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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between RL Lacoste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthas Menethil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Menethil's choice of entrance music: Arthas - Let it go. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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143 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, RL Lacoste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arthas Menethil!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacoste shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Menethil as he avoids it easily.
Menethil tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lacoste seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Menethil shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Menethil won't allow Lacoste to sweep him here.
Menethil wants to pass the guard but Lacoste is keeping the position.
Lacoste trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menethil trying to control but Lacoste is working from the bottom.
Menethil must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menethil drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Menethil jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menethil drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lacoste manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Menethil has Lacoste in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacoste trying to control the position from guard on top but Menethil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menethil is trying to control the position but Lacoste postures up.
Menethil working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lacoste doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lacoste manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lacoste avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Menethil has his foot on Lacoste's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lacoste works his way back into a safe position though.
Menethil has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lacoste can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Menethil has his foot on Lacoste's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lacoste works his way back into a safe position though.
Lacoste throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Menethil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lacoste trying to control but Menethil is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Menethil throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menethil looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Menethil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lacoste shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Menethil sprawls well. Menethil wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lacoste gets slowly back to his feet.
Lacoste tries to close the distance and clinch up but Menethil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Menethil tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lacoste shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Menethil's guard.
Menethil working for submissions but it's allowed Lacoste to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menethil is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lacoste pulls his head out easily.
Menethil is looking for a sweep. Lacoste is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lacoste in particular looking to stall.
Menethil actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lacoste lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lacoste wants to lay and pray for a moment but Menethil keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthas Menethil dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lacoste fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Menethil avoids it really well and circles away.
Lacoste ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lacoste shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Menethil sprawls well. Menethil wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lacoste gets slowly back to his feet.
Menethil with the counter takedown but Lacoste avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menethil misses with a straight left.
Menethil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacoste tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Menethil tries to land a body kick
and Lacoste counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lacoste showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lacoste trying to control but Menethil is working from the bottom.
Menethil looking for a guillotine here but Lacoste defends easily.
RL Lacoste overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Menethil is trying to hold Lacoste in close to prevent damage but Lacoste has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacoste trying to control from half guard but Menethil is working away.
Menethil looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Menethil actively working from the bottom here.
Lacoste is trying to control. Menethil wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menethil gets full guard.
Menethil had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lacoste defends it easily.
Menethil is trying to hold Lacoste in close to prevent damage but Lacoste has managed to pass into half guard.
Menethil is trying to get back to full guard.
Menethil is trying to control but Lacoste manages to pass to mount!
Menethil is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacoste landing strikes, looking to finish!
Menethil is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lacoste content just to control the position here.
Menethil tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Menethil has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Menethil keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lacoste with shots to the head and body - Menethil looks very uncomfortable down there.
Menethil is desperately trying to improve his position but Lacoste has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RL Lacoste dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lacoste fails in his attempt to clinch.
Menethil drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lacoste defends it well.
Lacoste lands a nice hook to Menethil's body. Menethil takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Menethil tries to clinch up but Lacoste circles away and keeps his distance.
Menethil closes the distance but Lacoste moves to the side
and Lacoste counters with a shoot takedown. Menethil fights it but they end up in guard.
Lacoste wants to control from the top but Menethil keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menethil is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lacoste is aware though and is defending well.
Menethil working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lacoste has passed into half guard!
Menethil actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacoste is trying to control the action in half guard but Menethil is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Menethil gets back to full guard.
Lacoste throws a big right hand that misses.
Lacoste is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Menethil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lacoste wants to control from the top but Menethil keeps moving.
Menethil is looking for a triangle but Lacoste pushes his legs off easily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Lacoste.
Menethil tried to score with a low kick but Lacoste checks it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lacoste misses with a takedown attempt - Menethil sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Menethil tries to counter it with a takedown but Lacoste pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Menethil missing with a left hand there. Lacoste was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacoste keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lacoste closes this distance looking for a takedown but Menethil circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Menethil.
Menethil shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lacoste pinned against the cage. Lacoste gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lacoste is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Menethil.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacoste misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lacoste shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Menethil as he jumps to the side.
Menethil changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RL Lacoste. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lacoste slips a straight right by Menethil.
Menethil misses the jab.
Lacoste is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lacoste shoots in but Menethil avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Menethil swats away the attempt to clinch by Lacoste.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to RL Lacoste.
I think Lacoste has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RL Lacoste!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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