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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Emperor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gene LeBell (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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285 lbs
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284 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Otto Emperor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gene LeBell!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBell closes the distance looking to clinch
so Emperor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Emperor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Emperor could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
LeBell wants to get back to his feet but Emperor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Emperor controls the pace.
Emperor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LeBell is keeping the position for now.
Emperor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Emperor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Otto Emperor just wasn't active enough.
LeBell lands a body shot.
Emperor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emperor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emperor swings for the body but LeBell moves out of range.
LeBell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emperor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LeBell misses with a left hand
and Emperor counters with a nice body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by LeBell.
Emperor tries to buck LeBell off but LeBell is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emperor is not content to let LeBell control the position.
LeBell misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Emperor is looking for a sweep.
Emperor is working hard here to advance position.
LeBell taking a break here but Emperor is having none of it and regains half guard.
Emperor trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emperor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
LeBell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
LeBell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emperor keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
LeBell prevents Emperor from improving his position.
LeBell trying to control from half guard but Emperor is working away.
That's four 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.
Emperor gets full guard.
Emperor looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gene LeBell.
LeBell closes the distance and pushes Emperor back into the cage.
Emperor lands a body punch.
Emperor lands a body punch.
LeBell looks gassed!
Emperor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down LeBell.
Emperor digs a right hand into LeBell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on LeBell's gas tank.
Emperor works on LeBell's body with a couple of short punches.
Emperor tries to score a body lock takedown but LeBell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Emperor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
LeBell prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBell misses with a body punch.
LeBell is trying to break the clinch but Emperor has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emperor.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emperor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Emperor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
LeBell gets caught napping as Emperor dives in and scores a takedown. LeBell manages to retain guard.
Emperor stays in close to LeBell's body and controls the position.
Emperor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Emperor wants to lay and pray for a moment but LeBell keeps working.
LeBell is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emperor looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
LeBell trying to hold on to Emperor's head to control him but Emperor postures up.
Emperor has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two 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.
Emperor moves to back control.
Emperor is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged LeBell with him. LeBell is trying to defend but Emperor has an arm under the chin now! LeBell grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Otto Emperor!
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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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