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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Blaird (ranked 4327 p4p, 4198 weight class) and Larold Lames (ranked 0 p4p, 535 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Blaird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Larold Lames!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lames scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Blaird wants to get back to his feet but Lames is dominant here and he's now got Blaird's back!
Blaird is trying to stand back up.
Lames somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Lames looking to break Blaird's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Blaird remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lames will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Blaird is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaird is working hard here to advance position.
Lames misses with an elbow to the head.
Lames missing with strikes from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaird can't escape the position.
Lames trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Blaird rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blaird trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Lames avoids the attempt from Blaird to control.
Lames controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaird is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Blaird tries to improve his position but instead Lames has taken his back!
Lames avoiding Blaird 's attempts to control his hands.
Lames slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lames working for the choke.
Lames is looking for the choke from the back position but Blaird is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lames is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Blaird trying to control but not successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lames is looking to control Blaird but Blaird is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Blaird trying to control the action but Lames just sinks the hooks in.
Lames controlling well, preventing Blaird from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blaird prevents Lames from getting a body triangle.
Lames gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Lames working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Blaird can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blaird turns into Lames and is now in his guard.
Blaird drops back looking for a leg! Lames is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lames manages to kick Blaird off! Blaird jumps back into Lames's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lames swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larold Lames dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lames closes the distance and clinches.
Blaird tries to stall but Lames uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blaird letting Lames take a breather here.
Lames is looking to break free of the clinch but Blaird has double underhooks.
Blaird has clasped his hands together around Lames's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Blaird has control of an arm but Lames manages to advance to Blaird's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaird trying to control the action but Lames just sinks the hooks in.
Lames somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Blaird is really stuck here.
Lames is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Blaird is really stuck here.
Lames working for a choke but Blaird reverses nicely into Lames 's guard.
Lames looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blaird is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaird passes Lames's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blaird is keen to just control but Lames is a slippery customer.
Blaird wants to stand up but Lames is controlling the position.
Blaird wants to take a breather but Lames is having none of it.
Blaird missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lames is trying to control but Blaird manages to pass to mount!
Lames keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blaird swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lames is now in Blaird's guard. A big mistake from Blaird there, giving up the dominant position!
Blaird trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lames advances position into side control!
Lames working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lames working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Blaird tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lames tries for a kimura but Blaird is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larold Lames showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Blaird's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Blaird tries for a takedown but Lames sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lames tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lames throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lames feints a jab promting Blaird to slip. Lames then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Blaird slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lames fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blaird, pushing him back against the cage.
Blaird trying to stall but Lames improves his position.
Blaird throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lames has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blaird's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blaird is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lames gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blaird wants to control from the top but Lames keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lames looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Blaird won't allow Lames to sweep him here.
Lames throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lames trying to strike off his back.
Blaird preventing the sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Blaird wants to control from the top but Lames keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lames lands a jab to Blaird's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blaird looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blaird sets himself, and Lames steps forward looking for the clinch! Blaird avoids it this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blaird.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lames 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 Blaird has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blaird and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lames drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lames drops back looking for a leg! Blaird is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blaird manages to kick Lames off! Lames jumps back into Blaird's guard.
Lames stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lames lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lames closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lames lands in his opponent's guard.
Blaird is looking for a triangle but Lames pushes his legs off easily.
Lames in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lames showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lames accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lames content to stall in guard here.
Lames is continuing to stall.
Blaird looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lames throws a push kick but Blaird slaps the foot to one side.
Lames is looking to land body kicks.
Albert Blaird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larold Lames is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lames.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larold Lames comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lames has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larold Lames!
In defeat, Albert Blaird stepped up to the mic, saying 'lets go and enjoy ferret racing together!! i mean back to training jajaja'.
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