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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mats Lindgraf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: TNT. Mats Lindgraf had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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130 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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145 lbs
24 - 13 - 2 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mats Lindgraf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Samuel Washington!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindgraf slips under a jab from Washington.
As Washington tries to get set, Lindgraf tries to push him back and clinch up but Washington manages to avoid the attempt.
Lindgraf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Washington avoids it really well and circles away.
Lindgraf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Washington defends it nicely.
Washington tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Washington misses with an uppercut. Lindgraf saw that one coming.
Lindgraf seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lindgraf closes the distance and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Lindgraf has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lindgraf is trying to pull guard but Washington turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mats Lindgraf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindgraf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Washington is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lindgraf can't fight it off and eventually Washington manages to take the fight to the floor. Lindgraf looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Washington with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindgraf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Washington controls the pace.
Washington lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindgraf wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Washington is now in half guard.
Washington working Lindgraf over with strikes.
Lindgraf is rocked!
Washington is keen to just control but Lindgraf is a slippery customer.
Oh Lindgraf is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lindgraf actively working from the bottom here.
Lindgraf is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Washington connects with a nice short shot to Lindgraf's temple.
Still in half guard, Washington seems content to control.
Lindgraf wants to control but Washington is keeping busy.
Washington is trying to control. Lindgraf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lindgraf is trying to get back to full guard.
Washington seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Washington looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lindgraf with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lindgraf really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Washington scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington working over Lindgraf with some ground and pound. Lindgraf looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Washington.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Washington in particular looking to stall.
Lindgraf tries to get to full guard but Washington has control of the leg.
Lindgraf actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindgraf wants to control but Washington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lindgraf tries to get to full guard but Washington has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Washington connects with a nice short shot to Lindgraf's temple.
Washington lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Lindgraf quite badly. Lindgraf pulls Washington in close trying to recover. Washington postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Lindgraf on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Lindgraf doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Washington!
A victorious Samuel Washington thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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