PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Myoto Lachida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amin Sax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sax's choice of entrance music: Infected Mushroom - Smashing The Opponent. Amin Sax told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Lachida
vs
Sax

183 cm
22
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Myoto Lachida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amin Sax!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lachida scores with a nice strike.
Sax throws a head kick but Lachida moves out of range.
Lachida slaps away a takedown attempt from Sax, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Sax scores a takedown into full mount!
Lachida squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Sax avoids the attempt from Lachida to control.
Lachida is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

Sax is working for a guillotine from mount but Lachida frees his head quite easily.
Lachida tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Sax goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lachida is on top in guard.

Sax wriggles free and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachida throws a right hand that Sax ducks under and follows up with a left that Sax also avoids with ease.
Lachida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lachida misses with a wild combination.
Sax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lachida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lachida scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sax rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lachida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lachida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lachida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sax looks gassed!
Sax shoots in for a takedown but Lachida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Myoto Lachida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amin Sax.
Lachida scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lachida takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amin Sax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lachida misses with a series of wild punches.
Sax misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lachida lands a right hook to the body.
Lachida throws a nice looking combination but Sax bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lachida throws a one two combo.
Lachida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lachida!
Lachida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lachida lands a jab-cross combination.
Lachida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sax.
Sax takes one to the chin there.
Lachida is looking to wear down Sax with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lachida throws a right hand that Sax ducks under and follows up with a left that Sax also avoids with ease.
A left and a right from Lachida both land. Nice combination.
Lachida throws a right and a left that Sax avoids nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Lachida.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sax shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lachida but Lachida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lachida stuns Sax with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lachida scores with a one two! Sax had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sax tries for a takedown but Lachida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lachida scores with a body shot.
Lachida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sax takes one to the side of the head.

Sax closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lachida to the mat! Lachida manages to get full guard.
Lachida wants to stand up but Sax is controlling him.

Sax is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lachida is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lachida has escaped and now he's on top!
Lachida wants to stand and escape but instead Sax has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sax trying to control the position from guard on top but Lachida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sax trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lachida wants to stand up but Sax is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lachida working a defensive guard here.
Sax trying to control the position from guard on top but Lachida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Myoto Lachida dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sax gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lachida.
Sax changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lachida tries to avoid it but Sax manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lachida to the ground. Lachida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lachida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sax takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lachida misses with a wild combination.
Lachida misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Lachida does no damage.
Sax shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lachida but Lachida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Some wild striking there from Lachida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachida avoids the head kick by Sax.
Lachida connects with a single shot there.
Sax shoots in for a takedown but Lachida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Myoto Lachida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amin Sax.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lachida. Sax does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myoto Lachida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lachida jabs at Sax's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sax was well out of range. Poor timing from Lachida.
Sax dodges the punch combination from Lachida.
Sax thows a body kick. Lachida tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sax tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lachida swivels and escapes.
Lachida moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sax avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lachida throws a shot to the body.
Lachida lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sax.
Lachida avoids the head kick by Sax.
Lachida jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lachida lands a really nice looking cross but Sax seems unphased.
Lachida paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sax connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lachida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lachida connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lachida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sax lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lachida lands with a straight right. Sax didn't see that one coming.
Lachida misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Lachida. No joy for Sax on that attempt.
Lachida looks to score with a jab to the body but Sax is just out of range.
Sax has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lachida lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lachida stuffs the takedown.
No joy there for Lachida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sax will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lachida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lachida wants it to stay on the feet.
Sax throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lachida misses with a two punch combination.
Lachida swinging wildly here.

Sax scores a takedown into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sax working for a guillotine from mount but Lachida is in no mood to give up.
Sax prevents Lachida from getting the reversal.

Sax looking for a guillotine from mount but Lachida is having none of it.
Lachida wants to hold on but Sax pushes him away.
Lachida wants to get back to his feet.

Lachida defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sax.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lachida is looking to get to half guard.
Sax trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Sax looking to secure an arm triangle but Lachida defends it well.

Sax is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lachida has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lachida!

Lachida decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Myoto Lachida dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A shot to the liver by Lachida. Beautiful body shot.
Lachida misses with a few strikes there.
Lachida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sax throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lachida's waist but Lachida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sax off to one side.

Sax scores a takedown into full mount!

Sax goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lachida is on top in guard.

Sax is working an open guard so Lachida takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lachida throws a nice looking combination but Sax bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachida scores with a hook to the body. Sax takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sax throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lachida's waist but Lachida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sax off to one side.
A right-left combo lands from Lachida.
Lachida misses with a double jab.
Sax will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Myoto Lachida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amin Sax.
Lachida works over Sax's head and body with a nice combination.
Sax tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lachida swivels and escapes.
Sax showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lachida.
Sax changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lachida tries to avoid it but Sax manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lachida to the ground. Lachida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Myoto Lachida is winning the standup battle so far.
Lachida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sax fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lachida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sax moves away.
Lachida misses with a series of wild punches.

Sax is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lachida's half guard.

Sax is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sax is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lachida is looking to control Sax's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lachida avoid being mounted?
Lachida is refusing to be controlled, as Sax sits in half guard.

Sax is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sax is trying to control. Lachida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachida gets full guard.

Sax has gone for a leg lock! Lachida slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sax's guard.

Lachida stands and steps away. Sax gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Amin Sax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lachida fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sax looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Myoto Lachida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sax fails with a takedown attempt.
Sax changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lachida tries to avoid it but Sax manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lachida to the ground. Lachida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sax looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lachida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lachida digs a good body shot into Sax's ribs.
A head kick misses from Sax.
Lachida misses with the combination.
Lachida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sax dodges the punch combination from Lachida.
Sax throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lachida's waist but Lachida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sax off to one side.
Sax tries a head kick but it misses.
Lachida looks to land a combination but Sax avoids it well.
Lachida loads up on a big right hand but Sax slips the punch.
Sax lands a high kick!
Myoto Lachida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lachida swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sax.

And that's the end of the fight!
Myoto Lachida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lachida, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Myoto Lachida!