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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mamad Mouba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Lycka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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156 lbs
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Good wrestling
Good kicks
Very strong |
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mamad Mouba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, JJ Lycka!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mouba throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mouba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've been hearing reports that Mouba has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A solid body kick from Mouba.
Mouba throws a head kick that Lycka semi-blocks.
Mouba scores with a nice body kick.
Lycka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lycka content to control rather than advance.
Mouba tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lycka has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mouba working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mouba is working hard here to advance position.
Mouba regains half guard.
Lycka moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mouba.
Mouba is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouba being controlled for a moment.
Mouba is looking for a sweep.
Mouba struggling a bit here.
Mouba tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouba looking for a sweep but Lycka has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mouba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mouba flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Lycka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mouba is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouba sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lycka prevents Mouba from improving his position.
Lycka controlling the action here.
Mouba is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mouba is looking to improve his position.
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 Mamad Mouba will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lycka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lycka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lycka pushes down on Mouba's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Lycka is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mouba is looking for a sweep. Lycka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lycka sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lycka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lycka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouba wants to get back to full guard but Lycka has mounted him!
Mouba is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mouba on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mouba tries to get out of the position.
Mouba is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Lycka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouba is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mouba wants to control but Lycka is having none of it.
Mouba is desperately trying to improve his position but Lycka has a good base and remains in mount.
Lycka controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouba regains half guard.
Mouba trying to get back to full guard but Lycka takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mouba is trying to escape the mount.
Lycka controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lycka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mouba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Lycka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mouba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mouba enables Lycka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mouba manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mouba throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lycka escapes and throws Mouba's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mouba is trying to escape the position but Lycka is controlling the position.
Mouba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lycka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouba tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lycka presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Mouba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
JJ Lycka has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lycka looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mouba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lycka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mouba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lycka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mouba is looking to improve his position but Lycka isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lycka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mouba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lycka looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mouba is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Lycka controlling the pace for now.
Mouba is trying to escape the mount.
That's four 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.
Lycka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mouba is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Lycka prevents Mouba from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mouba slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Well, if Lycka is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
JJ Lycka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lycka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JJ Lycka!
After the fight, JJ Lycka was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Mamad Mouba spoke after the fight, saying 'I want a rematch'.
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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