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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Bandit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Bolda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bolda has chosen Fett's Vette as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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191 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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185 cm
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203 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Bandit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Bolda!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandit tries for a takedown but Bolda circles away easily
letting Bolda counter with a right hand.
Bandit has his takedown stuffed
and Bolda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandit tries to clinch there but Bolda circles away.
Bolda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bolda throws a hook to the side of Bandit's head but Bandit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandit misses with a takedown attempt
and Bolda holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolda is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bandit tries to throw a body punch but Bolda avoids it by throwing Bandit back against the cage.
Bandit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bandit drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bolda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bandit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bolda counters by clinching up.
Bolda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandits head.
Bandit wants a takedown.
Bolda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandits head.
Bolda stalling in the clinch.
Bandit can't get the takedown.
Bandit wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolda is pushing Bandit up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bolda stops a takedown attempt from Bandit.
Bandit can't get the takedown.
Bolda lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bolda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bolda - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Bolda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bandit can't get the takedown.
Bandit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bolda prevents it.
Bandit can't get the takedown.
Bolda has Bandit pressed against the cage.
Bolda scores with a shot to the side of Bandit's head.
Bandit tries to pull guard but Bolda forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bandit has Bolda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bolda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bolda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bolda lands a right hand.
Bandit is trying to pull guard but Bolda turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bandit wants a takedown but no success here.
Bandit is breathing heavily.
Bandit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bolda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bolda stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandit is looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bolda.
Bandit has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bolda after a bit of a struggle.
Bolda is pressed up against the cage. Bandit has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bolda down to the mat. Bolda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bolda misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandit.
Josh Bolda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandit has his takedown stuffed
and Bolda moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bandit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bolda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bolda looks to land a left hand but Bandit moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Bolda dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bolda has managed to clinch.
Bolda throws a punch but it's blocked by Bandit.
Josh Bolda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bandit tries for a takedown but Bolda manages to get underhooks.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bolda in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A short right from Bolda.
Bolda just leaning against Bandit, taking a breather.
Bandit has Bolda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bolda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bandit is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bolda to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Bolda.
Bandit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bolda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bolda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolda.
Bandit has his takedown stuffed
and Bolda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandit tries to keep at a distance but Bolda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bandit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bolda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bandit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bolda is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bolda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bolda backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandit goes for a takedown attempt but Bolda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bolda takes the fight into the clinch.
Bandit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bolda prevents it.
Bandit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolda stalls.
Bandit takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolda stalling the fight.
Bolda misses with the head strike.
Bolda is struggling to control the position.
Bolda managing to block the knees to the body from Bandit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bolda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bolda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bolda is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bolda is pressed up against the cage. Bandit has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bolda down to the mat. Bolda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bandit misses with a takedown
and Bolda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bolda counters with a nice right hand that sends Bandit toppling to the canvas! Bandit scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bolda finish him?!
Bandit is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolda clinches up with Bandit and pushes him back against the cage.
Bandit goes for a takedown attempt but Bolda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bandit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bandit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Bolda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bandit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bandit with a hook.
Bandit with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bolda holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bandit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bolda dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bandit. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bandit is working for takedown but Bolda is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bandit.
Bandit can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bandit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bandit looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Bolda.
Bolda content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolda lands a right hand.
Oh Bandit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Come on Bolda - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bandit seems to have got his legs back now.
Bolda drops Bandit onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bandit is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Bandit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bolda is defending well.
Bolda prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolda throws a big uppercut that drops Bandit! More strikes from Bolda and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bandit lies dazed against the cage as Bolda celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Bolda!
Josh Bolda managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fight Club Clothing est. 09™, into his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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