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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ren Rothschild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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190 cm
24
145 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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184 cm
23
133 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mickey Mouse! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ren Rothschild! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mouse lands a leg kick that knocks Rothschild off balance momentarily. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mouse. Mouse lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rothschild has Mouse up against the cage in a clinch.
Rothschild is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Mouse gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rothschild.
Rothschild decides to pull guard. Rothschild working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mouse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mouse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Rothschild is looking for a triangle but Mouse pushes his legs off easily.
Rothschild looking for a guillotine here but Mouse defends easily.
Mouse has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rothschild had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mouse defends it easily. Mouse tries to stand but Rothschild is controlling from the bottom. Mouse really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Rothschild working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mouse has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mouse tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rothschild knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Rothschild actively working from the bottom here. Mouse wants to stand but Rothschild has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Rothschild landing strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rothschild trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Mouse stands up from mount. Strange move. Mouse tries a head kick but it misses.
Mouse throws a leg kick and Rothschild moves into the clinch. Mouse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rothschild prevents Mouse from breaking the clinch. Rothschild tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mouse avoids it. Mouse can't break the clinch.
Rothschild tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mouse just stands there and leans against the cage. Mickey Mouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ren Rothschild. Mouse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rothschild is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Rothschild tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mouse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Rothschild shoots in looking for a takedown. Mouse tries to sprawl out of it but Rothschild keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mouse manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Mouse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rothschild's calf. Mouse lands a body shot.
Mouse throws a body punch but Rothschild moves out of range. Rothschild shoots for a double leg takedown but Mouse sprawls well. He's pushed Rothschild's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Mickey Mouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mouse throws a head kick but Rothschild moves out of range.
Mouse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rothschild manages to avoid it. Mouse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mouse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Mouse 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.
Mouse with a nice cross. Mouse swings for the body but Rothschild moves out of range.
Rothschild closes the distance and clinches up with Mouse, looking for a takedown. Rothschild pushes Mouse against the cage but Mouse circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Rothschild tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mouse swivels and escapes. Rothschild darts in trying to clinch and Mouse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Mouse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rothschild wants to clinch up but Mouse keeps it at a distance. Mouse scoring well with a low kick there.
Rothschild keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ren Rothschild is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mouse throws a body punch but Rothschild moves out of range. Nice takedown defense from Mouse. No joy for Rothschild on that attempt. Mickey Mouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ren Rothschild. Mouse lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mouse lands with a nice body punch. Rothschild uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mouse.
Rothschild moves to clinch but Mouse breaks away and Mouse makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Mouse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mouse is looking to chop away at Rothschild's legs. Mouse connects with a high kick. Rothschild closes the distance and pushes Mouse back into the cage. Rothschild has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mouse is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Mouse wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rothschild's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mouse swinging wildly here.
Rothschild changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mouse tries to avoid it but Rothschild manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mouse to the ground. Mouse escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A punch lands to the side of Rothschild 's head but he takes it in his stride. Rothschild tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mouse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rothschild somewhat. Rothschild shoots for a double leg takedown but Mouse sprawls well. He's pushed Rothschild's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Mouse swings for the body but Rothschild moves out of range.
Mouse lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rothschild avoids the head kick by Mouse.
Mouse throws a body punch but Rothschild moves out of range. Rothschild closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rothschild lands in his opponent's guard. Rothschild passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mouse is trying to maintain the position but Rothschild is very close to passing his half guard. Mouse is refusing to be controlled, as Rothschild sits in half guard. Rothschild is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mouse has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four 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. Mouse is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rothschild's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rothschild's back! Rothschild tries to escape but Mouse has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Rothschild is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Rothschild trying to control the action but Mouse just sinks the hooks in. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mickey Mouse will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mouse cracks the inside of Rothschild's front leg. Rothschild takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Mouse is looking to wear down Rothschild with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Rothschild is looking to clinch. Rothschild misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Mouse misses with a body shot.
Mouse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rothschild. Rothschild avoids the body shot from Mouse.
Mouse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A bone on bone clash there as Rothschild blocks the leg kick.
Mouse stuffs the takedown attempt from Rothschild. Rothschild gets slowly back to his feet. Rothschild tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mouse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mouse misses with a wild body shot. Mouse lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Rothschild tries for a takedown but Mouse circles away easily and Mouse makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Mickey Mouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ren Rothschild. Mouse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rothschild.
Mouse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rothschild looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Rothschild moves out of range as Mouse strikes. Rothschild wants to clinch but Mouse slips to the side and Mouse counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Rothschild is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rothschild wants to clinch. Rothschild shoots in but no luck this time. Ren Rothschild has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mickey Mouse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rothschild needs to keep his hands up - Mouse had a free shot at his head there. Rothschild fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Mouse just misses with a punch to the body.
Mouse scoring well with a low kick there.
Mouse stuffs the takedown. Rothschild takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Rothschild chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mouse can pounce on him.
Rothschild is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mouse sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. 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! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mouse. Mouse lands with a nice body punch. Mickey Mouse is winning the standup battle so far. Rothschild takes a body punch but keeps moving. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rothschild.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mouse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rothschild. Mouse lands with a cross. Rothschild tries to clinch there but Mouse circles away.
Mouse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rothschild moves away. Rothschild uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mouse.
Rothschild walks into a left hand. Rothschild's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Rothschild tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. No luck for Rothschild with that takedown attempt. Rothschild is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Rothschild has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mouse.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mouse scores with a jab to the head.
Mouse misses the shot to the body. Rothschild will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Rothschild shoots in and drives through. Mouse sprawls well. Mouse thumps Rothschild with a low kick. Rothschild shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Mouse counters with a good low kick that Rothschild was not able to check. Mouse lands a nice looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rothschild tries to clinch but Mouse is having none of it. Mouse punishes Rothschild's body with a nice straight punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mouse fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Mickey Mouse showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mouse, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Mouse!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
47% |
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