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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tod Klein (ranked 24708 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emanuel Sainz (ranked 5365 p4p, 0 weight class). Emanuel Sainz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tod Klein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Emanuel Sainz!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klein tries a head kick but it misses.
Sainz tries to clinch there but Klein circles away.
Sainz with a jab.
Klein rushes Sainz and presses him up against the cage.
Sainz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sainz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Klein takes a swing at Sainz's ribcage but misses.
Sainz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Klein is fending him off so far but Sainz persists. Nope, Klein circles away and we're back to standing.
Klein shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Klein showed some decent athleticism there.
Klein is thwarting Sainz's attempts to control the position.
Sainz is looking to improve his position.
Klein controlling the action here.
Klein really is a fat lump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sainz trying to hold on to Klein's head to control him but Klein postures up.
Klein is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Klein has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sainz tries to roll over but Klein keeps him under control.
Klein escapes and gets back to his feet.
Klein throws a sloppy head kick and Sainz moves out of range easily.
Klein throws a head kick but Sainz moves out of range.
Sainz moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sainz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Klein's brow.
Sainz manages to break the clinch.
Sainz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sainz shoots for a takedown but Klein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Klein is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tod Klein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Sainz.
Klein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klein closes the distance and clinches.
Sainz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Klein to keep the fight standing.
Sainz looks winded!
Klein breaks from the clinch.
Klein throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sainz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sainz dodges the punch combination from Klein.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klein looks to land a combination but Sainz avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klein gets a takedown into half guard.
Klein stands up from half guard.
Sainz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klein but Klein pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Klein dives in and scores a takedown into Sainz's guard.
Klein controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Klein decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sainz, up you get!
Sainz tries to clinch up.
Klein throws a big counter combination but Sainz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sainz has a takedown stuffed.
Klein really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Klein tries to bum rush Sainz with a series of wild strikes but Sainz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sainz shoots for a double leg takedown but Klein sprawls well. He's pushed Sainz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Klein dives in and scores a takedown into Sainz's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klein decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Klein throws a sloppy head kick and Sainz moves out of range easily.
Klein throws a head kick but Sainz moves out of range.
Klein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sainz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Klein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tod Klein dominated that round.
That's time! Klein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sainz clinches up against the cage.
Sainz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Klein pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Klein.
Sainz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klein but Klein pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sainz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klein but Klein pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tod Klein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Sainz.
Klein leaves Sainz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tod Klein is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sainz is breathing heavily.
Sainz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Klein counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sainz has him pressed against the cage.
Klein successfully pulls guard.
Klein is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klein seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Klein lands with a punch from half guard.
Klein stands up out of the half guard.
Klein moves into the clinch.
Klein pulls guard successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klein 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Klein holds on and takes a little breather.
Klein lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Klein stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Klein closes the distance and clinches.
Klein is trying to break the clinch but Sainz is controlling him.
Klein tries to break free but Sainz pushes him back against the cage.
Klein tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sainz just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sainz throws a punch but it's blocked by Klein.
Sainz fails to pull guard.
Klein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klein slips a jab and a cross from Sainz.
Tod Klein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sainz tries to clinch but Klein is having none of it.
Klein closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sainz's guard.
Klein slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Klein stands and steps away. Sainz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Klein looks to land a combination but Sainz avoids it well.
Sainz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Klein tries a head kick but it misses.
Klein looking to score a takedown here. Sainz is defending well but Klein drives through and ends up in Sainz's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klein looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Klein gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sainz wants to clinch
and Klein counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klein gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Klein looking to score a takedown here. Sainz is defending well but Klein drives through and ends up in Sainz's guard.
Klein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Klein stands and steps away. Sainz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Klein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tod Klein dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sainz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Klein shoots in and bounces Sainz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Klein gets to his feet. Sainz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Klein keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Sainz.
Klein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sainz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sainz tries to clinch there but Klein circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Sainz.
Klein is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sainz.
Klein throws a chopping leg kick but Sainz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Klein circles away from the clinch attempt
and Klein counters with a left and a right that stings Sainz.
Sainz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Klein tries to avoid it but Sainz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Klein to the ground. Klein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sainz wants to clinch.
Klein just misses with a punch to the body.
Sainz avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sainz avoids the head kick by Klein.
Sloppy strikes from Klein. Those never looked like landing.
Klein misses with a head kick.
Klein circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Klein was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sainz gets caught napping as Klein dives in and scores a takedown. Sainz manages to retain guard.
Klein decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sainz, up you get!
Sainz fails with a takedown attempt.
Tod Klein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Sainz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klein scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Klein lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sainz down.
Sainz is trying to get back to his feet.
Klein taking a breather here.
Klein stands up.
Klein drives through with a takedown into guard.
Klein stands up and waves to Sainz to follow him.
Klein gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klein decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sainz to his feet.
Klein keeps the fight on the outside.
Klein motions for Sainz to come forward. Klein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sainz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Klein to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Klein is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sainz can't keep his opponent in guard - Klein advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Emanuel Sainz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tod Klein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Klein sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tod Klein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Klein 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tod Klein!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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