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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ludo Wayland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anu Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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161 lbs
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170 cm
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156 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ludo Wayland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anu Saukko!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayland shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wayland showed some decent athleticism there.
Wayland tries to pass to full mount but Saukko defends it.
Wayland is thwarting Saukko's attempts to control the position.
Wayland is keen to just control but Saukko is a slippery customer.
Saukko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saukko looking for submissions off his back.
Wayland seems to be working for a kimura but Saukko defends the submission attempt.
Saukko tries to get to full guard but Wayland has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wayland shoots in for a double leg but Saukko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saukko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayland fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludo Wayland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayland decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wayland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saukko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wayland.
Saukko wants to get back to full guard.
Saukko is looking to control Wayland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saukko avoid being mounted?
Saukko looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayland winds up and cracks Saukko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wayland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saukko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wayland.
Wayland is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saukko tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wayland darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saukko wants to control but Wayland is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saukko gets full guard.
Wayland preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayland tries to free his leg and advance position but Saukko is retaining full guard.
Wayland thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A right-left combo lands from Saukko.
Wayland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saukko.
Wayland drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wayland would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Saukko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saukko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saukko had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wayland is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Saukko Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wayland's back instead.
Saukko is trying to stick to Wayland's back but Wayland is turning into Saukko. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Saukko's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wayland.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayland works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wayland is keen to just control but Saukko is a slippery customer.
Wayland is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Saukko!
Saukko is working to get back to half guard.
Saukko is trying to escape the mount but Wayland keeps good control and instead manages to take Saukko's back.
Saukko fending off the submission attempt from Wayland.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Saukko showing good submission defense here.
Wayland is trying to stick to Saukko's back but Saukko is turning into Wayland. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wayland's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Saukko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludo Wayland dominated that round.
That's time! Wayland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Saukko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wayland counters with a takedown into side control.
Saukko sneaks back into half guard.
Wayland uses his free foot to push down on Saukko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Saukko.
Saukko can't escape the position.
Wayland moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Saukko has worked his arm free - good work by Saukko!
Wayland wants to control but Saukko is keeping him busy.
Saukko wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Wayland trying to control the action but Saukko is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wayland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saukko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko is trying to control Wayland's posture but Wayland avoids it.
Saukko regains half guard.
Saukko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wayland is looking for a kimura here.
Saukko tries to get to full guard but Wayland has control of the leg.
Wayland escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko fails to land with a series of punches.
Wayland shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wayland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saukko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saukko manages to get to full guard.
Wayland is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wayland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saukko is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko is trying to control the position but Wayland postures up.
Saukko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wayland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saukko can't keep his opponent in guard - Wayland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wayland uses his free foot to push down on Saukko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Saukko.
Wayland prevents Saukko from getting the reversal.
Wayland has control of Saukko's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Saukko regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Saukko can't escape the position.
Wayland looking to secure an arm triangle but Saukko defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayland tries to control but Saukko wriggling away.
Saukko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wayland looking for a guillotine here but Saukko defends easily.
Saukko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wayland's guard.
Wayland manages to get to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wayland working for a triangle but Saukko defends it easily.
Saukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludo Wayland dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Saukko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wayland counters with a takedown into side control.
Wayland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saukko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wayland tries for a kimura but Saukko is defending well.
Saukko tries to bench press Wayland off him but Wayland keeps the position.
Saukko is trying to control Wayland's posture but Wayland avoids it.
Wayland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saukko is looking to reverse the position.
Saukko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wayland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko is looking for a sweep.
Saukko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wayland's best efforts.
Saukko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saukko tries to roll over but Wayland keeps him under control.
Wayland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saukko is just riding it out for now. Wayland eventually gives up the hold.
Wayland 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wayland is working for a submission of some sort.
Saukko is looking to improve his position.
Wayland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saukko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wayland.
Saukko tries to get to full guard but Wayland has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayland trying to mount his opponent but Saukko defends it.
Wayland is working hard here to advance position.
Wayland is looking for a kimura here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saukko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wayland decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saukko's guard.
Saukko has his foot on Wayland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wayland works his way back into a safe position though.
Wayland wants to stand but Saukko is controlling his posture from full guard.
Saukko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saukko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wayland won't allow Saukko to sweep him here.
Saukko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wayland's guard.
Saukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wayland is on top in guard.
Wayland is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Saukko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Saukko has escaped and now he's on top!
Anu Saukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saukko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saukko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ludo Wayland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wayland, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludo Wayland!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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