mattressback blocks it.
Kaminski misses with some punches.
Kaminski misses with a hook from the clinch. Kaminski tries to throw a body punch but Mattressback avoids it by throwing Kaminski back against the cage. Mattressback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mattressback blocking some punches.
Kaminski tries to throw a body punch but Mattressback avoids it by throwing Kaminski back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kaminski swings wildly with an uppercut but Mattressback uses good head movement to avoid it. Kaminski scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kaminski swings wildly with an uppercut but Mattressback uses good head movement to avoid it. Mattressback has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kaminski after a bit of a struggle. Kaminski misses with some punches.
Kaminski struggles to land a body shot inside as Mattressback controls his hands.
Mattressback is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kaminski pulls him back up using the underhooks. Kaminski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kaminski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Mattressback blocks a body shot from Kaminski. Mattressback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaminski misses with a punch to the body.
Kaminski misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kaminski is struggling to control the position. Kaminski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mattressback's elbow. Kaminski swings wildly with an uppercut but Mattressback uses good head movement to avoid it. Mattressback has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kaminski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Kaminski throws a head punch that misses. Kaminski lands a left hand.
Kaminski tries to work over Mattressback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kaminski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mattressback has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kaminski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mattressback can turn it around. Mattressback is looking for a takedown. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kaminski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mattressback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaminski throws a head punch that misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandra Kaminski dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kaminski pushes Mattressback up against the cage in a clinch. Kaminski misses with a short punch on the inside. Kaminski throws a head punch that misses. Kaminski tries to work over Mattressback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kaminski struggles to land a body shot inside as Mattressback controls his hands.
Mattressback is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Aleksandra Kaminski has scored more points in the clinch so far. Kaminski throws a head punch that misses. Kaminski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mattressback's elbow. Kaminski swings wildly with an uppercut but Mattressback uses good head movement to avoid it. Kaminski tries to throw a body punch but Mattressback avoids it by throwing Kaminski back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kaminski misses with a short punch on the inside. A battle for position here, against the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaminski.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kaminski has a couple of punches blocked by Mattressback.
Kaminski misses with the head strike.
Kaminski is defending well against a takedown attempt. Kaminski swings wildly with an uppercut but Mattressback uses good head movement to avoid it. Kaminski misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaminski misses with a short punch on the inside. Mattressback is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kaminski can't fight it off and eventually Mattressback manages to take the fight to the floor. Kaminski looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Mattressback sitting in guard here, content to control. Kaminski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mattressback defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kaminski keeping moving, preventing Mattressback from controlling successfully. Mattressback drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Mattressback as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kaminski screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Mattressback! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Madi Mattressback! After the fight, Madi Mattressback was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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