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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kendall Groove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Andelsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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190 lbs
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191 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kendall Groove!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Andelsky!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groove fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Groove throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Groove misses with a two punch combination.
Andelsky takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Groove swinging wilding here.
Groove throws a right and a left that both miss.
Groove catches Andelsky with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andelsky has Groove up against the cage in a clinch.
Andelsky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Groove is looking to break free of the clinch but Andelsky has double underhooks.
Groove wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andelsky has him pressed against the cage.
Andelsky pulls guard successfully.
Andelsky manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Groove is working to get back to half guard.
Andelsky wants to take his opponent's back but Groove doesn't allow it.
Groove is working to get back to half guard.
Groove is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andelsky looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Andelsky has control of Groove's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Groove regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Groove really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Groove is working to get back to half guard.
Andelsky can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Groove is looking to escape.
Andelsky prevents Groove from getting the reversal.
Andelsky raining down shots from the mount!
Groove keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Andelsky working for a submission but Groove is keeping him at bay.
Groove can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andelsky with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Andelsky looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Groove is desperately trying to improve his position but Andelsky has a good base and remains in mount.
Andelsky is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Groove can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Groove can't escape the position.
Groove trying desperately to get to his feet.
Andelsky fails to move to back control.
Groove is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andelsky is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Groove has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Groove is wriggling around trying to escape.
Groove bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Groove has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Groove advances to half guard.
It looks like Groove is going to stand back up.
Andelsky is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Groove pulls his head out easily.
Groove is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andelsky tries to get to full guard but Groove has control of the leg.
Andelsky flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andelsky is defending against the submission attempts here by Groove.
Groove wants to stand up but Andelsky has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Groove is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Groove misses with a two punch combination.
Groove throws a shot from downtown. Andelsky moves away and avoids it.
Groove misses with a series of wild punches.
Andelsky closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Andelsky lands in his opponent's guard.
Andelsky drops back looking for a leg! Groove is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Groove manages to kick Andelsky off! Andelsky jumps back into Groove's guard.
Andelsky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Groove looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Andelsky dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Groove lands with a nice combination. Andelsky backs away looking to recover.
Groove looks to land a combination but Andelsky avoids it well.
Kendall Groove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Groove throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andelsky fails to land the takedown.
Andelsky ducks under a wild hook from Groove.
Groove throws a right hand that Andelsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Andelsky also avoids with ease.
Groove instigates a clinch.
Andelsky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Groove has him pressed against the cage.
Groove escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andelsky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Groove.
Andelsky takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Groove fails to land with a series of punches.
Groove throws a nice looking combination but Andelsky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Groove misses with a jab, cross combination.
Groove will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andelsky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Groove lunges at Andelsky with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andelsky's hand.
Nice takedown defense from Groove. No joy for Andelsky on that attempt.
Kendall Groove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Andelsky.
Andelsky avoids the body shot from Groove.
Groove throws a series of punches but Andelsky avoids them all with ease.
Groove rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andelsky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groove keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A combination from Groove does no damage.
Andelsky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Groove tries to avoid it but Andelsky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Groove to the ground. Groove escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andelsky takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A punch combination from Groove misses.
Andelsky fails to land the takedown.
Groove scores with a nice strike.
Groove is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Groove instigates a clinch.
Groove breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andelsky with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Groove to score with a decent uppercut.
Groove looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Groove throws a right hand that Andelsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Andelsky also avoids with ease.
Groove misses with the combination.
Kendall Groove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Groove throws a series of punches but Andelsky moves out of range.
Groove scores with a jab to the body.
Groove lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Andelsky backs up against the cage.
Groove throws a good cross that connects.
Andelsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andelsky scores with a takedown into Groove's guard.
Andelsky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andelsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Groove working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andelsky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andelsky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Groove is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Groove has his foot on Andelsky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andelsky works his way back into a safe position though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Groove looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andelsky is one step ahead there.
Groove keeping moving, preventing Andelsky from controlling successfully.
Andelsky passes Groove's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Andelsky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Groove is trying to stand back up but Andelsky is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andelsky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Andelsky is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Groove defends it well.
Andelsky is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Groove defends it well.
Andelsky seems to be looking for submissions.
Andelsky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Groove does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Andelsky drops an elbow to the side of Groove's head.
Andelsky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Andelsky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Groove looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andelsky is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Groove is just riding it out for now. Andelsky eventually gives up the hold.
Groove actively working from the bottom here.
Andelsky looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andelsky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Andelsky connects with a nice short shot to Groove's temple.
Groove gets back to full guard.
Andelsky slips nicely into half guard.
Andelsky tries to stand and escape but Groove is controlling the position.
Groove is trying to get back to full guard.
Groove is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Andelsky pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendall Groove dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Groove tries to bum rush Andelsky with a series of wild strikes but Andelsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Groove.
Danga de danga de dang - Groove scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Martin Andelsky has been cut.
Groove works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Andelsky doesn't manage to clinch there - Groove circles away.
Groove throws a series of punches but Andelsky moves out of range.
Groove misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Groove will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Groove misses with a wild combination.
Andelsky throws a right and a left that Groove avoids nicely.
Groove goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Andelsky looks for a takedown but Groove sprawls well.
Andelsky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Groove getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Andelsky shoots in for a takedown but Groove shows good takedown defense.
Andelsky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kendall Groove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Andelsky.
Groove swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andelsky 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groove looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Andelsky is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Groove is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Andelsky looking to pass the guard.
Andelsky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andelsky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Groove escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andelsky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andelsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andelsky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Groove is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Groove escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andelsky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groove had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Andelsky is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Groove Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Andelsky's back instead.
Andelsky trying to control the action but Groove just sinks the hooks in.
Groove is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Groove keeps control of the position as Andelsky tries to break free.
Groove is looking for the choke from the back position but Andelsky is controlling his hands well.
Andelsky is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Groove gets his way!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Groove is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Andelsky knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Andelsky for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Groove patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Groove is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Andelsky is defending well though. Groove let's go of the attempt for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groove is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Andelsky fending off the submission attempt from Groove.
Groove looking for the choke but no joy.
Andelsky defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Groove's arms.
Andelsky showing good submission defense here.
Groove has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Andelsky has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Groove working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Andelsky is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Groove has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Andelsky taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kendall Groove!
Kendall Groove retains his middleweight title!
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