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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamie August (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Luthor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lex Luthor has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jamie August's chin.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamie August!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lex Luthor!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luthor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. August looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
August on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if August tries to get out of the position.
Luthor working the ground and pound.
Luthor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at August to see if he's OK.
Luthor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by August, who protects the arm well.
August controls the position for a moment.
Luthor fails to land a wild elbow strike.
August is trying to control Luthor's posture but Luthor avoids it.
August might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
August looks to move to half guard but instead Luthor has passed into mount! Damn!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
August is in a horrible position here. Luthor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luthor has hold of August's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and August manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
August is trying desperately to improve position.
August wants to control but Luthor is having none of it.
August is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luthor lands with some vicious ground and pound - can August hang on?
Luthor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
August is wriggling around trying to escape.
Luthor has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of August's face.
August could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Luthor thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Luthor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luthor lands a big shot there that rocks August but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Luthor working for a guillotine from mount but August is in no mood to give up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
August is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Luthor postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. August looks a forlorn figure.
August is trying to escape the mount.
Luthor with good strikes from the mount here!
Luthor goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now August is on top in guard.
Luthor has a closed guard, preventing August from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luthor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Luthor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Luthor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Luthor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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. Luthor connects with a nice short shot to August's temple.
August trying to control here.
Luthor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
August is looking for a sweep. Luthor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luthor works his foot free and advances to mount.
August is breathing heavily.
Luthor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. August can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Luthor putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
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!
August taking shots to the head.
Luthor fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Luthor in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Luthor looking to secure an arm triangle but August defends it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luthor looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Luthor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Luthor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
August tries to clinch up.
Luthor swats away the attempt to clinch by August.
August misses with an uppercut.
August tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
August throws a wild body kick that Luthor sees coming a mile off.
Luthor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in August's half guard.
Luthor with the ground and pound but August uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Luthor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Luthor advances position into side control!
Luthor looking to punish the body of his opponent here but August is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luthor in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
August sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
August blocking the ground and pound attempt from Luthor.
August is trying to get back to full guard.
Luthor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Luthor is looking for a kimura here.
Luthor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Luthor seems to be working for a kimura but August defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
August is looking to get back to full guard here but Luthor has managed to pass to side control instead.
Luthor working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
August is looking to regain half guard here but Luthor keeps moving and retains side control.
August is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luthor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by August, who protects the arm well.
August tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Luthor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luthor tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Luthor scoring with punches from side control.
Luthor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
August taking a bit of punishment here - Luthor scoring with strikes.
Luthor misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Luthor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
August managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Luthor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luthor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at August to see if he's OK.
Luthor goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, August has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Luthor but great work by August.
Luthor can't do much from the bottom here.
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!
A lull in the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luthor tries to bench press August off him but August keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Luthor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Luthor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
August scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Luthor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and August counters by clinching up.
August has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Luthor is trying to keep an underhook but August manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Luthor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. August is working away from the top position though.
Luthor gets full guard.
Luthor wants to sweep here but August controlling him for the moment.
August wants to pass the guard but Luthor is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luthor looking to hit a scissor sweep but August is one step ahead there.
Luthor throws his legs up looking for a submission but August uses it to pass to side control.
Luthor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
August decides to stand back up.
August closes the distance and pushes Luthor back into the cage.
August successfully pulls guard.
Luthor drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but August manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Luthor has August in his guard.
Luthor wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luthor has his foot on August's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. August works his way back into a safe position though.
August stands and throws Luthor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
August happy to just control the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
August stands up and beckons Luthor to his feet.
Luthor has his takedown stuffed
so August counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
August missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
August gets to his feet - Luthor follows without any prompting.
Luthor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jamie August has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lex Luthor.
August fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Luthor sprawls well initially but August persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
It looks like August is going to stand back up.
Luthor gets back to full guard.
August trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lex Luthor has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luthor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Luthor isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. August stacks Luthor 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 August!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luthor tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but August presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
August fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
August controlling the pace for now.
Luthor is looking to improve his position but August isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie August showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Luthor 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Lex Luthor!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Lex Luthor!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Lex Luthor!
Lex Luthor wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Lex Luthor made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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