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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patricia Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uniklubi Huomenna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uniklubi Huomenna has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patricia Preston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uniklubi Huomenna!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preston tries to close the distance and clinch but Huomenna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Preston gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Preston could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Huomenna is stalling in the full guard.
Huomenna's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Preston working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston has a closed guard, preventing Huomenna from standing up.
Huomenna slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Preston can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huomenna decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Preston tries to clinch up.
Huomenna clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston is trying to drag Huomenna to the mat but Huomenna just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Huomenna pulls guard.
Huomenna looking for a sweep. Not yet Huomenna, not yet.
Huomenna has his feet on Preston's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Preston gets caught napping as Huomenna dives in and scores a takedown. Preston manages to retain guard.
Huomenna sitting in guard here, content to control.
Preston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Preston is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Huomenna sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huomenna regains full guard. Nicely done.
Huomenna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Huomenna thows a huge punch but Preston dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huomenna seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Huomenna decides to stand up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Huomenna.
Uniklubi Huomenna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huomenna closes the distance and pushes Preston back into the cage.
Huomenna drags the fight down to the ground.
Preston is fighting to break Huomenna's control of his arms but Huomenna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Preston throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huomenna is on top in guard.
Huomenna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Preston is keeping the position for now.
Huomenna throws a strike but Preston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Preston would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uniklubi Huomenna dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Huomenna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Huomenna looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Preston has his hands on Huomenna's head, controlling the position.
Huomenna passes into half guard.
Uniklubi Huomenna has got the better of the ground game so far.
Huomenna has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huomenna controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huomenna wants to finish this one by submission but Preston is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Huomenna.
Huomenna throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Huomenna throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Huomenna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Huomenna is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huomenna goes for an armbar but Preston turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Preston.
Huomenna wants to sweep here but Preston controlling him for the moment.
Huomenna has a closed guard, preventing Preston from standing up.
Huomenna 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston wants to get up but he can't break Huomenna's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Huomenna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Preston is fighting to break Huomenna's control of his arms but Huomenna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huomenna is on top in guard.
Huomenna seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The adventures of Huomenna the control monster continue. Boring.
That's four 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.
Huomenna wants to pass the guard but Preston is keeping the position.
Huomenna stands up from Preston's guard - Huomenna perhaps looking for a knockout.
Huomenna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Huomenna has managed to clinch.
Huomenna manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huomenna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Preston tries to clinch but Huomenna moves out of range.
Preston tries to clinch up.
Huomenna was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uniklubi Huomenna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Huomenna fakes the leg kick and cracks Preston in the body.
Preston tries to score a power double leg takedown but Huomenna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Preston somewhat.
Preston darts in looking for a takedown but Huomenna gets double underhooks and turns Preston into the cage.
Huomenna moves into range and clinches up with Preston.
Huomenna gets control of Preston's arms and successfully pulls guard. Huomenna will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Preston wanted to stand there but Huomenna had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Preston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Huomenna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huomenna gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Preston wants to clinch.
Huomenna scores with a takedown into Preston's guard.
Preston trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huomenna slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Huomenna stands up from Preston's guard - Huomenna perhaps looking for a knockout.
Preston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huomenna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huomenna gets the takedown into side control.
Preston sneaks out the side door and pushes Huomenna away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Huomenna rushes Preston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Preston tries to score a body lock takedown but Huomenna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patricia Preston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huomenna ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Huomenna no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston trying to stand up but can't free himself from Huomenna's guard.
Preston wants to stand and escape but instead Huomenna has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Huomenna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Preston trying to control the position.
Huomenna throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Huomenna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huomenna gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Patricia Preston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uniklubi Huomenna is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Huomenna lands with a slapping head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uniklubi Huomenna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Huomenna 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uniklubi Huomenna!
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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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