Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMAHelsinki - 182
Date: Jun 20, 2018

#R1#
Lambert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Lambert does no damage. #TD#
Bangsit shoots in and bounces Lambert off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bangsit throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
Lambert is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bangsit wants to take the fight to the mat but Lambert manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bangsit is looking for a takedown.
Lambert working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Bangsit pulls guard effortlessly.
Lambert is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Bangsit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lambert can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Bangsit is trying to control the position but Lambert postures up. #SUB#
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bangsit 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.#SUB#
Bangsit looking for subs off his back but Lambert has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bangsit regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Bangsit has an active guard here but Lambert has managed to pass into half guard.
Bangsit is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Lambert perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bangsit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Bangsit has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lambert doesn't defend quickly enough and Bangsit has managed to lock this one up! Can Lambert escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bangsit on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andy Bangsit!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 178
Date: May 11, 2018

#R1#
Lambert fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lambert slips a jab from Farci.
Lambert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lambert misses with a combination
letting Farci counter with a right hand.
Lambert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Lambert.
Farci thinks about countering with a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Lambert. #CUT2#
It looks like Chou Farci has been cut.
Lambert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farci.
Lambert with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Farci to score with a decent uppercut.
Lambert slips a straight right by Farci.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lambert bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Farci's head.
Farci throws a head kick that misses.
Lambert throws a one two combo.
Farci looks to score with a jab to the body but Lambert is just out of range.
Mike Lambert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Lambert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lambert chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Lambert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lambert lands a nice shot that snaps Farci's head back.
Farci misses with a two punch combination.
Lambert unleashes a big counter combination but Farci bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice shot by Farci.
A punch combination from Lambert misses.
Lambert staying out of range there.
Lambert was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lambert scores with a one two! Farci had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lambert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Farci moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Farci avoids a punch combination nicely.
Farci was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lambert swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Farci counters with a good, hard body kick but Lambert shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Farci misses.
Lambert swinging wildly here.
Lambert throws an off balance right hand
and Farci makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lambert throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Farci's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Lambert dives in looking to finish as Farci flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Lambert's strikes! Lambert is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Farci's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Farci was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Lambert!
A relieved looking Mike Lambert thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 175
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Lambert takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Speedman throws a head kick but Lambert moves out of range.
Speedman connects with a crisp jab.
Lambert blocks a head kick by Speedman.
Speedman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lambert appears to be looking for a big counter.
Speedman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lambert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lambert with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Speedman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Speedman lands a right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Lambert has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Speedman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lambert.
Speedman is pressed up against the cage. Lambert has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Speedman down to the mat. Speedman 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 Mike Lambert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Lambert misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Speedman.
Lambert takes one to the chin there.
Speedman defending well as Lambert loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lambert takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Speedman.
Speedman throws a nice head kick!
Speedman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Lambert shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lambert thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Speedman is looking for a sweep. Lambert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Speedman wants to control but Lambert is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Speedman is looking to improve his position.
Speedman is in trouble now - Lambert has advanced to mount!
Speedman is trying to escape the mount. #T2#
Speedman tries to hold on but Lambert pushes him away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Lambert looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lambert unloading with bombs!
Speedman working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Lambert with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Speedman is trying desperately to improve position.
Lambert avoids the attempt from Speedman to control.#T3#
Speedman really wants to buck Lambert off and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lambert avoids the attempt from Speedman to control.
Speedman is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lambert is staying active.
Lambert tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Speedman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Speedman from controlling successfully.
Lambert looking for a sweep. Not yet Lambert, not yet.
Lambert looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lambert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Lambert keeping full guard, as Speedman tries to pass.
Speedman forces his way into half guard.
Speedman is pressing down on Lambert's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lambert is holding on for now.
Lambert desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lambert trying to control here.
Lambert tries to get to full guard but Speedman has control of the leg.
Speedman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lambert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tugg Speedman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lambert on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Speedman. Speedman obviously looking to wear him down.
Lambert tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Speedman defends well and Lambert ends up having to push Speedman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lambert moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSpeedman.
Speedman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Speedman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lambert darts in looking for a takedown but Speedman gets double underhooks and turns Lambert into the cage.
A head kick misses from Speedman.
Lambert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Speedman as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Lambert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Speedman throws a head kick that half lands.
Lambert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lambert feints and as Speedman raises his hands in defense, Lambert changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Speedman pulls Lambert in to control the position.
Lambert wants to control from the top but Speedman keeps moving. #T1#
Speedman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lambert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Speedman is controlling Lambert's posture.
Speedman trying to keep a closed guard but Lambert is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lambert on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #TD#
Lambert throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Speedman was covering up waiting for the punch and Lambert finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lambert trying to control the position from guard on top but Speedman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Speedman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Speedman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lambert wants to pass the guard but Speedman is keeping the position.
Lambert being controlled here momentarily.
Speedman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lambert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Speedman looking for a sweep. Not yet Speedman, not yet.
Speedman looking to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Speedman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #TD#
Lambert looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lambert controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lambert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Speedman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lambert trying to control but Speedman is working from the bottom.
Speedman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lambert is one step ahead there. #T4#
Lambert postures up.
Lambert preventing the sweep.
Speedman has Lambert pulled in close to control his posture.
Lambert wants to pass the guard but Speedman is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tugg Speedman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Speedman connects with a high kick.
Speedman avoids the head kick by Lambert.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tugg Speedman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Speedman fakes the leg kick and cracks Lambert in the body.
Speedman throws a head kick but Lambert moves out of range.
Speedman throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Lambert counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Speedman tries to kick Lambert off in order to stand up. Lambert Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Lambert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Speedman keeps working.
Speedman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lambert is thwarting Speedman's attempts to control the position.
Mike Lambert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lambert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Speedman keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speedman tries to roll over but Lambert keeps him under control.
Speedman is looking to escape.#T1#
Speedman is looking to improve his position.
Speedman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lambert trying to control but Speedman is working from the bottom.
Speedman working a defensive guard here.
Lambert trying to control but Speedman is working from the bottom.
Lambert preventing the sweep. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lambert trying to control but Speedman is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lambert looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Speedman is fending him off so far but Lambert persists. Nope, Speedman circles away and we're back to standing.
Speedman cracks the inside of Lambert's front leg.
Speedman throws a front kick that sends Lambert stumbling back into the cage.
Lambert avoids the head kick by Speedman.
Speedman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lambert throws a big counter combination but Speedman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lambert takes a kick to the side of the head.
Speedman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lambert at a distance. #TD#
Lambert shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lambert showed some decent athleticism there.
Speedman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Speedman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tugg Speedman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Lambert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lambert postures up.
Speedman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lambert controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Lambert drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lambert jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Speedman has his hands on Lambert's head, controlling the position.
Speedman wants to stand up but Lambert is controlling him. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lambert working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lambert trying to control but Speedman is working from the bottom.
Lambert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Speedman controls Lambert momentarily but Lambert frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A good leg kick by Speedman.
Mike Lambert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Lambert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A combination from Lambert does no damage.
Speedman jabs Lambert right on the nose. Lambert blinks but takes it well.
Speedman throws a head kick but Lambert moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tugg Speedman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Speedman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tugg Speedman!
Tugg Speedman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 173
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
A big left from Dog Iii misses.
Dog Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Dog Iii throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Lambert counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dog Iii!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dog Iii tries to improve position but can't.
Lambert trying to control the action but Dog Iii is working from the bottom.
Dog Iii managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lambert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii controls the position for a moment.
Dog Iii sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Dog Iii trying to control from the bottom.
Lambert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dog Iii knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dog Iii gets full guard.
Dog Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dog Iii is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lambert trying to control but Dog Iii is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lambert looking to pass the guard.
Lambert cracks Dog Iii with a solid left hand.
Dog Iii has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dog Iii has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lambert controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lambert throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dog Iii is trying to control the position but Lambert postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lambert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dog Iii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lambert manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dog Iii trying to move into half guard but instead Lambert has managed to sweep!#REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lambert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dog Iii wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Lambert scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dog Iii wants to sweep but no luck.
Lambert lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lambert wants to control from the top but Dog Iii keeps moving.
Dog Iii looking to control.
Dog Iii wants to sweep but no luck.
Lambert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lambert stopping the sweep attempt from Dog Iii.
Lambert makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dog Iii keeping moving, preventing Lambert from controlling successfully.
Dog Iii has control of Lambert's left arm, preventing Lambert from doing any damage. #T4#
Dog Iii keeping moving, preventing Lambert from controlling successfully.
Dog Iii trying to keep a closed guard but Lambert is proving a slippery customer.
Lambert distracts Dog Iii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dog Iii keeping moving, preventing Lambert from controlling successfully.
Lambert sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lambert has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dog Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lambert.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Lambert 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.
#R2#
Lambert takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lambert connects with a body shot.
Lambert dives in for a single leg takedown but Dog Iii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dog Iii thuds his right hand into Lambert's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lambert shoots in for a takedown but Dog Iii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mike Lambert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lambert fails with the takedown
and Dog Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mad Dog Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Lambert.
Dog Iii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dog Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lambert tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mad Dog Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii misses with a head kick.
Lambert takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Dog Iii misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lambert. #T1##CL#
Dog Iii moves into the clinch successfully.
Dog Iii working aggressively here.
Lambert tries to score a body lock takedown but Dog Iii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lambert wants a takedown. #BC#
Dog Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lambert takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lambert's head backwards.
Dog Iii throws a low kick but Lambert avoids it.#TD2#
Lambert shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dog Iii napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dog Iii manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lambert regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Lambert is trying to control the position but Dog Iii postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Dog Iii gets to his feet - Lambert follows without any prompting.
Dog Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lambert.
Dog Iii misses with a head kick.
Lambert stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dog Iii.
Lambert walks into a jab.
Dog Iii cracks the inside of Lambert's front leg.
Dog Iii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lambert.
Lambert shoots in looking for a takedown. Dog Iii tries to sprawl out of it but Lambert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dog Iii manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Dog Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lambert.
It looked like Dog Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dog Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Lambert off the cage and back into range.
Mad Dog Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog Iii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lambert misses the shot to the body.
Dog Iii dips to his left and cracks Lambert with an uppercut!#TD2#
Lambert shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lambert thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dog Iii manages to get to full guard.
Dog Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Lambert looking to pass the guard.
Dog Iii managing to control the position.
Dog Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lambert.
Dog Iii trying to keep a closed guard but Lambert is proving a slippery customer.
Lambert trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dog Iii working a defensive guard here.
Dog Iii is looking to sweep but instead, Lambert has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mad Dog Iii dominated that second round.
That's time! Dog Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A jab lands there for Dog Iii.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii scores with a decent looking hook.
Lambert walks into a straight right hand from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii tests Lambert's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dog Iii circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lambert to the canvas! Lambert doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Dog Iii keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mad Dog Iii!
Mad Dog Iii bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 170
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Lambert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Halverson moves out of range of the leg kick from Lambert.
Lambert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Halverson.
Halverson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lambert counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Lambert gets caught napping as Halverson dives in and scores a takedown. Lambert manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lambert wants to stand but Halverson is controlling the position.
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Halverson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Lambert pushes Halverson off and gets back to his feet.
Halverson lands a really nice looking cross but Lambert seems unphased. #T1#
Halverson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lambert.
Lambert has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Halverson just misses with a punch to the body.
Lambert lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Halverson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lambert manages to avoid it.
Lambert tries to bum rush Halverson with a series of wild strikes but Halverson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Halverson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lambert.
Lambert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Halverson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lambert tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lambert scores with a three punch combo! #T2#
Lambert misses with a few strikes there.
Halverson throws a big shot that misses.
Lambert unleashes a big counter combination but Halverson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lambert throws a nice looking combination but Halverson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halverson throws a quick counter head kick but Lambert was just out of range.
Halverson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thatcher Halverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lambert.
Lambert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Halverson.
A counter left hand to the body from Halverson misses its target.
Halverson lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambert throws a series of strikes that have Halverson backpedaling. #T3##CL#
Halverson clinches.
Halverson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lambert avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Halverson tries to pull guard but Lambert forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lambert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Halverson fails to pull guard.
Lambert lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Halverson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lambert throws a knee to the head but misses.
Halverson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lambert landing knees to the body.
Halverson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lambert lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lambert tries to land a knee to the head but Halverson blocks with his arms.
Lambert with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Halverson fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T4#
Lambert lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lambert comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Halverson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lambert landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lambert with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lambert trying to land knees to the body.
Halverson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lambert's elbow.
Lambert misses with an elbow strike.
Halverson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Halverson successfully pulls guard.
Halverson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lambert manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Halverson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lambert wants to stand but Halverson is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Lambert 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.
#R2##TD#
Halverson shoots in and gets a takedown into Lambert's guard.
Halverson controlling from the top position. #ES2#
Lambert pushes Halverson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Halverson fails to land the takedown.
Lambert let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson takes a swing at Lambert's ribcage but misses.
Halverson is looking to wear down Lambert with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Halverson shoots in looking for a takedown but Lambert manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halverson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Halverson throws a body shot but no joy.
Lambert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halverson goes for a double leg but Lambert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lambert continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thatcher Halverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lambert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halverson misses with a body shot.
Mike Lambert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Lambert does no damage.
Halverson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lambert swivels and escapes.#T2#
Halverson throws a body punch but Lambert moves out of range.
Mike Lambert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lambert misses with a double jab.
Lambert tried to score with a low kick but Halverson checks it.
Lambert misses with a series of wild punches.
Halverson misses with a body shot.
Halverson scores with a body shot.
Lambert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Halverson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lambert.
Halverson misses with a wild body shot.
Lambert follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T3#
Lambert swinging wildly here.
Halverson throws a head kick that misses.
Lambert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halverson.
Lambert motions for Halverson to come forward. Lambert throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Halverson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lambert sprawls and moves away.
Lambert wants to slow Halverson down by chopping away at his legs.
It appears Halverson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lambert looks to land a body kick but Halverson moved away.
Halverson swings for the body but Lambert moves out of range. #T4#
Halverson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halverson moves out of range of the body kick.
Lambert lands with a nice combination. Halverson backs away looking to recover.
Lambert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halverson takes one on the button.
Halverson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lambert.
Halverson catches Lambert with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halverson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lambert was well out of range. Poor timing from Halverson.
Lambert cracks Halverson with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Lambert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Halverson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lambert swivels and escapes.
Halverson misses with a wild body shot.
Halverson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lambert counters with a three punch combo that has Halverson backing up. Halverson nods at Lambert to acknowledge the strikes.
Lambert avoids the head kick by Halverson.
Lambert lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Halverson shoots in looking for a takedown but Lambert manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halverson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Despite the aggression on Lambert's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lambert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halverson swings for the body but Lambert moves out of range. #T1#
Halverson scores with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Lambert. Those never looked like landing.
Lambert takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mike Lambert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lambert scores with a three punch combo!
Good leg kick by Lambert there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Halverson moves in looking to clinch but Lambert pushes him off.
Halverson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lambert circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thatcher Halverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD#
Halverson shoots in and gets a takedown into Lambert's guard.
Halverson looking to pass the guard.
Halverson passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lambert wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Lambert is defending against the submission attempts here by Halverson.
Halverson wants to pass the guard but Lambert is defending well. #T3#
Halverson working the head and body with strikes.
Lambert is looking to escape.
Halverson trying to mount his opponent but Lambert defends it.
Lambert wants to get back to his feet.
Halverson is stalling here. Lambert is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Halverson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lambert has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
A lull in the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Halverson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Halverson is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Halverson regains half guard.
Halverson is trying to get back to full guard.
Halverson is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lambert looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lambert is trying to control. Halverson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Halverson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halverson won't allow Lambert to pass to mount.
Thatcher Halverson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Halverson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lambert pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Lambert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lambert winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Lambert!
A very excited looking Mike Lambert made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Thatcher Halverson was interviewed post fight and said 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to the promoter for making the fight and opportunity. Also thanks to my opponent for stepping up and taking the fight.'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 165
Date: Jan 28, 2018

