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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Genesse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Meikalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matti Meikalainen looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bryan Genesse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Meikalainen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Genesse misses with a low kick.
Meikalainen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Left hook, right uppercut from Genesse.
Genesse lands with a cross.
Meikalainen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Genesse.
Genesse lands a nice shot to the body.
Genesse closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Meikalainen did well to prevent Genesse getting side control.
Genesse is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Meikalainen defends it well.
Genesse knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Meikalainen on the ground.
Genesse sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meikalainen defending well though.
Genesse not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Genesse is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Genesse wants to stand up but Meikalainen has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Meikalainen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genesse tries to stand and escape but Meikalainen is controlling the position.
Genesse controlling the action here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Genesse scores with a jab.
Genesse connects with a crisp jab.
Genesse moves into the clinch successfully.
Genesse manages to break the clinch.
Genesse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Genesse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meikalainen, pushing him back against the cage.
Genesse tries to score a body lock takedown but Meikalainen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Genesse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Genesse lands an uppercut.
Genesse has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Meikalainen uses from the top position.
Genesse looking for a sweep. Not yet Genesse, not yet.
Genesse trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genesse wants to stand but Meikalainen is controlling the position.
Genesse wants to sweep here but Meikalainen controlling him for the moment.
Meikalainen throws a strike but Genesse rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Genesse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meikalainen wants to get back to his feet but Genesse is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Meikalainen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Genesse shoots for a takedown but Meikalainen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matti Meikalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meikalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Genesse fails with the takedown.
Genesse closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice straight punches there by Genesse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Genesse.
Meikalainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Meikalainen wants it to stay on the feet.
Genesse misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Genesse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Meikalainen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Genesse counters with a stiff right hand.
Genesse gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genesse breaks the clinch.
Genesse scores with a sloppy right hand. Meikalainen should have avoided that one.
Genesse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Meikalainen as he jumps to the side.
Genesse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Genesse's corner calls for a 1-2. Genesse obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Genesse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meikalainen, pushing him back against the cage.
Genesse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Genesse has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Meikalainen uses from the top position.
Meikalainenis looking to pass into half guard but Genesse pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Genesse is in guard.
Meikalainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Genesse is one step ahead there.
Genesse has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Meikalainen is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Genesse dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Genesse shoots for a takedown but Meikalainen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Genesse looks for a takedown but Meikalainen sprawls well.
Meikalainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Genesse scores with a nice head shot.
Genesse moves into the clinch.
Genesse is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Genesse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Meikalainen misses.
Genesse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Meikalainen sprawls well. Meikalainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Genesse gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Genesse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Genesse.
Meikalainen slaps away a takedown attempt from Genesse, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genesse has closed the distance and engaged Meikalainen in a clinch.
Genesse is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Meikalainen looking to slow down the pace here.
Genesse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Genesse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Meikalainen walks into a stiff left hand from Genesse.
Meikalainen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Genesse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meikalainen leaves Genesse with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Meikalainen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Genesse counters with a straight right hand.
Meikalainen wants to clinch but Genesse slips to the side
and Genesse counters with a nice uppercut.
Genesse fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Meikalainen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Meikalainen misses with a hook. Genesse ducked under it nicely.
Genesse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meikalainen, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meikalainen prevents the takedown attempt.
Genesse wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Meikalainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meikalainen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Genesse moves into the clinch.
Meikalainen looking for a takedown.
Genesse drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meikalainen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Genesse is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Meikalainen misses with a double jab
and Genesse counters with a one-two to the body.
Genesse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Meikalainen circles away.
Meikalainen tries to keep at a distance but Genesse has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Genesse - that landed with a thud.
Meikalainen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Genesse's efforts to push away.
Meikalainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meikalainen has closed the distance and engaged Genesse in a clinch.
Genesse pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genesse keeping moving, preventing Meikalainen from controlling successfully.
Genesse manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Meikalainen wants to hold on but Genesse pushes him away.
Meikalainen has given up his back here.
Meikalainen is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Genesse really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Meikalainen.
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.
Genesse seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Meikalainen for as long as he can get away with.
Meikalainen tries to break free.
Genesse is looking for the choke from the back position but Meikalainen is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Genesse dominated that second round.
That's time! Genesse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Genesse avoids a punch combination nicely.
Genesse shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Meikalainen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Genesse stops Meikalainen from standing up.
Genesse controls from within his opponent's guard.
Genesse has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Meikalainen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Genesse sitting in guard here, content to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Genesse has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genesse wants to control from the top but Meikalainen keeps moving.
Meikalainen has his foot on Genesse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Genesse works his way back into a safe position though.
Genesse gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Genesse.
Genesse stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Meikalainen closes the distance but Genesse moves to the side
and Genesse holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Genesse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bryan Genesse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genesse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meikalainen.
Genesse moves into the clinch.
Genesse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Genesse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Meikalainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Genesse throws a sloppy head kick and Meikalainen moves out of range easily.
Meikalainen darts in trying to clinch
and Genesse counters with a nice body shot.
Meikalainen misses with a double jab
and Genesse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Meikalainen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Genesse counters with a stiff right hand.
Genesse throws a series of strikes that have Meikalainen backpedaling.
Genesse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meikalainen.
A left lands for Genesse.
Genesse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genesse moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Genesse lands with a cross.
A jab lands there for Genesse.
Genesse darts in and clinches Meikalainen up against the cage.
Genesse throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Meikalainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Genesse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Genesse throws a combination. Meikalainen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Genesse drives through and clinches with Meikalainen against the cage.
Genesse is trying to break the clinch but Meikalainen has him pressed against the cage.
Genesse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Genesse scores with a shot to the body.
Meikalainen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Genesse holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Genesse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Genesse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Genesse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Meikalainen sprawls well. Meikalainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Genesse gets slowly back to his feet.
Meikalainen wants to clinch
enabling Genesse to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meikalainen tries to bum rush Genesse with a series of wild strikes but Genesse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meikalainen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Genesse counters with a stiff right hand.
Genesse lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Meikalainen tries to clinch up
and Genesse counters with a slapping leg kick.
Genesse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Meikalainen throws a jab when Genesse was well out of range.
Meikalainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Meikalainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Genesse darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Genesse wants to take a breather but Meikalainen is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Genesse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Genesse has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Genesse!
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energy
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hype
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