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Event:
HFC 36 - Wanker vs Bronstein
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagedov throws a hook but Lahti blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Nurmagedov.
Lahti works the jab nicely.#CL#
Lahti tries to keep at a distance but Nurmagedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nurmagedov takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Lahti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nurmagedov looks to throw the jab but Lahti is out of range.
Nurmagedov slips under a jab.
Nurmagedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nurmagedov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Nurmagedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Nurmagedov on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lahti.
Nurmagedov is working for takedown but Lahti is calmly controlling the position for now.
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!
Lahti blocking some punches.
Nurmagedov prevents a body shot from Lahti.
A body shot lands from Lahti.
#BC2#
Lahti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagedov moves away from the strike by Lahti. #T1#
Lahti digs a good hook to Nurmagedov's body.
#CL#
Nurmagedov darts in and clinches Lahti up against the cage.
Lahti stops a takedown attempt from Nurmagedov.
Nurmagedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Lahti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lahti scores with a hook.
Nurmagedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lahti is just out of range.
A big left from Lahti misses.
Nurmagedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lahti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nurmagedov has time to react.
Lahti misses with a hook. Nurmagedov ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagedov wants to clinch
and Lahti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Lahti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#Nurmagedov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagedov defending well as Lahti loads up on a big left hand.
Lahti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nurmagedov throws out the jab.
Lahti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oh Nurmagedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lahti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nurmagedov lands with a straight right. Lahti didn't see that one coming.
Nurmagedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nurmagedov seems to have got his legs back now.
Akhmedov Nurmagedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lahti was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagedov.
A little jabbing left from Lahti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nurmagedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lahti.
Nurmagedov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nurmagedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lahti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagedov.#T3#
Nurmagedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nurmagedov throws out a loose jab but Lahti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lahti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lahti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lahti digs a good hook to Nurmagedov's body.
Lahti throws the left hand but Nurmagedov avoids the punch easily.
Lahti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurmagedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lahti throws a body punch but Nurmagedov moves out of range.
Lahti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurmagedov in his tracks.
A slow jab from Lahti misses its intended target. #CL#
Nurmagedov has Lahti up against the cage in a clinch.
Lahti is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akhmedov Nurmagedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Nurmagedov decides to pull guard.
Lahti sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Lahti won't allow Nurmagedov to sweep him here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lahti working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nurmagedov has a closed guard, preventing Lahti from standing up.
Nurmagedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Lahti wants to get up but he can't break Nurmagedov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lahti sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nurmagedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Lahti stays in close to Nurmagedov's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagedov takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Lahti dominated that round.
That's time! Nurmagedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lahti works the jab nicely.
Lahti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, jab by Nurmagedov - just one landing.
Jaska Lahti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nurmagedov.
Nurmagedov throws a hook but Lahti avoids it easily.
Nurmagedov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lahti misses with a jab to the body
and Nurmagedov counters with a straight right hand.
Nurmagedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagedov blocks a jab.
Nurmagedov ducks under a wild hook from Lahti.
Nurmagedov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lahti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagedov staying out of range there.
Nurmagedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lahti paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Nurmagedov lands with a right hand.
Nurmagedov darts in looking for a takedown but Lahti gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagedov into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Nurmagedov.#CL#
Nurmagedov closes the distance and pushes Lahti back into the cage.#TD#
Nurmagedov is trying to trip Lahti. He has hold of a leg but Lahti is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nurmagedov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Lahti scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lahti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lahti swings widly with a right hand
and Nurmagedov counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Nurmagedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lahti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nurmagedov connects with a single shot there.#ROC#Lahti is rocked!#TD#
Nurmagedov gets a big slam - oh, Lahti is out! Lahti is out! That's a nasty KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Akhmedov Nurmagedov!
During a confident post fight interview, Akhmedov Nurmagedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC KO 7 - Rodrigues vs Dylan
Date: Jun 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Lahti misses.
Lahti misses with a right hand
and Peltonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Jaska Lahti has been cut.
Lahti ducks under a wild hook from Peltonen.
Peltonen swinging wildly here.
Peltonen scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Peltonen misses.
Lahti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lahti misses with a hook. Peltonen ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Peltonen.
Peltonen lands an overhand right.
Peltonen checks a low kick from Lahti.
Peltonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lahti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Peltonen tests Lahti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lahti ducks under a wild hook from Peltonen.
Peltonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lahti.
Peltonen cracks Lahti with an open hand slap.#ROC2#Lahti is rocked!
Lahti drops his hands momentarily. Peltonen doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Lahti staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Lahti doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raimo Peltonen! |
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Event:
Madness 49 Kocak vs Camoran
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Lahti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rex swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rex looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rex throws a shot from downtown. Lahti moves away and avoids it.
Lahti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lahti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rex looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rex with a nice cross.
Rex misses the jab.
A slow jab from Lahti misses its intended target.
Lahti throws a lazy uppercut
and Rex counters with a nice body shot.
Lahti throws a jab but it's blocked by Rex.