#R1#
Lambert tries to bum rush Petersen with a series of wild strikes but Petersen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Petersen gets tackled into the cage by Lambert. Lambert maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Petersen fails to land.
Petersen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Petersen misses with the head strike.
Lambert throws an elbow but it misses.
Lambert tries a knee to the head but Petersen blocks it.
Lambert landing knees to the head.
Petersen blocks the elbow strike.
Petersen swings wildly with an uppercut but Lambert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petersen has a couple of punches blocked by Lambert.
Lambert unloads a knee to the mid-section. Petersen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lambert with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lambert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lambert is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lambert pushes off an throws an elbow but Petersen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lambert lands an elbow inside that Petersen shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Darrel Petersen has been cut.
Petersen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petersen throws a head punch that misses.
Petersen lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Petersen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lambert tries to land a knee to the head but Petersen blocks with his arms.
Lambert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Petersen blocks it with crossed arms.
Lambert utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lambert lands a shoulder strike.
Lambert prevents a body shot from Petersen.
Lambert blocks an uppercut.
Lambert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lambert with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Petersen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lambert gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lambert misses with a knee to the head.
Petersen tries to score a body lock takedown but Lambert shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Petersen throws a head punch that misses.
Lambert using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Petersen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Petersen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lambert just misses with a elbow thrown towards Petersen's brow.
Petersen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petersen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mike Lambert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darrel Petersen.
Still in the clinch, Lambert scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lambert throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lambert.
Lambert looking to throw knees to the head but Petersen is blocking nicely.
Petersen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Petersen avoids the elbow strike from Lambert, against the cage.
Petersen avoids a wild elbow strike from Lambert.
Lambert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Petersen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lambert throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Petersen blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petersen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petersen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lambert lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lambert throws an elbow that misses.
Petersen dodges an elbow strike from Lambert.
Petersen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lambert misses with a knee to the head.
Lambert tries a knee to the head but Petersen blocks it.
Lambert gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Petersen.
Lambert throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
Lambert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Petersen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lambert is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Petersen dodges an elbow strike from Lambert.
Lambert misses with an elbow over the top.
Petersen misses with the head strike.
Petersen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lambert lands an elbow that stopped Petersen in his tracks for a moment.
Petersen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lambert trying to land knees to the body.
Petersen misses with some punches.
Lambert lands an elbow inside that Petersen shrugs off.
Lambert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lambert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lambert lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lambert gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Petersen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petersen tries to work over Lambert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Petersen misses with a body punch.
Petersen avoids a wild elbow strike from Lambert.
Petersen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lambert pulls his leg out and moves away.
Petersen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lambert.
Some wild striking there from Lambert.
Petersen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Petersen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lambert.
Petersen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lambert was well out of range. Poor timing from Petersen.
Lambert moves in looking to clinch but Petersen pushes him off.
Lambert takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lambert misses with a wild combination.
Lambert connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petersen's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lambert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Lambert dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darrel Petersen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A head kick by Lambert misses
and Petersen counters with a right hand to the body.
Lambert lands with a good body shot.
Lambert missing with a left hand there. Petersen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petersen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Petersen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lambert fails to land with a series of punches.
Petersen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petersen connects with a crisp jab.
Lambert misses with a series of wild punches.
Lambert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Jab, jab by Petersen - just one landing.
Petersen throws out a loose jab but Lambert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lambert tries to counter by clinching up but Petersen breaks away and moves out of range.
Lambert throws a lazy uppercut
and Petersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petersen was well out of range. Poor timing from Lambert.
Lambert misses with the combination. #T1#
A punch combination from Petersen misses.
Lambert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lambert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersen.
Lambert tries to clinch but Petersen moves out of range.
Petersen scores with a jab to the body.
Lambert walks into a stiff left hand from Petersen.
Lambert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petersen misses with an uppercut. Lambert saw that one coming.
Lambert is looking to counter punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petersen.
Lambert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petersen can do to turn this around?
Petersen digs a good body shot into Lambert's ribs.
Lambert scores with the left hand. Petersen knows he should have avoided that one.
Petersen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lambert.
Mike Lambert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petersen scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from Petersen.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Lambert misses the target.
Petersen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lambert moves away.
Lambert fakes the leg kick and cracks Petersen in the body. #T2#
Petersen lands an overhand right.
Petersen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mike Lambert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lambert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
Petersen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lambert.
Petersen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lambert moves away.
Lambert takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lambert throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Petersen misses.
Lambert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lambert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lambert is looking to clinch.
Lambert fails to land with a series of punches.
Petersen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lambert misses with the combination. #CL#
Lambert moves into range and clinches up with Petersen.#T3#
Petersen managing to block the knees to the body from Lambert.
Lambert missing with knees to the body.
Petersen avoids a wild elbow strike from Lambert.
Petersen misses with the head strike.
Lambert lands an elbow that stopped Petersen in his tracks for a moment.
Petersen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lambert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petersen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lambert fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Petersen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petersen takes a swing at Lambert's ribcage but misses.
Lambert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petersen.
Petersen misses with a looping right.
Lambert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersen.
Petersen throws a big shot that misses.
Lambert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petersen scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Lambert closes the distance looking to clinch
and Petersen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lambert thinking.
Petersen throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Petersen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lambert doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petersen scores with a sloppy right hand. Lambert should have avoided that one.
Lambert misses with a series of wild punches.
Petersen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lambert's head backwards.
Petersen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lambert swivels and escapes.
Petersen digs a good hook to Lambert's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petersen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lambert throws a jab when Petersen was well out of range.
Petersen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petersen jabs Lambert to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrel Petersen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darrel Petersen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Petersen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petersen shoots in and drives through. Lambert sprawls well.
Lambert wants to clinch up but Petersen keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Lambert rushes Petersen and presses him up against the cage.
Lambert trying to land knees to the body.
Lambert misses with a knee strike.
Lambert missing with knees to the body.
Lambert tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lambert creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petersen has a couple of punches blocked by Lambert.
Petersen has Lambert pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lambert manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lambert swings wildly with an uppercut but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lambert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert scores with a knee to the head.
Petersen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lambert prevents a body shot from Petersen.
Petersen misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Petersen fails to land. #T1#
Lambert tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Petersen scores with a shot to the side of Lambert's head.
A knee to the head by Lambert.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lambert lands an elbow just above Petersen 's eye.
Lambert connects with a knee to the head.
Petersen tries to work over Lambert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lambert misses with a knee to the head.
Petersen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petersen.
Petersen pushes Lambert back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Petersen has Lambert pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Petersen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lambert tumbling to the mat - Petersen dives into Lambert's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersen controlling from the top position. #T2#
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Lambert.
Petersen is fighting to break Lambert's control of his arms but Lambert is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lambert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Lambert is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lambert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lambert lands a nice looking body kick.
Mike Lambert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petersen scores with a nice head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Lambert. Those never looked like landing.
Lambert throws a sloppy head kick
and Petersen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petersen lands with a good body shot.
Lambert tries to clinch up.
Petersen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lambert takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petersen shoots for a double leg takedown but Lambert sprawls well. He's pushed Petersen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mike Lambert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darrel Petersen.
Lambert tries to bum rush Petersen with a series of wild strikes but Petersen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lambert takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lambert. #T4##TD2#
Petersen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambert sneaks back into half guard.
Lambert wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Petersen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lambert wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Lambert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Lambert defending well.
Lambert moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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 Mike Lambert.
I think Lambert 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 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mike Lambert!
An out of breath Mike Lambert thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 159
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Lambert looks to land a combination but Mourtneant avoids it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lambert.#CL#
Mourtneant takes the fight into the clinch.
Lambert being controlled against the cage.
Mourtneant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lambert backwards.
Lambert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mourtneant misses with some punches.
Mourtneant misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mourtneant pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mourtneant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lambert.
Lambert misses with an uppercut. Mourtneant saw that one coming.#CL#
Lambert tries to keep at a distance but Mourtneant has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mourtneant misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Mourtneant is pressed up against the cage. Lambert has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mourtneant down to the mat. Mourtneant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mourtneant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lambert.
Lambert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lambert throws a solid leg kick but Mourtneant takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lambert.
Mourtneant tries to clinch but Lambert moves out of range.
Lambert throws a body kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Mourtneant misses its target.
Mourtneant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guy Mourtneant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lambert pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Mourtneant closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Lambert gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Mourtneant manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lambert swats away the attempt to clinch by Mourtneant.
A slow jab from Lambert misses its intended target.
Mike Lambert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Mourtneant clinches up with Lambert and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Mourtneant stops a takedown attempt from Lambert.
Guy Mourtneant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Lambert.
Lambert has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mourtneant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mourtneant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mourtneant stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Lambert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lambert darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mourtneant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Mourtneant drives through and clinches with Lambert against the cage.
Mourtneant throws a punch but it's blocked by Lambert.
Mourtneant lands an uppercut.
Mourtneant slows down the pace here.
Mourtneant is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Mourtneant gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lambert.
Lambert drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mourtneant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mourtneant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mourtneant being controlled against the cage.
Mourtneant prevents a takedown attempt there. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lambert looking for a takedown.
Mourtneant swings wildly with an uppercut but Lambert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lambert tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mourtneant avoids it.
Mourtneant stalling the fight.
Mourtneant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mourtneant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mourtneant prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Lambert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lambert throws a nice looking combination but Mourtneant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lambert fails to land with a series of punches.
Lambert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mourtneant circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Mourtneant forces Lambert back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Mourtneant dominated that round.
That's time! Mourtneant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mourtneant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mourtneant tries to close the distance and clinch but Lambert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lambert is looking for the big counter here.
Lambert fails with a takedown attempt.
Lambert wants to land a leg kick but Mourtneant is out of range. #CL#
Mourtneant takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Mourtneant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Mourtneant gets a clinch. #TD2#
Lambert tightens his grip and picks Mourtneant up, before dumping him to the ground. Mourtneant manages to land in guard.
Mourtneant managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert throws a strike but Mourtneant rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lambert is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Lambert trying to control the position from guard on top but Mourtneant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lambert is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lambert lands a couple of elbows.
Lambert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lambert looking to sit in guard and control but Mourtneant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mourtneant controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Lambert looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mourtneant passes into side control. #T2#
Lambert is looking for a sweep.
Mourtneant taking a breather here.
Mourtneant trying to control the action but Lambert is working from the bottom. #T3#
Lambert is looking to reverse the position.
Guy Mourtneant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mourtneant staying calm.
Lambert is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU#
Mourtneant stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Mourtneant clinches.
Mourtneant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mourtneant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mourtneant as the two fighters clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mourtneant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lambert backwards.
Mourtneant has a couple of punches blocked by Lambert.
Guy Mourtneant has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lambert is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mourtneant gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Mourtneant dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lambert shoots in but Mourtneant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lambert throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mourtneant.
Mourtneant looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lambert connects with a solid leg kick.
Mourtneant connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lambert fails to land with a series of punches.
Mourtneant is looking to clinch but Lambert is avoiding it.
A big right from Lambert misses.
Lambert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Lambert.
Mourtneant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lambert lands a front kick.
Lambert shoots in for a takedown but Mourtneant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lambert throws a body kick that misses.
Mourtneant tries to clinch up but Lambert circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Mourtneant clinches. #T1##BC2#
Lambert breaks from the clinch.
Lambert misses with a left hand
and Mourtneant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lambert looks to throw the jab but Mourtneant is out of range.
A cross from Lambert lands.
Mourtneant tries to clinch there but Lambert circles away.
Lambert throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mourtneant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lambert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lambert throws a right hand that misses
and Mourtneant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Mourtneant scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lambert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mourtneant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mourtneant misses with the head strike.
Mourtneant misses with a punch to the body.
Guy Mourtneant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mourtneant is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Guy Mourtneant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Lambert.
Lambert is trying to drag Mourtneant to the mat but Mourtneant just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A bit of stalling here from Mourtneant.
Mourtneant misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Mourtneant scores with a shot to the side of Lambert's head.
Lambert wants a takedown but no success here.
Lambert is trying to drag Mourtneant to the mat but Mourtneant just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Lambert turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Mourtneant explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T4#
Mourtneant tries to clinch up but Lambert circles away and keeps his distance.
Mourtneant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mourtneant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A leg kick checked by Mourtneant.
Lambert swats away the attempt to clinch by Mourtneant.
Mourtneant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lambert can do to turn this around?
Mourtneant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mourtneant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lambert swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Guy Mourtneant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lambert keeps the fight on the outside.
Lambert misses with a low kick.
Lambert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mike Lambert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lambert pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mourtneant back to the cage. Lambert follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mourtneant wants to clinch up but Lambert keeps it at a distance.
Lambert tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mourtneant defends well and Lambert ends up having to push Mourtneant into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mourtneant wants to clinch up but Lambert keeps it at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Lambert.
I think Mourtneant 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Mourtneant!
During a confident post fight interview, Guy Mourtneant thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 154
Date: Nov 19, 2017

