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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Bredenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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202 cm
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290 lbs
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220 cm
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300 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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, Emmanuel Bredenberg! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Power! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Power tries for a takedown but Bredenberg circles away easily and Bredenberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Daniel Power has been cut. Bredenberg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Power napping and manages to drive through into side control! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bredenberg controls the position. A control attempt from Power but he's now mounted! Power wants to hold on but Bredenberg pushes him away. Bredenberg controlling the pace for now. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Power can do anything to dispel that myth. Power has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Good control from Bredenberg.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bredenberg throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. Power covering up well under a barage of strikes. Bredenberg tries to get the hooks in deep but Power pushed the leg off. Power is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Power trying to control but not successfully.
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. Bredenberg trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Power doesn't escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Emmanuel Bredenberg. Power misses with a takedown attempt and Bredenberg counters with a nice double leg into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Power is trying to control but can't.
Power is not content to let Bredenberg control the position. Bredenberg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Power! Bredenberg controlling his opponent. Bredenberg seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Power for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Power's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Power defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bredenberg. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Bredenberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Power tries to lock up and control but Bredenberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Bredenberg throws some wild stikes that Power manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Bredenberg wants to control the pace but Power is squirming around nicely. Bredenberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Bredenberg looking to control but Power is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Bredenberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Power is squirming around, avoiding Bredenberg's attempts to control the action.
Emmanuel Bredenberg has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Power moves to clinch but Bredenberg breaks away and Bredenberg counters with a nice double leg into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Bredenberg dominated that round. The cut man is working on Daniel Power's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bredenberg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Power trying to remain calm as Bredenberg controls from the top position. Bredenberg wants to control but Power is keeping him busy. Bredenberg controls the position from side control. Bredenberg tries for a kimura but Power is defending well. A lull in the action here as Bredenberg stalls from top position. Power gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's one minute gone in the round. Power is wriggling around trying to escape.
Power tries to control Bredenberg's body but Bredenberg pushes him off. Power squirms to his side and now Bredenberg has his back! Power is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bredenberg trying to control momentarily.
Bredenberg is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Power is trying to stand back up. Bredenberg tries to get the hooks in deep but Power pushed the leg off. Bredenberg is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Power is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Emmanuel Bredenberg!
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energy
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hype
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