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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Trent Lane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damen Mayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damen Mayer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 cm
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150 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trent Lane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damen Mayer!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayer.
Mayer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mayer is trying to pull guard but Lane has him pressed against the cage.
Mayer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mayer being controlled against the cage.
Lane gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lane is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lane winds up and cracks Mayer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lane pulls his head out easily.
Lane tries to pass to full mount but Mayer defends it.
Mayer is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mayer can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer looking for submissions off his back.
Lane is trying to control. Mayer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lane lands a nice short elbow.
Lane working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mayer actively working from the bottom here.
Lane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayer looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lane pushes past his half guard into mount!
Mayer is bucking up trying to escape but Lane cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lane with a couple of short strikes.
Mayer is desperately trying to improve his position but Lane has a good base and remains in mount.
Mayer gets back to half guard.
Lane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lane is nestled in close to Mayer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mayer looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lane wants to pass the guard but Mayer is defending well.
Mayer wants to improve his position but Lane is controlling well.
Mayer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayer taking some punishment here, with Lane in his half guard.
Lane has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lane with a couple of short strikes.
Lane postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mayer looks a forlorn figure.
Lane punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mayer working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lane looking to control.
Lane keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass.
Lane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lane trying to strike off his back.
Lane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Lane dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lane closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mayer to the mat! Mayer manages to get full guard.
Lane chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lane throwing strikes but missing.
Mayer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lane passes into half guard.
Lane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lane has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Lane there.
Lane is looking for a kimura but Mayer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lane to get the leverage.
Mayer is pressing down on Lane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mayer looking for subs off his back but Lane has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mayer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mayer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lane stopping the sweep attempt from Mayer.
Lane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayer can do to turn this around?
Mayer can't keep his opponent in guard - Lane advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lane is trying to control the action in half guard but Mayer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mayer wants to get back to full guard.
Lane trying to mount his opponent but Mayer defends it.
Lane moves into full mount! Mayer won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayer regains half guard.
Mayer is looking for a sweep. Lane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mayer looking for subs from the bottom but Lane mounts him!
Mayer 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.
Lane is looking to take a break and control but Mayer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lane winds up and cracks Mayer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lane is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mayer!
Lane controlling from mount.
Mayer is trying to escape the mount.
Lane punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lane fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lane goes for an armbar but Mayer turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mayer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lane is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Lane dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mayer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lane gets back to full guard.
Mayer stopping the sweep attempt from Lane.
Mayer is looking to advance position but Lane has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Mayer is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lane cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mayer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mayer 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.
Lane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mayer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayer keeps working.
Trent Lane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayer wants to get back to full guard.
Mayer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lane is aware though and is defending well.
Lane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lane connects with a couple of short punches.
Lane wants to control from the top but Mayer keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lane landing some decent shots from guard.
Trent Lane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lane won't allow Mayer to sweep him here.
Lane forces his way into half guard.
Lane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lane misses with a head shot. Mayer uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mayer looking for a triangle here. Lane is fighting it but it looks tight! Mayer pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lane is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Damen Mayer!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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