#R1#
Gardenia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lambert was well out of range. Poor timing from Gardenia.
Lambert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gardenia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Lambert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gardenia as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lambert.
Gardenia throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Lambert feints and as Gardenia raises his hands in defense, Lambert changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gardenia keeping moving, preventing Lambert from controlling successfully.
Gardenia looking to control but Lambert passes into half guard.
Lambert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gardenia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardenia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lambert is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lambert looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gardenia keeping hold of Lambert's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Gardenia wants to get back to his feet.
Lambert not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gardenia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lambert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gardenia keeps working.
Lambert has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gardenia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lambert.
Lambert not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lambert wants to pass the guard but Gardenia is defending well.
Gardenia looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lambert misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Eli Gardenia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Lambert.
Gardenia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lambert.#TD2#
Lambert closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lambert lands in his opponent's guard.
Lambert wants to control from the top but Gardenia keeps moving. #T3#
Lambert scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gardenia keeping full guard, as Lambert tries to pass.
Lambert trying to control but Gardenia is working from the bottom.
Gardenia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gardenia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardenia pulls Lambert in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lambert scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gardenia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lambert's guard. #REVR#
Lambert is trying to hold Gardenia in close to prevent damage but Gardenia has managed to pass into half guard.
Lambert is trying to get back to full guard.
Lambert wants to control but Gardenia is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardenia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lambert controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Lambert 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.
#R2#
Lambert throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gardenia on the side of the head.
Lambert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gardenia avoids it really well and circles away.
Lambert shoots in for a takedown but Gardenia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gardenia clobbers Lambert with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gardenia. Lambert does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gardenia. Lambert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lambert throws an overhand right that lands on Gardenia's shoulder, as Gardenia tries to avoid the shot.
Gardenia slips under a jab from Lambert.
An attempted straight right counter from Gardenia misses the target.
Gardenia looks to score with a jab to the body but Lambert is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardenia lands the left hand.
Gardenia lands a right hook to the body.
Gardenia leaves Lambert with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Eli Gardenia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Lambert.
Gardenia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Gardenia cracks a nice hook into Lambert's ribs.
Lambert misses with a body kick.
Gardenia scores with a decent looking hook.
Lambert misses with an uppercut. Gardenia saw that one coming.
Gardenia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lambert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gardenia.
Gardenia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gardenia with a nice cross.
Gardenia cracks Lambert with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gardenia scores with a nice strike.
Lambert is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Gardenia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lambert in his tracks.
Lambert shoots in for a takedown but Gardenia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gardenia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lambert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gardenia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lambert.
Gardenia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lambert shoots and misses
and Gardenia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Lambert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gardenia's waist but Gardenia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lambert off to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Gardenia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gardenia scores with a body shot.
Mike Lambert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lambert lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gardenia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gardenia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mike Lambert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gardenia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lambert drops his hands momentarily and Gardenia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lambert fails to land with a series of punches.
Gardenia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lambert fails with a takedown attempt.
Gardenia stuns Lambert with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gardenia punishes Lambert's body with a nice straight punch.
Eli Gardenia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lambert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lambert tries to bum rush Gardenia with a series of wild strikes but Gardenia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lambert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gardenia.
Lambert is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lambert thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Lambert looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good shot there by Gardenia.
Lambert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gardenia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lambert momentarily.
Gardenia scores with a body shot.
Lambert misses with a few strikes there.
Gardenia's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gardenia duly obliges.
A shot to the liver by Gardenia. Beautiful body shot.
Gardenia scores with a jab.#TD2#
Lambert drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lambert is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gardenia is not content to let Lambert control the position.
Mike Lambert has got the better of the ground game so far.
The strikes coming from Lambert are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Lambert misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardenia is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lambert is controlling him well.
Gardenia is letting Lambert control him for a moment.
Lambert prevents Gardenia from escaping the position.
Gardenia is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Lambert seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gardenia is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lambert is controlling him well.
Gardenia avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lambert.
Gardenia avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lambert.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Gardenia dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Lambert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lambert gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lambert misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Gardenia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gardenia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gardenia slips a jab and a cross from Lambert.
It looked like Gardenia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gardenia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gardenia cracks Lambert with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gardenia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gardenia lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Lambert shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half 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!
Lambert throwing shots but Gardenia is blocking nicely.
Lambert trying to control from Gardenia's half guard. Gardenia has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lambert stays in close to Gardenia's body and controls the position. #T1#
Lambert stops Gardenia from standing up.
Lambert keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gardenia's head.
Lambert lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lambert with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lambert looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lambert is looking to work some ground and pound but Gardenia has wrist control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gardenia wants to stand but Lambert is controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lambert trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardenia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gardenia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gardenia is looking to counter punch.
Jab, jab by Gardenia - just one landing.
Lambert is looking to land body kicks.
Lambert shoots in for a takedown but Gardenia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lambert throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gardenia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gardenia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lamberts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lambert takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lambert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gardenia moves away.
Gardenia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lambert cracks Gardenia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gardenia scores with a nice right hand. #T3##TD2#
Lambert shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gardenia napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lambert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gardenia is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lambert has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lambert tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #ES#
Gardenia throws Lambert to one side and escapes!
Gardenia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gardenia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Gardenia does it's job there.
Lambert scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lambert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gardenia defends it nicely.
Lambert shoots in but no luck this time.
Eli Gardenia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Lambert.
Gardenia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gardenia digs a good body shot into Lambert's ribs.
Gardenia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lambert can do to turn this around?
Gardenia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gardenia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lambert misses with a series of wild punches.
Gardenia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gardenia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lambert.
Gardenia staying out of range there.
Gardenia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lambert at a distance.
Lambert with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gardenia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Gardenia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gardenia 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Gardenia!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 150
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Palmeri steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lambert. That one must have hurt.
Lambert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lambert clobbers Palmeri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Palmeri throws a head kick that misses.
Palmeri tries a head kick but it misses.
Palmeri misses the shot to the body.
Lambert scoring well with a low kick there.
Mike Lambert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmeri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Palmeri lands the left hand.#TD2#
Lambert closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Palmeri did well to prevent Lambert getting side control.#ES#
Palmeri has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lambert is on him like a limpet, forcing Palmeri back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmeri looking to stall.
Palmeri cracks Lambert with a nice body shot.
Palmeri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lambert blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Palmeri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lambert fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lambert misses with a takedown attempt - Palmeri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Palmeri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lambert.
Lambert looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Palmeri is fending him off so far but Lambert persists. Nope, Palmeri circles away and we're back to standing.
Palmeri is looking to counter punch.
Frankie Palmeri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Lambert.
Lambert fails with a takedown attempt.
Lambert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palmeri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Palmeri slips a straight right by Lambert.
Lambert moves out of range as Palmeri throws a body kick.
Lambert is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lambert shoots in but Palmeri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lambert looks to land a left hand but Palmeri moved out of range nicely.
Lambert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lambert tries for a takedown but Palmeri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Palmeri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lambert throws a right hand that Palmeri ducks under and follows up with a left that Palmeri also avoids with ease.#T2#
Lambert misses with a series of wild punches.
Palmeri cracks Lambert with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Palmeri scoring well with a low kick there.
Lambert defending well as Palmeri loads up on a big left hand.
Lambert fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Palmeri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Lambert. #TD2#
Lambert shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Palmeri manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Palmeri pulls Lambert in close to prevent any damage.
Lambert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Palmeri looking for a sweep. Not yet Palmeri, not yet.
Lambert trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmeri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lambert is stalling in the full guard.
Lambert throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Palmeri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lambert is in close to Palmeri's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lambert is fighting to break Palmeri's control of his arms but Palmeri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lambert content to stall in guard here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lambert walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lambert misses with a low kick.
Palmeri cracks Lambert with an open hand slap.
Lambert goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lambert moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lambert has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Palmeri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lambert was well out of range. Poor timing from Palmeri.
Palmeri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Frankie Palmeri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palmeri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lambert stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Palmeri lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Palmeri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Palmeri 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.
#R2#
Palmeri looks to land a combination but Lambert avoids it well.
Lambert tries for a takedown but Palmeri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Palmeri throws a head kick but Lambert moves out of range. #TD2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lambert shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lambert showed some decent athleticism there.
Lambert thows a huge punch but Palmeri dodges it nicely.
Palmeri won't allow Lambert to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Lambert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Palmeri has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lambert prevents Palmeri from improving his position.#T1#
Lambert with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lambert thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lambert sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Palmeri defending well though.
Lambert not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lambert lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lambert content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lambert connects with a nice short shot to Palmeri's temple. #T2#
Lambert controlling the pace.
Lambert looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lambert trying to control the action but Palmeri is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Palmeri lands with a cross.
Palmeri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Palmeri wants it to stay on the feet.
Palmeri quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T3#
Lambert misses with a double jab.
Palmeri staying out of range there.#TD2#
Lambert shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Palmeri manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lambert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palmeri is keeping the position for now.
Lambert must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lambert trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmeri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lambert throws an elbow that misses. Palmeri uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lambert's guard. Nice move by Palmeri!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lambert looking for a sweep. Not yet Lambert, not yet.
Palmeri trying to control but Lambert is working from the bottom. #T4#
Lambert working a defensive guard but Palmeri manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lambert managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Palmeri.
Palmeri trying to control the position but Lambert is working away.
Lambert is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lambert is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Palmeri asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Palmeri is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Lambert will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lambert will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Lambert backs away, Palmeri returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Palmeri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lambert's head backwards.
Nice shot lands for Palmeri.
Nice sprawl there from Palmeri as Lambert shoots in.
Palmeri appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lambert lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lambert takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Palmeri misses with an uppercut. Lambert saw that one coming.
Palmeri slaps away a takedown attempt from Lambert, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frankie Palmeri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Lambert.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lambert.
Lambert throws a series of strikes that have Palmeri backpedaling.
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!
Palmeri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lambert misses with a low kick.
A left and a right from Palmeri both land. Nice combination.
Lambert lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
Palmeri misses with a looping right.
Palmeri throws a leg kick but Lambert moved away.
No joy there for Lambert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lambert shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Palmeri as he jumps to the side.
Palmeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lambert moves away.
Palmeri misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Lambert was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Lambert looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mike Lambert has got the better of the ground game so far.
Palmeri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lambert.
Lambert thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Palmeri's head.
Palmeri keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lambert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Palmeri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2##SUB2#
Lambert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Palmeri has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lambert trying to advance position but Palmeri counters by regaining guard.
Palmeri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Palmeri keeping full guard, as Lambert tries to pass.
Lambert passes Palmeri's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Lambert working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Palmeri's thigh. Palmeri counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Palmeri looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Palmeri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lambert manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Palmeri throwing strikes but missing.
Lambert trying to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lambert wants to sweep here but Palmeri controlling him for the moment.
Lambert seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lambert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lambert is on top in guard. #REVB#
Lambert stays in close to Palmeri's body and controls the position.

