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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Klein (ranked 2853 p4p, 5229 weight class) and Arthur Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 cm 25 155 3 - 0 - 0 |
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170 cm 18 160 2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt Brawler Granite 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Melvin Klein! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arthur Horton! The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Klein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Horton. Klein tests Horton's chin there with a solid looking shot. A decent looking cross lands there for Klein. Horton drops his hands momentarily and Klein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Horton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Klein circles away. Klein scores with a hook. Melvin Klein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Horton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Klein to score with a decent uppercut. Horton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klein as he avoids it easily. Melvin Klein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Horton. Klein looks to land a left hand but Horton moved out of range nicely. Horton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Klein pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Horton fails with a takedown attempt. A jab from Klein does it's job there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Klein connects with a nice looking jab.
Horton tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Horton tries to clinch up. Klein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Klein's corner calls for a 1-2. Klein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Klein misses with a body punch
and Horton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Klein's guard. Horton gets to his feet. Klein looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Klein is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Klein scores with a jab. Horton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Klein is fending him off so far but Horton persists. Nope, Klein circles away and we're back to standing. Klein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hortons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Horton. Klein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Klein dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Horton fails with the takedown. This has been an exciting period of action! Horton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Horton looks winded! Horton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Klein lands a jab to Horton's midsection. Klein throws a shot to the body.
Horton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Horton takes one to the side of the head.
Klein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Klein scores with a shot to the body.
Horton wants to clinch up but Klein keeps it at a distance. Horton throws a head kick but Klein moves out of range.
Klein scores with a hook to the body. Horton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Klein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A shot to the liver by Klein. Beautiful body shot. Klein connects with a crisp jab. Klein lands with a cross. Melvin Klein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Klein cracks Horton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Klein lands a big right hand that sends Horton crashing to the mat! Klein stays standing though and waves Horton back to his feet!
Horton is rocked! Horton glances at the clock... BAM! Klein nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Horton crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Horton is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Melvin Klein!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
75% |
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