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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Bebok (ranked 5066 p4p, 4444 weight class) and Alphonse Fuguego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Bebok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alphonse Fuguego!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuguego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bebok tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fuguego manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fuguego shoots in and bounces Bebok off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bebok really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bebok controls Fuguego momentarily but Fuguego frees himself.
Fuguego controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bebok is trying to keep Fuguego in close.
Bebok being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bebok is trying to hold Fuguego in close to prevent damage but Fuguego has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fuguego lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuguego lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bebok is trying to maintain the position but Fuguego is very close to passing his half guard.
Fuguego working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fuguego content to control rather than advance.
Bebok wants to control but Fuguego is keeping busy.
Fuguego lands strikes from half guard.
Fuguego not doing much here.
Bebok knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fuguego on the ground.
Bebok on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fuguego wants to pass the guard but Bebok is defending well.
Bebok is looking to control Fuguego's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bebok avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bebok is trying to maintain the position but Fuguego is very close to passing his half guard.
Fuguego slows the pace down in half guard.
Bebok wants to control but Fuguego is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bebok is defending against the submission attempts here by Fuguego.
Bebok trying to hold on to Fuguego's head to control him but Fuguego postures up.
Fuguego controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Fuguego 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.
Fuguego is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fuguego content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fuguego is trying to work for a kimura but Bebok is defending well.
Fuguego looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fuguego is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bebok trying to control here.
Fuguego content to control rather than advance.
Fuguego is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuguego trying to control the pace.
Bebok is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fuguego scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonse Fuguego dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bebok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bebok moves in looking to clinch but Fuguego pushes him off.
Fuguego stuffs the takedown.
Bebok is looking to clinch.
Fuguego gets a double leg takedown into Bebok's guard.
Bebok looking to control.
Fuguego is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fuguego works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bebok wants to control but Fuguego is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fuguego has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fuguego with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuguego is looking for a kimura but Bebok is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fuguego to get the leverage.
Bebok trying to hold on to Fuguego's head to control him but Fuguego postures up.
Alphonse Fuguego has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fuguego landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Fuguego seems content to control.
Bebok wants to control but Fuguego is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fuguego is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bebok trying to control here.
Fuguego is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bebok defends it well.
Bebok trying to control but Fuguego postures up.
Fuguego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fuguego winds up and cracks Bebok with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fuguego stands up out of the half guard.
Bebok looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bebok with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bebok throws a leg kick which misses Fuguego's front leg but catches the back leg as Fuguego tries to avoid it.
Fuguego looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fuguego trying to pass the guard but Bebok defending well.
Fuguego seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bebok has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fuguego is working away from the top position though.
Bebok won't allow Fuguego to pass to mount.
Fuguego slips a nice elbow through Bebok's hands, connecting with Bebok's forehead.
Fuguego tries to stand and escape but Bebok is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fuguego winds up and cracks Bebok with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bebok is trying to maintain the position but Fuguego is very close to passing his half guard.
Fuguego perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Fuguego there.
Nice strikes from Fuguego there.
Fuguego prevents Bebok from improving his position.
Fuguego looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fuguego seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bebok is trying to control but Fuguego manages to pass to mount!
Fuguego controlling his opponent.
Fuguego landing punches.
Fuguego lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bebok hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bebok is bucking up trying to escape but Fuguego cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fuguego working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bebok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bebok tries to lock up and control but Fuguego gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonse Fuguego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fuguego takes a swing at Bebok's ribcage but misses.
Fuguego moves into range and clinches up with Bebok.
Bebok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fuguego stalling the fight.
Fuguego wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Fuguego's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bebok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fuguego is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bebok pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fuguego blocks an uppercut.
Bebok lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebok scores with a shoulder strike.
Fuguego tries to pull guard but Bebok forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fuguego fails to pull guard.
Andrzej Bebok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alphonse Fuguego.
Bebok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fuguego is pushing Bebok up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fuguego tries to pull guard but Bebok won't allow it.
The referee calls for Fuguego to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fuguego.
Fuguego drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fuguego jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bebok walks away with a smile on his face. Fuguego gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fuguego shoots in and bounces Bebok off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bebok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fuguego wants to pass the guard but Bebok is keeping the position.
Bebok trying to keep a closed guard but Fuguego is proving a slippery customer.
Fuguego's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bebok trying to keep a closed guard but Fuguego is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fuguego rushes Bebok and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fuguego changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bebok fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bebok tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fuguego manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bebok shoots in for a double leg but Fuguego sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bebok circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bebok is looking to counter the offense by Fuguego and move into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Bebok.
Fuguego rushes Bebok and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bebok gets underhooks to prevent Fuguego's takedown attempt.
Bebok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fuguego wants the takedown. Bebok is fighting it off but Fuguego persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bebok's guard against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alphonse Fuguego comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fuguego 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alphonse Fuguego!
A very excited looking Alphonse Fuguego 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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