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 Frankie Palmeri.
I think Palmeri 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 142
Date: Sep 10, 2017

#R1#
Bradley throws a hook but Lambert avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lambert. That's going to slow Bradley down.
Lambert fails with a takedown attempt.
Bradley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bradley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #TD#
Lambert changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bradley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lambert misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lambert 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.
Bradley wants to get back to his feet but Lambert drags him back down.
Bradley takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1#
Lambert laying and praying for a moment but Bradley takes advantage and regains half guard.
Bradley won't allow Lambert to pass to mount.
Bradley is trying to stand.
Lambert controlling the pace.
Bradley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lambert.
Lambert is trying to control. Bradley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bradley is trying to stand up here but Lambert is controlling him well.
Bradley is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lambert not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bradley tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lambert has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Lambert is landing with some decent strikes but Bradley is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lambert looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bradley manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lambert works his way into full mount!
Lambert misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T3##SUB#
Lambert working for a guillotine from mount but Bradley is in no mood to give up.
Lambert tries to control but Bradley wriggling away.
Bradley gets back to half guard.
Lambert misses with a head shot. Bradley uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lambert with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lambert slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lambert looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Bradley working a defensive guard here.
Lambert trying to control but Bradley is working from the bottom.
Lambert stops Bradley from standing up.
Lambert working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lambert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Lambert drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lambert jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lambert throwing strikes from guard but Bradley blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bradley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Lambert dominated that round.
That's time! Lambert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lambert shoots for a double leg takedown but Bradley sprawls well. He's pushed Lambert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Lambert shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lambert throws a big elbow that misses.
Bradley wants to stand but Lambert is controlling the position.
Bradley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lambert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bradley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lambert trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley controls Lambert momentarily but Lambert frees himself.
Lambert might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lambert trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lambert chips away with some ground and pound.
Lambert trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lambert looking to sit in guard and control but Bradley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lambert has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bradley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lambert works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lambert 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.
Lambert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bradley can do to turn this around?#T2#
Lambert is trying to hold Bradley in close to prevent damage but Bradley has managed to pass into half guard.
Bradley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lambert defending well though.
Bradley tries to pass to full mount but Lambert defends it. #SUB#
Lambert looking for submissions off his back.
Lambert trying to hold on to Bradley's head to control him but Bradley postures up. #SU2#
Bradley stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lambert to get to his feet. #T3#
Lambert tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bradley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lambert somewhat.
Bradley connects with a single shot there.
Bradley stuffs the takedown.
Bradley's coach down at Wreckshop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bradley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Lambert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lambert doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bradley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lambert changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bradley tries to avoid it but Lambert manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bradley to the ground. Bradley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bradley tests Lambert's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Bradley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bradley misses with a looping left.
As Bradley looks to move away, Lambert throws a big counter combo but Bradley just gets out of the way.
Bradley scores with a punch to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lambert.
Lambert misses with the combination.
Lambert throws a right hand that Bradley ducks under and follows up with a left that Bradley also avoids with ease.
Bradley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lambert looks for a takedown but Bradley sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lambert loads up on a big right hand but Bradley slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Bradley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bradley avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Bradley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lambert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lambert shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bradley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for Bradley.
Bradley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bradley duly obliges.
Bradley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lambert.
Bradley swinging wildly here.
Nice takedown defense from Bradley. No joy for Lambert on that attempt.
Lambert misses with a combination
and Bradley counters with a nice uppercut.
Bradley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bradley wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Lambert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lambert fails with the takedown
enabling Bradley to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Bradley scores with a decent looking hook.
Mike Lambert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradley throws a combination. Lambert tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bradley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big right from Bradley misses.
Bradley scores with a jab to the body.
Bradley looks to land a combination. Lambert sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lambert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lambert shoots in looking for a takedown but Bradley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lambert's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bradley sizes up Lambert with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Desmond Bradley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bradley stuns Lambert with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambert misses with a combination
and Bradley counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Bradley scores with the left hand. Lambert knows he should have avoided that one.
Bradley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lambert.
Bradley feints with a jab and clips Lambert right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Lambert is sent crashing into the canvas and Bradley leaps in for the kill! Lambert tries to get to his feet but Bradley is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Lambert is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Bradley!
Desmond Bradley looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Give me overrated Murphy then the title shot! Let's go!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2017

#R1#
Stefan throws a head kick but Lambert moves out of range.
Lambert seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stefan misses with a hook. Lambert ducked under it nicely.
Lambert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stefan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lambert slips under a jab.
Stefan throws a head kick but Lambert moves out of range.
Stefan throws out a leg kick but Lambert moves out of range and Stefan only half commits.
Stefan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lambert avoids the head kick by Stefan.
Stefan scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Lambert is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stefan's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lambert thows a huge punch but Stefan dodges it nicely. #T1#
Lambert is trying to control the action in half guard but Stefan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stefan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lambert.
Lambert stops Stefan from getting back to his feet.
Lambert is taking a breather. Stefan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lambert is trying to control. Stefan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lambert wants to pass to mount but Stefan is defending the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lambert is looking to take a break and control but Stefan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lambert thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stefan trying to control here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lambert goes for a double leg but Stefan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stefan continues to drive forward.
Stefan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Stefan does no damage.
Stefan misses with a series of wild punches.
Stefan lands with a kick to the ribs. #T3#
Stefan throws a right hand that Lambert ducks under and follows up with a left that Lambert also avoids with ease.
Lambert fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Lambert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stefan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lambert manages to avoid it.
Stefan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lambert misses with a takedown attempt - Stefan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stefan throws a fast counter high kick but Lambert manages to duck under it in time.
Stefan walks into a straight right hand from Lambert.
Stefan tests Lambert's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stefan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Stefan cracks Lambert with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lambert moves away from the strike by Stefan.
It looked like Lambert was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stefan misses with a two punch combination.
Stefan throws a sloppy head kick and Lambert moves out of range easily.
Lambert drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stefan sprawls and moves away.
Lambert checks a leg kick nicely.
Stefan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stefan misses with a head kick.
Lambert half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lambert fails with a takedown attempt.
Lambert walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Stefan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stefan scores with a kick to the body.
Stefan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stefan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lambert.
Stefan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stefan throws a right and a left that Lambert avoids nicely.
Lambert takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stefan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
so Lambert counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lambert wants to control from the top but Stefan keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lambert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stefan is trying to keep Lambert in close.
Lambert trying to control but Stefan is working from the bottom. #T1#
Lambert controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lambert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stefan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stefan keeping moving, preventing Lambert from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lambert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stefan misses with a combination #TD#
and Lambert counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stefan!
Stefan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lambert is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stefan reverses the position - he's now on top in Lambert's guard. #T2#
Lambert is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lambert 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.
Lambert trying to control the position here. #SU2#
Stefan stands up from Lambert's guard - Stefan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lambert will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lambert misses with a looping right.
Lambert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stefan.
Mike Lambert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stefan stalks Lambert and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lambert's face. Lambert staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
Stefan blocks a low kick nicely.
Stefan unleashes a big counter combination but Lambert bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lambert swinging wildly here.
Lambert moves out of range as Stefan strikes.
Stefan throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
so Lambert counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lambert engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lambert wants to control from the top but Stefan keeps moving. #T4#
Lambert prevents Stefan from getting back to his feet.
Lambert trying to control but Stefan is working from the bottom.
Lambert seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stefan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lambert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stefan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lambert's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Stefan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lambert misses with a hook.#TD#
Stefan gets caught napping as Lambert dives in and scores a takedown. Stefan manages to retain guard.
Stefan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lambert trying to control the position from guard on top but Stefan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lambert won't allow Stefan to get back to his feet.
Lambert trying to control the position from guard on top but Stefan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stefan has his hands on Lambert's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Stefan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lambert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lambert takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lambert falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stefan counters with a three punch combo that has Lambert backing up. Lambert nods at Stefan to acknowledge the strikes.
Hector Stefan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lambert shoots in for a double leg but Stefan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stefan throws a sloppy body shot
and Stefan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lambert misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stefan lands a high kick! #T2#
A big left from Stefan misses.
Stefan lands a head shot.
Lambert blocks a head kick by Stefan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lambert takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stefan throws a head kick that Lambert semi-blocks.
Hector Stefan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lambert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stefan.
As Stefan looks to move away, Lambert throws a big counter combo but Stefan just gets out of the way.
Lambert fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Lambert. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Stefan lands a big head kick that sends Lambert tumbling to the mat! Stefan takes a step backwards and waves Lambert back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Lambert is rocked!
Stefan throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Lambert decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stefan's guard.
Stefan wants to get back to his feet but Lambert is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stefan trying to control the position here. #T3#
Stefan wants to get back to his feet but Lambert is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lambert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lambert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lambert postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mike Lambert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lambert wants to control from the top but Stefan keeps moving. #ES2#
Stefan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hector Stefan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Stefan.
Stefan throws a head kick that misses.
Stefan throws a poor cross that misses
and Lambert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lambert shoots in and drives through. Stefan sprawls well.
Stefan counters with a body kick.
Stefan misses with a double jab.
Lambert fails with a takedown attempt.
Mike Lambert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lambert takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No joy there for Lambert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Stefan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stefan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Stefan!
Our winner, Hector Stefan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFC 303: Wrath
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Lambert misses with a double jab.
Tanahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lambert was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanahashi.
Tanahashi throws a jab when Lambert was well out of range.
Tanahashi leaves Lambert with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tanahashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tanahashi with the counter takedown but Lambert avoids it easily.
Tanahashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lambert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanahashi.
Lambert fails with the takedown.
Tanahashi feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Lambert shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert trying to control the action but Tanahashi is working from the bottom.
Lambert looks to land a strike but Tanahashi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
Lambert trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanahashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lambert trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanahashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lambert controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Tanahashi working for a triangle but Lambert defends it easily.
Tanahashi wants to improve his position but instead Lambert has moved into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lambert drops an elbow to the side of Tanahashi's head.
Tanahashi trying to hold on to Lambert's head to control him but Lambert postures up.
Lambert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tanahashi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lambert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tanahashi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tanahashi is trying to maintain the position but Lambert is very close to passing his half guard.
Tanahashi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tanahashi.#T3##SUB2#
Lambert is posturing up here but Tanahashi has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lambert tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lambert has to tap! Slick submission there by Tanahashi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Satoshi Tanahashi!
Our winner, Satoshi Tanahashi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFC 298: Bleeders
Date: Jul 14, 2017

