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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grayson Carlyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Rolston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Rolston will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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160 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grayson Carlyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Rolston!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlyle throws a sloppy head kick and Rolston moves out of range easily.
Carlyle walks into a stiff left hand from Rolston.
Rolston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rolston sizes up Carlyle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No luck for Carlyle with that takedown attempt.
Carlyle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Carlyle feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rolston trying to control the position here.
Carlyle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carlyle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carlyle has managed to get both his arms back between Rolston's legs - danger averted.
Carlyle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rolston on the ground.
Carlyle prevents Rolston from getting back to his feet.
Rolston working a defensive guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlyle wants to control from the top but Rolston keeps moving.
Carlyle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rolston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolston is pulling down on Carlyle's head. It's preventing any offense from Carlyle, at least for the moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ricky Rolston hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Carlyle shoots in looking for a takedown but Rolston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carlyle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carlyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolston.
Carlyle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carlyle has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rolston regains guard immediately.
Carlyle trying to control but Rolston is working from the bottom.
Rolston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carlyle defends it easily.
Rolston has control of Carlyle's left arm, preventing Carlyle from doing any damage.
Carlyle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rolston is pulling down on Carlyle's head. It's preventing any offense from Carlyle, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rolston manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carlyle working to try and regain half guard.
Rolston goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Carlyle turns into him and now he's in Rolston's guard.
Rolston wants to sweep here but Carlyle controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolston trying to keep a closed guard but Carlyle is proving a slippery customer.
Carlyle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rolston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rolston is looking for a triangle here but Carlyle uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rolston regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Carlyle in particular looking to stall.
Rolston is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolston is trying to control but can't.
Carlyle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rolston has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carlyle is trying to work for a kimura but Rolston is defending well.
Rolston keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Carlyle trying to control from half guard but Rolston is working away.
Carlyle is working for a kimura but Rolston is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rolston manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rolston dominated that round.
That's time! Carlyle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rolston. Carlyle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rolston swings for the body but Carlyle moves out of range.
Carlyle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rolston misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Rolston.
Carlyle fails with a takedown attempt.
Rolston misses with a body shot.
Rolston scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rolston just misses with a punch to the body.
Rolston swings for the body but Carlyle moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Rolston. No joy for Carlyle on that attempt.
Rolston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Carlyle rather than just go for the knockout.
Rolston avoids the body shot from Carlyle.
Rolston swings for the body but Carlyle moves out of range.
Carlyle scores with a head kick. Rolston tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Carlyle has closed the distance and engaged Rolston in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rolston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carlyle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carlyle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rolston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carlyle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grayson Carlyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Rolston.
Rolston looks to score with a jab to the body but Carlyle is just out of range.
Rolston takes a swing at Carlyle's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Carlyle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Carlyle takes the fight into the clinch.
Rolston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Carlyle prevents it.
Carlyle tightens his grip and picks Rolston up, before dumping him to the ground. Rolston manages to land in guard.
Rolston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rolston is looking for a triangle but Carlyle pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rolston trying to control the position.
Rolston is breathing heavily.
Carlyle slips nicely into half guard.
Carlyle wants to take a breather but Rolston is having none of it.
Rolston wants to improve his position but Carlyle is controlling well.
Rolston looking for submissions off his back.
Carlyle is keen to just control but Rolston is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carlyle is working away from the top position though.
Carlyle wants to control but Rolston is keeping him busy.
Rolston tries to kick Carlyle off but Carlyle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Carlyle controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Grayson Carlyle just wasn't active enough.
Rolston avoids the head kick by Carlyle.
Carlyle throws a head kick but Rolston moves out of range.
Rolston lands a jab to Carlyle's midsection.
Carlyle wants to clinch up but Rolston keeps it at a distance.
Carlyle misses with a takedown attempt - Rolston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carlyle closes the distance and clinches up with Rolston, looking for a takedown. Carlyle pushes Rolston against the cage but Rolston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carlyle moves into the clinch successfully.
Carlyle turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rolston prevents Carlyle from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolston is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carlyle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolston actively working from the bottom here.
Rolston is looking to improve his position.
Carlyle trying to control from half guard but Rolston is working away.
Carlyle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rolston wants to control but Carlyle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carlyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolston keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rolston is looking for a sweep. Carlyle 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 second round but I would say that Grayson Carlyle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Carlyle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rolston enables Carlyle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rolston manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Carlyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolston being controlled here, momentarily.
Rolston keeping moving, preventing Carlyle from controlling successfully.
Rolston keeping full guard, as Carlyle tries to pass.
Rolston trying to keep a closed guard but Carlyle is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Carlyle moves in looking to clinch but Rolston pushes him off.
Nice body punch from Rolston.
Carlyle moves forwards but Rolston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carlyle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rolston was covering up waiting for the punch and Carlyle finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Carlyle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rolston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlyle trying to control but Rolston is working from the bottom.
Rolston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rolston is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carlyle is controlling him.
Carlyle wants to pass the guard but Rolston is keeping the position.
Carlyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rolston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carlyle tries for a takedown but Rolston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grayson Carlyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlyle scores a takedown into full mount!
Rolston is looking to improve his position but Carlyle isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolston is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Carlyle controlling the pace for now.
Rolston tries to reverse the position but Carlyle maintains control.
Rolston just holding on.
Carlyle looking to control but Rolston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolston is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Carlyle trying to control but Rolston is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle is trying to take his opponent's back.
Rolston wants to hold on but Carlyle pushes him away.
Carlyle looking to control but Rolston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rolston tries to hold on but Carlyle postures up.
Rolston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carlyle is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rolston to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rolston shrugs it off.
Rolston is trying to escape the mount but Carlyle keeps good control and instead manages to take Rolston's back.
Carlyle wants to control but Rolston is keeping busy.
Rolston manages to reverse the position and now he's in Carlyle's guard. Nice work there by Rolston.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carlyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rolston is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Carlyle trying to control the position here.
Carlyle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carlyle keeping moving, preventing Rolston from controlling successfully.
Rolston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carlyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rolston wants to control from the top but Carlyle keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rolston looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grayson Carlyle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carlyle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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