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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amir Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenhard Aigner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lenhard Aigner has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Amir Khan's chin.
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190 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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165 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Amir Khan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenhard Aigner! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aigner is defended easily by Khan. Aigner looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Aigner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khan circles away quickly and effectively. Khan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Khan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aigner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Khan is in Aigner's guard. Aigner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Khan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Aigner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Aigner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khan controls the pace. Khan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Aigner for as long as he can get away with. Khan stands up and waves to Aigner to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aigner fails with a takedown attempt. Khan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Khan decides to stand back up. Khan steps back and let's Aigner get back to his feet. Khan forces Aigner back against the cage and clinches. Khan breaks the clinch.
Khan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Khan stands up and waves to Aigner to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Khan fails to land the takedown. An inside leg kick lands from Khan. Khan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aigner defends it nicely. Danga de danga de dang - Aigner scores with a four punch combination! Aigner ducks right into an uppercut from Khan. Khan gets in close and instigates a clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Khan drags the fight down to the ground.
Khan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Aigner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aigner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Khan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Aigner off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Aigner fails with the takedown and Khan counters with a shoot takedown. Aigner fights it but they end up in guard. Amir Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenhard Aigner. Aigner wants to stand but Khan is controlling the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Khan stays in close to Aigner's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Aigner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Khan postures up.
Aigner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Khan is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Amir Khan. Khan throws a head kick that misses. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Aigner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khan defends it nicely. Aigner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Khan dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Khan lands a head kick. Aigner smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Aigner closes the distance looking to clinch and Khan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aigner won't be happy with that. Khan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Khan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Khan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Aigner will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Aigner looking for a sweep but Khan has passed into full mount! Oh no! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Khan controlling the pace for now. Aigner tries to hold on but Khan pushes him away. Khan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Aigner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Khan content just to control the position here. Khan landing strikes from the mount and Aigner is in trouble! Khan controlling the pace for now. Khan is in the full mount, landing strikes. Amir Khan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Khan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Khan looking to control and managing it successfully. Khan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Aigner can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Aigner is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Aigner has given up his back here.
Khan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Aigner is trying to break free.
Khan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Khan lands an elbow to the side of the head. Khan biding his time, controlling Aigner. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Khan dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Khan moves into the clinch. Aigner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aigner tries to pull guard but Khan holds him up against the cage and eventually Aigner drops back down to his feet.
Khan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Aigner scores with a one two! Khan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Khan lands with a slapping head kick. Khan clinches up against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Khan.
Khan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Khan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Khan prevents Aigner from escaping the position. Khan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Khan working the ground and pound but Aigner is defending the strikes. Aigner seems a little lost for a moment, as Khan dominates the positioning. Aigner is trying to control Khan's posture but Khan avoids it. Aigner seems a little lost for a moment, as Khan dominates the positioning. Aigner wants to get back to his feet but Khan is dominant here and he's now got Aigner's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Aigner trying to get back to his feet but Khan is in full control for now. Khan gets his hands free as Aigner looks to control. Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aigner can do to turn this around? Can Aigner hold on?! Khan is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Khan connects with a big shot to the side of Aigner's head.
Khan loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Aigner hold on?
Aigner is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Khan.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Khan not allowing Aigner to control his hands. Khan looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Aigner taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Amir Khan!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
54% |
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