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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Grobovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henri Savolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sergei Grobovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henri Savolainen!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grobovski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Savolainen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Grobovski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Savolainen tries to improve position but can't.
Savolainen can't do much from the bottom here.
Savolainen is looking for a sweep.
Grobovski is looking to take a break and control but Savolainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savolainen can't do much from the bottom here.
Savolainen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Grobovski off and has taken his back!
Savolainen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Savolainen struggling to land strikes to the head as Grobovski covers up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I really don't envy Grobovski right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Savolainen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Grobovski covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Savolainen scores with punches from the back.
Grobovski is in bad spot here.
Grobovski has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Grobovski is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Grobovski looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savolainen lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Savolainen. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Grobovski tries to roll but Savolainen sticks to his back.
Grobovski is trying to get back to his feet but Savolainen has full control of the position and if anything, Grobovski has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Grobovski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savolainen on the ground.
Grobovski tries to roll but Savolainen sticks to his back.
Savolainen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Savolainen scores with punches from the back.
Savolainen somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grobovski trying to get back to his feet but Savolainen is in full control for now.
Grobovski is taking damage to the body and head.
Savolainen looking for the RNC.
Savolainen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Grobovski controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Savolainen is persistently looking for the submission but Grobovski is defending it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savolainen has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Grobovski.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Savolainen. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Grobovski is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Savolainen looking for the RNC.
Savolainen looking to break Grobovski's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Grobovski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Savolainen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Savolainen looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savolainen goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Grobovski escapes and is now in half guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henri Savolainen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Savolainen shoots in and drives through. Grobovski sprawls well.
Grobovski gets the takedown into side control.
Savolainen is trying to improve his position.
Grobovski decides to stand back up. Grobovski steps back and let's Savolainen get back to his feet.
Grobovski gets a double leg takedown into Savolainen's guard.
Grobovski looking to pass the guard.
Grobovski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Savolainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grobovski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grobovski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savolainen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Grobovski wants to stand but Savolainen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Savolainen is pulling down on Grobovski's head. It's preventing any offense from Grobovski, at least for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Grobovski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sergei Grobovski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Savolainen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Savolainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grobovski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grobovski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Savolainen was covering up waiting for the punch and Grobovski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Henri Savolainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savolainen is trying to keep Grobovski in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen keeping full guard, as Grobovski tries to pass.
Savolainen wants to stand and escape but Grobovski is having none of it.
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!
Grobovski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Savolainen is trying to keep Grobovski in close.
Savolainen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Henri Savolainen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Grobovski throws a one two combo.
Grobovski shoots in and bounces Savolainen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grobovski is looking to stand up but Savolainen won't let him.
Savolainen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Savolainen is keen to just control but Grobovski is a slippery customer.
Savolainen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grobovski sees it coming and defends easily.
Grobovski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Grobovski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grobovski is looking to improve his position.
Grobovski is staying active underneath Savolainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grobovski is trying to stand.
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!
Grobovski is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Savolainen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Savolainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savolainen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Grobovski dominated that second round.
That's time! Grobovski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Savolainen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grobovski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Savolainen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Savolainen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Savolainen is trying to keep Grobovski in close.
Savolainen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grobovski kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Grobovski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Savolainen is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grobovski postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Henri Savolainen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Savolainen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grobovski defends it nicely.
Savolainen has a takedown stuffed.
Grobovski pushes Savolainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Grobovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grobovski looks to land a combination but Savolainen avoids it well.
Savolainen shoots in and drives through. Grobovski sprawls well.
Sergei Grobovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henri Savolainen.
Grobovski lands with a good body shot.
Savolainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen tries to keep at a distance but Grobovski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grobovski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Savolainen looking to control.
Savolainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grobovski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grobovski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Grobovski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grobovski throwing strikes but missing.
Savolainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grobovski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grobovski stopping the sweep attempt from Savolainen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grobovski tries to free his leg and advance position but Savolainen is retaining full guard.
Grobovski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grobovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Savolainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Grobovski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savolainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sergei Grobovski just wasn't active enough.
Savolainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grobovski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Savolainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grobovski rushes Savolainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grobovski pulls guard.
Savolainen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grobovski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savolainen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grobovski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grobovski has escaped and now he's on top!
Grobovski postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savolainen has Grobovski pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Grobovski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grobovski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Grobovski!
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energy
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