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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Bandit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Nye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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191 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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180 cm
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187 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Bandit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Nye!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nye looks to land a left hand but Bandit moved out of range nicely.
Bandit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nye pinned against the cage. Nye gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nye rushes Bandit and presses him up against the cage.
Bandit wants to stall.
Nye gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nye gets to his feet - Bandit follows without any prompting.
Nye closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nye successfully pulls guard.
Bandit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bandit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nye wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nye desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bandit throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nye to regain full guard.
Nye is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bandit is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Bandit tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bandit tries to get to full guard but Nye has control of the leg.
Nye is thwarting Bandit's attempts to control the position.
Bandit throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandit wants to get back to full guard.
Nye decides to stand and escape the position.
Bandit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nye counters with a thumping low kick.
Bandit gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nye to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nye gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nye has closed the distance and engaged Bandit in a clinch.
Nye lands a nice uppercut.
Nye manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nye is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bandit defends well.
Nye looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandit is one step ahead there.
Bandit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandit throws a big right hand that misses.
Bandit is looking to work some ground and pound but Nye has wrist control.
Bandit looking to pass the guard.
Bandit throws a big right hand that misses.
Bandit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nye is adopting a defensive guard.
Nye is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandit postures up in Nye's guard and throws a big left but Nye blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nye utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nye is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bandit has Nye pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nye manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Come on Nye - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bandit wants a takedown but no success here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nye breaks from the clinch.
Bandit misses with a takedown
and Nye holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Nye dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nye has closed the distance and engaged Bandit in a clinch.
Bandit tries for a takedown but Nye manages to get underhooks.
Bandit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nye gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nye jumps guard and drags Bandit to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bandit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bandit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bandit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nye kicks Bandit off and gets to his feet.
Nye is looking to clinch.
Nye avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bandit lands a glancing blow to the side of Nye's head.
Nye gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bandit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nye is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nye gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nye works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bandit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nye prevents it.
Nye scores with a shoulder strike.
Bandit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nye prevents it.
Bandit is looking for a takedown.
Bandit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nye breaks from the clinch.
Bandit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bandit wants to clinch up but Nye keeps it at a distance.
Nye is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandit fails with the takedown
and Nye counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nye has Bandit pressed against the cage, preventing Bandit from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nye breaks from the clinch.
Nye has closed the distance and engaged Bandit in a clinch.
Nye lands a damaging elbow.
Bandit has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nye is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bandit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nye is defending well.
Bandit working hard to break the clinch.
Bandit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nye keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bandit's efforts to push away.
Bandit has had enough of the clinch but Nye keeps him there for the moment.
Nye lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bandit backwards.
Nye connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandit struggles to land a body shot inside as Nye controls his hands.
Nye lands a knee to the head.
Bandit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nye gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nye lands a nice knee to the body.
Nye landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bandit is looking for a takedown.
Bandit misses with a punch to the body.
Nye manages to break the clinch.
Bandit takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nye closes the distance and pushes Bandit back into the cage.
Nye breaks from the clinch.
Nye tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bandit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nye clinches up with Bandit and pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Nye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nye tries to clinch there but Bandit circles away.
Nye drives through and clinches with Bandit against the cage.
Nye taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nye breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nye gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bandit.
Bandit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nye avoids it really well and circles away.
Bandit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nye can pounce on him.
Nye tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bandit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bandit looks for a takedown but Nye sprawls well.
Nye darts in and clinches Bandit up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Nye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nye pushes Bandit up against the cage in a clinch.
Bandit misses with a punch to the body.
Bandit throws a head punch that misses.
Bandit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nye's elbow.
Bandit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bandit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nye pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bandit.
Nye ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nye no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bandit throwing strikes from guard but Nye blocks nicely.
Nye is pulling down on Bandit's head. It's preventing any offense from Bandit, at least for the moment.
Nye kicks Bandit off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bandit shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nye's guard.
Bandit throws a big elbow that misses.
Bandit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nye works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bill Nye has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bandit is looking to work some ground and pound but Nye has wrist control.
Nye seems keen to control Bandit's posture.
Nye wriggles free and stands up.
Bandit fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nye fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nye throws a chopping leg kick but Bandit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nye moves in looking to clinch but Bandit pushes him off.
Bandit with a poor takedown
and Nye counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nye decides to stand back up.
Nye fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bandit, pushing him back against the cage.
Nye manages to pull guard.
Nye pushes Bandit off and gets back to his feet.
Nye closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandit looking for a takedown.
Bandit is trying to force a seperation but Nye has the dominant position.
Bill Nye is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nye pulls Bandit into guard.
Bandit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nye pulls Bandit in close to prevent any damage.
Bandit throwing strikes but missing.
Nye scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nye tries to clinch but Bandit moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nye lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandit wants to stall.
Nye tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bandit avoids it.
Nye's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bandit has a takedown stuffed.
Nye has Bandit up against the cage in a clinch.
Nye gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bandit.
Lee Bandit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bandit has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nye is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Nye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nye 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Nye!
A relieved looking Bill Nye thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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