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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Okropir (ranked 25270 p4p, 2727 weight class) and Urvin Mortonfar (ranked 0 p4p, 312 weight class). Urvin Mortonfar will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Okropir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urvin Mortonfar!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mortonfar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Okropir manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mortonfar tries to stand but Okropir is controlling from the bottom.
Mortonfar trying to control the position from guard on top but Okropir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mortonfar looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mortonfar wants to control from the top but Okropir keeps moving.
Okropir managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okropir keeping moving, preventing Mortonfar from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Okropir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Okropir gets a clinch.
Okropir drags the fight down to the ground.
Mortonfar stops Okropir from standing up.
Mortonfar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Okropir is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okropir can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okropir is being controlled here.
Mortonfar taking a break here but Okropir is having none of it and regains half guard.
Mortonfar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Okropir actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortonfar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mortonfar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Okropir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mortonfar is thwarting Okropir's attempts to control the position.
Okropir actively working from the bottom here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mortonfar prevents Okropir from improving his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mortonfar gets tackled into the cage by Okropir. Okropir maintains the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Okropir.
Okropir looking for a takedown.
Okropir is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mortonfar jumps guard and drags Okropir to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mortonfar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Okropir has a closed guard, preventing Mortonfar from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mortonfar looking to sit in guard and control but Okropir gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Urvin Mortonfar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Mortonfar closes the distance and clinches.
Mortonfar blocking some punches.
Mortonfar decides to pull guard.
Okropir throwing strikes from guard but Mortonfar blocks nicely.
Okropir scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mortonfar is trying to keep Okropir in close.
Okropir landing with the ground and pound.
Okropir has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mortonfar has Okropir pulled in close to control his posture.
Okropir stands up from Mortonfar's guard - Okropir perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okropir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mortonfar.
Okropir fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okropir gets a clinch.
Okropir throws an elbow that misses.
Mortonfar breaks the clinch.
Mortonfar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Peter Okropir has been cut.
Mortonfar shoots in looking for a takedown but Okropir manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mortonfar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mortonfar tries to clinch up.
Mortonfar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okropir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mortonfar manages to avoid it.
Mortonfar tries to keep at a distance but Okropir has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mortonfar breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Mortonfar with that takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Okropir.
Mortonfar avoids the head kick by Okropir.
Mortonfar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peter Okropir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Urvin Mortonfar.
Okropir moves into the clinch.
Okropir decides to pull guard.
Okropir seems keen to control Mortonfar's posture.
Mortonfar trying to control the position from guard on top but Okropir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okropir has control of Mortonfar's left arm, preventing Mortonfar from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortonfar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Okropir is adopting a defensive guard.
Mortonfar advances to half guard.
Mortonfar wants to pass the guard but Okropir is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mortonfar with the ground and pound but Okropir uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Okropir can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mortonfar controls the pace.
Urvin Mortonfar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Okropir has momentary wrist control but Mortonfar slips an elbow through the middle.
Okropir wants to sweep but no luck.
Okropir wants to get back to his feet but Mortonfar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okropir feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mortonfar manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Peter Okropir will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Okropir's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Okropir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okropir looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Okropir has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mortonfar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mortonfar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Okropir trying to control the position from guard on top but Mortonfar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okropir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mortonfar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okropir has managed to get both his arms back between Mortonfar's legs - danger averted.
Okropir passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Okropir lands a nice short elbow.
Mortonfar wants to improve his position but Okropir is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortonfar wants to get back to his feet.
Mortonfar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mortonfar is trying to stand.
Okropir is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Okropir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mortonfar trying to control but Okropir postures up.
Mortonfar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Mortonfar gets full guard.
Okropir distracts Mortonfar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Okropir wants to stand but Mortonfar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Okropir controlling from the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Okropir instigates a clinch.
Okropir jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mortonfar walks away with a smile on his face. Okropir gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Okropir takes the fight into the clinch.
Okropir drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mortonfar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okropir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mortonfar.
Okropir breaks the clinch.
Okropir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mortonfar was well out of range. Poor timing from Okropir.
Mortonfar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Okropir.
Okropir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mortonfar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peter Okropir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Okropir tries to close the distance and clinch but Mortonfar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Okropir as Mortonfar shoots in.
Okropir misses with a two punch combination.
Okropir tries to clinch there but Mortonfar circles away.
Mortonfar moves into the clinch.
Mortonfar wants a takedown.
Okropir fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Okropir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okropir gets control of Mortonfar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Okropir will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okropir keeping moving, preventing Mortonfar from controlling successfully.
Mortonfar postures up and lands a big shot to Okropir's brow.
Mortonfar is stalling in the full guard.
Mortonfar trying to control but Okropir is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mortonfar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Okropir showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Okropir has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Peter Okropir!
A relieved looking Peter Okropir thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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RATING
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