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VFN 64: Lannister Vs Badz PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rajesh Koothrappali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kutsoo comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. The crowd seem to be enjoying Koothrappali's choice of entrance music: Punjab. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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148 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarni Kutsoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rajesh Koothrappali!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutsoo clinches.
Kutsoo looking for a takedown.
Kutsoo tries to pull guard but Koothrappali won't allow it.
Koothrappali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kutsoo.
A short right from Koothrappali on the inside.
Koothrappali digs a right hand underneath Kutsoo's ribcage. Kutsoo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koothrappali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Koothrappali stalling the fight.
Koothrappali is looking to control Kutsoo's arms but Kutsoo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Koothrappali has his back to the cage.
Koothrappali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kutsoo is trying to pull guard but Koothrappali turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarni Kutsoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutsoo letting Koothrappali take a breather here.
Koothrappali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kutsoo is looking for a takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Koothrappali.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koothrappali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kutsoo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Koothrappali after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kutsoo throws an elbow but misses.
Koothrappali tries a body shot but Kutsoo blocks it.
Kutsoo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kutsoo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Koothrappali is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Koothrappali has Kutsoo pressed against the cage.
Koothrappali receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Koothrappali looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rajesh Koothrappali.
Kutsoo tries to clinch up but Koothrappali circles away and keeps his distance.
Kutsoo has his takedown stuffed
and Koothrappali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kutsoo shoots and misses
and Koothrappali counters with an outside leg kick.
Koothrappali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kutsoo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koothrappali moves into the clinch.
Koothrappali controlling the action here for a moment.
Koothrappali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo is working for takedown but Koothrappali is calmly controlling the position for now.
Koothrappali lands a left hand.
Koothrappali is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Koothrappali.
Kutsoo is looking for a takedown.
Koothrappali taking a breather.
Kutsoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kutsoo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Koothrappali stops a takedown attempt from Kutsoo.
Koothrappali gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kutsoo.
Koothrappali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koothrappali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kutsoo or not.
Koothrappali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koothrappali.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Koothrappali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koothrappali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kutsoo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koothrappali pulls his leg out and moves away.
Koothrappali connects with a single shot there.
Koothrappali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koothrappali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koothrappali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koothrappali goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Koothrappali connects with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koothrappali, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutsoo avoids the head kick by Koothrappali.
Kutsoo shoots in but Koothrappali avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Koothrappali thows a body kick. Kutsoo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kutsoo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koothrappali works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo fails to land the takedown.
Kutsoo is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kutsoo.
Koothrappali lands a big head kick that sends Kutsoo tumbling to the mat! Koothrappali takes a step backwards and waves Kutsoo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kutsoo is rocked!
Koothrappali fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kutsoo to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kutsoo looks to clinch but Koothrappali throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kutsoo taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rajesh Koothrappali!
A very excited looking Rajesh Koothrappali rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lazano De Anda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gianpaolo Cassano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Lazano De Anda has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lazano De Anda seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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158 lbs
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153 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lazano De Anda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gianpaolo Cassano!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Anda to score with a decent uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cassano.
De Anda clinches up with Cassano and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Anda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cassano looking for a takedown.
De Anda will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cassano up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cassano.
Cassano can't get the takedown.
Lazano De Anda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianpaolo Cassano.
De Anda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cassano.
De Anda lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from De Anda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Anda has Cassano pressed against the cage.
De Anda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cassano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Anda is defending well.
Cassano looking for a takedown.
Cassano takes a shot to the head.
De Anda stalling.
De Anda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cassano is trying to drag De Anda to the mat but De Anda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cassano is trying to drag De Anda to the mat but De Anda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
De Anda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Anda stops a takedown attempt from Cassano.
De Anda is stalling here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with De Anda for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
De Anda lands a left hand.
De Anda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Anda swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassano uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Anda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cassano.
De Anda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cassano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Anda is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
De Anda working aggressively here.
Cassano looking for a takedown.
De Anda leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Anda.
