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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mister Clutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Kline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kline's choice of entrance music: Enter Sandman. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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282 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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200 cm
25
265 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mister Clutch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Kline!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clutch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kline tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clutch smiles and moves away.
Kline misses with a series of wild punches.
Clutch rushes Kline and presses him up against the cage.
Clutch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Andy Kline has been cut.
Clutch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kline has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clutch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clutch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kline looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clutch misses with a knee strike.
Clutch crunches a lovely knee into Kline's ribcage.
Clutch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clutch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clutch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clutch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Clutch lands a knee to the body.
Clutch with a knee to the head.
Clutch with a knee to the head.
Clutch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kline's face.
Kline tries to score a body lock takedown but Clutch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Clutch misses with a knee strike.
Clutch landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Clutch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kline softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clutch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kline blocks it with crossed arms.
Clutch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mister Clutch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Kline.
Kline jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clutch walks away with a smile on his face. Kline gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Clutch moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clutch lands a knee to the head.
Kline stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kline has had enough of the clinch but Clutch keeps him there for the moment.
Clutch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clutch landing knees to the head.
Clutch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kline tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clutch smiles and moves away.
Clutch tries to clinch there but Kline circles away.
Kline looks for a takedown but Clutch sprawls well.
Clutch instigates a clinch.
Clutch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kline goes for a takedown attempt but Clutch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Clutch moves into the clinch successfully.
Clutch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clutch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kline is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clutch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kline takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Clutch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clutch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kline has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kline takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clutch obliges.
Kline tries to pull guard but Clutch holds him up against the cage and eventually Kline drops back down to his feet.
Kline pulls guard successfully.
Kline is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kline is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clutch is aware though and is defending well.
Clutch tries to stand but Kline is controlling from the bottom.
Kline had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clutch defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kline had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clutch defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kline is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clutch defends well.
Kline throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Clutch trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kline's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clutch stands up from Kline's guard - Clutch perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kline tries to keep at a distance but Clutch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kline is working for takedown but Clutch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clutch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Clutch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Clutch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kline looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clutch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Clutch with a knee to the head.
Clutch lands a knee to the head.
Kline jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clutch walks away with a smile on his face. Kline gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kline keeps the fight on the outside.
Kline plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kline wants to clinch.
Clutch tries to close the distance and clinch but Kline swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mister Clutch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clutch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kline.
Clutch gets a clinch.
Kline takes a knee right on the jaw!
Clutch with a knee to the head.
Clutch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kline has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kline manages to pull guard.
Clutch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kline has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clutch has managed to get both his arms back between Kline's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kline had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clutch defends it easily.
Clutch wants to stand but Kline is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Clutch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Kline's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kline looks to land a body kick but Clutch moved away.
Clutch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clutch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kline is defended easily by Clutch.
Clutch moves into the clinch successfully.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clutch obliges.
Mister Clutch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clutch obliges.
Clutch with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clutch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Clutch scores with a knee to the head.
Clutch lands a knee to the head.
Clutch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clutch lands a good knee to the midsection. Kline won't want to take too many of those.
Clutch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kline misses with the head strike.
Clutch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Clutch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kline blocks it with crossed arms.
Clutch misses with a knee to the head.
Kline tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kline lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clutch backwards.
Clutch with a knee to the head.
Clutch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kline has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clutch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mister Clutch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Kline.
Kline tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Clutch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clutch scores with a knee to the head.
Kline tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clutch just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kline is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clutch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kline takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kline drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clutch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clutch tries to clinch but Kline is having none of it.
Kline closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kline wants to work for an arm triangle but Clutch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kline is trying to work for a kimura but Clutch is defending well.
Kline thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kline thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kline stops Clutch from getting back to his feet.
Kline has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kline connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kline thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Clutch wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kline connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kline throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kline lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Clutch hang on?
Clutch wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kline looking to finish Clutch with some ground and pound. This is bad for Clutch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clutch wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kline.
Clutch is trying to stand up.
Kline connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Clutch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kline on the ground.
Kline looking to secure an arm triangle but Clutch defends it well.
Clutch wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kline.
Clutch wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Clutch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clutch tries to get out of the position.
Kline postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Clutch looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clutch is trying to stand.
Kline is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Clutch can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Clutch is trying to stand up.
Kline landing strikes from the mount and Clutch is in trouble!
Clutch takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kline thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kline unloads with some shots from mount but Clutch bucks and avoids them well.
Clutch is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Clutch trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kline with a couple of short strikes.
Kline looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Clutch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andy Kline's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Clutch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clutch moves in looking to clinch but Kline pushes him off.
Kline doesn't manage to clinch there - Clutch circles away.
Kline swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kline fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mister Clutch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clutch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clutch clinches with his opponent.
Kline tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clutch just stands there and leans against the cage.
Clutch tries to land a knee to the head but Kline blocks with his arms.
Clutch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kline jumps guard but Clutch stands there with Kline around his waist. Kline gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Clutch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kline is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clutch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mister Clutch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Kline.
Kline jumps guard but Clutch stands there with Kline around his waist. Kline gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clutch obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clutch.
Clutch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kline lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Clutch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kline looking to slow down the pace here.
Clutch landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clutch lands a knee to the head.
Clutch lands a knee to the body.
Clutch is pressed up against the cage. Kline has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clutch down to the mat. Clutch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clutch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Kline scores with a four punch combination!
Clutch wants to clinch.
Kline circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kline is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clutch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clutch instigates a clinch.
Clutch with a knee to the head.
Kline wants to break free but Clutch has control.
Kline takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kline is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clutch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Clutch looking to throw knees to the head but Kline is blocking nicely.
Clutch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kline avoiding damage as Clutch throws knees to the body.
Kline working hard to break the clinch.
Kline takes a knee right on the jaw!
Clutch tries to land a knee to the head but Kline blocks with his arms.
Kline is trying to drag Clutch to the mat but Clutch just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kline takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kline drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clutch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kline goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clutch prevents it.
Clutch looking to throw knees to the head but Kline is blocking nicely.
Clutch looking to throw knees to the head but Kline is blocking nicely.
Kline misses with the head strike.
Kline tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clutch smiles and moves away.
Clutch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kline paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clutch stuffs the takedown.
Clutch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clutch landing knees to the body.
Clutch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clutch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kline on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clutch lands a knee to the head.
Clutch is pressed up against the cage. Kline has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clutch down to the mat. Clutch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clutch stuffs the takedown attempt from Kline. Kline gets slowly back to his feet.
Kline swats away the attempt to clinch by Clutch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kline is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clutch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clutch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clutch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kline tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Andy Kline has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clutch tries to land a knee to the head but Kline blocks with his arms.
Clutch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kline jumps guard but Clutch stands there with Kline around his waist. Kline gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Clutch tries to land a knee to the head but Kline blocks with his arms.
Kline is trying to drag Clutch to the mat but Clutch just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Clutch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Clutch lands a nice knee to the body.
Clutch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kline has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clutch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clutch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kline tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kline tries to pull guard but Clutch holds him up against the cage and eventually Kline drops back down to his feet.
Clutch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kline has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clutch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clutch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kline is working for takedown but Clutch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clutch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clutch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kline tries to pull guard but Clutch won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clutch.
Kline tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clutch just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kline takes a knee right on the jaw!
Clutch misses with a knee to the head.
Kline tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clutch just stands there and leans against the cage.
Clutch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kline pulls guard successfully.
Kline has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clutch wants to stand but Kline is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kline looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kline is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clutch is aware though and is defending well.
Clutch wants to stand but Kline is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Clutch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clutch, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Clutch!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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