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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ren Rothschild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valbjorn Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ren Rothschild could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Valbjorn Faber's chin.
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133 lbs
1 - 2 - 1 |
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144 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ren Rothschild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valbjorn Faber!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothschild shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Faber counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Faber.
Faber advances to half guard.
Rothschild is defending against the submission attempts here by Faber.
Faber is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rothschild defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faber is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rothschild is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber wants to pass the guard but Rothschild is defending well.
Rothschild trying to control from the bottom.
Faber not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rothschild is holding on to half guard well.
Faber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rothschild really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rothschild looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two 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.
Rothschild is trying to get back to full guard.
Faber trying to mount his opponent but Rothschild defends it.
Faber is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rothschild keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Faber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rothschild sees it coming and defends easily.
Faber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rothschild doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Faber.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber is looking to stall here but Rothschild recovers full guard.
Faber won't allow Rothschild to get back to his feet.
Rothschild controls Faber momentarily but Faber frees himself.
Faber stands up over Rothschild, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Faber won't allow Rothschild to sweep him here.
Rothschild manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Faber is working to get back to half guard.
Faber is squirming around, avoiding Rothschild's attempts to control the action.
Rothschild working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rothschild controlling the position easily from mount.
Rothschild trying to control but Faber is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valbjorn Faber dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rothschild fails with the takedown
and Faber counters with a shoot takedown. Rothschild fights it but they end up in guard.
Faber controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rothschild looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faber is one step ahead there.
Faber trying to control the position from guard on top but Rothschild is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Faber throws a strike but Rothschild rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Faber trying to keep a closed guard but Rothschild is proving a slippery customer.
Rothschild will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rothschild pushes down on Faber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Faber tries to kick Rothschild off but Rothschild keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rothschild is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Faber is looking to control Rothschild's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Faber avoid being mounted?
Faber tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rothschild trying to control from Faber's half guard. Faber has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Faber keeping full guard, as Rothschild tries to pass.
Rothschild has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Faber throwing short punches from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Rothschild pushes down on Faber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rothschild not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rothschild is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Faber defends it well.
Faber trying to hold on to Rothschild's head to control him but Rothschild postures up.
Faber is looking to improve his position.
Faber is trying to maintain the position but Rothschild is very close to passing his half guard.
Rothschild is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Faber is just riding it out for now. Rothschild eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber is looking to control Rothschild's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Faber avoid being mounted?
Faber is not content to let Rothschild control the position.
Faber trying to control here.
Faber is trying to get back to full guard.
Rothschild is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Faber defends it well.
Rothschild is trying for a kimura here. Faber looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rothschild wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ren Rothschild!
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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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