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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen McMurtry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mieszko Grzmotojad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen McMurtry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mieszko Grzmotojad!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMurtry lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Mieszko Grzmotojad has been cut.
McMurtry feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grzmotojad's calf.
McMurtry throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grzmotojad counters by moving into the clinch.
Grzmotojad gets through McMurtry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McMurtry prevents the takedown attempt.
Grzmotojad breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grzmotojad forces McMurtry back against the cage and clinches.
Grzmotojad is looking to take this one to the mat.
Grzmotojad tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stephen McMurtry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mieszko Grzmotojad.
McMurtry tries to break the clinch but Grzmotojad is controlling the position.
Grzmotojad is trying to trip McMurtry. He has hold of a leg but McMurtry is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Grzmotojad persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Grzmotojad throws a strike but McMurtry rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McMurtry being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grzmotojad keeping moving, preventing McMurtry from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurtry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grzmotojad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grzmotojad is looking to stand up but McMurtry isn't so interested in that idea.
McMurtry trying to control the position from guard on top but Grzmotojad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Stephen McMurtry just wasn't active enough.
McMurtry lands a two punch combo.
Grzmotojad takes one to the side of the head.
Grzmotojad slips a jab and a cross from McMurtry.
McMurtry throws a right hand that Grzmotojad ducks under and follows up with a left that Grzmotojad also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurtry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grzmotojad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grzmotojad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McMurtry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McMurtry misses with a series of wild punches.
McMurtry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grzmotojad.
A combination from McMurtry does no damage.
Grzmotojad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McMurtry is trying to keep an underhook but Grzmotojad manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McMurtry wants to control but Grzmotojad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McMurtry is looking to improve his position.
McMurtry trying to control but Grzmotojad postures up.
McMurtry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grzmotojad.
Grzmotojad working over McMurtry with some ground and pound. McMurtry looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grzmotojad throwing shots but McMurtry is blocking nicely.
Grzmotojad lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McMurtry is trying to control but can't.
Grzmotojad working McMurtry over with strikes.
McMurtry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grzmotojad is working away from the top position though.
Grzmotojad is keen to just control but McMurtry is a slippery customer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grzmotojad keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Grzmotojad wants to lay and pray for a moment but McMurtry keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurtry is looking for a sweep. Grzmotojad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grzmotojad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Grzmotojad thows a huge punch but McMurtry dodges it nicely.
Grzmotojad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McMurtry wants to control but Grzmotojad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grzmotojad thows a huge punch but McMurtry dodges it nicely.
Grzmotojad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McMurtry is trying to control but can't.
Grzmotojad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grzmotojad lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Grzmotojad lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McMurtry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grzmotojad.
Grzmotojad is just content to waste time from the top position. McMurtry takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mieszko Grzmotojad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mieszko Grzmotojad's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A combination from McMurtry does no damage.
Stephen McMurtry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMurtry tries a head kick but it misses.
Grzmotojad scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Grzmotojad prevents McMurtry from improving his position.
McMurtry pushes Grzmotojad off and gets back to his feet.
McMurtry scores with a shot to the body.
McMurtry throws a right hand that Grzmotojad ducks under and follows up with a left that Grzmotojad also avoids with ease.
Grzmotojad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McMurtry tries to avoid it but Grzmotojad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McMurtry to the ground. McMurtry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McMurtry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurtry misses with a wild combination.
Grzmotojad tries to clinch up.
McMurtry misses with a series of wild punches.
Grzmotojad is looking to clinch but McMurtry is avoiding it.
A combination from McMurtry does no damage.
Grzmotojad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McMurtry scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurtry throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McMurtry falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grzmotojad counters by clinching up.
McMurtry working hard to break the clinch.
Grzmotojad gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McMurtry trying to control but Grzmotojad postures up.
Grzmotojad drops an elbow to the side of McMurtry's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMurtry is looking to improve his position.
Grzmotojad is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad thows a huge punch but McMurtry dodges it nicely.
Grzmotojad missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grzmotojad thows a huge punch but McMurtry dodges it nicely.
Grzmotojad trying to control from half guard but McMurtry is working away.
Grzmotojad is thwarting McMurtry's attempts to control the position.
McMurtry blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grzmotojad.
Grzmotojad is looking to pass McMurtry's guard but actually McMurtry recovers to full guard.
Mieszko Grzmotojad has got the better of the ground game so far.
McMurtry trying to control the position.
Grzmotojad landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grzmotojad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McMurtry is keeping the position for now.
McMurtry looking to control.
Grzmotojad prevents McMurtry from getting back to his feet.
Grzmotojad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McMurtry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grzmotojad manages to get himself to full guard.
Grzmotojad is pulling down on McMurtry's head. It's preventing any offense from McMurtry, at least for the moment.
McMurtry trying to control but Grzmotojad is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grzmotojad is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grzmotojad avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mieszko Grzmotojad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mieszko Grzmotojad's cut.
That's time! McMurtry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Grzmotojad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMurtry moves away.
McMurtry lands a jab to the nose.
Stephen McMurtry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McMurtry throws a series of punches but Grzmotojad moves out of range.
Grzmotojad clinches with his opponent.
Grzmotojad keeps control of McMurtry as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grzmotojad has hold of one of McMurtry's legs. McMurtry is fighting the takedown attempt but Grzmotojad gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McMurtry has momentary wrist control but Grzmotojad slips an elbow through the middle.
Grzmotojad makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grzmotojad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grzmotojad works over McMurtry with some ground and pound from guard.
Grzmotojad throwing strikes but missing.
Grzmotojad lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurtry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grzmotojad's guard.
Grzmotojad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McMurtry is controlling him.
McMurtry trying to control the position from guard on top but Grzmotojad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grzmotojad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grzmotojad has his hands on McMurtry's head, controlling the position.
McMurtry trying to control the position from guard on top but Grzmotojad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McMurtry stopping the sweep attempt from Grzmotojad.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Stephen McMurtry just wasn't active enough.
Grzmotojad darts in and clinches McMurtry up against the cage.
Stephen McMurtry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grzmotojad.
Grzmotojad breaks the clinch.
McMurtry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grzmotojad circles away quickly and effectively.
Grzmotojad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grzmotojad avoids the head kick by McMurtry.
McMurtry tries a head kick but it misses.
Grzmotojad is looking to clinch but McMurtry is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grzmotojad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurtry scores with the left hand. Grzmotojad knows he should have avoided that one.
Grzmotojad closes the distance and clinches.
McMurtry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grzmotojad has him pressed against the cage.
Grzmotojad has McMurtry pressed against the cage, preventing McMurtry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McMurtry misses with the head strike.
Grzmotojad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McMurtry is trying to break free.
Grzmotojad has clasped his hands together around McMurtry's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The strikes coming from Grzmotojad are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McMurtry wants to control but Grzmotojad postures up.
McMurtry sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Grzmotojad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Grzmotojad thows a huge punch but McMurtry dodges it nicely.
McMurtry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grzmotojad is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grzmotojad seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McMurtry on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McMurtry is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Grzmotojad.
McMurtry has hold of Grzmotojad's hands but Grzmotojad slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McMurtry works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grzmotojad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grzmotojad postures up and lands a big shot to McMurtry's brow.
Grzmotojad lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McMurtry keeping full guard, as Grzmotojad tries to pass.
Mieszko Grzmotojad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McMurtry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mieszko Grzmotojad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grzmotojad winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mieszko Grzmotojad!
A very excited looking Mieszko Grzmotojad made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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RATING
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