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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clubber Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Fayth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fayth has chosen Awry Decade - Aisle of Denial as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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172 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clubber Lang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Fayth!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang connects with a crisp jab.
Clubber Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fayth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lang napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fayth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lang keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Lang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fayth passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lang!
Fayth raining down shots from the mount!
Fayth landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fayth controlling his opponent.
Fayth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fayth working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayth is working for a guillotine from mount but Lang frees his head quite easily.
Lang working to try and regain half guard.
Fayth raining down shots from the mount!
Fayth postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lang looks a forlorn figure.
Fayth is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lang can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lang reaches up and holds on to Fayth to control the position.
Lang wants to control but Fayth is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fayth throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fayth prevents Lang from getting the reversal.
Fayth throwing strikes here but Lang is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fayth wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fayth postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lang looks a forlorn figure.
Lang tries to hold on but Fayth pushes him away.
Fayth is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lang to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lang shrugs it off.
Fayth punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayth is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lang can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fayth controlling from the full mount.
Fayth wants to control the pace but Lang is squirming around nicely.
Lang avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fayth.
Fayth looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fayth goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lang turns into him and now he's in Fayth's guard.
Fayth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayth working for submissions but it's allowed Lang to get to half guard.
Fayth won't allow Lang to pass to mount.
Fayth gets full guard.
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!
Fayth wants to sweep but no luck.
Lang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fayth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fayth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lang wants to control from the top but Fayth keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Fayth dominated 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.
Fayth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fayth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lang.
Fayth misses with a body shot.
Lang stuffs the takedown.
Lang throws a leg kick but Fayth moved away.
Fayth shoots in and drives through. Lang sprawls well.
Fayth shoots in looking for a takedown. Lang tries to sprawl out of it but Fayth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Fayth.
Fayth avoids the body shot from Lang.
A telegraphed right hand from Fayth misses the target.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Lang there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fayth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lang tries to sprawl but Fayth drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fayth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang gets full guard.
Fayth trying to control the position from guard on top but Lang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fayth 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.
Lang is looking to sweep but instead, Fayth has passed into half guard.
Fayth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fayth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fayth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fayth.
Fayth is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fayth moves nicely into side control.
Fayth laying and praying for a moment but Lang takes advantage and regains half guard.
Fayth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lang is looking for a sweep. Fayth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayth is looking for a kimura but Lang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fayth to get the leverage.
Fayth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lang is trying to get back to full guard.
Fayth is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lang still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lang has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Fayth is looking for a sweep.
Fayth manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lang's best efforts.
Lang wants to free his trapped foot but Fayth is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fayth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayth is looking for a sweep. Lang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lang is trying to control. Fayth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fayth gets back to full guard.
Fayth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fayth keeping moving, preventing Lang from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fayth has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lang has passed into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Fayth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lang throws a lazy right hand but Fayth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Fayth.
Lang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fayth was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
Fayth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lang.
Fayth slips a straight right by Lang.
Lang misses with a hook. Fayth ducked under it nicely.
Fayth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fayth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lang as he avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Lang.
Fayth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lang was covering up waiting for the punch and Fayth finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lang working a defensive guard here.
Fayth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lang dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang won't allow Fayth to sweep him here.
Lang trying to control the position from guard on top but Fayth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fayth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fayth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fayth looking for a guillotine here but Lang defends easily.
Fayth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang tries to free his leg and advance position but Fayth is retaining full guard.
Fayth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lang wants to control from the top but Fayth keeps moving.
Lang has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fayth is proving hard to escape from.
Fayth looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lang looking to sit in guard and control but Fayth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fayth working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayth throws an elbow that misses. Lang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fayth's guard. Nice move by Lang!
Fayth trying to keep a closed guard but Lang is proving a slippery customer.
Lang won't allow Fayth to sweep him here.
Lang wants to control from the top but Fayth keeps moving.
Fayth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lang manages to get himself to full guard.
Fayth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fayth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayth postures up in Lang's guard and throws a big left but Lang blocks it.
Fayth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fayth tries to free his leg and advance position but Lang is retaining full guard.
Fayth stands and throws Lang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lang defending against the ground and pound.
Fayth is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lang has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fayth tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fayth has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ray Fayth has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lang is looking to regain half guard here but Fayth keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Fayth really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A head kick misses from Fayth.
Fayth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lang tries to avoid it but Fayth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lang to the ground. Lang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lang blocks a head kick by Fayth.
Lang misses with a hook.
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fayth needs to keep his hands up - Lang had a free shot at his head there.
Fayth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lang circles away.
Lang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fayth.
Fayth dives in and grabs Lang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lang pushes down on Fayth's head and hops out.
Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Fayth.
Fayth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fayth somewhat.
Fayth checks a low kick from Lang.
Lang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fayth passes Lang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fayth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fayth wants to pass the guard but Lang is defending well.
Lang tries to kick Fayth off but Fayth keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fayth looks to land a strike but Lang avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fayth wants to pass the guard but Lang is keeping the position.
Fayth trying to control the position from guard on top but Lang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayth works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lang is refusing to be controlled, as Fayth sits in half guard.
Lang is trying to control but can't.
Fayth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fayth prevents Lang from improving his position.
Fayth is looking to pass Lang's guard but actually Lang recovers to full guard.
Fayth throwing strikes from guard but Lang blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lang is keeping the position for now.
Lang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lang can't keep his opponent in guard - Fayth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fayth seems to be working for a kimura but Lang defends the submission attempt.
Fayth seems to be working for a kimura but Lang defends the submission attempt.
Lang is refusing to be controlled, as Fayth sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayth is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fayth breaks from Lang's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fayth keeping moving, preventing Lang from controlling successfully.
Fayth is trying to control the position but Lang postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fayth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fayth is looking for a triangle but Lang pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Fayth dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fayth throws a head kick that misses
and Lang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lang tried to score with a low kick but Fayth checks it.
Fayth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown by Fayth or perhaps it was just good defense by Lang which made him look bad.
Lang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fayth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fayth fails with the takedown.
Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Fayth.
Fayth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lang avoids the body shot from Fayth.
Fayth fails with the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lang.
Lang throws a body punch but Fayth moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fayth.
Fayth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lang with a nice cross.
Clubber Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lang scores with a hook.
Fayth looking to score a takedown here. Lang is defending well but Fayth drives through and ends up in Lang's guard.
Lang wants to control the position but Fayth says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fayth throwing shots but Lang is blocking nicely.
Fayth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lang defending well though.
Lang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lang wants to get back to full guard but Fayth has mounted him!
Fayth is in the full mount, landing strikes.
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!
Fayth thowing shots but they're missing.
Clubber Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayth working for a guillotine from mount but Lang is in no mood to give up.
Fayth working Lang over with strikes here.
Lang is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lang holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fayth tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fayth landing strikes from the mount and Lang is in trouble!
Lang is squirming around, avoiding Fayth's attempts to control the action.
Lang taking shots to the head.
Fayth pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayth with a couple of short strikes.
Fayth scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fayth fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fayth is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lang has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lang!
Fayth lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lang!
Fayth wants to control the pace but Lang is squirming around nicely.
Fayth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fayth throws some wild stikes that Lang manages to avoid easily.
Fayth moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lang has worked his arm free - good work by Lang!
Fayth tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fayth has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lang regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fayth's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fayth is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lang is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ray Fayth!
Ray Fayth is the new welterweight champion!
Ray Fayth thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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