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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Milton Goodman (ranked 2271 p4p, 1257 weight class) and Vincent Klasson (ranked 157 p4p, 104 weight class). Vincent Klasson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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165 cm 22 135 7 - 6 - 0 |
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176 cm 23 146 6 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns Solid boxing Very quick |
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Good wrestler Good low kicks Good gas tank |
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milton Goodman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vincent Klasson! The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Goodman throws a jab when Klasson was well out of range. Goodman misses with a body shot.
And Klasson tries to counter it with a takedown but Goodman pushes his down on his head and steps out. Klasson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman. Klasson misses with a body shot.
Goodman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Goodman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Goodman missing with a left hand there. Klasson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Goodman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Klasson slips a jab from Goodman. Vincent Klasson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Klasson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Klasson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Goodman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klasson throws out the jab. Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klasson. Klasson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goodman on the side of the head. Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klasson.
Klasson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Klasson prevents Goodman from standing back up.
Klasson uses his free foot to push down on Goodman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Goodman. Goodman tries to buck Klasson off but he can't manage it.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Klasson. Klasson forces the positional change into back control. Goodman trying to get back to his feet but Klasson is in full control for now.
Klasson working for the choke. Goodman is trying to get back to his feet but Klasson has full control of the position and if anything, Goodman has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Klasson is cranking Goodman's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Goodman! He's tightened the choke and Goodman is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vincent Klasson!
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energy
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
62% |
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