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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hijav Bahrai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Lombardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Hijav Bahrai has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hijav Bahrai seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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155 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hijav Bahrai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giorgio Lombardi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bahrai misses with a low kick.
Lombardi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hijav Bahrai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bahrai throws a leg kick but Lombardi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bahrai needs to keep his hands up - Lombardi had a free shot at his head there.
Bahrai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lombardi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bahrai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lombardi trying to control the position but Bahrai is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bahrai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lombardi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bahrai gets back to half guard.
Lombardi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bahrai trying to control but Lombardi postures up.
Lombardi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bahrai is not content to let Lombardi control the position.
Bahrai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lombardi stands up over Bahrai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bahrai trying to control the position.
Bahrai wants to sweep here but Lombardi controlling him for the moment.
Lombardi scoring with some ground and pound.
Lombardi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lombardi wants to control from the top but Bahrai keeps moving.
Lombardi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bahrai's head.
Bahrai is looking for a triangle but Lombardi pushes his legs off easily.
Bahrai keeping moving, preventing Lombardi from controlling successfully.
Lombardi distracts Bahrai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lombardi stopping the sweep attempt from Bahrai.
Lombardi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bahrai looking to control.
Lombardi wants to control from the top but Bahrai keeps moving.
Lombardi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bahrai 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bahrai is on top in guard.
Bahrai drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lombardi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bahrai has Lombardi in his guard.
Lombardi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bahrai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bahrai is retaining full guard.
Bahrai trying to control the position.
Lombardi preventing the sweep.
Lombardi thows a big elbow that misses.
Lombardi connects with a couple of short punches.
Bahrai wants to stand but Lombardi is controlling the position.
Bahrai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bahrai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lombardi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bahrai is keen to just control but Lombardi is a slippery customer.
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.
Lombardi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lombardi is looking to stand up but Bahrai isn't so interested in that idea.
Bahrai stopping the sweep attempt from Lombardi.
Lombardi seems keen to control Bahrai's posture.
Bahrai trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombardi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lombardi controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgio Lombardi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bahrai throws a front kick that sends Lombardi stumbling back into the ropes.
Bahrai fakes the leg kick and cracks Lombardi in the body.
Giorgio Lombardi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lombardi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lombardi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bahrai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bahrai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bahrai tries a head kick but it misses.
Bahrai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick from Bahrai is predictable there
enabling Lombardi to counter with a crisp jab.
Bahrai throws a head kick that misses.
Lombardi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bahrai did well to prevent Lombardi getting side control.
Lombardi is breathing heavily.
Bahrai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lombardi.
Bahrai is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardi is trying to control the action in half guard but Bahrai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bahrai is looking to escape.
Bahrai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lombardi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lombardi's back!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lombardi staying busy and making it hard for Bahrai to control.
Lombardi's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Bahrai's hands.
Lombardi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bahrai.
Bahrai has got his arm under Lombardi's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Lombardi has spun round into Bahrai's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Bahrai has momentary wrist control but Lombardi slips an elbow through the middle.
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.
Lombardi lands a couple of digs.
Bahrai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lombardi won't allow Bahrai to sweep him here.
Bahrai is working hard here to advance position.
Lombardi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bahrai's head.
Lombardi stands up over Bahrai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bahrai keeping moving, preventing Lombardi from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bahrai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lombardi gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bahrai wants to control but Lombardi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lombardi trying to control the action but Bahrai is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bahrai is looking to control Lombardi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bahrai avoid being mounted?
Lombardi is looking to advance position but Bahrai won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Lombardi there.
Bahrai gets back to full guard.
Bahrai looking for a sweep. Not yet Bahrai, not yet.
Lombardi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bahrai is retaining full guard.
Bahrai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lombardi working some strikes from top position.
Lombardi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bahrai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lombardi defends it easily.
Lombardi stays in close to Bahrai's body and controls the position.
Lombardi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bahrai's head.
Bahrai wants to sweep but no luck.
Lombardi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bahrai trying to control the position.
Bahrai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lombardi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bahrai has momentary wrist control but Lombardi slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Giorgio Lombardi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lombardi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lombardi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bahrai in his tracks.
Bahrai throws and low kick but Lombardi moves out of range easily.
Lombardi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bahrai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bahrai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Lombardi blocks the low kick.
Bahrai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lombardi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lombardi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bahrai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bahrai manages to get back to half guard.
Bahrai is trying to maintain the position but Lombardi is very close to passing his half guard.
Bahrai is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lombardi is keen to just control but Bahrai is a slippery customer.
Bahrai tries to roll over but Lombardi keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bahrai taking some punishment here, with Lombardi in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Lombardi.
Bahrai is not content to let Lombardi control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lombardi lands a nice short elbow.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bahrai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lombardi's head.
Hijav Bahrai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lombardi throws a right and a left that Bahrai avoids nicely.
Lombardi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bahrai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bahrai throws a wild body kick that Lombardi sees coming a mile off.
Lombardi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bahrai's half guard.
Lombardi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bahrai actively working from the bottom here.
Bahrai wants to improve his position but Lombardi is controlling well.
Lombardi is nestled in close to Bahrai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lombardi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lombardi working Bahrai over with strikes.
Bahrai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lombardi thows a big elbow that misses.
Lombardi cracks Bahrai with a solid left hand.
Lombardi throws a big right hand that misses.
Lombardi is working Bahrai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bahrai wants to control but Lombardi passes easily into half guard.
Lombardi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lombardi is pressing down on Bahrai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bahrai is holding on for now.
Lombardi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bahrai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lombardi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bahrai defending well though.
Bahrai gets full guard.
Lombardi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lombardi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bahrai is trying to control the position but Lombardi postures up.
Bahrai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lombardi postures up.
Lombardi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lombardi trying to control but Bahrai is working from the bottom.
Lombardi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bahrai uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Lombardi gets a takedown into half guard.
Bahrai trying to control here.
Giorgio Lombardi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombardi controlling the action here.
Bahrai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Giorgio Lombardi.
I've got Lombardi 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgio Lombardi!
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FIGHT
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