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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alvin Toh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Bergstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alvin Toh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Bergstrom!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bergstrom avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Bergstrom. No joy for Toh on that attempt.
Toh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bergstrom is fending him off so far but Toh persists. Nope, Bergstrom circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvin Toh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bergstrom drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bergstrom is stalling in the full guard.
Bergstrom pushing down on Toh's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bergstrom is controlling the pace.
Toh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bergstrom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toh wants to control but Bergstrom is keeping busy.
Bergstrom passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Toh!
Bergstrom working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bergstrom controlling from mount.
Bergstrom jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Toh is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Toh and Bergstrom has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bergstrom thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergstrom moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bergstrom throws an elbow but Toh slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Toh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bergstrom is trying to move to mount but Toh reverses beautifully and ends up in Bergstrom's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergstrom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Bergstrom dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Toh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bergstrom counters with a leg kick.
Toh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bergstrom bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Toh on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bergstrom wants to control but Toh is keeping him busy.
Toh tries to bench press Bergstrom off him but Bergstrom keeps the position.
Toh gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Toh tries to hold on but Bergstrom postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergstrom lands a nice shot to the head.
Bergstrom punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bergstrom moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Toh has worked his arm free - good work by Toh!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bergstrom is breathing heavily.
Bergstrom looking to control but instead Toh has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergstrom is working for a kimura but Toh is defending it quite comfortably.
Toh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toh is looking for a sweep. Bergstrom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bergstrom stalling away here and it's allowed Toh to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bergstrom wanted to stand there but Toh had control of the position.
Toh looking for a guillotine here but Bergstrom defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bergstrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Toh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bergstrom trying to move into half guard but instead Toh has managed to sweep!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Bergstrom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bergstrom fails to land with a series of punches.
Bergstrom shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Toh keeping moving, preventing Bergstrom from controlling successfully.
Bergstrom looking to sit in guard and control but Toh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bergstrom can't keep his opponent in guard - Toh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Toh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bergstrom's head.
Bergstrom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Toh lands a nice short elbow.
Toh throwing shots but Bergstrom is blocking nicely.
Toh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Toh slips a nice elbow through Bergstrom's hands, connecting with Bergstrom's forehead.
Toh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bergstrom is staying active underneath Toh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bergstrom manages to get to full guard.
Bergstrom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bergstrom wants to stand but Toh is controlling the position.
Toh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bergstrom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bergstrom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Toh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bergstrom wants to stand up but Toh is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Toh with a poor takedown
so Bergstrom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bergstrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergstrom trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Toh manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bergstrom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Toh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bergstrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toh throwing strikes from guard but Bergstrom blocks nicely.
Bergstrom is pulling down on Toh's head. It's preventing any offense from Toh, at least for the moment.
Marcus Bergstrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bergstrom looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Toh doesn't manage to clinch there - Bergstrom circles away.
Toh fails with the takedown.
Bergstrom gets the takedown into side control.
Bergstrom decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Alvin Toh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toh tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Bergstrom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bergstrom 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Bergstrom!
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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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