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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marwin Mueller (ranked 1511 p4p, 3318 weight class) and Tommi Ritola (ranked 177 p4p, 376 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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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marwin Mueller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Ritola!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritola throws a sloppy head kick
and Mueller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mueller trying to pass the guard but Ritola defending well.
Mueller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mueller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mueller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ritola defending well though.
Mueller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ritola's head.
Ritola keeping control of the position.
Mueller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mueller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mueller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mueller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ritola's head.
Mueller is thwarting Ritola's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mueller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mueller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mueller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mueller throwing shots but Ritola is blocking nicely.
Mueller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mueller throwing shots but Ritola is blocking nicely.
Ritola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mueller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ritola on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mueller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've been hearing that Mueller has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mueller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mueller wants to pass the guard but Ritola is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mueller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mueller throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ritola to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mueller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mueller preventing the sweep.
Mueller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ritola works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mueller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mueller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mueller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mueller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mueller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ritola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mueller throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mueller throws an elbow that misses. Ritola uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mueller's guard. Nice move by Ritola!
Mueller pulls Ritola in close to prevent any damage.
Mueller looking for a sweep. Not yet Mueller, not yet.
Mueller is controlling Ritola's posture.
Mueller 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.
Mueller is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ritola stopping the sweep attempt from Mueller.
Mueller wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mueller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mueller is on top in guard.
Mueller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ritola wants to sweep here but Mueller controlling him for the moment.
Ritola has momentary wrist control but Mueller slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marwin Mueller dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mueller feints and as Ritola raises his hands in defense, Mueller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mueller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mueller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mueller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mueller throwing strikes from guard but Ritola blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mueller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mueller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mueller postures up in Ritola's guard and throws a big left but Ritola blocks it.
Mueller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ritola can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mueller cracks Ritola with a solid left hand.
Ritola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mueller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mueller cracks Ritola with a solid left hand.
Mueller throws a big right hand that misses.
Mueller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mueller is in close to Ritola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mueller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mueller stands up over Ritola, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mueller is in close to Ritola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mueller postures up in Ritola's guard and throws a big left but Ritola blocks it.
Ritola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mueller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marwin Mueller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mueller throwing strikes but missing.
Mueller connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mueller distracts Ritola with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mueller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mueller throwing strikes but missing.
Mueller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mueller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ritola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mueller throwing strikes but missing.
Mueller stands up over Ritola, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ritola controls Mueller momentarily but Mueller frees himself.
Mueller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mueller is in close to Ritola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ritola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mueller.
Mueller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mueller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mueller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mueller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mueller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ritola's head.
Mueller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ritola is breathing heavily.
Mueller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mueller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mueller is looking to work some ground and pound but Ritola has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mueller postures up and lands a big shot to Ritola's brow.
Mueller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mueller with a nice head shot there.
Ritola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mueller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mueller chips away with some ground and pound.
Ritola keeping full guard, as Mueller tries to pass.
Mueller throwing strikes from guard but Ritola blocks nicely.
Mueller is working Ritola over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mueller postures up and lands a big shot to Ritola's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marwin Mueller dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mueller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ritola blocks a jab.
Mueller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ritola looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mueller throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mueller misses with the ground and pound.
Mueller misses with the ground and pound.
Mueller misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ritola regains half guard, as Mueller was trying to land strikes.
Ritola on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mueller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mueller throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ritola to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mueller chips away with some ground and pound.
Mueller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ritola works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ritola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mueller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mueller throws an elbow that misses. Ritola uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mueller's guard. Nice move by Ritola!
Mueller wants to sweep here but Ritola controlling him for the moment.
Mueller is working hard here to advance position.
Mueller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mueller working over Ritola with some ground and pound. Ritola looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mueller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mueller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ritola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mueller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mueller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mueller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from Mueller there.
Mueller working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mueller lands a nice short elbow.
Ritola is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mueller scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ritola is rocked!
Mueller lands a big elbow - Ritola is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Mueller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marwin Mueller!
In his post fight interview, Marwin Mueller started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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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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