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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Layser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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153 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrion Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lex Layser!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Layser closes the distance and clinches.
Layser throws a punch but it's blocked by Lannister.
Layser pushes off an throws an elbow but Lannister leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Layser.
Layser is trying to maintain a safe position but Lannister gets an underhook and turns Layser into the cage.
Layser is looking to control Lannister's arms but Lannister gets an underhook and turns him. Now Layser has his back to the cage.
Layser tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lannister avoids it.
Lannister softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lannister will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Layser up against the cage.
Layser stops a takedown attempt from Lannister.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Layser trying to control the position but instead, Lannister has worked for underhooks and has pushed Layser into the cage.
Lannister is trying to break the clinch but Layser has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Layser tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've been hearing reports that Lannister has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Layser content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Layser is pressed up against the cage. Lannister has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Layser down to the mat. Layser avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Layser scores with a four punch combination!
Layser tried to score with a low kick but Lannister checks it.
Lannister misses with a takedown attempt - Layser sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Layser on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Layser throws a series of punches but Lannister avoids them all with ease.
Lannister went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Layser throws a series of punches but Lannister avoids them all with ease.
Lannister scores with a punch to the head.
Layser uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lannister throws a lazy right hand but Layser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lannister takes a swing at Layser's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lannister misses with a leg kick.
Layser takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Layser falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lannister decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Layser's guard.
Lannister trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lannister postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Layser lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Layser seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Layser's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Layser trying to control the position from guard on top but Lannister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lannister preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Layser in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lannister is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lannister manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Layser manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Layser looking for a guillotine here but Lannister defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister looking to sit in guard and control but Layser gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lannister has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Layser can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Layser preventing the sweep.
Lannister not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Layser sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lannister's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lex Layser will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A jab from Layser does it's job there.
Lannister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lannister is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Layser misses with a wild combination.
Lannister closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A low kick from Lannister misses
enabling Layser to counter with a crisp jab.
Lannister scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lannister throws a series of punches but Layser avoids them all with ease.
Layser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lannister showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Layser.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lannister!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Layser tries to clinch but Lannister is having none of it.
Layser throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lannister.
Layser scores with the left hand. Lannister knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Layser on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lannister tries to clinch but Layser moves out of range.
Layser wants to counter with a clinch but Lannister pushes him away.
Lannister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Layser was well out of range. Poor timing from Lannister.
Lex Layser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Lannister.
Lannister rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Layser counters with a straight right hand.
Layser on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Layser lands with a nice body punch.
Layser throws a jab when Lannister was well out of range.
Tyrion Lannister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lannister throws a jab but it's blocked by Layser.
Lannister misses the shot to the body.
Layser connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lannister momentarily.
Lannister throws a shot from downtown. Layser moves away and avoids it.
Layser unleashes a big counter combination but Lannister bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Layser has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Layser displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lannister throws out the jab.
Lannister avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Layser avoids the body shot from Lannister.
Lannister tried to score with a low kick but Layser checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lannister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Layser misses with a two punch combination.
Lannister throws a series of punches but Layser moves out of range.
Lannister throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Layser lands with a right hand.
Lannister misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Layser.
Layser throws a body shot but no joy.
Lannister swats away the attempt to clinch by Layser.
Layser misses with a two punch combination.
Lannister misses with an uppercut.
Layser throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Layser scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Layser fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Layser moves away.
Layser's corner calls for a 1-2. Layser obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Layser scores with a hook.
Layser misses with a hook. Lannister ducked under it nicely.
Lannister appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lannister fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Layser is out of range.
Lannister has a takedown stuffed.
Lannister sets himself, and Layser steps forward looking for the clinch! Lannister avoids it this time.
Lannister moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lannister is defended easily by Layser.
Layser throws a nice looking combination but Lannister bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Lannister on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lannister takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Layser cracks Lannister with a right hand to the side of the head.
Layser scores with a decent looking hook.
Layser looks to land a left hand but Lannister moved out of range nicely.
Lex Layser seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Layser uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lannister has time to react.
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 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Layser.
Layser lands with a cross.
Lannister throws a looping overhand right but Layser ducks down to avoid it.
Layser takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lannister throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Layser.
Layser goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Layser.
Lannister shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Layser napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Layser defending against the ground and pound.
Layser is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Layser's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Layser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lannister doesn't manage to clinch there - Layser circles away.
Layser has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lannister takes a swing at Layser's ribcage but misses.
Lannister scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Layser scores with a jab.
Lannister shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lannister postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Layser is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lannister, into his guard.
Lannister is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Layser defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Layser wants to control from the top but Lannister keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Layser is looking to work some ground and pound but Lannister has wrist control.
Layser is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tyrion Lannister overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lannister tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Layser wants to control from the top but Lannister keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Layser throws a big right hand that misses.
Layser wants to control from the top but Lannister keeps moving.
Lannister lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Layser is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lannister is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Layser looking to control.
Layser is adopting a defensive guard.
Lannister wants to pass the guard but Layser is keeping the position.
Layser looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lannister is one step ahead there.
Layser keeping full guard, as Lannister tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister wants to control from the top but Layser keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lannister tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Layser feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lannisters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lannister is looking to clinch.
Layser fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good work by Layser as he checks the leg kick.
Lannister swats away the attempt to clinch by Layser.
Layser bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lannister's head backwards.
Layser pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lannister back to the cage. Layser follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Layser!
Lex Layser is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Layser walks into a straight right hand from Lannister.
Layser misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Layser moves away from the strike by Lannister.
Layser moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Layser throws a right hand that misses
and Lannister counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lannister fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Layser is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Layser misses.
Lannister looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Layser moves out of range of the body kick from Lannister.
Layser is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Layser has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Decent striking displayed by Lannister there.
Layser checks the leg kick.
Lannister shoots in for a takedown but Layser shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Layser! But no joy.
Layser's corner calls for a 1-2. Layser obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lannister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lannister ducks under a wild hook from Layser.
Layser shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lannister eats them both and turns towards Layser to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tyrion Lannister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lannister throws a jab when Layser was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lex Layser comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Layser winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lex Layser!
A victorious Lex Layser thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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