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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaz Passmoor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Bajramaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Passmoor's entrance music is L'amour Toujours by Gigi Agostino. A fine choice. Bajramaj is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Godsmack - I Stand Alone. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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222 lbs
11 - 13 - 0 |
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215 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gaz Passmoor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik Bajramaj!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Passmoor throws a body kick that misses.
Bajramaj has his takedown stuffed
and Passmoor counters with a nice uppercut.
Passmoor throws a wild body kick that Bajramaj sees coming a mile off.
Bajramaj misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Passmoor thows a body shot but no joy.
Passmoor throws a solid leg kick but Bajramaj takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Passmoor.
Bajramaj defending well as Passmoor loads up on a big left hand.
Bajramaj shoots in and drives through. Passmoor sprawls well.
Passmoor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bajramaj to the ground. Passmoor is now in Bajramaj's guard.
Bajramaj utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Passmoor throws a big elbow that misses.
Passmoor won't allow Bajramaj to get back to his feet.
Bajramaj controls Passmoor momentarily but Passmoor frees himself.
Passmoor wants to pass the guard but Bajramaj is keeping the position.
Passmoor throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Passmoor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bajramaj is keeping the position for now.
Bajramaj is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Passmoor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Passmoor 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.
Bajramaj lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Passmoor!
Passmoor regains half guard.
Passmoor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bajramaj's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bajramaj's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Passmoor.
I really don't envy Bajramaj right now.
Passmoor throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Passmoor is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bajramaj defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Passmoor working for a choke but Bajramaj is defending well.
Passmoor scores with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj turns into Passmoor and is now in his guard.
Passmoor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bajramaj lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Passmoor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Passmoor is taking a breather. Bajramaj says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Passmoor trying to control the action but Bajramaj is working from the bottom.
Passmoor is nestled in close to Bajramaj, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Passmoor seems to be working for a kimura but Bajramaj defends the submission attempt.
Passmoor wants to take a breather but Bajramaj is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Passmoor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Passmoor is working for a submission of some sort.
Bajramaj moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Passmoor looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bajramaj looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaz Passmoor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Passmoor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Passmoor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bajramaj shoots in looking for a takedown. Passmoor tries to sprawl out of it but Bajramaj keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Passmoor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Passmoor throws a jab when Bajramaj was well out of range.
Passmoor scores with a nice right hand.
Passmoor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bajramaj manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bajramaj.
Bajramaj shoots for a double leg takedown but Passmoor sprawls well. He's pushed Bajramaj's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gaz Passmoor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Bajramaj.
Bajramaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Passmoor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bajramaj closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Passmoor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Passmoor sneaks back into half guard.
Passmoor holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bajramaj is keen to just control but Passmoor is a slippery customer.
Passmoor manages to get to full guard.
Passmoor wants to stand and escape but Bajramaj is having none of it.
Passmoor keeping full guard, as Bajramaj tries to pass.
Gaz Passmoor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bajramajis looking to pass into half guard but Passmoor pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Passmoor is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj wants to sweep but no luck.
Passmoor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bajramaj swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Passmoor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bajramaj wants to stand but Passmoor is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Passmoor throwing strikes but missing.
Passmoor throws an elbow that misses. Bajramaj uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Passmoor's guard. Nice move by Bajramaj!
Bajramaj trying to control the position from guard on top but Passmoor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Passmoor has control of Bajramaj's left arm, preventing Bajramaj from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Passmoor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bajramaj, into his guard.
Bajramaj is trying to control the position but Passmoor postures up.
Bajramaj working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Passmoor.
Bajramaj looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bajramaj is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bajramaj keeping moving, preventing Passmoor from controlling successfully.
Passmoor is pushing down on Bajramaj's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bajramaj is fighting to maintain full guard but Passmoor has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Passmoor is working for a submission of some sort.
Passmoor is looking for a kimura here.
Passmoor seems to be working for a kimura but Bajramaj defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bajramaj is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaz Passmoor 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Passmoor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bajramaj sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Passmoor somewhat.
Passmoor tries for a takedown but Bajramaj circles away easily
and Bajramaj counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Passmoor!
Bajramaj prevents Passmoor from getting the reversal.
Bajramaj lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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!
Passmoor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bajramaj get's back to his feet.
Bajramaj checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bajramaj shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Passmoor as he avoids it easily.
Passmoor misses with a takedown attempt
and Bajramaj counters with a shoot takedown. Passmoor fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaz Passmoor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bajramaj sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Passmoor's guard.
Passmoor tries to get to full guard but Bajramaj has control of the leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Passmoor is staying active underneath Bajramaj, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Passmoor is looking to control Bajramaj's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Passmoor avoid being mounted?
Passmoor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bajramaj is looking for a kimura here.
Passmoor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bajramaj throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Passmoor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bajramaj wants to control from the top but Passmoor keeps moving.
Bajramaj stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Passmoor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Passmoor looking to control.
Passmoor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bajramaj throws a strike but Passmoor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Passmoor wants to control from the top but Bajramaj keeps moving.
Bajramaj wants to stand but Passmoor is controlling the position.
Passmoor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bajramaj, up you get!
Bajramaj has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bajramaj there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj dives in and grabs Passmoor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Passmoor pushes down on Bajramaj's head and hops out.
Bajramaj takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good work by Bajramaj as he checks the leg kick.
Passmoor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bajramaj pinned against the cage. Bajramaj gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Passmoor leaves Bajramaj with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gaz Passmoor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Erik Bajramaj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bajramaj shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Passmoor but Passmoor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bajramaj fails with a takedown attempt.
Passmoor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bajramaj shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Passmoor but Passmoor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj avoids the head kick by Passmoor.
Bajramaj tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Passmoor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Passmoor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bajramaj shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Passmoor but Passmoor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bajramaj misses with a series of wild punches.
Passmoor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bajramaj as he avoids it easily.
Gaz Passmoor is winning the standup battle so far.
Bajramaj has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bajramaj there as he acknowledges the shot.
Erik Bajramaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bajramaj shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Passmoor defends it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bajramaj defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Passmoor.
Passmoor throws a sloppy head kick and Bajramaj moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Bajramaj comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Passmoor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaz Passmoor!
An out of breath Gaz Passmoor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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