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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pelle Mutanaama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Murder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 cm
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179 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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182 cm
24
180 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Mutanaama! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Murder! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Murder tried to score with a low kick but Mutanaama checks it. Murder stuffs the takedown. Pelle Mutanaama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mutanaama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Mutanaama shoots in for a double leg but Murder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pelle Mutanaama. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice takedown defense from Murder. No joy for Mutanaama on that attempt. Mutanaama scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Mutanaama lands an elbow. This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now! Mutanaama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Murder gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mutanaama 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.
Mutanaama is pressing down on Murder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murder is holding on for now. Murder is refusing to be controlled, as Mutanaama sits in half guard. Mutanaama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murder is just riding it out for now. Mutanaama eventually gives up the hold. Mutanaama trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Murder gets full guard. Mutanaama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Mutanaama throws a big right hand that misses. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murder is on top in guard.
Murder passes Mutanaama's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Mutanaama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Mutanaama lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Murder! Mutanaama jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Murder is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Murder and Mutanaama has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mutanaama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Murder prevents Mutanaama from improving position. You can see the frustration on Murder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mutanaama tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Murder tries to improve position but can't. Mutanaama throws an elbow but Murder slips to the side and avoids it well. Mutanaama throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Murder works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Mutanaama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murder is just riding it out for now. Mutanaama eventually gives up the hold. Murder wants to improve his position but Mutanaama is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Mutanaama dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Mutanaama shoots in looking for a takedown but Murder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mutanaama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Mutanaama looks for a takedown but Murder sprawls well. Mutanaama shoots in and drives through. Murder sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pelle Mutanaama. That's going to take a lot out of him. Murder throws a leg kick but Mutanaama sees it coming and checks it nicely. Mutanaama shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Mutanaama is looking for a kimura here.
Mutanaama is trying to control the action in half guard but Murder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Murder tries to get to full guard but Mutanaama has control of the leg. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mutanaama seems to be looking for submissions.
Mutanaama prevents Murder from improving his position. Mutanaama is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Murder wants to improve his position but Mutanaama is controlling well.
Murder is doing well to control the position and prevent Mutanaama from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Mutanaama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Murder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murder. Mutanaama postures up.
Mutanaama drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Murder dives on top into guard. Murder looking to pass the guard. Mutanaama looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Mutanaama is adopting a defensive guard. Mutanaama pushes a forearm under Murder's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Murder is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pelle Mutanaama!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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