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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remigiusz Klajn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Haminall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haminall has chosen The Sound of Silence by Simon & Garfunkle as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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203 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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211 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Remigiusz Klajn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Haminall!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Klajn.
Klajn misses with a takedown attempt - Haminall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Klajn shoots in looking for a takedown but Haminall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Klajn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remigiusz Klajn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haminall stuffs the takedown attempt from Klajn. Klajn gets slowly back to his feet.
Haminall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Klajn wants to control but Haminall postures up.
Klajn is looking to regain half guard here but Haminall keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Haminall stalls from top position.
Haminall advances to mount.
Klajn working to try and regain half guard.
Haminall controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klajn is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haminall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Haminall has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Klajn is trying desperately to improve position.
Haminall controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt Haminall was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Haminall shoots in looking for a takedown. Klajn tries to sprawl out of it but Haminall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Klajn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Haminall misses with a takedown attempt - Klajn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haminall fails with the takedown.
Klajn tries for a takedown but Haminall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haminall.
Haminall leaves Klajn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Haminall fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Klajn avoids it really well and circles away.
Klajn fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klajn tries for a takedown but Haminall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Klajn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haminall tries to avoid it but Klajn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haminall to the ground. Haminall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Klajn looks for a takedown but Haminall sprawls well.
Haminall misses with a takedown
and Klajn counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Haminall!
Haminall wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Haminall just trying to survive but Klajn is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Haminall controlling Klajn 's hands.
Haminall turns into Klajn and is now in his guard.
Klajn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haminall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Klajn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Klajn wants to control the pace but Haminall is squirming around nicely.
Haminall is working to get back to half guard.
Haminall regains half guard.
Haminall keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haminall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Klajn being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Haminall dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Klajn is defended easily by Haminall.
Remigiusz Klajn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haminall misses with a takedown attempt - Klajn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haminall bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klajn can't do much from the bottom here.
Haminall is staying tight to Klajn's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klajn is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Klajn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Klajn wants to get back to his feet but Haminall drags him back down.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Klajn shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Haminall with that takedown attempt.
Klajn shoots in but Haminall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remigiusz Klajn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haminall shoots in looking for a takedown. Klajn tries to sprawl out of it but Haminall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Klajn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Klajn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Haminall to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haminall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haminall stopping the sweep attempt from Klajn.
Haminall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Klajn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haminall defends well.
Klajn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haminall controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Matt Haminall wasn't active enough on the ground.
Haminall shoots in looking for a takedown. Klajn tries to sprawl out of it but Haminall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Klajn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Klajn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Haminall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Haminall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Klajn is looking to control Haminall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Klajn avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haminall controlling the action here.
Klajn trying to control here.
Haminall performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Remigiusz Klajn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Haminall gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haminall just content to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haminall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Haminall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Klajn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Klajn shoots in for a takedown but Haminall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Haminall feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Haminall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Haminall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Klajn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Haminall politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Haminall prefers to stall for the moment though.
Matt Haminall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Klajn manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Haminall in particular looking to stall.
Matt Haminall has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Haminall shoots in looking for a takedown but Klajn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haminall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Haminall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haminall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Haminall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Klajn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haminall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt Haminall was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Haminall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klajn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haminall.
Remigiusz Klajn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Haminall.
Klajn gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klajn wants to control but Haminall is keeping him busy.
Klajn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Haminall can't do much from the bottom here.
Haminall is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klajn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Klajn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Haminall gets back to half guard.
Haminall is defending against the submission attempts here by Klajn.
Klajn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haminall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Klajn.
Haminall is controlling Klajn's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klajn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Haminall holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Haminall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haminall has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Haminall!
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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
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