De Anda is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassano wants a takedown.
De Anda leaning his opponent against the cage.
De Anda lands a left hand.
Cassano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as De Anda takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
De Anda tries a body shot but Cassano blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Anda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
De Anda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cassano or not.
De Anda stops a takedown attempt from Cassano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazano De Anda dominated that round.
That's time! De Anda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice sprawl there from De Anda as Cassano shoots in.
De Anda closes the distance and clinches.
De Anda tries to throw a body punch but Cassano avoids it by throwing De Anda back against the cage.
Good body shot from De Anda.
De Anda throws a head punch that misses.
Cassano is looking to take this one to the mat.
De Anda misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Anda is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cassano can't get the takedown.
Lazano De Anda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianpaolo Cassano.
De Anda scores with a shot to the side of Cassano's head.
Cassano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by De Anda after a bit of a struggle.
Cassano letting De Anda take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Anda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from De Anda on the inside.
Cassano is working for takedown but De Anda is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cassano is working for takedown but De Anda is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cassano looking for a takedown.
De Anda lands a body shot.
Cassano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lazano De Anda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cassano is breathing heavily.
De Anda struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassano controls his hands.
De Anda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cassano backwards.
Still in the clinch, De Anda scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Anda pushes Cassano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassano is looking for a takedown.
De Anda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Anda is pushing Cassano up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
De Anda pushes Cassano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Anda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, De Anda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cassano being controlled against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from De Anda on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Anda lands with a light punch inside.
De Anda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Anda.
De Anda is trying to force a seperation but Cassano has the dominant position.
Cassano looking for a takedown.
Cassano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Anda's efforts to push away.
Cassano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Anda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cassano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by De Anda.
De Anda has Cassano pushed against the cage.
De Anda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Anda throws a head punch that misses.
De Anda misses with a punch on the inside.
De Anda tries to throw a body punch but Cassano avoids it by throwing De Anda back against the cage.
Cassano wants a takedown.
Cassano prevents a body shot from De Anda.
De Anda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from De Anda on the inside.
De Anda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Anda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Anda gets through Cassano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Anda's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cassano can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazano De Anda dominated that second round.
That's time! De Anda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cassano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De Anda's waist but De Anda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cassano off to one side.
A right-left combo lands from De Anda.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Anda. Cassano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Anda but De Anda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gianpaolo Cassano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Anda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cassano. Cassano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Anda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cassano closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Anda circles away.
Lazano De Anda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianpaolo Cassano.
De Anda clinches with his opponent.
De Anda content to slow the pace in the clinch.
De Anda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Anda can't find room to land a body shot as Cassano controls the action.
De Anda misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
De Anda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Anda misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Anda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cassano or not.
De Anda can't break the clinch.
Cassano is trying to drag De Anda to the mat but De Anda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from De Anda fails to land.
De Anda misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Anda has Cassano pressed against the cage.
De Anda throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Anda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cassano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. De Anda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A lazy left from De Anda finds it's target.
Cassano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Anda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cassano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cassano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cassano shoots in but De Anda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Anda throws a nice looking combination but Cassano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Anda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cassano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Anda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassano has De Anda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De Anda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Anda taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cassano goes for a takedown attempt but De Anda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
De Anda takes the fight into the clinch.
Gianpaolo Cassano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from De Anda fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Anda.
De Anda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Anda is pressed up against the cage. Cassano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Anda down to the mat. De Anda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cassano gets tackled into the cage by De Anda. De Anda maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from De Anda fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Anda.
De Anda pushes Cassano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Anda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Anda misses with a body punch.
De Anda lands with a left to the head.
Cassano tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cassano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Anda content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but De Anda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
De Anda tries to break the clinch but Cassano is controlling the position.
Lazano De Anda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Anda working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lazano De Anda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Anda 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lazano De Anda!
