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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Columbus Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Mieto (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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279 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
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, Columbus Wells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Mieto!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mieto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wells jumps into guard, dragging Mieto to the mat.
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.
Wells can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mieto controls the pace.
Wells is trying to control the position but Mieto postures up.
Wells wants to sweep here but Mieto controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wells is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wells pulls Mieto in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wells trying to keep a closed guard but Mieto is proving a slippery customer.
Mieto content to stall in guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
It looks like Mieto might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mieto gets the takedown into side control.
Mieto is looking to take a break and control but Wells is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mieto decides to stand up, so the ref orders Wells to his feet.
Mieto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wells's guard.
Mieto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mieto looking to pass the guard.
Wells could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wells manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mieto manages to get himself to full guard.
Wells showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wells wants to control from the top but Mieto keeps moving.
Wells controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mieto keeping moving, preventing Wells from controlling successfully.
Mieto 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.
Mieto throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mieto seems keen to control Wells's posture.
Mieto keeping moving, preventing Wells from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mieto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wells closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mieto pulls Wells into guard.
Mieto is pulling down on Wells's head. It's preventing any offense from Wells, at least for the moment.
Wells showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wells might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mieto trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juha Mieto will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wells feints and as Mieto raises his hands in defense, Wells changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mieto is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wells dives into side control.
Mieto can't do much from the bottom here.
Mieto is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wells is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wells trying to control the action but Mieto is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Wells seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mieto tries to improve position but can't.
Mieto is not content to let Wells control the position.
Wells is really struggling to control Mieto but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wells tries to advance to mount but Mieto denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wells wants to take a breather but Mieto manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Wells.
Wells showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells with a nice head shot there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mieto tries to score with a low kick but Wells moves his leg out of the way.
As Mieto looks to move away, Wells throws a big counter combo but Mieto just gets out of the way.
Mieto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wells looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wells is trying to get back to half guard.
Mieto content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mieto working away.
Wells gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wells is looking to improve his position.
Wells wants to control but Mieto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mieto wants to stand but Wells has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Wells works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mieto preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wells has a closed guard, preventing Mieto from standing up.
Wells is pulling down on Mieto's head to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Columbus Wells dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Mieto looks for the body kick but Wells saw that one coming.
Wells tries to clinch up but Mieto circles away and keeps his distance.
Mieto drives through with a takedown into Wells's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wells has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mieto off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wells tries to keep at a distance but Mieto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wells manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wells is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wells working a defensive guard here.
Mieto preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mieto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wells trying to control the position.
Mieto prevents Wells from getting back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mieto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mieto throwing strikes from guard but Wells blocks nicely.
Mieto is looking to stand up but Wells won't let him.
That's two 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.
Wells is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mieto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mieto wants to get back to his feet but Wells is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mieto looking to control.
Columbus Wells overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wells won't allow Mieto to sweep him here.
Wells trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mieto's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells trying to control the position from guard on top but Mieto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mieto misses with a few strikes there.
Mieto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wells's guard.
Mieto is stalling in the full guard.
Wells is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wells can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mieto controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wells trying to control the position.
Mieto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wells's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mieto tries to free his leg and advance position but Wells is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juha Mieto.
I think Mieto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juha Mieto!
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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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