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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damen Mayer (ranked 675 p4p, 82 weight class) and Klaus Chugman (ranked 196 p4p, 24 weight class). Damen Mayer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Klaus Chugman's chin.
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150 lbs
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130 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damen Mayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chugman.
Mayer forces Chugman back against the cage and clinches.
Mayer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chugman is trying to keep an underhook but Mayer manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chugman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chugman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mayer defends it easily.
Chugman has an active guard here but Mayer has managed to pass into half guard.
Chugman gets back to full guard.
Mayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chugman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chugman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mayer has managed to get both his arms back between Chugman's legs - danger averted.
Chugman has his foot on Mayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mayer works his way back into a safe position though.
Chugman keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass.
Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chugman is keeping the position for now.
Mayer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chugman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mayer defends it easily.
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Mayer from controlling successfully.
Chugman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mayer advances position into side control!
Mayer working the head and body with strikes.
Mayer wants to control but Chugman is keeping him busy.
Mayer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chugman is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chugman gets back to half guard.
Chugman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chugman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chugman wants to improve his position but Mayer is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Mayer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chugman looking for submissions off his back.
Chugman is staying active underneath Mayer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mayer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mayer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chugman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chugman has his foot on Mayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mayer works his way back into a safe position though.
Chugman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mayer defends well.
Mayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chugman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mayer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mayer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chugman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mayer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mayer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chugman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chugman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mayer trying to control the action but Chugman is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman is trying to improve his position.
Chugman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mayer off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damen Mayer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chugman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayer.
Chugman with the counter takedown but Mayer avoids it easily.
Damen Mayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chugman sprawls well. Chugman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mayer gets slowly back to his feet.
Chugman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mayer shoots in looking for a takedown but Chugman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mayer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chugman feints the counter takedown.
Chugman clinches with his opponent.
Mayer tries a body shot but Chugman blocks it.
Chugman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mayer just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer has Chugman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chugman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mayer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chugman landing some decent shots from guard.
Mayer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chugman has gone for a leg lock! Mayer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chugman's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chugman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chugman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mayer won't allow Chugman to sweep him here.
Damen Mayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mayer looking to pass the guard.
Mayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Chugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chugman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mayer has managed to get both his arms back between Chugman's legs - danger averted.
Chugman working for a triangle but Mayer defends it easily.
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.
Mayer trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Chugman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mayer defends it easily.
Chugman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mayer trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Chugman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chugman working for submissions but it's allowed Mayer to get to half guard.
Mayer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chugman defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman manages to get to full guard.
Mayer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chugman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mayer stopping the sweep attempt from Chugman.
Chugman working for a triangle but Mayer defends it easily.
Mayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Chugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chugman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mayer passes into side control.
Chugman tries to bench press Mayer off him but Mayer keeps the position.
Mayer controls the position.
Mayer is looking to take a break and control but Chugman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mayer tries for a kimura but Chugman is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chugman is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Damen Mayer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chugman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chugman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chugman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mayer.
Mayer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chugman's half guard.
Mayer is trying to control. Chugman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chugman wants to improve his position but Mayer is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chugman keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chugman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chugman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer is trying to work for a kimura but Chugman is defending well.
Chugman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mayer passes Chugman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chugman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chugman is trying to get back to full guard.
Chugman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mayer wants to control but Chugman is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayer prevents Chugman from improving his position.
Mayer wants to free his trapped foot but Chugman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mayer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chugman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mayer wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
Mayer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chugman is keeping the position for now.
Chugman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mayer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mayer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mayer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mayer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chugman can do to turn this around?
Mayer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mayer wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chugman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mayer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mayer is pushing down on Chugman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chugman is fighting to maintain full guard but Mayer has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mayer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chugman is just riding it out for now. Mayer eventually gives up the hold.
Chugman looking for submissions off his back.
Mayer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chugman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chugman looking for submissions off his back.
Mayer is trying to control the action in half guard but Chugman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Damen Mayer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chugman.
Klaus Chugman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mayer stays in close to Chugman's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damen Mayer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mayer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damen Mayer!
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