After winning the bout, Lazano De Anda thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Matsui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirt McGirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGirk has chosen This Is Who I Am as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dirt McGirk struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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162 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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172 lbs
17 - 18 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddy Matsui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dirt McGirk!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsui throws a hook to the side of McGirk's head but McGirk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGirk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsui circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsui throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsui ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGirk moves away.
Matsui misses with a wild body shot.
Matsui just misses with a punch to the body.
McGirk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McGirk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGirk!
Matsui gets a double leg takedown into McGirk's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Matsui trying to control but McGirk is working from the bottom.
Matsui drops back, looking for a kneebar! McGirk looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McGirk looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McGirk!
Matsui is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McGirk off and has taken his back!
McGirk tries to roll but Matsui sticks to his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsui is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McGirk defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Matsui biding his time, controlling McGirk.
McGirk covering up well under a series of strikes from Matsui.
McGirk fending off the submission attempt from Matsui.
Matsui lands shots from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsui is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McGirk is defending well though. Matsui let's go of the attempt for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsui lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Matsui.
Matsui thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Matsui is working for a rear naked choke. McGirk is not defending it well and Matsui has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! McGirk refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of McGirk's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eddy Matsui!
An out of breath Eddy Matsui thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksim Zotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zotov has chosen Мы расправи as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
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137 lbs
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takanori Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maksim Zotov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gomez misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Gomez.
Zotov misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zotov.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zotov enables Gomez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zotov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gomez trying to control but Zotov is working from the bottom.
Gomez wants to pass the guard but Zotov is keeping the position.
Zotov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gomez's guard.
Zotov wants to pass the guard but Gomez is keeping the position.
Zotov preventing the sweep.
Zotov wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez has his feet on Zotov's thighs here. He's pushed Zotov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Zotov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takanori Gomez!
A victorious Takanori Gomez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Chabala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
164 lbs
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21
168 lbs
4 - 0 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr Jiu Jitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Matt Chabala!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiu Jitsu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chabala.
Matt Chabala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chabala lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chabala.
Chabala misses with a body kick.
Chabala scores with a kick to the body.
Chabala takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chabala.
Chabala throws a hook to the side of Jiu Jitsu's head but Jiu Jitsu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Chabala misses.
Jiu Jitsu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jiu Jitsu tries to sprawl but Chabala drives through with a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jiu Jitsu is looking for a sweep. Chabala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jiu Jitsu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chabala trying to control the action but Jiu Jitsu is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jiu Jitsu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chabala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiu Jitsu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jiu Jitsu trying to control the position.
Jiu Jitsu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jiu Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Chabala from controlling successfully.
Chabala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chabala looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chabala throwing strikes from guard but Jiu Jitsu blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiu Jitsu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chabala defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jiu Jitsu is on top in guard.
Chabala wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiu Jitsu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chabala wants to sweep but no luck.
Chabala trying to keep a closed guard but Jiu Jitsu is proving a slippery customer.
Jiu Jitsu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chabala is trying to control the position but Jiu Jitsu postures up.
Jiu Jitsu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jiu Jitsu pushing down on Chabala's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chabala is trying to get back to full guard.
Jiu Jitsu thows a huge punch but Chabala dodges it nicely.
Jiu Jitsu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jiu Jitsu seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiu Jitsu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chabala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jiu Jitsu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chabala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chabala tries to roll over but Jiu Jitsu keeps him under control.
Jiu Jitsu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chabala does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jiu Jitsu is trying to work for a kimura but Chabala is defending well.
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!
Jiu Jitsu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chabala defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chabala striking from the bottom.
Jiu Jitsu stalling.
Chabala is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Chabala will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chabala plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jiu Jitsu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chabala swings for the body but Jiu Jitsu moves out of range.
Jiu Jitsu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chabala sprawls well. Chabala wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jiu Jitsu gets slowly back to his feet.
Jiu Jitsu misses the jab.
Jiu Jitsu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chabala.
Jiu Jitsu thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Chabala tenderised Jiu Jitsu's leg. Jiu Jitsu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jiu Jitsu just misses with a punch to the body.
