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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Riggs Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julma JUSSI (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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185 cm
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175 lbs
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178 cm
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riggs Lee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julma JUSSI! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lee shoots in and bounces JUSSI off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. JUSSI utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. JUSSI had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Lee is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. JUSSI Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Lee's back instead. Lee is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - JUSSI's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
JUSSI is persistently looking for the submission but Lee is defending it well.
Lee trying to control the hands but JUSSI breaks the grip.
That's one minute gone in the round. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lee covering up well under a series of strikes from JUSSI. Lee covering up well under a barage of strikes. JUSSI is looking to control Lee but Lee is wriggling around and keeping busy.
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. JUSSI trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lee doesn't escape. JUSSI trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
JUSSI is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Lee covering up well under a series of strikes from JUSSI. Lee trying to control the hands but JUSSI won't let him. A lull in the action here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Julma JUSSI just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Lee blocks a head kick by JUSSI.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has JUSSI pinned against the cage. JUSSI gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. JUSSI doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. JUSSI tries to sprawl out of it but Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. JUSSI manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. JUSSI bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. JUSSI advances to full mount. JUSSI punching from mount but Lee doing a good job of avoiding damage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. JUSSI looking to finish with strikes here!
JUSSI moves to back control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julma JUSSI dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lee takes a swing at JUSSI's ribcage but misses. Riggs Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lee shoots and misses and JUSSI counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. JUSSI shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Lee has his takedown stuffed so JUSSI counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. JUSSI trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. JUSSI controls the pace of the fight for a moment. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as JUSSI accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. JUSSI stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round. JUSSI is stalling in the full guard. JUSSI gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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. JUSSI lands a slapping body shot.
Lee clinches but JUSSI breaks the clinch so JUSSI counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Julma JUSSI has got the better of the ground game so far. Lee keeping moving, preventing JUSSI from controlling successfully. JUSSI in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. JUSSI advances position into side control! JUSSI postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
JUSSI tries for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here. Lee is pushing JUSSI's head away, looking to escape. JUSSI manages to hold on to the position though. JUSSI decides to stand back up. JUSSI scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Lee is letting JUSSI control him for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. JUSSI tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no JUSSI has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Lee avoids any damage from the ground and pound of JUSSI. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julma JUSSI showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
JUSSI scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. JUSSI stands up. Lee swings and misses with a shot to the body and JUSSI decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lee's guard. Lee keeping moving, preventing JUSSI from controlling successfully. JUSSI throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but JUSSI is one step ahead there. Both fighters are breathing heavily. JUSSI decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lee, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round. Lee tries to clinch but JUSSI is having none of it. JUSSI throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and JUSSI counters with a right hand to the body. JUSSI feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. JUSSI not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Let's hope that JUSSI has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lee working a defensive guard but JUSSI manages to pass into side control anyway.
JUSSI decides to stand back up. JUSSI steps back and let's Lee get back to his feet. Riggs Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lee throws a body kick that misses. JUSSI scores a takedown into full mount! JUSSI content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. JUSSI throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lee because JUSSI loaded up on that one.
That's four 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. JUSSI controlling the pace for now. Riggs Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Despite being in the dominant position, Julma JUSSI just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Julma JUSSI comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well JUSSI has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julma JUSSI!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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