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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddy Matsui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddy Matsui has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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169 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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162 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorn Lannister!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddy Matsui!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister drives through with a takedown into Matsui's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lannister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matsui escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lannister gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matsui is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lannister defends well.
Lannister really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Matsui keeping moving, preventing Lannister from controlling successfully.
Lannister tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsui is retaining full guard.
Matsui looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lannister wants to pass the guard but Matsui is keeping the position.
Lannister preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsui working for a triangle but Lannister defends it easily.
Lannister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matsui 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.
Lannister got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matsui has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lannister has managed to get both his arms back between Matsui's legs - danger averted.
Lannister trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lannister tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsui is retaining full guard.
Matsui escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lannister gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matsui keeping moving, preventing Lannister from controlling successfully.
Matsui lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lannister!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsui fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Matsui can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lannister is looking to escape.
Matsui lands a big elbow.
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!
Lannister taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Matsui cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Lannister that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsui looking to control but Lannister is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Matsui breaks from Lannister's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Matsui thowing shots but they're missing.
Matsui pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lannister is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Lannister that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lannister taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee warns Lannister that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lannister is trying desperately to improve position.
Matsui lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lannister regains half guard.
Matsui looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lannister is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matsui thows a huge punch but Lannister dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Matsui dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lannister changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Matsui looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Matsui is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Matsui is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lannister pulls his head out easily.
Matsui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matsui is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lannister's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lannister's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lannister breaks Matsui's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Matsui is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lannister defends well.
Lannister wants to pass the guard but Matsui is keeping the position.
Lannister trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lannister postures up in Matsui's guard and throws a big left but Matsui blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsui working a defensive guard here.
Lannister sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matsui's guard.
Matsui looking for submissions off his back.
Lannister looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lannister seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matsui does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matsui wants to improve his position but Lannister is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsui gets back to full guard.
Matsui is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matsui looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lannister throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matsui works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lannister missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lannister tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsui is retaining full guard.
Lannister got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matsui has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lannister has managed to get both his arms back between Matsui's legs - danger averted.
Lannister wants to control from the top but Matsui keeps moving.
Matsui is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lannister defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lannister advances to half guard.
Lannister wants to free his trapped foot but Matsui is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lannister moves into full mount! Matsui won't be happy about that!
Lannister working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Matsui is working to get back to half guard.
Matsui sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lannister wants to free his trapped foot but Matsui is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matsui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lannister is working for a kimura but Matsui is defending it quite comfortably.
Lannister is looking to take a break and control but Matsui is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lannister is pressing down on Matsui's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matsui is holding on for now.
Eddy Matsui has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lannister wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsui keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Lannister dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lannister shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matsui is trying to defend but Lannister finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lannister is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matsui defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lannister wants to work for an arm triangle but Matsui is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matsui wants to control but Lannister is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lannister is working for a kimura but Matsui is defending it quite comfortably.
Lannister is looking for a kimura here.
Lannister is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matsui sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsui is trying to control but can't.
Matsui is pressing down on Lannister's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Matsui throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lannister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matsui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matsui keeping moving, preventing Lannister from controlling successfully.
Matsui wants to sweep here but Lannister controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matsui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lannister forces his way into half guard.
Matsui is trying to get back to full guard.
Lannister trying to mount his opponent but Matsui defends it.
Lannister is looking for a kimura here.
Lannister tries to pass to full mount but Matsui defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsui is looking to improve his position.
Matsui is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Matsui trying to control but Lannister postures up.
Lannister is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matsui has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matsui tries to get to full guard but Lannister has control of the leg.
Lannister is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matsui defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matsui has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lannister looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matsui is pressing down on Lannister's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lannister trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lannister stays in close to Matsui's body and controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lannister drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Matsui manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lannister has Matsui in his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matsui trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Lannister clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Matsui looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lannister makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lannister.
Matsui throws a strike but Lannister rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lannister is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Matsui is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Matsui has escaped and now he's on top!
Lannister has momentary wrist control but Matsui slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsui sitting in guard here, content to control.
Matsui throws a sloppy strike and Lannister has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Matsui is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Lannister!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjorn Lannister!
Bjorn Lannister retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Bjorn Lannister thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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