Chabala fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mr Jiu Jitsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chabala closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chabala prevents Jiu Jitsu from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiu Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chabala pulls his head out easily.
Chabala working over Jiu Jitsu with some ground and pound. Jiu Jitsu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jiu Jitsu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jiu Jitsu is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Chabala rolls with it to try and escape but Jiu Jitsu cranks on the arm and Chabala is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Jiu Jitsu!
Mr Jiu Jitsu made sure to mention his sponsor, Empire Threads in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cody Easton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and IP Freely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Easton comes to the cage accompanied by Tech N9ne The Beast (Uncensored) . Cody Easton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cody Easton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, IP Freely!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Easton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Freely shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Easton as he avoids it easily.
Freely keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freely shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Easton but Easton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Easton scores with a hook to the body. Freely takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Freely looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cody Easton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of IP Freely.
Freely shoots in but Easton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Freely misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Freely tries to score a power double leg takedown but Easton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Freely somewhat.
Easton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Easton lands with a good body shot.
Easton looks to land a body kick but Freely moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Easton misses the body punch
and Freely counters with a nice double leg into side control. Easton won't be happy with that.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Easton parries the strikes from Freely easily there. Freely is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Easton to escape.
Easton is trying to get back to half guard.
Easton wants to get back to his feet but Freely drags him back down.
Easton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Easton tries to get out of the position.
Freely working the body and head with strikes.
Easton dodges the ground and pound from Freely.
Easton wants to control but Freely postures up.
Freely is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Easton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freely working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Freely tries to score with some ground and pound. Easton controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Easton tries to bench press Freely off him but Freely keeps the position.
Freely cracks Easton with a big elbow.
Freely has hold of Easton's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Easton tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Freely cranks the arm and Easton screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Easton, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). IP Freely!
IP Freely thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Artur Banas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Barris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artur Banas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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144 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Banas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Barris!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barris throws a nice looking combination but Banas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banas looks to land a right hand but Barris moved out of range.
Barris lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Banas backs up against the cage.
Banas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barris throws a right hand that misses
and Banas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banas checks a leg kick.
Barris misses with a hook. Banas ducked under it nicely.
Barris motions for Banas to come forward. Barris throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barris scoring well with a low kick there.
Barris throws a head kick that misses.
Banas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good standup being displayed there by Barris as he connects with a hook.
Banas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barris with a poor takedown
and Banas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barris tries to pull guard but Banas won't allow it.
Banas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Banas scores with a shot to the side of Barris's head.
Banas is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Banas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barriss head.
Barris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Banas is defending well.
Artur Banas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Barris.
Barris tries for a takedown but Banas manages to get underhooks.
Banas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barris backwards.
Banas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Banas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barris.
Barris is looking to take this one to the mat.
Banas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Banas.
Banas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Banas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barris backwards.
Barris jumps guard but Banas stands there with Barris around his waist. Barris gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Banas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Banas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barris has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Banas after a bit of a struggle.
Banas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barris.
Banas taking a breather.
Banas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barris backwards.
Barris wants to break free but Banas has control.
Banas leaning against his opponent.
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!
Banas gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Barris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Banas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Banas.
Banas digs a right hand into Barris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barris's gas tank.
Barris looking for a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Banas.
Barris is working for takedown but Banas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Banas stalling against the cage.
Banas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Banas prevents the takedown attempt.
Banas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Banas pushes Barris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barris is rocked!
Banas prevents the takedown attempt.
Banas lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Banas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barris is still on wobbly legs! Can Banas finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banas lands a left hand.
Banas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Banas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Banas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barris backwards.
Banas stalling.
Barris is looking to take this one to the mat.
Banas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Banas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barris finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Banas's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Barris falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur Banas!
