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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roman Hercules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lalli Venemies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lalli Venemies enters the ring!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roman Hercules!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lalli Venemies!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venemies lands a really nice looking cross but Hercules seems unphased.
Hercules shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Venemies pinned against the ropes. Venemies gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hercules tries to clinch but Venemies is having none of it.
Hercules has been working on his balance at Valhöll GYM, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Venemies.
Venemies misses with a wild body shot.
Hercules lands a nice shot to the body.
Hercules throws a one two combo.
Hercules throws a combination that misses
and Venemies counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hercules!
Hercules gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Venemies has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Venemies is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hercules is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hercules is working hard here to advance position.
Venemies moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hercules has worked his arm free - good work by Hercules!
Hercules is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Venemies tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hercules's legs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hercules is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hercules is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Venemies's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Venemies is looking to take a break and control but Hercules is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hercules gets full guard.
Hercules trying to control the position.
Hercules bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Venemies's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hercules wants to control from the top but Venemies keeps moving.
Hercules looking to pass the guard.
Venemies bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hercules's guard.
Venemies avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Venemies postures up.
Hercules is really struggling to control Venemies but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Venemies preventing the sweep.
Venemies trying to control but Hercules is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venemies tries to free his leg and advance position but Hercules is retaining full guard.
Venemies preventing the sweep.
Venemies trying to control the position from guard on top but Hercules is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hercules is on top in guard.
Venemies is looking for a triangle but Hercules pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Venemies is controlling Hercules's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Venemies is on top in guard.
Hercules can't keep his opponent in guard - Venemies advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lalli Venemies dominated that round.
That's time! Hercules's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hercules takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hercules lands with a good body shot.
Hercules connects with a good right hand that stumbles Venemies. Venemies circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Venemies showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hercules.
Hercules has managed to clinch.
Hercules lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hercules changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Venemies fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A big left from Hercules misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Venemies! But no joy.
Hercules throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Venemies stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Venemies throws a jab but it's blocked by Hercules.
Roman Hercules seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hercules lands with an uppercut that bounces Venemies off the ropes and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venemies slips a jab from Hercules.
Sloppy strikes from Hercules. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Venemies on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hercules cracks Venemies with a good jab.
Hercules misses with a straight left.
Hercules misses with a two punch combination.
Venemies drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hercules defends it well.
Venemies misses the shot to the body.
Hercules misses with a looping left.
Venemies just misses with a punch to the body.
Venemies connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hercules. Hercules circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hercules looks to land a right hand but Venemies moved out of range.
Hercules is looking to clinch.
Hercules slips a jab from Venemies.
It looked like Hercules wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hercules feints a jab promting Venemies to slip. Hercules then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Venemies slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hercules dives in for a single leg takedown but Venemies sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hercules. Venemies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hercules ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hercules tries to close the distance and clinch but Venemies swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roman Hercules is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hercules sizes up Venemies with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Venemies takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hercules just misses with a punch to the body.
Hercules misses the body punch
and Venemies counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hercules tries for a takedown but Venemies circles away easily
enabling Venemies to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Hercules. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venemies scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Venemies wants to pass to mount but Hercules is defending the position.
Lalli Venemies has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venemies wants to take a breather but Hercules is having none of it.
Hercules wants to improve his position but Venemies is controlling well.
Hercules wants to control but Venemies is keeping busy.
Well, if Venemies is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Venemies is looking to advance position but Hercules won't allow it.
Venemies perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hercules tries to roll over but Venemies keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Venemies tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hercules knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hercules is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Venemies pulls his head out easily.
Venemies works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hercules manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hercules moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hercules looking for a guillotine here but Venemies defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Hercules dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Venemies throws out a loose jab but Hercules uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Hercules misses.
Venemies throws a hook but Hercules blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Hercules misses its target.
Venemies looks to score with a jab to the body but Hercules is just out of range.
Hercules is looking to counter punch.
Hercules is looking to clinch but Venemies is avoiding it.
Hercules swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Venemies lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hercules doesn't seem phased though.
Hercules wants to clinch up but Venemies keeps it at a distance.
Venemies uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hercules throws a looping overhand right but Venemies ducks down to avoid it.
Hercules looks to clinch
and Venemies counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hercules won't be happy with that.
Hercules is looking for a sweep.
Venemies swings around for an armbar but Hercules sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Venemies's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venemies 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.
Hercules trying to control but Venemies is working from the bottom.
Hercules stands up over Venemies, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hercules postures up in Venemies's guard and throws a big left but Venemies blocks it.
Venemies wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hercules postures up in Venemies's guard and throws a big left but Venemies blocks it.
Venemies keeping moving, preventing Hercules from controlling successfully.
Venemies 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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Venemies has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hercules should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Venemies has tightened it up now! Hercules should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lalli Venemies!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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