Lahti misses with an uppercut. Rex saw that one coming.
Lahti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rex was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rex swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rex is looking to land body kicks.
Rex misses with a kick to the body
and Lahti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rex lands with an uppercut that bounces Lahti off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lahti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rex counters with a left to the body.
Lahti jabs at Rex's body.
Nice defenses there by Rex.#T1#
Rex ducks under a wild hook from Lahti.
Rex slips under a jab from Lahti.
Lahti connects with a looping right hand.
Lahti takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rex takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rex cracks Lahti with a good jab.
Rex pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rex misses with an uppercut.
Rex misses the jab.
Rex ducks under a wild hook from Lahti.
Lahti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lahti misses with a hook
and Rex counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lahti misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Lahti.
Rex swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lahti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rex.
Rex goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rex ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Rex takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rex misses with a shot to the body
and Lahti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lahti staying out of range there.
Rex connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lahti. Lahti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice jab there from Rex.
Lahti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rex swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lahti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rex gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lahti.
Lahti throws a hook but Rex avoids it easily.
Rex works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#
Lahti is rocked!
Rex digs a good hook to Lahti's body.
Lahti is still on wobbly legs! Can Rex finish him?
Rex fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lahti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lahti bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Rex comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Lahti falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Lahti was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sabotage Rex!
Sabotage Rex gave a mention to Groove Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Madness 44 Rodriguez vs Petrov
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Lahti throws an overhand right that lands on Lo Zizio's shoulder, as Lo Zizio tries to avoid the shot.
Lo Zizio half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Lo Zizio has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lahti throws a shot from downtown. Lo Zizio moves away and avoids it.
Lahti scores with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Ciccio Lo Zizio has been cut.
Lahti throws a body shot but no joy.
Lahti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lo Zizio's head.
Lo Zizio with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Lahti counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lo Zizio! Lahti lets Lo Zizio back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lo Zizio scores with the left hand. Lahti knows he should have avoided that one.
Lo Zizio takes one on the button.#ROC2#
Lo Zizio is rocked!#CUT2#
Ciccio Lo Zizio's cut is getting worse.
Lo Zizio tries for a takedown but Lahti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lahti looks to throw the jab but Lo Zizio is out of range.
Lahti slaps away a takedown attempt from Lo Zizio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ciccio Lo Zizio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lahti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lo Zizio doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
A slow jab from Lahti misses its intended target. #KD2#
Lahti drops Lo Zizio with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lo Zizio looks back up at him and smiles so Lahti waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Lo Zizio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lo Zizio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lahti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lo Zizio seems to have got his legs back now.
Lo Zizio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lahti counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaska Lahti!
Jaska Lahti thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 30
Date: Mar 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Gunnar defending well as Lahti loads up on a big left hand.
Gunnar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lahti counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Viggo Gunnar has been cut.
Lahti misses with a looping left.
Lahti lands with a good body shot.
Gunnar moves in looking to clinch but Lahti pushes him off.
Lahti takes a swing at Gunnar's ribcage but misses.
Lahti jabs Gunnar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lahti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gunnar doesn't seem bothered though.
Lahti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gunnar. Gunnar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lahti misses with a body shot.
Gunnar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gunnar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Lahti - just one landing.
Gunnar misses with a lunging right hand
and Lahti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnar defending well as Lahti loads up on a big left hand.
Gunnar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Lahti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gunnar's head backwards.
Lahti misses with an uppercut. Gunnar saw that one coming.
Lahti throws a body punch but Gunnar moves out of range.
Lahti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lahti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lahti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunnar misses the target.
Lahti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lahti avoids the head kick by Gunnar.
Lahti swings for the body but Gunnar moves out of range.
Lahti scores with a body shot.
Lahti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gunnar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Gunnar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lahti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunnar.
Lahti looks to throw the jab but Gunnar is out of range.
Jaska Lahti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lahti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunnar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lahti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gunnar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gunnar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lahti takes a swing at Gunnar's ribcage but misses.
Gunnar tries to clinch
and Lahti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Viggo Gunnar's cut is getting worse.
Lahti clobbers Gunnar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gunnar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lahti.#T3#
Gunnar connects with a nice looking jab.
Lahti throws a big shot that misses.
Gunnar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gunnar moves away from the strike by Lahti.
Gunnar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunnar wants to clinch up but Lahti keeps it at a distance.
Lahti misses with a left hand
and Lahti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gunnar misses with a left hand
and Lahti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lahti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gunnar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lahti.#CL#
Gunnar moves into the clinch.
Lahti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gunnar backwards. #CUT2#
Viggo Gunnar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gunnar.
Nice body punch from Lahti.
Lahti misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Gunnar fails to land. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunnar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gunnar swings wildly with an uppercut but Lahti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lahti lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Lahti.
Gunnar is breathing heavily.
Lahti scores with a hook to the body.
Lahti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunnar backwards.
Lahti blocks an uppercut.
Lahti throws a head punch that misses.