Artur Banas decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez's entrance music is UFC - Face the Pain. A fine choice. Lee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Am Perfection by Cage 9. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
244 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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30
255 lbs
19 - 16 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cain Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Lee!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Velasquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Velasquez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Velasquez on that attempt.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Velasquez shoots in looking for a takedown but Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Velasquez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Velasquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Velasquez dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Velasquez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee swings for the body but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Velasquez is just out of range.
Lee misses with a hook. Velasquez ducked under it nicely.
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Velasquez in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Lee effectively controlling the action here.
Lee tries a body shot but Velasquez blocks it.
Lee is pressed up against the cage. Velasquez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lee down to the mat. Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Velasquez ducks down to avoid it.
Lee misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a combination
and Velasquez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lee's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lee looking to control.
Velasquez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Velasquez throws a strike but Lee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Velasquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Velasquez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Velasquez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Velasquez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasquez is retaining full guard.
Velasquez is looking to stand up but Lee isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee scoring with punches to the head and body.
Velasquez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Velasquez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard.
Lee has control of Velasquez's left arm, preventing Velasquez from doing any damage.
Velasquez prevents Lee from getting back to his feet.
Velasquez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Velasquez controls the pace.
Velasquez throws a big elbow that misses.
Lee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ricky Lee.
Velasquez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Velasquez defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velasquez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricky Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Velasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee missing with a left hand there. Velasquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Velasquez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Lee dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Velasquez staying out of range there.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velasquez.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cain Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Velasquez's ribs.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velasquez.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Velasquez moves away and avoids it.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Velasquez.
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Velasquez pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez has a takedown stuffed.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Velasquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ricky Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez staying out of range there.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee tests Velasquez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velasquez.
Lee thuds his right hand into Velasquez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lee jabs Velasquez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Velasquez moved out of range.
Velasquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a jab to the body
and Velasquez counters with a shoot takedown. Lee fights it but they end up in guard.
Velasquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Velasquez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Velasquez looking to pass the guard.
Velasquez landing some decent shots from guard.
Velasquez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Lee wants to sweep here but Velasquez controlling him for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Velasquez stops Lee from standing up.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Velasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasquez chips away with some ground and pound.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Velasquez looking to pass the guard.
Velasquez wants to stand but Lee is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Velasquez seems unphased.
Lee throws a series of punches but Velasquez moves out of range.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Velasquez is just out of range.
Lee punishes Velasquez's body with a nice straight punch.
Velasquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Velasquez at a distance.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Velasquez takes one to the chin there.
Velasquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Velasquez's head but Velasquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Velasquez saw that one coming.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Velasquez ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Velasquez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lee!
Velasquez cracks Lee with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lee taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Velasquez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lee sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lee managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lee is trying to control Velasquez's posture but Velasquez avoids it.
Lee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Velasquez's best efforts.
Velasquez is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Velasquez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Velasquez controlling the action here.
Lee is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez stands up from half guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Velasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velasquez ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Velasquez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Velasquez lands a few punches from side control.
Velasquez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Velasquez drags him back down.
Cain Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes there by Velasquez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Velasquez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cain Velasquez.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Lee!
Ricky Lee was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Rad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rad comes to the cage accompanied by Liberation Frequency. Tony Goldman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Rad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goldman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Goldman tries to move into range but Rad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rad stuffs the takedown attempt from Goldman. Goldman gets slowly back to his feet.
Rad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goldman, pushing him back against the cage.
Goldman fails to pull guard.
Kyle Rad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Goldman.
Rad successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Goldman wants to control from the top but Rad keeps moving.
Rad is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Goldman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman trying to control the position from guard on top but Rad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Goldman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goldman.
Goldman has his foot on Rad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rad works his way back into a safe position though.
Goldman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Goldman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goldman is wriggling around but Rad manages to pass to half guard.
Goldman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman looking for submissions off his back.
Goldman works his way to full guard. Good work.
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!
Goldman keeping full guard, as Rad tries to pass.
Goldman wants to sweep here but Rad controlling him for the moment.
