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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rem Weiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Manuel Escobar was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Dangerous GnP
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rem Weiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manuel Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weiner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Escobar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weiner shoots for a takedown but Escobar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Weiner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rem Weiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Weiner, pushing him back against the cage.
Escobar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Escobar pushes Weiner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Escobar lands with a right to the head.
Escobar pushes Weiner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Escobar gets through Weiner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Weiner up against the cage.
Escobar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Escobar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Escobar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar presses Weiner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Escobar.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
Escobar lands a shot to the body.
Escobar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Weiner tries for a takedown but Escobar manages to get underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobar.
Weiner is breathing heavily.
Escobar works on Weiner's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiner letting Escobar take a breather here.
Escobar prevents a takedown attempt there.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobar.
Escobar lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobar.
Escobar cracks Weiner with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Escobar.
Escobar lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Escobar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Escobar.
Escobar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weiner backwards.
A short right from Escobar.
Weiner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Escobar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Escobar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar avoiding damage.
Escobar is working Weiner over against the cage.
Escobar digs a right hand into Weiner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weiner's gas tank.
Escobar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Escobar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Escobar scores with a shot to the side of Weiner's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar scores with a hook to the body.
Escobar's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Escobar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weiners head.
Escobar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Escobar cracks Weiner with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Escobar - that landed with a thud.
Escobar is struggling to control the position.
Escobar is leaning against Weiner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Escobar digs a right hand underneath Weiner's ribcage. Weiner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Escobar works on Weiner's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar.
Escobar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Escobar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Escobar lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Escobar.
Escobar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Escobar.
A short body shot lands from Escobar as the two fighters clinch.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Escobar lands with a right to the head.
Escobar lands a left hand.
Escobar is leaning against Weiner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Escobar.
A right hook to the body lands for Escobar.
Escobar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Escobar - that landed with a thud.
Escobar lands a body shot.
Weiner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Escobar.
Nice body punch from Escobar.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobar.
Escobar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Weiner.
Escobar scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar.
A short right from Escobar on the inside.
Weiner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Escobar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Escobar.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobar.
Escobar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Escobar lands a nice shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Escobar lands a body shot.
Escobar lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Escobar.
Escobar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Escobar is working Weiner over against the cage.
Good body shot from Escobar.
Escobar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Escobar cracks Weiner with a nice body shot.
Weiner wants a takedown but no success here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A hook to the body from Escobar.
Escobar is working Weiner over against the cage.
Good body shot from Escobar.
Escobar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Escobar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weiner backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar.
Escobar lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Escobar pushes Weiner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Escobar.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
Escobar stalling in the clinch.
Escobar gets through Weiner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar is pressed up against the cage. Weiner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Escobar down to the mat. Escobar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Escobar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Escobar looks to land a combination but Weiner avoids it well.
Weiner doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Escobar counter with a right hand.
Weiner tries for a takedown but Escobar circles away easily
and Escobar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Escobar pushes Weiner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar.
Escobar pushes Weiner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Escobar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Escobar presses Weiner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobar prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rem Weiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Escobar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Escobar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Escobar is leaning against Weiner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar.
Nice body punch from Escobar - that landed with a thud.
Escobar cracks Weiner with a nice body shot.
Escobar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Escobar.
A right hook to the body lands for Escobar.
A shot in the inside from Escobar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar.
Escobar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobar.
A right hand to the body from Escobar.
Escobar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar lands with a left to the head.
Escobar scores with a shoulder strike.
Escobar is working Weiner over against the cage.
Escobar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Weiner goes for a takedown attempt but Escobar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A slow jab from Escobar misses its intended target.
Weiner fails with the takedown
and Escobar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Escobar.
Escobar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Escobar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Weiner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Escobar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Escobar lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar is leaning against Weiner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Escobar lands a body shot in the clinch.
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.
Escobar scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Escobar.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Escobar.
Escobar lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Escobar.
Escobar lands a nice shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Escobar in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice body punch from Escobar - that landed with a thud.
Escobar lands a shot to the body.
