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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Bratcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gronk Tasol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
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280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damian Bratcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gronk Tasol!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tasol has closed the distance and engaged Bratcher in a clinch.
Tasol avoiding damage as Bratcher throws knees to the body.
Tasol prevents Bratcher from breaking the clinch.
Bratcher utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bratcher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tasol's elbow.
Bratcher pulls guard successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tasol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bratcher is keeping the position for now.
Tasol content to stall in guard here.
Bratcher controls Tasol momentarily but Tasol frees himself.
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.
Tasol controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gronk Tasol wasn't active enough on the ground.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tasol. Bratcher does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Bratcher tenderised Tasol's leg. Tasol is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tasol clinches with his opponent.
Bratcher wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bratcher is trying to stall.
Bratcher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tasol is defended easily by Bratcher.
Tasol tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bratcher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bratcher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bratcher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Bratcher finds it's way through Tasol's defenses.
Damian Bratcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bratcher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tasol's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bratcher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tasol stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bratcher.
Bratcher misses with an uppercut. Tasol saw that one coming.
Bratcher throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tasol tries to clinch there but Bratcher circles away.
Bratcher tries to clinch but Tasol is having none of it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bratcher!
Bratcher throws a right hand that Tasol ducks under and follows up with a left that Tasol also avoids with ease.
Bratcher tries to close the distance and clinch but Tasol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tasol scores with a hook to the body. Bratcher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Bratcher.
Tasol throws a low kick, looking for Bratcher's leg but Bratcher calmly moves out of range.
Tasol leaves Bratcher with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tasol misses with a kick to the body.
Tasol shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bratcher pinned against the cage. Bratcher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tasol looks winded!
Bratcher moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tasol tries for a takedown but Bratcher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Damian Bratcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gronk Tasol.
Tasol takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bratcher delivers a nice body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bratcher.
It looks like Gronk Tasol has been cut.
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!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bratcher.
Tasol circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bratcher connects with an inside leg kick.
Bratcher looks for a takedown but Tasol sprawls well.
Tasol's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bratcher is looking to slow Tasol down with leg kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bratcher.
Tasol takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tasol is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bratcher is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tasol.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bratcher. Tasol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bratcher swinging wildly here.
Bratcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bratcher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tasol. That did some damage!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bratcher takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bratcher tries to close the distance and clinch but Tasol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bratcher closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Bratcher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gronk Tasol'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.
Tasol circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tasol fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tasol shoots in but Bratcher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tasol.
Damian Bratcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gronk Tasol.
Bratcher ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bratcher connects with a nice looking jab.
Bratcher lands with a right hand.
Bratcher lands a leg kick that knocks Tasol off balance momentarily.
Bratcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bratcher is defended easily by Tasol.
Bratcher throws a sloppy head kick and Tasol moves out of range easily.
Tasol is breathing heavily.
Bratcher throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratcher looks to land a combination but Tasol avoids it well.
Bratcher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tasol circles away quickly and effectively.
Bratcher feints and then cracks Tasol's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tasol down.
Bratcher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tasol doesn't seem bothered though.
Tasol blocks a low kick nicely.
Tasol swats away the attempt to clinch by Bratcher.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bratcher lands with an uppercut that bounces Tasol off the cage and back into range.
Gronk Tasol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bratcher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tasol on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bratcher. Bratcher obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bratcher.
Tasol throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bratcher's waist but Bratcher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tasol off to one side.
Bratcher has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bratcher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tasol has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bratcher working Tasol over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tasol as Bratcher tries to tie him up.
Bratcher is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tasol is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bratcher is keeping busy.
Tasol working hard to break the clinch.
Tasol managing to block the knees to the body from Bratcher.
Bratcher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bratcher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tasol can do to turn this around?
Bratcher sizes up Tasol with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tasol circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bratcher lands with an uppercut that bounces Tasol off the cage and back into range.
Tasol stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bratcher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bratcher tests Tasol's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bratcher is looking to clinch.
Bratcher swats away the attempt to clinch by Tasol.
Bratcher tries to work over Tasol's front leg with a kick but Tasol checks it.
Bratcher takes a swing at Tasol's ribcage but misses.
Bratcher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tasol.
Bratcher drives through and clinches with Tasol against the cage.
Bratcher leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bratcher connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tasol's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasol tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bratcher crunches a lovely knee into Tasol's ribcage.
Tasol takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bratcher tries to land knees in the clinch but Tasol avoids the damage to the body.
Tasol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bratcher scores with a knee to the head.
Bratcher tries to land knees in the clinch but Tasol avoids the damage to the body.
Bratcher trying to land knees to the body.
Damian Bratcher has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bratcher leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tasol drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tasol misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Bratcher dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gronk Tasol's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tasol throws a head kick but Bratcher moves out of range.
Tasol takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bratcher misses with a series of wild punches.
Bratcher wants to clinch up but Tasol keeps it at a distance.
Tasol will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good standup being displayed there by Bratcher as he connects with a hook.
Tasol checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bratcher moves in looking to clinch but Tasol pushes him off.
Tasol is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bratcher.
Bratcher lands a nice shot to the body.
Bratcher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tasol throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bratcher's waist but Bratcher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tasol off to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tasol tries to clinch but Bratcher is having none of it.
Bratcher feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tasol's calf.
Tasol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratcher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bratcher leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tasol tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bratcher smiles and moves away.
Damian Bratcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gronk Tasol.
Bratcher throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bratcher punishes Tasol's body with a nice straight punch.
Bratcher feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tasols jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bratcher takes the fight into the clinch.
Bratcher working Tasol over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bratcher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
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!
Bratcher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tasol drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bratcher pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tasol stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bratcher.
Bratcher connects with a leg kick. Tasol looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bratcher lands with a straight right. Tasol didn't see that one coming.
Bratcher lands with a good body shot.
Bratcher is looking to clinch but Tasol is avoiding it.
A jab from Bratcher does it's job there.
Bratcher clinches with his opponent.
Tasol managing to block the knees to the body from Bratcher.
Bratcher manages to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bratcher pulls Tasol in close to prevent any damage.
Tasol must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tasol trying to control but Bratcher is working from the bottom.
Tasol looking to sit in guard and control but Bratcher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bratcher postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bratcher is looking to work some ground and pound but Tasol has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bratcher is in close to Tasol's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tasol is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bratcher wants to control from the top but Tasol keeps moving.
Tasol is controlling Bratcher's posture.
Tasol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Damian Bratcher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bratcher postures up in Tasol's guard and throws a big left but Tasol blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bratcher wants to control from the top but Tasol keeps moving.
Tasol has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bratcher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Bratcher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bratcher 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Bratcher!
Damian Bratcher decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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