Rad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Goldman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rad tries to move into full mount but can't pass Goldman's legs.
Goldman is looking for a sweep.
Rad working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Goldman is looking to regain half guard here but Rad keeps moving and retains side control.
Goldman manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman actively working from the bottom here.
Rad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rad wants to control but Goldman is keeping him busy.
Rad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rad is trying to control the action in half guard but Goldman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rad controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rad dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Goldman shoots in looking for a takedown but Rad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goldman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goldman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rad scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goldman.
Rad drops Goldman with a nice combination! Rad dives into Goldman's guard, looking to finish!
Goldman is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goldman is still in real trouble! Can Rad finish him?
Rad throwing strikes but missing.
Rad postures up in Goldman's guard and throws a big left but Goldman blocks it.
Rad wants to control from the top but Goldman keeps moving.
Rad drops back, looking for a kneebar! Goldman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Goldman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Goldman!
Rad can't do much from the bottom here.
Goldman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rad has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Goldman but great work by Rad.
Goldman seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman is looking for a sweep.
Rad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goldman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rad working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Goldman is trying to get back to half guard.
Rad tries for a kimura but Goldman is defending well.
Rad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rad swings around for an armbar but Goldman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rad's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman trying to control the position from guard on top but Rad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rad pulls Goldman in close to prevent any damage.
Goldman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rad pulls Goldman in to control the position.
Goldman is looking to work some ground and pound but Rad has wrist control.
Goldman wants to control from the top but Rad keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tony Goldman wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goldman shoots in and drives through. Rad sprawls well.
Kyle Rad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Goldman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Rad tenderised Goldman's leg. Goldman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goldman tries to keep at a distance but Rad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rad ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rad no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Goldman trying to control but Rad is working from the bottom.
Goldman is in close to Rad's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Goldman wants to control from the top but Rad keeps moving.
Goldman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldman.
Rad looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman trying to control the position from guard on top but Rad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldman being controlled here momentarily.
Goldman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goldman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rad has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Goldman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rad dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rad stuffs the takedown attempt from Goldman. Goldman gets slowly back to his feet.
Rad scoring well with a low kick there.
Rad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goldman's sensitive parts.
Rad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goldman dives in and grabs Rad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rad pushes down on Goldman's head and hops out.
Rad feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goldman's calf.
Kyle Rad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldman fails to land the takedown.
Kyle Rad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Goldman.
Rad wants to clinch up but Goldman keeps it at a distance.
Goldman shoots in but no luck this time.
Goldman swats away the attempt to clinch by Rad.
Goldman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rad circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman dives in and grabs Rad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rad pushes down on Goldman's head and hops out.
Goldman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rad clinches with his opponent.
Goldman is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rad is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Goldman.
Goldman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rad lands with a right to the head.
Goldman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rad avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Goldman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Rad.
Rad lands with a light punch inside.
Goldman looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Goldman tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman avoids a wild elbow strike from Rad.
Rad throws an elbow but it misses.
Goldman is trying to pull guard but Rad has him pressed against the cage.
Rad successfully pulls guard.
Goldman prevents Rad from getting back to his feet.
Goldman is working Rad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rad keeping moving, preventing Goldman from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rad wants to stand but Goldman is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goldman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Goldman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Goldman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Goldman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Goldman tries for a kimura but Rad is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Rad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goldman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goldman wants to control but Rad is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Goldman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rad wants to control but Goldman postures up.
Rad gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Goldman wants to work for an arm triangle but Rad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rad won't allow Goldman to pass to mount.
Goldman trying to control the action but Rad is working from the bottom.
Goldman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rad is just riding it out for now. Goldman eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rad is looking for a sweep. Goldman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kyle Rad did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Goldman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rad lands with a straight right. Goldman didn't see that one coming.
Goldman tries for a takedown but Rad circles away easily
and Rad counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Goldman tries for a takedown but Rad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rad leaves Goldman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kyle Rad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Goldman.
Rad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Goldman has a takedown stuffed.