Gunnar has a couple of punches blocked by Lahti.
Gunnar prevents a body shot from Lahti.
Lahti struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunnar controls his hands.
Lahti is leaning against Gunnar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lahti lands a nice uppercut.
Lahti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lahti scores with a shot to the side of Gunnar's head.
Lahti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lahti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lahti throws a head punch that misses.
Gunnar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gunnar working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Lahti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viggo Gunnar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gunnar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunnar is looking to counter punch.
Gunnar slips under a jab.
Lahti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gunnar blocks a jab.
Lahti lands a slapping body shot.
Gunnar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lahti lands a jab to Gunnar's midsection.
Lahti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahti misses with an uppercut.
Gunnar fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Gunnar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lahti scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Gunnar throws a body punch but Lahti moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Lahti misses.
Lahti scores with a jab to the head.
Lahti throws a shot from downtown. Gunnar moves away and avoids it.
Lahti misses with an uppercut. Gunnar saw that one coming.
Gunnar avoids the body shot from Lahti.
Lahti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lahti misses with a left hand
and Gunnar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunnar lands with an overhand left.
Gunnar staying out of range there.
Gunnar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lahti.
Gunnar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lahti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lahti has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
Lahti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunnar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunnar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gunnar slips a straight right by Lahti.
Gunnar looks to clinch
and Lahti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
Jeez, Viggo Gunnar's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Gunnar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Viggo Gunnar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jaska Lahti!
A victorious Jaska Lahti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Lahti swings for the body but Gutterio moves out of range.
#TD2#
Lahti gets caught napping as Gutterio dives in and scores a takedown. Lahti manages to retain guard.
Gutterio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gutterio forces his way into half guard.
Lahti wants to get back to full guard but Gutterio has mounted him!
Gutterio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Gutterio is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Gutterio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alejendro Gutterio!
After the fight, Alejendro Gutterio 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Lahti throws a looping overhand right but Obney ducks down to avoid it.
Obney keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lahti throws a hook but Obney avoids it easily.
Obney throws a big shot that misses.
Obney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lahti's corner calls for a 1-2. Lahti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Obney throws a big shot that misses.
Obney works the jab nicely.
Obney cracks Lahti with an open hand slap.
Obney lands with a shot to the body.
Obney throws a hook but Lahti avoids it easily.
Obney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Lahti misses.
Lahti lands the left hand.
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!
Obney missing with a left hand there. Lahti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obney misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Lahti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Obney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lahti.
Obney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Obney throws a jab when Lahti was well out of range.#T1#
A jab from Obney does it's job there.
Obney moves out of range of the strikes.
Obney might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Obney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lahti throws out the jab.
Lahti looks to throw the jab but Obney is out of range.
Lahti throws the left hand but Obney avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Lahti tries to keep at a distance but Obney has taken the fight into the clinch.
Obney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lahti backwards.
Lahti wants to break free but Obney has control.
Lahti has had enough of the clinch but Obney keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Obney pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obney is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obney controls from within his opponent's guard.
Obney throwing strikes but missing.
Lahti is trying to keep Obney in close.
Obney advances to half guard. #T2#
Obney with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lahti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Obney.
Obney has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Obney controlling the pace.
Obney thows a huge punch but Lahti dodges it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obney throwing shots but Lahti is blocking nicely.
Obney sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lahti defending well though.
Lahti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Obney perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Obney missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Obney seems to be working for a kimura but Lahti defends the submission attempt.
Lahti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Obney. #T3#
Lahti is trying to stand back up but Obney is controlling him
#SUB2#
Obney is looking for a kimura here.
Obney seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lahti is looking for a sweep. Obney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Obney throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Obney moves nicely into side control.
Obney looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lahti is avoiding damage well.
Obney is chipping away with strikes.
Obney working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lahti is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Obney asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lahti is being controlled here.
Let's hope that Obney 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.#T4#
Obney throws an elbow but Lahti slips to the side and avoids it well.
The referee asks Obney politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Obney prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lahti avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Obney.
Obney happy to just control the position for now.
Obney tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Obney takes a little break here. Lahti wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Obney working away.
Lahti is working to avoid the ground and pound but Obney connects with a decent elbow.
Obney tries to score with some ground and pound. Lahti controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Obney is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lahti's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lahti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Obney on the ground.
Lahti tries to escape but Obney is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nye Obney dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Obney throws the left hand but Lahti avoids the punch easily.
Obney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obney scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lahti in his tracks.
Lahti ducks right into an uppercut from Obney.
Obney throws a hook to the side of Lahti's head but Lahti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obney lands with a right hand.
Lahti defending well as Obney loads up on a big left hand.
Lahti throws a body shot but no joy.
Obney is looking to clinch but Lahti is avoiding it.
Obney throws a lazy uppercut
and Lahti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lahti slips a jab from Obney.
Obney fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Lahti is rocked!
Obney closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Lahti! Obney dives in looking to finish! Lahti is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nye Obney!
After the fight, Nye Obney 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.
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