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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gjergj Kastrioti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasse Willemoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willemoes has chosen Who Let the Dogs out??- Baha men as his entrance music. Lasse Willemoes has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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201 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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185 cm
27
202 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gjergj Kastrioti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Lasse Willemoes!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kastrioti. Willemoes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Willemoes lunges at Kastrioti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kastrioti's hand.
Kastrioti scores with a takedown into Willemoes's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Willemoes controls Kastrioti momentarily but Kastrioti frees himself.
Kastrioti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willemoes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kastrioti is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kastrioti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Willemoes is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willemoes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willemoes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Willemoes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Willemoes wants to control but Kastrioti is keeping him busy.
Willemoes throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Willemoes is looking to take a break and control but Kastrioti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Willemoes throws a strike aimed at the side of Kastrioti's head but Kastrioti avoids it well.
Kastrioti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Willemoes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kastrioti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Willemoes creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kastrioti sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Willemoes misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Willemoes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kastrioti rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Willemoes's guard! Nice work there by Kastrioti!
Kastrioti wants to pass the guard but Willemoes is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kastrioti pushing down on Willemoes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Willemoes is trying to maintain the position but Kastrioti is very close to passing his half guard.
Kastrioti is nestled in close to Willemoes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Willemoes moves into full guard.
Kastrioti throws a strike but Willemoes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Willemoes is looking to work some ground and pound but Kastrioti has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Willemoes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Willemoes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kastrioti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kastrioti seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Willemoes moves into full guard.
Lasse Willemoes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kastrioti trying to control but Willemoes is working from the bottom.
Willemoes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kastrioti has passed into half guard!
Willemoes is trying to get back to full guard.
Kastrioti trying to control from half guard but Willemoes is working away.
Kastrioti wants to pass the guard but Willemoes is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willemoes tries to roll over but Kastrioti keeps him under control.
Kastrioti slips a nice elbow through Willemoes's hands, connecting with Willemoes's forehead.
Willemoes is trying to get back to full guard.
Kastrioti looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Willemoes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kastrioti pulls his head out easily.
Willemoes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kastrioti is looking to take a break and control but Willemoes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kastrioti slips a nice elbow through Willemoes's hands, connecting with Willemoes's forehead.
Willemoes gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kastrioti is looking to stand up but Willemoes won't let him.
Willemoes working for a triangle but Kastrioti defends it easily.
Kastrioti wants to pass the guard but Willemoes is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kastrioti landing some decent shots from guard.
Kastrioti slips nicely into half guard.
Willemoes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Willemoes trying to keep a closed guard but Kastrioti is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes keeping moving, preventing Kastrioti from controlling successfully.
Kastrioti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Willemoes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kastrioti is now in half guard.
Kastrioti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Willemoes keeps working.
Willemoes wants to control but Kastrioti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kastrioti with the ground and pound but Willemoes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Willemoes looking for a sweep. Not yet Willemoes, not yet.
Willemoes keeping moving, preventing Kastrioti from controlling successfully.
Willemoes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kastrioti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kastrioti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kastrioti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kastrioti trying to control but Willemoes is working from the bottom.
Willemoes tries to strike from the bottom.
Kastrioti is looking to advance position but Willemoes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Willemoes can't control as he wanted to and Kastrioti manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willemoes stalling away here and it's allowed Kastrioti to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gjergj Kastrioti dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kastrioti takes a swing at Willemoes's ribcage but misses.
Willemoes throws a body punch but Kastrioti moves out of range.
Willemoes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gjergj Kastrioti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kastrioti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Willemoes.
Kastrioti missing with a left hand there. Willemoes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Willemoes thuds his right hand into Kastrioti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Willemoes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kastrioti.
Willemoes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kastrioti is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Willemoes's half guard.
Willemoes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Willemoes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kastrioti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastrioti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Willemoes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kastrioti manages to get himself to full guard.
Willemoes throws a strike but Kastrioti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kastrioti postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Willemoes throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kastrioti trying to control but Willemoes is working from the bottom.
Kastrioti postures up.
Kastrioti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kastrioti looking to sit in guard and control but Willemoes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Willemoes wants to pass the guard but Kastrioti is keeping the position.
Willemoes looking to sit in guard and control but Kastrioti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kastrioti trying to control the position from guard on top but Willemoes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willemoes working for a triangle but Kastrioti defends it easily.
Willemoes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Willemoes wants to sweep but no luck.
Kastrioti with a nice head shot there.
Kastrioti postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kastrioti postures up in Willemoes's guard and throws a big left but Willemoes blocks it.
Kastrioti won't allow Willemoes to sweep him here.
Willemoes keeping full guard, as Kastrioti tries to pass.
Kastrioti wants to control from the top but Willemoes keeps moving.
Willemoes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Willemoes connects with a nice short shot to Kastrioti's temple.
Willemoes trying to control from half guard but Kastrioti is working away.
Willemoes is looking to advance position but Kastrioti won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Willemoes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kastrioti!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willemoes misses with a head shot.
Willemoes looking to control but Kastrioti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lasse Willemoes.
Well Willemoes 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Willemoes!
Lasse Willemoes took some time post fight to say the following; 'Who let the DOGS out? Who, who, who, who!!!???!!!'.
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energy
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hype
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