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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Ribodeaux (ranked 4361 p4p, 4517 weight class) and Fin Balor (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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Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bubba Ribodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fin Balor!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribodeaux shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ribodeaux passes Balor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ribodeaux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ground and pound from Ribodeaux.
Ribodeaux wants to control but Balor is keeping him busy.
Balor is defending against the submission attempts here by Ribodeaux.
Balor is looking for a sweep. Ribodeaux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balor trying to control from the bottom.
Balor should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ribodeaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balor keeps working.
Ribodeaux is looking to advance position but Balor won't allow it.
Ribodeaux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balor trying to control but Ribodeaux postures up.
Ribodeaux wants to take a breather but Balor is having none of it.
Ribodeaux works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ribodeaux works his way to his opponent's back.
Ribodeaux keeps control of the position easily here as Balor tries to buck him off.
Balor wants to escape the position.
Balor is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribodeaux is riding his opponent, not letting Balor buck him off.
Ribodeaux looking for the choke but no joy.
Balor is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ribodeaux has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Balor has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribodeaux trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ribodeaux looking to break Balor's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Balor remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ribodeaux will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ribodeaux is looking to control Balor but Balor is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Balor is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ribodeaux looking for the RNC.
Ribodeaux is not going to allow Balor to sit and survive in this position.
Will Ribodeaux go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ribodeaux patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ribodeaux is hanging on to Balor's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Balor showing good submission defense here.
Ribodeaux is looking for the choke from the back position but Balor is controlling his hands well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balor is trying to defend against the choke here but Ribodeaux has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Ribodeaux Tightens the hold and Balor taps out furiously! Ribodeaux displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bubba Ribodeaux!
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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
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