#R1#
Revazshvili throws a jab when Lambert was well out of range.
As Revazshvili looks to move away, Lambert throws a big counter combo but Revazshvili just gets out of the way.
Lambert slips under a jab from Revazshvili.
As Revazshvili looks to move away, Lambert throws a big counter combo but Revazshvili just gets out of the way.
Lambert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Lambert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Revazshvili swings for the body but Lambert moves out of range.
Lambert gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lambert showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Revazshvili.
A quick step to the side and Lambert tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Revazshvili swings for the body but Lambert moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Revazshvili misses.
Revazshvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lambert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Revazshvili takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Revazshvili swings for the body but Lambert moves out of range. #T1#
Lambert moves out of range as Revazshvili strikes.
Lambert seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Revazshvili misses with a two punch combination.
Revazshvili lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lambert misses with a double jab.
Nice body kick there by Lambert.
Revazshvili misses the shot to the body.
Revazshvili throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lambert went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lambert takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Revazshvili misses the jab.
As Revazshvili looks to move away, Lambert throws a big counter combo but Revazshvili just gets out of the way.
Lambert avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lambert is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Revazshvili throws out a loose jab but Lambert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lambert misses with a series of wild punches.
Revazshvili throws a jab when Lambert was well out of range.
Revazshvili throws a lazy right hand but Lambert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Revazshvili misses.
Levan Revazshvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Lambert. Those never looked like landing.
Revazshvili looks to land a combination. Lambert sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A jab from Revazshvili misses.
Lambert appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lambert throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Revazshvili counter with a right hand.
Revazshvili throws a hook but Lambert avoids it easily.
A big right from Revazshvili misses. #T3#
Revazshvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lambert seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lambert fails to land with a series of punches.
Lambert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili connects with a nice looking jab.
Lambert throws out a loose jab but Revazshvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Revazshvili throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lambert quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A combination from Lambert does no damage.
Revazshvili bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lambert's head backwards.
Revazshvili connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lambert slips under a jab from Revazshvili.
Danga de danga de dang - Lambert scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Revazshvili misses with a shot to the body
and Lambert counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lambert lands a jab-cross combination.
Lambert ducks right into an uppercut from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili fails to land with a series of punches.
Lambert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Revazshvili throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lambert.
Revazshvili paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lambert swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Revazshvili counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Revazshvili finds it's way through Lambert's defenses.
Lambert works over Revazshvili's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Levan Revazshvili dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Revazshvili misses with an uppercut. Lambert saw that one coming.
Lambert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Revazshvili lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lambert doesn't seem phased though.
Lambert slips a jab from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili throws a hook but Lambert avoids it easily.
Revazshvili fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lambert on the side of the head.
Revazshvili slips a jab and a cross from Lambert.
Revazshvili might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Revazshvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Revazshvili connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revazshvili misses with a hook. Lambert ducked under it nicely.
Lambert thinks about countering with a body kick.
Revazshvili throws a poor cross that misses
and Lambert counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Revazshvili misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lambert. Revazshvili does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Lambert slips a straight right by Revazshvili.
Lambert appears to be looking for a big counter.
Revazshvili lands with a good body shot.
Revazshvili uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lambert has time to react.
Lambert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lambert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Revazshvili clobbers Lambert with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Revazshvili looks to land a combination. Lambert sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lambert moves away from the strike by Revazshvili.
Revazshvili lands with a big left! Lambert is wobbled badly! Revazshvili comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Lambert to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Levan Revazshvili!
In his post fight interview, Levan Revazshvili started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: OFC 293: Dark Knight
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
Nice body punch from Slater.
Slater looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slater tries to move into range but Lambert moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
AC Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lambert manages to avoid it.
Slater throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lambert.
Slater looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lambert shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Slater eats them both and turns towards Lambert to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Slater misses with a two punch combination.
Lambert looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Slater half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Slater throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lambert lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Slater swings for the body but Lambert moves out of range. #T1#
Lambert pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Slater dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slater is looking to wear down Lambert with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lambert is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Slater.
Lambert looks to land a combination but Slater avoids it well.
Slater throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lambert on the side of the head.
Slater bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick from Lambert lands but Slater takes it in his stride.
Slater comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slater has a takedown stuffed.
Lambert replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Slater blocks it well.
Lambert takes a swing at Slater's ribcage but misses.
Slater lands a nice looking body shot.
Lambert rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slater punishes Lambert's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Slater lands with a hook. Lambert tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Slater throws a series of punches but Lambert avoids them all with ease.
Lambert follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lambert misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Lambert throws a nice looking combination but Slater bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slater lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lambert backs up against the cage.
Lambert lands a jab to Slater's midsection.
Slater scores with a hook.
Lambert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slater moves away.
Slater misses with a hook
and Lambert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lambert throws a right and a left that Slater avoids nicely.
Slater throws an off balance right hand
and Lambert counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lambert gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lambert slips under a jab from Slater.
Mike Lambert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Slater closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lambert wants to control but Slater is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slater trying to control the action but Lambert is working from the bottom.
Slater throwing shots but Lambert is blocking nicely.
Lambert on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Slater not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lambert wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AC Slater 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.
#R2#
Slater lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Slater misses its intended target.
Lambert is looking for the big counter here.
Slater throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lambert misses with a few strikes there.
Slater is looking to counter punch.
Slater swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lambert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slater jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Slater on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T1#
Slater looks for a takedown but Lambert sprawls well.
Lambert scores with a kick to the midsection.
Slater misses with a hook.
Lambert avoids the body shot from Slater.
As Slater backs off Lambert throws a huge counter combo but Slater manages to avoid it all.
Slater fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
No joy there for Lambert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slater attempts a counter takedown but Lambert avoids it well and moves away.
Slater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lambert can do to turn this around?
Slater dodges the punch combination from Lambert.
Lambert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slater.
Lambert looks for the body kick but Slater saw that one coming.
Slater drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lambert sprawls and moves away.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Slater misses with a combination
and Lambert makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Slater cracks Lambert with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lambert connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slater's hands.
Slater throws a shot from downtown. Lambert moves away and avoids it.
Lambert throws a counter combo.
Some wild striking there from Lambert.
Lambert takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Slater scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slater throws a hook but Lambert avoids it easily.
Lambert on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Slater drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
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 AC Slater will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lambert defending well as Slater loads up on a big left hand.
AC Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slater lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lambert circles away quickly and effectively.
Despite the aggression on Lambert's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
AC Slater is winning the standup battle so far.
Lambert rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Slater counters with a single leg into guard. Lambert didn't expect that.
Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slater throwing strikes but missing.
Slater postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lambert works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slater trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slater's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slater won't allow Lambert to sweep him here.
Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Lambert looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Slater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lambert swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slater fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lambert. Slater does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Slater misses its target.
Lambert gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Slater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slater fails to land the takedown.
Lambert swinging wildly here.
It looked like Slater wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lambert scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Lambert throws a nice looking combination but Slater bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slater misses with a wild combination.
Good shot there by Lambert.#TD#
Lambert gets caught napping as Slater dives in and scores a takedown. Lambert manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Lambert pushes Slater off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
Slater throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lambert is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Slater lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slater.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slater lands a jab-cross combination.
Mike Lambert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lambert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lambert moves away from the strike by Slater.
Lambert throws a counter combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
AC Slater showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slater 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AC Slater!
In his post fight interview, AC Slater started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: OFC 283: New Frontier
Date: May 10, 2017

#R1#
Kermode throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kermode misses with the combination.
Lambert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kermode manages to avoid it.
Kermode uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lambert.
Lambert throws a big shot that misses.
Kermode lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kermode throws the left hand but Lambert avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - Kermode coming out on top.
Kermode lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kermode throws a body punch but Lambert moves out of range.
Lambert scores with a jab.
Lambert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kermode manages to avoid it.
Mike Lambert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Lambert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kermode thuds his right hand into Lambert's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Nice cross by Kermode.
Lambert checks a leg kick.
Kermode scores with a decent looking hook.
Lambert misses with a takedown
and Kermode counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Lambert takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lambert throws a one two combo.
Kermode scores with a sloppy right hand. Lambert should have avoided that one.
Kermode gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice sprawl there from Kermode as Lambert shoots in.
Kermode takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kermode misses with a wild combination.
Kermode drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#
Kermode is rocked!
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!
Lambert throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kermode counters with a straight right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lambert.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Lambert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kermode displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lambert.
Kermode scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lambert looks for a takedown but Kermode sprawls well.#T2#
Lambert chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kermode can pounce on him.
Kermode keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lambert looks to land a left hand but Kermode moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Kermode.
Lambert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kermode bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lambert's head backwards.
Kermode scores with a nice head shot.
Lambert shoots in for a takedown but Kermode shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kermode.
Lambert throws a one two combo.
Kermode keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kermode lands with a slapping head kick.
Lambert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mayo Kermode is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lambert misses with a few strikes there.
Kermode is looking for the big counter here.
Kermode closes the distance and lands a one-two.#KD2#
Kermode lands a left and a right that send Lambert crashing to the mat, dazed. Kermode thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Lambert is rocked!#T3#
Lambert walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Kermode! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mayo Kermode!
After winning the bout, Mayo Kermode thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CCR 78
Date: Apr 14, 2017

#R1#
Lambert with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lambert.
Pott throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lambert scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pott misses with a head kick. #TD#
Lambert drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lambert is stalling in the full guard. #ES2#
Pott uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pott misses with a head kick.
Lambert shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pott pinned against the cage. Pott gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1##TD#
Lambert shoots in and gets a takedown into Pott's guard.
Pott wants to stand and escape but Lambert is having none of it.
Pott has control of Lambert's left arm, preventing Lambert from doing any damage.
Lambert tries to free his leg and advance position but Pott is retaining full guard.
Pott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pott wants to get back to his feet but Lambert is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pott is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lambert lands a couple of digs.
Pott controls Lambert momentarily but Lambert frees himself.
Pott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lambert. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Pott is looking to stand up but Lambert isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pott can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lambert controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pott is trying to keep Lambert in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lambert fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Lambert. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lambert closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3##SUB#
Lambert has an Americana. Pott didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lambert is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lambert hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mike Lambert!
A relieved looking Mike Lambert thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CCR 75
Date: Mar 24, 2017

