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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ftank Rank (ranked 4008 p4p, 2956 weight class) and Laddy Sutherland (ranked 212 p4p, 170 weight class). Laddy Sutherland will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ftank Rank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Laddy Sutherland!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rank takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rank fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sutherland avoids it really well and circles away.
Sutherland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rank as he avoids it easily.
Rank changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Laddy Sutherland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Sutherland.
Sutherland scores with a spinning back kick!
Rank fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sutherland sprawls well initially but Rank persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sutherland kicks off Rank and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rank crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sutherland - the referee stops the clock and Rank gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sutherland. Rank manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rank takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice defenses there by Sutherland.
Sutherland stuns Rank with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sutherland lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sutherland comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sutherland stuns Rank with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good leg kick by Sutherland.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sutherland!
It looks like Ftank Rank has been cut.
Rank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sutherland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sutherland let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rank shoots and misses
enabling Sutherland to counter with a crisp jab.
Sutherland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rank.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ftank Rank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rank is breathing heavily.
Sutherland paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sutherland comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sutherland throws a head kick that Rank semi-blocks.
Sutherland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sutherland buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sutherland delivers a nice body kick.
Sutherland closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rank closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rank lands in his opponent's guard.
Sutherland has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rank has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sutherland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rank backwards.
Sutherland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rank throws the left hand but Sutherland avoids the punch easily.
Sutherland scores with a jab to the body.
Rank throws an off balance right hand
and Sutherland counters with a nice leg kick.
Rank looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sutherland slips a straight right by Rank.
Sutherland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Sutherland finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sutherland gets a clinch.
A short right from Sutherland.
Sutherland throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sutherland's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Come on Sutherland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Sutherland.
Sutherland receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Sutherland manages to break the clinch.
Sutherland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sutherland pushes Rank up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sutherland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sutherland slips under a jab.
Rank swings widly with a right hand
and Sutherland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rank is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sutherland's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sutherland works Rank's body with a nice hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sutherland.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laddy Sutherland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ftank Rank's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rank with a poor takedown
and Sutherland counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Sutherland.
Sutherland throws a front kick that sends Rank stumbling back into the cage.
Rank will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Crunch! Sutherland slams his shin into Rank's torso.
Sutherland lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rank takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sutherland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sutherland, as that shot connected.
Rank shoots and misses
and Sutherland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sutherland lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rank backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sutherland throws out a powerful jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sutherland closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rank is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Rank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sutherland forces Rank back against the cage and clinches.
Rank seems to have got his legs back now.
Sutherland stalling in the clinch.
Sutherland stops a takedown attempt from Rank.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ftank Rank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sutherland taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sutherland.
Sutherland pushes Rank back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rank has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sutherland after a bit of a struggle.
Sutherland is pressed up against the cage. Rank has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sutherland down to the mat. Sutherland avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sutherland has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rank takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sutherland lands a really nice looking cross but Rank seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland works Rank's body with a nice hook.
Sutherland throws a front kick that sends Rank stumbling back into the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Sutherland scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sutherland lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rank will feel that in the morning.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rank crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sutherland - the referee stops the clock and Rank gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sutherland. Rank manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Laddy Sutherland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sutherland lands with a kick to the temple. Rank shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The fighters circle, before Sutherland throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Rank's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Sutherland lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Laddy Sutherland!
Laddy Sutherland decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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