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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grayson Carlyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spinaali Vamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grayson Carlyle has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
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166 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Grayson Carlyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spinaali Vamma!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlyle is looking to clinch but Vamma is avoiding it.
Vamma misses with a takedown attempt
and Carlyle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carlyle.
Vamma manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Vamma thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Carlyle is squirming around, avoiding Vamma's attempts to control the action.
Vamma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carlyle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Carlyle is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vamma with shots to the head and body - Carlyle looks very uncomfortable down there.
Carlyle sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Carlyle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vamma.
Vamma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carlyle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vamma.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlyle wants to get back to full guard.
Vamma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carlyle defending well though.
Vamma trying to control from half guard but Carlyle is working away.
Carlyle actively working from the bottom here.
Vamma thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carlyle's head.
Vamma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carlyle defending well though.
Vamma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vamma thows a huge punch but Carlyle dodges it nicely.
Carlyle moves into full guard.
Vamma wants to control from the top but Carlyle keeps moving.
Vamma stands and throws Carlyle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Carlyle is trying to maintain the position but Vamma is very close to passing his half guard.
Carlyle manages to get to full guard.
Vamma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carlyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlyle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vamma throwing strikes but missing.
Vamma is fighting to break Carlyle's control of his arms but Carlyle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carlyle keeping moving, preventing Vamma from controlling successfully.
Vamma scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vamma lands a couple of elbows.
Carlyle looking to control but Vamma passes into half guard.
Carlyle is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Vamma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vamma is trying to control the action in half guard but Carlyle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Carlyle is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carlyle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vamma trying to control but Carlyle is working from the bottom.
Vamma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carlyle keeping moving, preventing Vamma from controlling successfully.
Carlyle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carlyle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vamma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vamma trying to control but Carlyle is working from the bottom.
Vamma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vamma working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carlyle's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carlyle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vamma postures up in Carlyle's guard and throws a big left but Carlyle blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spinaali Vamma dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vamma shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carlyle counters by clinching up.
Vamma stops a takedown attempt from Carlyle.
Carlyle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vamma after a bit of a struggle.
Carlyle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vamma's efforts to push away.
Vamma tries to break free but Carlyle pushes him back against the cage.
Vamma has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vamma has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Carlyle is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grayson Carlyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vamma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carlyle has him pressed against the cage.
Vamma is trying to drag Carlyle to the mat but Carlyle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Carlyle tries for a takedown but Vamma manages to get underhooks.
Vamma working hard to break the clinch.
Vamma prevents the takedown attempt.
Vamma is looking to break free of the clinch but Carlyle has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlyle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vamma after a bit of a struggle.
Carlyle tries to score a body lock takedown but Vamma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carlyle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carlyle tries for a takedown but Vamma manages to get underhooks.
Vamma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vamma tries to circle away but Carlyle has him pinned against the cage.
Vamma is pressed up against the cage. Carlyle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vamma down to the mat. Vamma avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vamma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carlyle leaves Vamma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carlyle tries to clinch but Vamma moves out of range.
Carlyle misses with a body kick.
Vamma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carlyle defends it nicely.
Spinaali Vamma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vamma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carlyle is fending him off so far but Vamma persists. Nope, Carlyle circles away and we're back to standing.
Vamma is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle rushes Vamma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carlyle has clasped his hands together around Vamma's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vamma is looking for a sweep.
Spinaali Vamma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vamma sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vamma tries to roll over but Carlyle keeps him under control.
Carlyle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vamma sees it coming and defends easily.
Carlyle is taking a breather. Vamma 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.
Carlyle uses his free foot to push down on Vamma's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vamma.
Carlyle takes Vamma's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Vamma is in trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Vamma right now.
Carlyle is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Vamma is defending well though. Carlyle let's go of the attempt for now.
Vamma can't escape the position.
Vamma turns into Carlyle and is now in his guard.
Carlyle keeping moving, preventing Vamma from controlling successfully.
Carlyle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carlyle wants to sweep here but Vamma controlling him for the moment.
Carlyle managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vamma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carlyle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vamma stopping the sweep attempt from Carlyle.
Carlyle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carlyle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vamma looking to pass the 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!
Vamma lands a couple of digs.
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 Grayson Carlyle will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Vamma feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vamma with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vamma trying to control but Carlyle is working from the bottom.
Carlyle seems keen to control Vamma's posture.
Vamma looking to pass the guard.
Vamma trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vamma postures up.
Carlyle is looking for a triangle but Vamma pushes his legs off easily.
Carlyle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vamma defends well.
Carlyle trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vamma preventing the sweep.
Vamma not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Carlyle has an active guard here but Vamma has managed to pass into half guard.
Vamma tries to pass to full mount but Carlyle defends it.
Carlyle taking some punishment here, with Vamma in his half guard.
Vamma is trying to control the action in half guard but Carlyle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Carlyle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle is staying active underneath Vamma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carlyle controlling the position for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vamma lands a nice short elbow.
Carlyle is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Vamma content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vamma throws a strike but Carlyle avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlyle controlling the position.
Carlyle keeping moving, preventing Vamma from controlling successfully.
Vamma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carlyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vamma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vamma being controlled here momentarily.
Vamma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vamma wants to control from the top but Carlyle keeps moving.
Vamma throwing strikes but missing.
Carlyle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vamma trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vamma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vamma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vamma is looking to work some ground and pound but Carlyle has wrist control.
Carlyle looking for a sweep. Not yet Carlyle, not yet.
Vamma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carlyle pulls Vamma in to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vamma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vamma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carlyle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spinaali Vamma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vamma 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spinaali Vamma!
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