#R1#
Lambert takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice straight punches there by Dolla. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dolla.
Lambert misses with a few strikes there.
Lambert walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Lambert closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dolla wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Lambert working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dolla is trying to improve his position.
Lambert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dolla keeps working.
Dolla gets back to half guard.
Dolla trying to control from the bottom.
Dolla avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lambert. #T1#
Lambert wants to take a breather but Dolla is having none of it.
Well, if Lambert 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.
Lambert not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lambert prevents Dolla from standing back up.
Lambert missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lambert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dolla knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dolla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lambert's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lambert's back!
Dolla has the hooks in. Lambert is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lambert turns into Dolla and is now in his guard.
Lambert prevents Dolla from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Lambert landing with the ground and pound.
Lambert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lambert sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lambert lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lambert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dolla is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dolla wants to stand up but Lambert is controlling him.
Lambert wants to pass the guard but Dolla is keeping the position.#T3#
Lambert working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dolla's head.
Lambert wants to control from the top but Dolla keeps moving.
Lambert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dolla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dolla is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dolla in particular looking to stall.
Lambert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dolla tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Lambert is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Dolla prevents Lambert from improving his position.
Dolla wants to control but Lambert is keeping him busy.
Lambert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lambert is still trying to improve position.
Lambert trying to hold on to Dolla's head to control him but Dolla postures up.
Dolla seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dolla tries to pass to full mount but Lambert defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Crenflow Dolla will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dolla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dolla lands a jab to the head.
Mike Lambert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lambert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dolla walks into a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Crenflow Dolla has been cut.
Lambert has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dolla.
Dolla scores with a kick to the body.
Dolla misses with a body kick.
Lambert blocks a leg kick.
Dolla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lambert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lambert getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dolla lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dolla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lambert is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dolla sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lambert shoots in but Dolla avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dolla thuds his shin into the meat of Lambert's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lambert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dolla circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Dolla on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crenflow Dolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Lambert.#T1#
Dolla throws a leg kick but Lambert sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dolla connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dolla stuffs the takedown.
Nice shot by Dolla.
Dolla throws a right hand that Lambert ducks under and follows up with a left that Lambert also avoids with ease.
Crenflow Dolla is winning the standup battle so far.
Lambert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dolla avoids it really well and circles away.
A slow jab from Lambert misses its intended target.
Dolla misses with a body kick.
Dolla lands with a shot to the body.
Lambert shoots in and drives through. Dolla sprawls well.
Dolla with a jab.
Lambert throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body punch from Dolla.
Mike Lambert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lambert is breathing heavily.
Dolla looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dolla swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dolla - that will leave a mark!
A nice inside leg kick there by Dolla. That's going to slow Lambert down.
Lambert misses with a combination
and Dolla counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crenflow Dolla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lambert looks to land a left hand but Dolla moved out of range nicely.
Dolla catches Lambert with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lambert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lambert throws a lazy uppercut
and Dolla counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dolla lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dolla throws a series of punches but Lambert moves out of range.
Dolla throws a series of punches but Lambert avoids them all with ease.
Dolla lands an overhand right.
Dolla cracks Lambert with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lambert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dolla throws out a powerful jab.
Dolla is looking to slow Lambert down with leg kicks. #T3#
Dolla throws a shot from downtown. Lambert moves away and avoids it.
Dolla looks to land a right hand but Lambert moved out of range.
Lambert blocks a head kick by Dolla.
Lambert takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dolla connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Dolla.
And Lambert tries to counter it with a takedown but Dolla pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Decent striking displayed by Dolla there.
Lambert lands a head kick!
Lambert throws a big shot that misses.
Lambert shoots in but Dolla avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Lambert darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Dolla tries to kick Lambert off in order to stand up. Lambert Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Lambert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dolla keeps working.
Mike Lambert has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Dolla controls the position for a moment.
Lambert throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dolla is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lambert asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lambert working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dolla is pushing Lambert's head away, looking to escape. Lambert manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Lambert is trying to get an arm triangle but Dolla is defending well.
Lambert misses with the ground and pound.
Dolla is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lambert asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crenflow Dolla dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Crenflow Dolla's cut.
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.
#R3##TD2#
Lambert fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dolla to the ground. Lambert is now in Dolla's guard.
Dolla wants to get back to his feet but Lambert is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lambert trying to control but Dolla is working from the bottom.
Dolla is trying to keep Lambert in close.
Dolla is adopting a defensive guard.
Dolla is looking to stand up but Lambert isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lambert postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Lambert works over Dolla with some ground and pound from guard.
Lambert stays in close to Dolla's body and controls the position.
Lambert is in close to Dolla's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dolla is trying to control the position from the bottom. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dolla manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dolla takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lambert tries for a takedown but Dolla manages to get underhooks.
Dolla gets underhooks to prevent Lambert's takedown attempt. #BC#
Dolla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lambert throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lambert tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dolla defends well and Lambert ends up having to push Dolla into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crenflow Dolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Lambert.
Lambert takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dolla stuns Lambert with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lambert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A solid body kick from Dolla. #T2#
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!
Dolla connects with a nice looking jab.
Dolla with a hook.
Lambert tries to bum rush Dolla with a series of wild strikes but Dolla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lambert on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lambert takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dolla lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the liver by Dolla. Beautiful body shot.
Dolla connects with a leg kick. Lambert looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lambert needs to keep his hands up - Dolla had a free shot at his head there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dolla.
Nice body punch from Dolla.
Dolla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lambert changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A good leg kick by Dolla.
Lambert shoots in for a takedown but Dolla shows good takedown defense.
Lambert tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dolla defends well and Lambert ends up having to push Dolla into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dolla throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Dolla turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dolla misses with the combination.
Dolla throws a series of punches but Lambert moves out of range.
Lambert takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dolla stalks Lambert and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lambert's face. Lambert staggers backwards, shaken.
Lambert throws a body shot but no joy.
Dolla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lambert can do to turn this around?
Lambert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dolla was well out of range. Poor timing from Lambert.
A head kick misses from Dolla.
Dolla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dolla looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dolla. Lambert shrugs it off though.
Lambert takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lambert lands with a straight right. Dolla didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dolla scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lambert shoots in looking for a takedown. Dolla tries to sprawl out of it but Lambert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dolla manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Dolla scoring well with a low kick there.
A cross from Dolla lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dolla, as that shot connected.
Dolla with a hook.
Lambert dives in for a single leg takedown but Dolla sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dolla.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dolla darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dolla throws a nice looking combination but Lambert bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lambert has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dolla.
Lambert misses with a head kick.
Dolla throws a counter high kick but Lambert was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lambert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dolla scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crenflow Dolla clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Crenflow Dolla's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Nice shot lands for Dolla.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dolla darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dolla misses with a body kick.
Lambert is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dolla finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lambert shoots and misses
and Dolla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dolla tries to land a leg kick but Lambert saw it coming and moves away.
Lambert needs to keep his hands up - Dolla had a free shot at his head there.
Dolla scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#
Lambert is rocked!
Lambert shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lambert is still on wobbly legs! Can Dolla finish him?
Dolla scores with a body shot.
BOOM! Dolla lands a beautiful left hook that drops Lambert. Lambert tries to recover but Dolla is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Lambert lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crenflow Dolla!
Crenflow Dolla is the new light heavyweight champion!
Crenflow Dolla really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CCR 72
Date: Mar 03, 2017

#R1#
Lambert throws a body shot but no joy.
Moura shoots for a takedown but Lambert saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moura shoots in for a takedown but Lambert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moura goes for a double leg but Lambert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lambert continues to drive forward.
Mike Lambert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
Lambert scores with a hook to the body. Moura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moura has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lambert lunges at Moura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moura's hand.
Moura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Moura looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Moura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lambert pulls Moura in close to his closed guard and prevents Moura from doing any damage or advancing position.
Moura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Moura trying to control but Lambert is working from the bottom. #T1#
Lambert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lambert works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Lambert is looking for a triangle but Moura pushes his legs off easily.
Moura postures up in Lambert's guard and throws a big left but Lambert blocks it.
Moura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Moura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moura lands a couple of digs.
Moura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Lambert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lambert throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Moura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lambert works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moura trying to control but Lambert is working from the bottom. #T2#
Moura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moura postures up in Lambert's guard and throws a big left but Lambert blocks it.
Moura throwing strikes but missing.
Lambert looking to control.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Lambert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moura throwing strikes but missing.
Lambert wants to get back to his feet but Moura passes into half guard.
Lambert moves into full guard. #SUB#
Lambert has his foot on Moura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moura works his way back into a safe position though.
Moura works over Lambert with some ground and pound from guard.
Moura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Moura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lambert works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Lambert escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moura postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Moura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lambert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moura lands a couple of elbows.
Lambert preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lambert is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moura working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lambert's head.
Moura connects with a couple of short punches.
Moura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moura postures up and lands a big shot to Lambert's brow.
Lambert is trying to keep Moura in close. #T4#
Moura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Moura works over Lambert with some ground and pound from guard.
Moura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lambert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moura scoring with some ground and pound.
Moura scoring with some ground and pound.
Moura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lambert works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lambert tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moura lands a couple of digs.
Moura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moura prevents Lambert from getting back to his feet.
Lambert looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lambert has momentary wrist control but Moura slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rickson Moura 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.
#R2#
Lambert throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Moura counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Moura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully.
Lambert is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lambert is trying to keep Moura in close.
Moura landing some decent shots from guard.
Lambert is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moura is in close to Lambert's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Lambert pushes Moura off and gets back to his feet.
Lambert misses the jab.
Moura tries to counter by closing the distance.
Moura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lambert avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Moura slips a jab and a cross from Lambert.
Moura dives in for a single leg takedown but Lambert sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lambert throws a good cross that connects.
Moura dives in and grabs Lambert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lambert pushes down on Moura's head and hops out.
Mike Lambert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
Lambert thuds his shin into the meat of Moura's side.
Moura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Lambert misses its intended target.
Lambert throws a shot from downtown. Moura moves away and avoids it.
Lambert fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lambert circles away.
Lambert was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lambert throws a jab when Moura was well out of range.
Mike Lambert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Moura tries to clinch there but Lambert circles away.
Lambert throws a series of punches but Moura moves out of range.
Moura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lambert defends well and Moura ends up having to push Lambert into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lambert scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moura slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lambert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moura wants to counter the offense by Lambert and move into the clinch position.
Lambert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lambert.
Moura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lambert throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lambert misses with an uppercut.
Moura tries to counter with a clinch but Lambert shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
Lambert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lambert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mike Lambert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moura darts in looking for a takedown but Lambert gets double underhooks and turns Moura into the cage.
Lambert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moura.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moura.
The fighters circling - Lambert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lambert misses with a few strikes there.
Moura has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Moura throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lambert was covering up waiting for the punch and Moura finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moura's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully.
Moura lands a couple of digs.
Moura landing with the ground and pound.
Lambert trying to keep a closed guard but Moura is proving a slippery customer.
Moura landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lambert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moura defends it easily.
Moura prevents Lambert from getting back to his feet.
Lambert manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moura manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Lambert dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Moura fails with a takedown attempt.
Lambert went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Moura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lambert feints a jab promting Moura to slip. Lambert then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Moura slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lambert fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lambert.
And Moura tries to counter it with a takedown but Lambert pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lambert pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lambert lands an overhand right.
Moura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lambert swivels and escapes.
Moura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lambert throws out the jab. #T1#
Lambert looks to land a right hand but Moura moved out of range.
Lambert throws a hook but Moura blocks it.
Moura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moura defending well as Lambert loads up on a big left hand.
Lambert throws a hook to the side of Moura's head but Moura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lambert defends it well.
Lambert thuds his right hand into Moura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice cross by Lambert.
Lambert throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Lambert does no damage.
Moura slips under a jab.
Moura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lambert throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Moura shoots in for a takedown but Lambert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mike Lambert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
Lambert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lambert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lambert misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Moura counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Lambert has one foot on Moura's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Moura blocks a jab.
And Moura tries to counter it with a takedown but Lambert pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lambert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moura can do to turn this around?
Moura ducks under a wild hook from Lambert.
Lambert gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
so Moura counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Moura lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moura stands up over Lambert, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Moura throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lambert holds on and takes a little breather.
Lambert is looking to stand up but Moura isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Moura chips away with some ground and pound.
Moura trying to control but Lambert is working from the bottom.
Lambert has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rickson Moura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moura lands a couple of digs.
Moura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lambert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moura landing with the ground and pound.
Lambert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Moura won't allow Lambert to sweep him here.
Moura lands a couple of digs.
Moura throws a big right hand that misses.
Moura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lambert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moura throws a strike but Lambert rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Moura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moura has a closed guard, preventing Lambert from standing up. #SUB2#
Moura is looking for a triangle but Lambert pushes his legs off easily.
Moura wants to sweep here but Lambert controlling him for the moment.
Lambert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Lambert clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Lambert lands a jab to the head.
Lambert misses with the body kick#TD2#
so Moura counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Moura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Moura wants to control from the top but Lambert keeps moving.
Lambert has momentary wrist control but Moura slips an elbow through the middle.
Lambert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moura trying to control but Lambert is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert is looking to stand up but Moura isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Lambert looking for a guillotine here but Moura defends easily.
Moura is in close to Lambert's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Moura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moura distracts Lambert with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Moura preventing the sweep.
Moura advances to half guard.
Lambert wants to control but Moura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lambert makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lambert.
Moura connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Moura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lambert has momentary wrist control but Moura slips an elbow through the middle.
Moura is looking to work some ground and pound but Lambert has wrist control.#T2#
Moura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Moura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Moura landing some decent shots from guard.
Moura distracts Lambert with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lambert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lambert is really struggling to control Moura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lambert is looking to stand up but Moura isn't so interested in that idea.
Moura throws a big elbow that misses.
Moura throwing strikes from guard but Lambert blocks nicely.
Moura passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Moura postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T3#
Lambert is looking to regain half guard here but Moura keeps moving and retains side control.
Lambert is working hard here to advance position.
Moura scoring with punches and elbows.
Moura grinds an elbow into Lambert's temple.
Moura lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lambert down. #SUB2#
Moura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lambert is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lambert can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Moura swings around for an armbar but Lambert sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Moura's guard.#T4#
Moura working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Lambert got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lambert has managed to get both his arms back between Moura's legs - danger averted.
Moura being controlled here, momentarily.
Moura controls Lambert momentarily but Lambert frees himself.
Lambert cracks Moura with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Moura working for a triangle but Lambert defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lambert stands up over Moura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rickson Moura dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Moura fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Moura.
Lambert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moura takes one to the side of the head.
Moura slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moura is defended easily by Lambert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura ducks right into an uppercut from Lambert. #T1#
Moura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lambert throws a big counter combination but Moura scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mike Lambert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
Moura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lambert throws a nice looking combination but Moura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moura closes the distance and clinches up with Lambert, looking for a takedown. Moura pushes Lambert against the cage but Lambert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lambert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lambert throws the kick towards the body but Moura avoids it.
Moura fails with a takedown attempt.
Lambert is looking to land body kicks.
Mike Lambert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lambert. #T2#
Moura shoots in looking for a takedown. Lambert tries to sprawl out of it but Moura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lambert manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lambert stuffs the takedown.
Lambert throwing a counter right hand but Moura manages to avoid it.
Moura is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lambert looks to land a combination but Moura avoids it well.
Moura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lambert.
Moura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lambert slaps away a takedown attempt from Moura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lambert misses with an uppercut.
Moura dives in for a single leg takedown but Lambert sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lambert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Moura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lambert throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Moura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lambert won't be happy with that.
Lambert is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Blackstar Striking Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Check out the look on Moura's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Moura is chipping away with strikes.
Lambert tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moura cracks Lambert with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lambert is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lambert managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Moura.
Moura wants to control but Lambert is keeping him busy.
Lambert takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lambert is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Moura misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lambert wants to control but Moura postures up.
Moura working the head with strikes.
Moura lands a nice forearm strike.
Moura landing strikes.
Moura is looking to take a break and control but Lambert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moura cracks Lambert with a big elbow.
Lambert is trying to get back to his feet.
Lambert takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Lambert showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lambert 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 48:47
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 48:47
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Lambert!
Mike Lambert is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Mike Lambert thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CCR 71
Date: Feb 24, 2017

