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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Lackstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrathion Blackwing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Blackwing's choice of entrance music: Sure shot. Wrathion Blackwing will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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212 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Lackstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wrathion Blackwing!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackwing throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lackstrom was covering up waiting for the punch and Blackwing finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Blackwing sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lackstrom's guard.
Blackwing is pressing down on Lackstrom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lackstrom is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lackstrom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blackwing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lackstrom looking to control.
Blackwing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lackstrom is keeping the position for now.
Blackwing is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blackwing has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gladiators **ELITE** Steel Penn. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Blackwing must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blackwing is still trying to improve position.
Lackstrom seems keen to control Blackwing's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwing wants to pass the guard but Lackstrom is keeping the position.
Lackstrom is adopting a defensive guard.
Blackwing trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lackstrom manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Blackwing keeping moving, preventing Lackstrom from controlling successfully.
Blackwing pulls Lackstrom in close to prevent any damage.
Tommi Lackstrom has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Blackwing doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lackstrom counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwing trying to control the position.
Lackstrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Blackwing is retaining full guard.
Blackwing not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blackwing is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Blackwing looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lackstrom is pushing down on Blackwing's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blackwing is fighting to maintain full guard but Lackstrom has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lackstrom is thwarting Blackwing's attempts to control the position.
Lackstrom perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lackstrom is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blackwing has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lackstrom is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lackstrom tries to pass to full mount but Blackwing defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lackstrom controlling the action here.
Lackstrom is trying to control. Blackwing wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blackwing is trying to control but can't.
Lackstrom is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Blackwing slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lackstrom is keen to just control but Blackwing is a slippery customer.
Lackstrom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blackwing regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lackstrom is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blackwing utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lackstrom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blackwing keeping moving, preventing Lackstrom from controlling successfully.
Lackstrom showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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!
Tommi Lackstrom has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lackstrom leaves Blackwing with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blackwing changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lackstrom looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blackwing passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lackstrom!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tommi Lackstrom will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Blackwing tries for a takedown but Lackstrom circles away easily
and Lackstrom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blackwing's guard.
Blackwing keeping moving, preventing Lackstrom from controlling successfully.
Lackstrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blackwing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blackwing trying to keep a closed guard but Lackstrom is proving a slippery customer.
Lackstrom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lackstrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blackwing shoots in but Lackstrom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blackwing has his takedown stuffed
and Lackstrom moves into the clinch.
Tommi Lackstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrathion Blackwing.
Blackwing is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lackstrom has picked Blackwing up - he's going for a ride! Lackstrom dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Blackwing is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blackwing trying to control here.
Blackwing is not content to let Lackstrom control the position.
Blackwing wants to control but Lackstrom is keeping busy.
Lackstrom is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Blackwing keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lackstrom thows a huge punch but Blackwing dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lackstrom controlling the action here.
Lackstrom seems to be looking for submissions.
Blackwing wants to get back to full guard.
Lackstrom slows the pace down in half guard.
Blackwing gets full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lackstrom looking to pass the guard.
Blackwing pulls Lackstrom in close to prevent any damage.
Lackstrom showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwing controls Lackstrom momentarily but Lackstrom frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blackwing with a poor takedown
and Lackstrom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blackwing's guard.
Blackwing avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tommi Lackstrom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lackstrom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lackstrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lackstrom is fighting to break Blackwing's control of his arms but Blackwing is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lackstrom passes Blackwing's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lackstrom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blackwing sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lackstrom controlling the action here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackwing wants to improve his position but Lackstrom is controlling well.
Blackwing is trying to maintain the position but Lackstrom is very close to passing his half guard.
Blackwing wants to improve his position but Lackstrom is controlling well.
Lackstrom takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blackwing wants to improve his position but Lackstrom is controlling well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Lackstrom dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blackwing tries to score a body lock takedown but Lackstrom shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lackstrom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blackwing gets caught napping as Lackstrom dives in and scores a takedown. Blackwing manages to retain guard.
Lackstrom looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blackwing is trying to keep Lackstrom in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lackstrom wants to control from the top but Blackwing keeps moving.
Lackstrom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommi Lackstrom wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lackstrom scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Blackwing is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lackstrom wants to take a breather but Blackwing is having none of it.
Blackwing tries to get to full guard but Lackstrom has control of the leg.
Lackstrom is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwing wants to get back to full guard.
Lackstrom is thwarting Blackwing's attempts to control the position.
Lackstrom trying to pass the guard but Blackwing defending well.
Lackstrom slows the pace down in half guard.
Blackwing moves into full 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!
Blackwing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lackstrom is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwing is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lackstrom wants to pass the guard but Blackwing is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lackstrom closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lackstrom is looking for a kimura but Blackwing is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lackstrom to get the leverage.
Lackstrom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blackwing tries to get to full guard but Lackstrom has control of the leg.
Lackstrom looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lackstrom seems to be working for a kimura but Blackwing defends the submission attempt.
Lackstrom wants to pass to mount but Blackwing is defending the position.
Lackstrom is thwarting Blackwing's attempts to control the position.
Tommi Lackstrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lackstrom keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blackwing is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lackstrom is pressing down on Blackwing's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blackwing is holding on for now.
Wrathion Blackwing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lackstrom looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommi Lackstrom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lackstrom, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommi Lackstrom!
Our winner, Tommi Lackstrom, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Wrathion Blackwing spoke after the fight, saying 'Lok'tar Ogar'.
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