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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richi Wei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mean Machine (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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245 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richi Wei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mean Machine!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Mean Machine has been cut.
Wei tries to close the distance and clinch but Machine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machine closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wei to the mat! Wei manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wei wants to sweep here but Machine controlling him for the moment.
Machine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machine is stalling in the full guard.
Wei is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Machine is positioning himself well to prevent Wei advancing to mount.
Machine trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wei wants to take a breather but Machine is having none of it.
Machine is holding on to half guard well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Let's hope that Machine 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mean Machine was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Machine shoots in and drives through. Wei sprawls well.
Wei drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Machine is looking to reverse the position.
Machine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine trying to remain calm as Wei controls from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Wei working away.
Machine is looking to reverse the position.
Wei is looking to take a break and control but Machine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Machine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Machine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wei as he avoids it easily.
Machine throws a sloppy head kick
and Wei counters with a nice kick to the body.
A low kick from Machine is predictable there
and Wei counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Richi Wei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mean Machine.
Machine looks gassed!
Wei scores a nice knee to the body.
Wei gets control of Machine's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wei will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wei could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Machine controlling from the top position.
Machine postures up.
Machine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Machine engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Machine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wei. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wei 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wei is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Wei circles away.
Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wei.
Machine misses with a hook
and Wei counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Machine throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Machine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wei is working away from the top position though.
Machine is trying to control but Wei manages to pass to mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wei postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Machine looks a forlorn figure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machine can do anything to dispel that myth.
Machine really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richi Wei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mean Machine's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wei tries to clinch but Machine is having none of it.
Machine tries to clinch there but Wei circles away.
Machine throws a lazy head kick
and Wei counters with a nice leg kick.
Machine throws a sloppy head kick
and Wei counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wei wants to take a breather but Machine is having none of it.
Richi Wei overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machine is looking to improve his position.
Wei tries to stand and escape but Machine is controlling the position.
Machine wants to improve his position but Wei is controlling well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machine is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Machine trying to control but Wei postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Machine tries to clinch there but Wei circles away.
Wei clinches with his opponent.
Wei stalling in the clinch but Machine improves position.
Machine tries to score a body lock takedown but Wei shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Machine jumps guard but Wei stands there with Machine around his waist. Machine gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machine tries to score a body lock takedown but Wei shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Richi Wei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mean Machine.
Machine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wei pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Machine jumps guard but Wei stands there with Machine around his waist. Machine gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wei jumps guard.
Machine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Machine with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wei looking to control.
Wei has his foot on Machine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machine works his way back into a safe position though.
Machine stays in close to Wei's body and controls the position.
Wei looking for a sweep. Not yet Wei, not yet.
Wei can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Machine controls the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mean Machine hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Machine tries to clinch but Wei is having none of it.
Machine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wei did well to prevent Machine getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Machine takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Machine is controlling the pace.
Machine drops an elbow to the side of Wei's head.
Machine controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wei wants to get back to full guard.
Mean Machine has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Machine is looking to clinch.
Wei gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Machine would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Machine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mean Machine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mean Machine's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Machine tries to clinch there but Wei circles away.
Wei throws a series of strikes that have Machine backpedaling.
A low kick from Machine misses
and Wei counters with a body kick that stops Machine in his tracks momentarily.
Machine shoots and misses
and Wei counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Machine's guard now.
Wei wants to stand but Machine is controlling his posture from full guard.
Machine pulls Wei in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mean Machine hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nice takedown defense from Wei. No joy for Machine on that attempt.
Machine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wei counters with a good, hard body kick but Machine shrugs it off.
Richi Wei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mean Machine.
Machine wants to clinch but Wei slips to the side
and Wei counters with a shoot takedown. Machine fights it but they end up in guard.
Machine looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Machine looking for a sweep. Not yet Machine, not yet.
Machine seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mean Machine hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Machine falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wei counters with a nice double leg into side control. Machine won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machine controls the position for a moment.
Machine tries to bench press Wei off him but Wei keeps the position.
Machine is not content to let Wei control the position.
Machine is looking to regain half guard here but Wei keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine gets back to half guard.
Machine wants to get back to full guard.
Machine has his hands clasped together around Wei's back. He's all about the action.
Machine wants to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wei circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machine drives through with a takedown into guard.
Machine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wei has momentary wrist control but Machine slips an elbow through the middle.
Machine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richi Wei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wei 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richi Wei!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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