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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lemmy Bang (ranked 121 p4p, 230 weight class) and Michael Aalto (ranked 12 p4p, 22 weight class). Bang comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lemmy Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Aalto!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aalto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aalto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bang blocks a low kick nicely.
Aalto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aalto.
Bang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bang.
Aalto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aalto looks to throw the jab but Bang is out of range.
Aalto has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bang is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Aalto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bang.
Bang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bang as he jumps to the side.
Bang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Bang does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Bang.
Bang loads up on a big right hand but Aalto slips the punch.
Bang checks a low kick from Aalto.
Bang lands a leg kick that knocks Aalto off balance momentarily.
Aalto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Bang misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto slips under a jab from Bang.
Bang missing with a left hand there. Aalto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bang. Aalto shrugs it off though.
Aalto misses with a wild body shot.
Aalto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bang. That one must have hurt.
Aalto shoots in but Bang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bang is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Aalto's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Aalto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aalto.
Aalto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lemmy Bang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Aalto.
Bang moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aalto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bang can pounce on him.
We've been told by Bang's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lemmy Bang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aalto moves away.
Bang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aalto throws a lazy right hand but Bang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang missing with a left hand there. Aalto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aalto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
Bang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bang just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Aalto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aalto moves away from the strike by Bang.
Bang lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheers as Bang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aalto doesn't seem phased though.
Aalto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bang checks a low kick from Aalto.
Bang avoids the head kick by Aalto.
Aalto looks to land a right hand but Bang moved out of range.
Bang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aalto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aalto is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Aalto does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aalto! But no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Bang.
Bang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aalto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aalto lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bang throws a jab when Aalto was well out of range.
Aalto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aalto scores with a hook.
Aalto tries to move into range but Bang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aalto cracks Bang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aalto lands a head shot.
Nice shot lands for Aalto.
Bang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bang with a nice cross.
Aalto is looking to score with low kicks.
Aalto moves away from the strike by Bang.
A big right from Aalto misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aalto checks a leg kick.
Aalto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aalto. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bang loads up on a big right hand but Aalto slips the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aalto blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Aalto blocks the low kick.
Aalto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Aalto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aalto throwing shots but Bang is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang is trying to get back to full guard.
Aalto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bang wants to improve his position but Aalto is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lemmy Bang dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aalto feints and as Bang raises his hands in defense, Aalto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aalto throwing strikes but missing.
Bang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aalto defends well.
Aalto pushing down on Bang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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.
Bang is defending against the submission attempts here by Aalto.
Bang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aalto can do to turn this around?
Aalto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang tries to roll over but Aalto keeps him under control.
Bang manages to get to full guard.
Bang wants to sweep but no luck.
Michael Aalto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bang isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aalto stacks Bang on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Aalto!
Bang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aalto is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bang still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bang has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Bang taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto is not content to let Bang control the position.
Aalto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bang's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aalto is staying active underneath Bang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aalto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bang postures up.
Bang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aalto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aalto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aalto!
Aalto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bang rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aalto's guard! Nice work there by Bang!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aalto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Aalto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Nice defenses there by Aalto.
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aalto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aalto. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bang throws a right hand that misses
and Aalto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bang motions for Aalto to come forward. Bang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bang slips a straight right by Aalto.
Aalto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bang.
Bang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aalto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aalto scores with a jab. Bang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aalto.
Aalto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto thows a leg kick but Bang checks it
and Aalto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Bang.
Bang takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aalto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto scores with a hook to the body. Bang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bang misses with a body shot
and Aalto counters with a left to the body.
Lemmy Bang is winning the standup battle so far.
Aalto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bang is able to avoid easily.
Aalto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aalto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Aalto misses.
Bang throws a hook to the side of Aalto's head but Aalto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Bang misses.
Bang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aalto.
Aalto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aalto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bang defends well and Aalto ends up having to push Bang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aalto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bang to score with a decent uppercut.
Bang misses with a straight left.
Aalto takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bang misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang throws an off balance right hand
and Aalto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aalto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bang.
Bang slips a straight right by Aalto.
Bang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aalto scores with a jab to the body.
Aalto digs a good hook to Bang's body.
Bang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aalto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aalto is looking to land body kicks.
Bang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bang tries to score with a low kick but Aalto moves his leg out of the way.
Aalto misses with a body kick.
Aalto motions for Bang to come forward. Aalto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bang. Aalto shrugs it off though.
Aalto looks for the body kick but Bang saw that one coming.
A big right from Aalto misses.
Aalto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aalto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aalto. That did some damage!
Bang misses with a wild body shot.
Bang takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Aalto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bang is fending him off so far but Aalto persists. Nope, Bang circles away and we're back to standing.
Bang throws a leg kick but Aalto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bang lands a head shot.
Aalto shoots in but Bang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lemmy Bang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Aalto.
Bang connects with the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Bang as he connects with a hook.
Aalto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aalto misses with a body shot.
Aalto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aalto tries a quick counter leg kick but Bang is wise to it.
Bang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aalto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aalto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aalto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aalto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Bang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bang throws a leg kick which misses Aalto's front leg but catches the back leg as Aalto tries to avoid it.
Bang misses with a straight left.
Aalto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bang misses with a low kick.
Bang misses with a wild body shot.
Aalto stuns Bang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bang scores with a body shot.
Bang blocks a leg kick.
Bang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aalto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bang.
An inside leg kick lands from Aalto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aalto is looking to chop away at Bang's legs.
Aalto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bang throws a body punch but Aalto moves out of range.
Bang scores with a decent looking hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemmy Bang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bang 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lemmy Bang!
A victorious Lemmy Bang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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