Herbert vs. Klein ends in a majority draw

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Edwin  - CEO March 18, 2023
Updated 2023/03/19 at 12:55 AM
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Jai Herbert vs. Ludovit Klein: No victor, no vanquished

 

 

Courtesy MMA Junkie

 

Round 1 – Klein pressing Herbert here. He closes the distance and gets a takedown. Klein working from guard. Herbert goes for an armbar, but quickly abandons it. Good control here by Klein. And Herbert with some good upkicks. Again! Klein is bleeding. Herbert gets back up. Man, Herbert pieced him up while on bottom. Klein back to pressing on Herbert, while Herbert backs up and counters. They trade knees in the clinch. Good combo connects for Herbert. One minute left. Herbert with plenty of damage here. Credit to Klein he took those shots well. The bell rings.

 

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Herbert.

 

Round 2 – Klein looks to close the distance here. He pins Herbert against the cage. Herbert breaks away and lands a few shots before getting pressed against the cage again. They break away, but good elbows from Klein in the break. Herbert landing the better shots here, but his output is a little low. He’s really taking his time with shot placement. Good leg kicks by Herbert. Two minutes left. Klein closes the distance and presses Herbert against the cage. Herbert escapes. Herbert now putting the pressure on the feet. Good elbow from Klein in close quarters. The bell rings.

 

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Herbert.

 

Round 3 – Klein comes out aggressive, connects with a couple of kicks. Good leg kick by Herbert. Herbert pins Klein against the cage and knees him in the groin. The fight is paused. After a few seconds, the action resumes. No point taken from Herbert. Good knee to the body by Herbert. Klein pressing Herbert hard. Herbert gets clinch control against the cage on Klein. Another illegal low blow lands for Herbert. The fight is paused. Herbert gets a point deduction. Herbert comes out aggressive and scores a trip on Klein. Herbert working from half guard. Good elbows by Herbert. Two minutes left. Good ground-and-pound by Herbert. And Klein gets a reversal! One minute left. Herbert scrambles back to his feet and now presses Klein against the cage. The bell rings.

 

MMA Junkie scores the round 9-9. Overall, 29-27, Herbert.

 

Result: Jai Herbert vs. Ludovit Klein ends in a majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)
Photos: Jai Herbert vs. Ludovit Klein at UFC 286: Best photos
Records: Jai Herbert (12-4-1 MMA, 2-3-1 UFC), Ludovit Klein (19-4-1 MMA, 3-2-1 UFC)
Division: Lightweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Ritch Mitchell
Judging: David Lethaby 29-28, Mark Collett, Clemens Werner 28-28.

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