#R1#
Beznisko cracks a nice hook into Lambert's ribs.
Lambert takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lambert gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Beznisko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Beznisko.
Beznisko with a nice head shot there.
Beznisko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Beznisko stands up over Lambert, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lambert is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lambert has momentary wrist control but Beznisko slips an elbow through the middle.#ES2#
Lambert has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Beznisko has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beznisko takes an elbow to the temple.
Beznisko can't find room to land a body shot as Lambert controls the action.
Beznisko is pushing Lambert up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Beznisko manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Lambert clinches up against the cage.
Lambert looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Beznisko tries a body shot but Lambert blocks it.
Lambert misses with a punch on the inside.
Beznisko avoiding damage as Lambert throws knees to the body.
Beznisko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lambert.
Beznisko misses with the head strike.
Beznisko misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Beznisko digs a right hand underneath Lambert's ribcage. Lambert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lambert creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Beznisko dodges an elbow strike from Lambert.
Lambert throws an elbow but it misses. #TD#
Beznisko is trying to trip Lambert. He has hold of a leg but Lambert is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Beznisko persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Beznisko postures up. #T2#
Beznisko lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Lambert throws his legs up looking for a submission but Beznisko uses it to pass to side control.
Beznisko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lambert keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lambert gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Beznisko working over Lambert with some ground and pound. Lambert looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Beznisko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Beznisko working over Lambert with some ground and pound. Lambert looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Beznisko there.
Lambert manages to get to full guard.
Beznisko 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.#T3#
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Beznisko from controlling successfully.
Beznisko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lambert is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Well, if Lambert 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.
Lambert is looking to stall here but Beznisko recovers full guard.
Lambert working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beznisko's head.#T4#
Lambert lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lambert trying to control but Beznisko is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beznisko seems keen to control Lambert's posture.
Lambert wants to control from the top but Beznisko keeps moving.
Lambert with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beznisko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Beznisko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lambert looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Danga de danga de dang - Beznisko scores with a four punch combination!
Beznisko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Beznisko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lambert can do to turn this around?
Beznisko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Lambert to counter with a crisp jab.
Beznisko throws a shot from downtown. Lambert moves away and avoids it.
Beznisko throws the left hand but Lambert avoids the punch easily.
Lambert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beznisko throws out the jab.
Beznisko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Lambert shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Beznisko is trying to defend but Lambert finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lambert is pressing down on Beznisko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beznisko is holding on for now. #T1#
Beznisko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Beznisko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lambert.
Beznisko keeping moving, preventing Lambert from controlling successfully.
Beznisko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lambert is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lambert postures up in Beznisko's guard and throws a big left but Beznisko blocks it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lambert looking to sit in guard and control but Beznisko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Lambert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beznisko postures up in Lambert's guard and throws a big left but Lambert blocks it.
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Lambert keeps moving.
Beznisko won't allow Lambert to sweep him here.
Sergey Beznisko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Lambert working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beznisko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lambert is tightening it up a little... Beznisko has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Beznisko reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Beznisko taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lambert!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike Lambert!
Mike Lambert decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 94
Date: Jan 30, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Lambert gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Lambert thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lambert scores with punches from side control.
Joukahainen is not content to let Lambert control the position.
Joukahainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Joukahainen trying to hold on to Lambert's head to control him but Lambert postures up.
Lambert has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert wants to pass to mount but Joukahainen is defending the position.
Lambert lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Joukahainen is concentrating on defense, preventing Lambert from advancing position. #SUB2#
Lambert seems to be working for a kimura but Joukahainen defends the submission attempt.
Lambert sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joukahainen defending well though.
Joukahainen wants to control but Lambert is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lambert working Joukahainen over with strikes.
Lambert takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lambert looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joukahainen trying to control but Lambert postures up. #T2#
Lambert landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Joukahainen trying to control but Lambert postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lambert lands a nice short elbow.
Lambert throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lambert is trying to control the action in half guard but Joukahainen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Lambert is looking for a kimura here.
Lambert looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Joukahainen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lambert.
Joukahainen taking some punishment here, with Lambert in his half guard.
Lambert sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Joukahainen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lambert jumps into side control!
A lull in the action here as Lambert stalls from top position.
Joukahainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Joukahainen gets back to half guard.#T4#
Joukahainen wants to get back to full guard but Lambert has mounted him!
Joukahainen can't escape the position.
Lambert working the ground and pound effectively.
Lambert with the ground and pound from mount.
Joukahainen working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joukahainen is in a horrible position here. Lambert smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #CUT2#
It looks like Jorma Joukahainen has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lambert drops a big elbow. That's hurt Joukahainen! More shots from Lambert and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Lambert!
Mike Lambert decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 86
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Lambert on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Winfield's coach down at Helsinki Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Winfield's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lambert is trying hard to land a takedown here. Winfield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Winfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Winfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Winfield misses with a looping right.
Lambert closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Winfield counter with a right hand.
Lambert has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Strikers in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Winfield has managed to clinch.
Lambert lands a nice elbow.
Lambert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lambert misses with an elbow strike. #TD2#
Winfield has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lambert regains guard immediately.
Winfield postures up in Lambert's guard and throws a big left but Lambert blocks it.
Lambert preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winfield throwing strikes from guard but Lambert blocks nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Winfield stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Lambert has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Winfield manages to get his head free but now Lambert has transitioned to an armbar! Winfield grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Lambert! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Lambert!
Mike Lambert thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 73
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Lambert takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lambert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zico Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lambert shoots in and drives through. Ali sprawls well.
Lambert is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ali.#CL#
Ali drives through and clinches with Lambert against the cage.
Lambert misses with an elbow strike.
Lambert creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ali's defenses.
Lambert throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lambert keeps control of Ali as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ali leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lambert drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zico Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Lambert.
Ali wants to get back to striking at distance but Lambert won't allow it. #T1#
Ali is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lambert is keeping busy.
We've been hearing reports that Ali has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lambert slowing the pace effectively.
Lambert goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ali prevents it.
Lambert wants a takedown.
Lambert is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Ali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Ali closes the distance and pushes Lambert back into the cage.
Ali prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Ali breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Ali finds it's way through Lambert's defenses.
Lambert keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2##TD#
Ali closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lambert's guard.
Lambert lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Lambert postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ali is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lambert, into his guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Ali stands and steps away. Lambert gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Ali moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Ali has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lambert uses from the top position.
Lambert keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ali's head.
Ali keeping full guard, as Lambert tries to pass.
Lambert chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Lambert wants to control from the top but Ali keeps moving.
Lambert has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lambert landing with the ground and pound.
Ali controls Lambert momentarily but Lambert frees himself. #SUB#
Ali throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Lambert from controlling successfully.
Lambert throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lambert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lambert is looking to work some ground and pound but Ali has wrist control.
Ali trying to keep a closed guard but Lambert is proving a slippery customer.
Lambert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ali closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lambert circles away.
Lambert is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lambert goes for a double leg but Ali avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ali continues to drive forward.#CL#
Ali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lambert is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ali with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ali trying to control the position but instead, Lambert has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ali into the cage.
Lambert gets through Ali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zico Ali dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ali shoots in but Lambert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lambert is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ali tries to clinch but Lambert moves out of range.
Ali closes the distance and clinches up with Lambert, looking for a takedown. Ali pushes Lambert against the cage but Lambert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lambert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lambert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ali.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zico Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert moves out of range as Ali strikes.#T1#
Ali shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lambert as he jumps to the side.
Lambert unleashes a big counter combination but Ali bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ali is looking to clinch but Lambert is avoiding it.
Ali tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Lambert counters with a single leg into guard. Ali didn't expect that.
Lambert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ali is trying to keep Lambert in close.
Ali is looking to stand up but Lambert isn't so interested in that idea.
Lambert is in close to Ali's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Ali has momentary wrist control but Lambert slips an elbow through the middle.
Lambert scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lambert throwing strikes from guard but Ali blocks nicely.
Lambert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ali is keeping the position for now.
Ali trying to control the position here.
Mike Lambert has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lambert makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lambert throwing strikes from guard but Ali blocks nicely. #T3#
Lambert makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lambert works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ali is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lambert scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lambert lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lambert landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lambert lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Lambert there.
Lambert scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lambert content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Lambert is looking to advance position but Ali won't allow it.
Lambert working over Ali with some ground and pound. Ali looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ali is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lambert scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ali is pressing down on Lambert's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lambert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lambert won't allow Ali to sweep him here.
Lambert with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Lambert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ali tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lambert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ali somewhat.
Lambert is looking for the big counter here.
Nice sprawl there from Lambert as Ali shoots in.
Ali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lambert as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zico Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ali gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lambert to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lambert postures up in Ali's guard and throws a big left but Ali blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert works over Ali with some ground and pound from guard.
Ali wants to stand up but Lambert is controlling him. #T1#
Lambert is looking to work some ground and pound but Ali has wrist control.
Lambert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lambert working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ali's head.
Ali wants to stand but Lambert is controlling the position.
Lambert is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lambert throws a strike but Ali rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ali has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Ali drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lambert manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ali has Lambert in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ali is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lambert defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Lambert is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lambert throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ali works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lambert with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Ali had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lambert defends it easily.
Lambert trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom.
Lambert lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Lambert with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lambert with a nice head shot there.
Lambert lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ali working a defensive guard here.
Lambert works over Ali with some ground and pound from guard.
Ali wants to stand up but Lambert is controlling him.
Ali thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lambert landing with the ground and pound.
Ali is trying to control the position but Lambert postures up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lambert throwing strikes from guard but Ali blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Ali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ali sets himself, and Lambert steps forward looking for the clinch! Ali avoids it this time.#CL#
Ali clinches up against the cage.
Lambert lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Lambert lands an elbow inside that Ali shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Zico Ali has been cut.#TD#
Ali has hold of one of Lambert's legs. Lambert is fighting the takedown attempt but Ali gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Lambert has his feet on Ali's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Lambert dives in and scores a takedown into Ali's guard.
Ali lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Ali from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Lambert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lambert 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Lambert!
Mike Lambert decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 65
Date: Sep 29, 2016