Escobar digs a right hand underneath Weiner's ribcage. Weiner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Escobar.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobar.
Escobar scores with a shot to the side of Weiner's head.
A hook to the body from Escobar.
Escobar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Weiner or not.
Escobar cracks Weiner with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Escobar.
Nice body punch from Escobar.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar cracks Weiner with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar.
Escobar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Escobar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Weiner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Escobar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiner fails with the takedown
and Escobar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weiner misses with a takedown attempt
and Escobar counters by moving into the clinch.
Weiner is trying to drag Escobar to the mat but Escobar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Escobar presses Weiner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Escobar digs a right hand underneath Weiner's ribcage. Weiner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Escobar.
Escobar is working Weiner over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobar.
Escobar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Weiner.
Weiner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Escobar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Weiner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Escobar prevents it.
Escobar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Escobar lands a hook that snaps the head of Weiner backwards.
Escobar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four 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.
Escobar lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar.
Escobar gets underhooks to prevent Weiner's takedown attempt.
Escobar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Weiner backwards.
Escobar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Escobar stops a takedown attempt from Weiner.
Weiner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Escobar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Escobar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Weiner.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Weiner tries to score a body lock takedown but Escobar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Escobar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Escobar lands a body shot.
Weiner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Escobar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from Escobar.
Escobar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Weiner or not.
Escobar is working Weiner over against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar.
Escobar is working Weiner over against the cage.
Escobar stalls.
Escobar tries a body shot but Weiner blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Escobar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Escobar throws the left hand but Weiner avoids the punch easily.
Weiner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Escobar counters by moving into the clinch.
Weiner has Escobar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Escobar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Escobar has Weiner pushed against the cage.
Escobar presses Weiner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Escobar.
Escobar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Escobar pushes Weiner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Escobar works on Weiner's body with a couple of short punches.
Escobar digs a right hand into Weiner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weiner's gas tank.
Escobar scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Escobar.
Escobar lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar lands a body punch.
Escobar lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar.
Escobar pressing his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Escobar.
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar pushes Weiner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Escobar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Escobar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Weiner.
Weiner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee calls for Escobar to work.
Escobar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Escobar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Escobar - that landed with a thud.
Escobar stops a takedown attempt from Weiner.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rem Weiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar is working Weiner over against the cage.
Good body shot from Escobar.
Escobar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Weiner or not.
Weiner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Escobar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Escobar digs a right hand underneath Weiner's ribcage. Weiner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Escobar lands with a left to the head.
Escobar is leaning against Weiner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Escobar.
Weiner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Escobar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar digs a right hand into Weiner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weiner's gas tank.
Escobar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Weiner wants a takedown but no success here.
Weiner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Escobar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right hand to the body from Escobar.
Manuel Escobar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Weiner is working for takedown but Escobar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Weiner has Escobar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Escobar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Weiner wants a takedown.
Escobar scores with a hook to the body.
Escobar lands an uppercut.
Weiner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Escobar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Escobar scores with a hook to the body.
Escobar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Weiner or not.
Escobar scores with a hook to the body.
Escobar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Escobar presses Weiner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Escobar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Weiner or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Escobar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Escobar gets underhooks to prevent Weiner's takedown attempt.
Weiner tries to score a body lock takedown but Escobar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Manuel Escobar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Escobar works on Weiner's body with a couple of short punches.
Escobar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weiner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Escobar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Escobar lands a right hand.
Escobar is working Weiner over against the cage.
Escobar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Weiner or not.
Escobar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Escobar effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Escobar.
Escobar is working Weiner over against the cage.
Escobar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A right hook to the body lands for Escobar.
Weiner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Escobar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Escobar moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar.
Escobar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Escobar digs a right hand into Weiner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weiner's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar.
A hook to the body from Escobar.
Escobar lands a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escobar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Weiner or not.
Escobar digs a right hand underneath Weiner's ribcage. Weiner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rem Weiner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Escobar as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Escobar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Escobar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Escobar!
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hype
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RATING
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