Rad waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Goldman. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Goldman to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Goldman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rad controlling from the top position.
Rad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rad's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Goldman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goldman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rad is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Goldman.
Rad tries for a kimura but Goldman is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rad cracks Goldman with a big elbow.
Rad working the ground and pound but Goldman is defending the strikes.
Goldman is looking to regain half guard here but Rad keeps moving and retains side control.
Goldman manages to get back to half guard.
Rad looks to land a strike but Goldman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Goldman looking for a sweep. Not yet Goldman, not yet.
Rad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman wants to sweep but no luck.
Rad passes into half guard.
Goldman is trying to stand up here but Rad is controlling him well.
Rad working the head and body with strikes.
Rad seems to be working for a kimura but Goldman defends the submission attempt.
Rad sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goldman defending well though.
Rad trying to control the action but Goldman is working from the bottom.
Rad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman is trying to get back to full guard.
Rad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tony Goldman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rad wants to control but Goldman is keeping him busy.
Goldman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goldman is not content to let Rad control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldman wants to control but Rad is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rad had his way with Tony Goldman in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Goldman keeps the fight on the outside.
Tony Goldman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Rad as Goldman shoots in.
Rad gets a clinch.
Rad breaks the clinch.
Rad tries to clinch up but Goldman circles away and keeps his distance.
Rad throws a leg kick which misses Goldman's front leg but catches the back leg as Goldman tries to avoid it.
Rad moves into range and clinches up with Goldman.
Rad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rad regains guard immediately.
Rad looking to control.
Goldman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rad manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Goldman has Rad in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goldman keeping moving, preventing Rad from controlling successfully.
Goldman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goldman wants to sweep but no luck.
Goldman is looking for a triangle but Rad pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman has his foot on Rad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rad works his way back into a safe position though.
Goldman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rad controlling from the top position.
Goldman is trying to control the position but Rad postures up.
Goldman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rad not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kyle Rad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rad trying to control but Goldman is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rad has passed into side control.
Rad wants to control but Goldman is keeping him busy.
Goldman is looking to reverse the position.
Rad controls the position from side control.
Goldman is not content to let Rad control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rad throws a strike aimed at the side of Goldman's head but Goldman avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ground and pound from Rad seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tony Goldman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goldman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kyle Rad.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Rad!
Kyle Rad retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Kyle Rad thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bocco Badz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bocco Badz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorn Lannister!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bocco Badz!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister with a poor takedown
and Badz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lannister fails with the takedown.
Badz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lannister closes the distance and clinches up with Badz, looking for a takedown. Lannister pushes Badz against the cage but Badz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lannister fails with the takedown
and Badz counters with a series of strikes. Lannister will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lannister gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Badz counters with a two punch combo.
Lannister shoots and misses
and Badz counters with a two punch combo.
Badz lands a two punch combo.
Lannister tries for a takedown but Badz circles away easily
and Badz counters with a stiff right hand.
Lannister gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Badz counters with a stiff right hand.
Lannister has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Badz manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Badz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lannister misses with a takedown attempt
and Badz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bjorn Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lannister misses with a takedown attempt
and Badz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lannister tries for a takedown but Badz circles away easily
and Badz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lannister thinking.
Lannister closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Badz did well to prevent Lannister getting side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lannister is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Badz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lannister.
Badz tries to get to full guard but Lannister has control of the leg.
Badz trying to hold on to Lannister's head to control him but Lannister postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badz actively working from the bottom here.
Lannister passes to full mount!
Badz holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lannister tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Badz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!
Lannister is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Badz is in real trouble.
Lannister is hanging on to Badz's back as he tries to escape.
Lannister is persistently looking for the submission but Badz is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister looking to break Badz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Badz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lannister will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lannister not allowing Badz to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lannister has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Badz is defending well but eventually Lannister manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Badz has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bjorn Lannister!
Bjorn Lannister retains his lightweight title!
Bjorn Lannister thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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pop
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