#R1#
Lambert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lambert throws out a counter right but Destructor avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Lambert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Destructor throws a one two combo.
Destructor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lambert takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Destructor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lambert misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Destructor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've been told by Destructor 's head coaches at Odins Body Workshop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lambert moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Lambert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Destructor .
Lambert misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Destructor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Lambert counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Destructor is trying to stand back up but Lambert is controlling him
Destructor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lambert scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lambert wants to take a breather but Destructor is having none of it.
Destructor wants to get back to his feet. #ES#
Destructor kicks Lambert off and gets back to his feet.
Destructor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lambert counters with a left right combination that sends Destructor crashing to the mat - Lambert wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Destructor out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Lambert!
Mike Lambert thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 55
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
OfCocoa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lambert.
OfCocoa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
OfCocoa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
OfCocoa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lambert fails with a takedown attempt.
OfCocoa throws a series of strikes that have Lambert backpedaling.
Lambert fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Lambert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from OfCocoa.
Lambert fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
OfCocoa tries to clinch up.
OfCocoa misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OfCocoa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Lambert moves out of range as OfCocoa strikes.
Lambert tries to score a power double leg takedown but OfCocoa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lambert somewhat.
OfCocoa misses with a jab, cross combination.
OfCocoa wants to clinch.
OfCocoa looks to land a right hand but Lambert moved out of range.
OfCocoa tries to clinch up but Lambert circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Lambert wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lambert doesn't succeed with the takedown
and OfCocoa counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab by OfCocoa.
OfCocoa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mike Lambert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OfCocoa scores with a punch to the head.
OfCocoa misses with a hook.
Lambert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OfCocoa.
OfCocoa scores with a jab. Lambert acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lambert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lambert goes for a double leg but OfCocoa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as OfCocoa continues to drive forward.
Lambert scores with the left hand. OfCocoa knows he should have avoided that one.
OfCocoa throws a series of punches but Lambert moves out of range.
Lambert appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
OfCocoa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
OfCocoa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and OfCocoa wants it to stay on the feet.
Lambert swats away the attempt to clinch by OfCocoa.
Lambert lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Lambert drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lambert lands an elbow.
Lambert working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lambert is chipping away with strikes. #T3##SUB#
Lambert is trying to get an arm triangle but OfCocoa is defending well.
OfCocoa is letting Lambert control him for a moment. #SUB#
Lambert tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lambert is working OfCocoa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Lambert.
OfCocoa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lambert. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB#
Lambert thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Lambert tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lambert has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
OfCocoa is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Lambert wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by OfCocoa, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Lambert is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, OfCocoa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lambert tries to score with some ground and pound. OfCocoa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pebbles OfCocoa dominated that round.
That's time! Lambert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lambert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
OfCocoa throws out a counter right but Lambert avoids it with no problem.
Mike Lambert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lambert looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? OfCocoa is fending him off so far but Lambert persists. Nope, OfCocoa circles away and we're back to standing.
Lambert fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Lambert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OfCocoa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lambert.
OfCocoa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Lambert shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. OfCocoa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lambert passes OfCocoa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
OfCocoa keeping control of the position.
Mike Lambert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lambert connects with a nice short shot to OfCocoa's temple. #T1##SUB#
Lambert is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Lambert is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
OfCocoa is looking for a sweep. Lambert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lambert working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #CUT#
It looks like Pebbles OfCocoa has been cut.
Lambert wants to free his trapped foot but OfCocoa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
OfCocoa is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Lambert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, OfCocoa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lambert landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Lambert looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
OfCocoa trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lambert takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
OfCocoa is not content to let Lambert control the position.#SUB#
Lambert looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lambert works his way into side control. #T4#
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.
Lambert looking to punish the body of his opponent here but OfCocoa is avoiding damage well.
OfCocoa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
OfCocoa is looking to regain half guard here but Lambert keeps moving and retains side control.
Lambert tries to move to full mount but OfCocoa actually manages to regain half guard.
Lambert working the head and body with strikes. #CUT#
The cut above Pebbles OfCocoa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#SUB#
Lambert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lambert not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
OfCocoa is defending against the submission attempts here by Lambert.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Lambert dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pebbles OfCocoa's cut.
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!
#R3#
Lambert walks into a left hand.
OfCocoa looks to land a combination. Lambert sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
OfCocoa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
OfCocoa takes one to the chin there.
OfCocoa takes a swing at Lambert's ribcage but misses.
Lambert shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with OfCocoa but OfCocoa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
OfCocoa throws out a counter right but Lambert avoids it with no problem.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lambert.
No joy there for OfCocoa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OfCocoa lands a head shot.
Lambert misses with a takedown attempt - OfCocoa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Lambert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OfCocoa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lambert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pebbles OfCocoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
OfCocoa stuffs the takedown.
A jab from OfCocoa misses.
OfCocoa tries to clinch up.
OfCocoa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lambert circles away quickly and effectively.
OfCocoa tries to clinch up.#TD#
OfCocoa gets caught flat footed, as Lambert shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
OfCocoa pulls Lambert in close to prevent any damage.
OfCocoa wants to sweep but no luck.
OfCocoa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lambert controls the pace.#T2#
Lambert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OfCocoa has momentary wrist control but Lambert slips an elbow through the middle.
Lambert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lambert trying to control but OfCocoa is working from the bottom.
Lambert slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lambert has his takedown stuffed
and OfCocoa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
OfCocoa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lambert.
Lambert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Lambert drives through with a takedown into guard.
OfCocoa keeping moving, preventing Lambert from controlling successfully.
Lambert missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lambert wants to control from the top but OfCocoa keeps moving.
OfCocoa trying to control the position here.
Lambert throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as OfCocoa works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
OfCocoa controls Lambert momentarily but Lambert frees himself.
Lambert throws a big elbow that misses.
Lambert trying to control but OfCocoa is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Lambert shoots in and gets a takedown into OfCocoa's guard.
Lambert controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lambert throwing strikes from guard but OfCocoa blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pebbles OfCocoa.
I think OfCocoa 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pebbles OfCocoa!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 47
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Funakoshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been told by Funakoshi's head coaches at The Butcher's Block that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Funakoshi tries to sprawl but Lambert drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Funakoshi is trying to control but can't.
Funakoshi is not content to let Lambert control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lambert thows a huge punch but Funakoshi dodges it nicely.
Lambert performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Funakoshi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Funakoshi tries to roll over but Lambert keeps him under control.
Lambert passes to full mount!
Funakoshi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T1#
Lambert controlling from the full mount.
Funakoshi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lambert has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Funakoshi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lambert lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Funakoshi holds on for dear life.
Lambert looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Funakoshi tries to hold on but Lambert postures up.
Funakoshi is desperately trying to improve his position but Lambert has a good base and remains in mount.
Lambert lands with some strikes.
Lambert with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#
Funakoshi is rocked!
Lambert wants to control the pace but Funakoshi is squirming around nicely.
Lambert raining down hammerfists from mount.
Funakoshi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lambert working Funakoshi over with strikes here.
Oh Funakoshi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Funakoshi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lambert.
Funakoshi seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Lambert avoids the attempt from Funakoshi to control.
Lambert landing shots from mount.
BOOM! Lambert connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lambert drops a big elbow. That's hurt Funakoshi! More shots from Lambert and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Lambert!
Mike Lambert seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 41
Date: Jun 12, 2016

#R1#
Lambert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bones circles away.
Lambert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bones.
Lambert lands a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Jon Bones has been cut.
Lambert looks for a takedown but Bones sprawls well.
Bones lands a jab to the nose.
Bones blocks a jab.
Bones tries to counter with a takedown but Lambert is quick to defend against it.
Bones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lambert looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bones is fending him off so far but Lambert persists. Nope, Bones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jon Bones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Lambert.
Bones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lambert. #TD2#
Lambert bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Bones sneaks out the side door and pushes Lambert away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambert throws a looping overhand right but Bones ducks down to avoid it.
Bones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice shot by Bones.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bones!
Lambert takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bones lands a front kick.
Lambert dives in and grabs Bones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bones pushes down on Lambert's head and hops out.#TD2#
Bones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lambert to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bones pulls Lambert in close to prevent any damage.
Lambert is looking to work some ground and pound but Bones has wrist control.
Bones is pulling down on Lambert's head. It's preventing any offense from Lambert, at least for the moment.
Bones trying to keep a closed guard but Lambert is proving a slippery customer.
Bones keeping moving, preventing Lambert from controlling successfully. #T2#
Lambert postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lambert working his ground and pound in the gym.
Bones looking to control but Lambert passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Lambert is working for a submission of some sort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lambert is thwarting Bones's attempts to control the position.
Bones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lambert on the ground.
Bones wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Lambert tries to pass to full mount but Bones defends it.
Bones wants to control but Lambert is keeping busy.
Bones is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lambert looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lambert sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bones defending well though.
Lambert not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Lambert wants to work for an arm triangle but Bones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lambert not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bones is looking to control Lambert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bones avoid being mounted?
Lambert missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Bones is looking for a sweep. Lambert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lambert wants to control but Bones is keeping him busy.
Bones is controlling Lambert's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lambert winds up and cracks Bones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lambert has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lambert.
Bones gets back to full guard.
Lambert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lambert wants to control from the top but Bones keeps moving.
Bones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Bones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Bones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bones throws a series of punches but Lambert avoids them all with ease.
Lambert shoots for a takedown but Bones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lambert sprawls and moves away.
Lambert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bones.#TD2#
Lambert gets a double leg takedown into Bones's guard.
Lambert postures up.
Mike Lambert has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lambert chips away with some ground and pound.
Lambert won't allow Bones to sweep him here.
Bones trying to control the position here.
Bones wants to sweep here but Lambert controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert trying to control the position from guard on top but Bones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lambert working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bones's head.
Lambert cracks Bones with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lambert with a nice head shot there.
Lambert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Lambert is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bones has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Lambert is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Bones from controlling successfully. #T2#
Lambert controls Bones momentarily but Bones frees himself. #SUB2#
Lambert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bones defends it easily.
Lambert wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bones's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ES2#
Lambert pushes Bones off and scrambles back to his feet. #T3#
Lambert shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bones but Bones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lambert looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bones is fending him off so far but Lambert persists. Nope, Bones circles away and we're back to standing.
Bones attempts a counter takedown but Lambert avoids it well and moves away.
Jon Bones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Lambert.
No luck for Lambert with that takedown attempt.
Bones swinging wildly here.
Lambert has his takedown stuffed
and Bones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mike Lambert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lambert.
Lambert closes the distance and clinches up with Bones, looking for a takedown. Lambert pushes Bones against the cage but Bones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Bones. Those never looked like landing.
Lambert looks to land a left hand but Bones moved out of range nicely.
Bones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Lambert shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bones tries to get out of the position.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lambert postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lambert postures up in Bones's guard and throws a big left but Bones blocks it.
Bones is pulling down on Lambert's head to control his posture.
Bones is looking to stand up but Lambert isn't so interested in that idea.
Bones is pulling down on Lambert's head. It's preventing any offense from Lambert, at least for the moment.
Bones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lambert.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lambert keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bones's head.
Lambert won't allow Bones to get back to his feet.
Lambert works over Bones with some ground and pound from guard.
Lambert missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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 Jon Bones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Bones's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bones tries to move into range but Lambert moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lambert moves away from the strike by Bones.
Bones lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Bones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Lambert kicks off Bones and gets to his feet.
Bones lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lambert defends well and Bones ends up having to push Lambert into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A jab from Bones misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bones or perhaps it was just good defense by Lambert, which made it look bad.
Lambert looks for a takedown but Bones sprawls well.
Bones drops his hands momentarily and Lambert takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Bones clobbers Lambert with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lambert or perhaps it was just good defense by Bones, which made it look bad.
Lambert closes the distance and clinches up with Bones, looking for a takedown. Lambert pushes Bones against the cage but Bones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jon Bones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Lambert.
Bones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lambert with the counter takedown but Bones avoids it easily.
Lambert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bones circles away.
Lambert shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bones pinned against the cage. Bones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lambert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lambert enables Bones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lambert manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jon Bones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bones wants to control from the top but Lambert keeps moving.
Bones chips away with some ground and pound.
Bones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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!
Lambert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bones is stalling in the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Lambert looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lambert has his hands on Bones's head, controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lambert manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bones manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Lambert postures up.
Lambert missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lambert throwing strikes but missing.
Lambert working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lambert is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lambert wants to pass the guard but Bones is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Lambert.
I think Bones 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Bones!

Event: RCG 20:
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
Lambert misses with a takedown
and Biggs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Biggs tries to land a front kick but Lambert steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Biggs loads up on a big right hand but Lambert slips the punch.
Biggs misses with an uppercut
and Lambert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Justin Biggs has been cut.
Biggs misses with a two punch combination.
Biggs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lambert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Biggs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sloppy strikes from Biggs. Those never looked like landing.
Biggs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Biggs takes a swing at Lambert's ribcage but misses.
Lambert throws a hook but Biggs blocks it.
Biggs has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Biggs throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Lambert counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Biggs tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Lambert manages to move to mount!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Biggs blocking the ground and pound.
Lambert tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Biggs is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lambert 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.
Biggs tries to lock up and control but Lambert gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lambert takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Biggs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lambert controlling the position easily from mount.
Lambert avoids the attempt from Biggs to control.
Lambert controlling his opponent.
Lambert has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Biggs is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lambert looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lambert is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Biggs to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Biggs shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike Lambert will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Justin Biggs's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lambert blocks a low kick nicely.#TD#
Lambert fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Biggs sprawls well initially but Lambert persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Biggs missing with punches from the bottom.
Mike Lambert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lambert is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert prevents Biggs from improving his position.
Lambert is taking a breather. Biggs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lambert prevents Biggs from improving his position.#T1#
Lambert working over Biggs with some ground and pound. Biggs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lambert sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Biggs defending well though.
Lambert is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lambert sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Biggs defending well though.
Lambert tries to pass to full mount but Biggs defends it.
Lambert takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lambert scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Lambert is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Biggs is looking to get back to is feet but Lambert passes into side control.
Lambert cracks Biggs with an elbow. That is naaassty.
A lull in the action here as Lambert stalls from top position.#T3#
Lambert's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lambert works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Lambert looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lambert throwing strikes but Biggs manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Lambert wants to get back to his feet.
Lambert is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Abobomination Training $800 13 LEGIT elite coaches, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SU2#
Biggs stands up.
Justin Biggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Lambert misses with a straight left. #TD#
Lambert shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lambert controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lambert is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Biggs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lambert.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Lambert dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Biggs's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Biggs misses with a body shot.
Lambert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Biggs as he avoids it easily.
Biggs throws a nice looking combination but Lambert bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Lambert misses the target.
Biggs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Biggs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD#
Lambert drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Biggs is not content to let Lambert control the position.
Lambert controlling the position. #T1#
Lambert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Biggs keeps working.
Lambert in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lambert in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lambert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Biggs keeps working.
Lambert taking a breather here.
Biggs wants to control but Lambert postures up.#SUB#
Lambert tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lambert remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Biggs struggling a bit here.
Lambert just content to control the position.
Lambert seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Biggs for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Biggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Biggs swinging wildly here.
Lambert throwing a counter right hand but Biggs manages to avoid it.
Lambert lands with an uppercut that bounces Biggs off the cage and back into range.
Biggs misses with a combination #TD#
and Lambert counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lambert.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lambert showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lambert pushing down on Biggs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

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 Mike Lambert.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lambert, 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Lambert!
An out of breath Mike Lambert 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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