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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Mustang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Lemieux could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roy Mustang's chin.
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172 lbs
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177 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Lemieux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Mustang!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Lemieux there.
Lemieux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lemieux gets caught flat footed, as Mustang shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mustang throws a big elbow that misses.
Lemieux trying to control the position here.
Lemieux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lemieux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mustang on the ground.
Mustang advances to half guard.
Lemieux is refusing to be controlled, as Mustang sits in half guard.
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard.
Mustang is trying to work for a kimura but Lemieux is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lemieux defends it well.
Lemieux trying to control from the bottom.
Mustang trying to control the action but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Lemieux is looking to improve his position.
Mustang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lemieux defends it well.
Lemieux is trying to maintain the position but Mustang is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux is refusing to be controlled, as Mustang sits in half guard.
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard.
Lemieux is not content to let Mustang control the position.
Lemieux is trying to maintain the position but Mustang is very close to passing his half guard.
Mustang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lemieux has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lemieux looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mustang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux wants to control but Mustang is keeping busy.
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mustang is trying to work for a kimura but Lemieux is defending well.
Mustang is thwarting Lemieux's attempts to control the position.
Mustang wants to control but Lemieux is keeping him busy.
Lemieux is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mustang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mustang wants to control but Lemieux is keeping him busy.
Mustang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mustang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lemieux defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mustang trying to control from half guard but Lemieux is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Mustang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lemieux fails to land with a series of punches.
Mustang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mustang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lemieux.
Mustang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lemieux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mustang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mustang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lemieux.
Lemieux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mustang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lemieux throws a poor cross that misses
and Mustang counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lemieux!
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!
Mustang punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustang misses with some ground and pound and Lemieux recovers position to half guard.
Mustang not doing much here.
Lemieux is looking to improve his position.
Mustang is keen to just control but Lemieux is a slippery customer.
Mustang is working for a submission of some sort.
Mustang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lemieux gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustang is standing up over Lemieux. Lemieux looks to escape but Mustang dives into side control.
Lemieux is trying to get back to half guard.
Lemieux manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mustang's best efforts.
Mustang 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.
Mustang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lemieux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mustang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lemieux is just riding it out for now. Mustang eventually gives up the hold.
Lemieux is staying active underneath Mustang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mustang throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lemieux to regain full guard.
Mustang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux is looking to stand up but Mustang isn't so interested in that idea.
Lemieux controlling the position.
Mustang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roy Mustang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mustang passes Lemieux's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lemieux is trying to control but can't.
Mustang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mustang stalling away here and it's allowed Lemieux to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mustang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Mustang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Mustang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A combination from Lemieux does no damage.
Lemieux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mustang throws a hook but Lemieux blocks it.
Lemieux throws a series of punches but Mustang moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Lemieux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mustang doesn't seem phased though.
Mustang slips a jab from Lemieux.
Lemieux cracks a nice hook into Mustang's ribs.
Mustang slips a jab from Lemieux.
Lemieux cracks a nice hook into Mustang's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mustang slips a jab and a cross from Lemieux.
Lemieux stuffs the takedown.
Mustang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lemieux scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A big right from Lemieux misses.
Mustang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lemieux circles away.
Lemieux misses with a few strikes there.
Mustang slips under a jab from Lemieux.
Lemieux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mustang.
David Lemieux is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lemieux throws a series of punches but Mustang moves out of range.
A jab from Lemieux misses.
Lemieux misses with a two punch combination.
Lemieux misses with the combination.
Lemieux gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mustang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lemieux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mustang has managed to get both his arms back between Lemieux's legs - danger averted.
Mustang passes Lemieux's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Mustang seems content to control.
Mustang is looking to take a break and control but Lemieux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mustang wants to work for an arm triangle but Lemieux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lemieux trying to hold on to Mustang's head to control him but Mustang postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mustang is working for a submission of some sort.
Lemieux is not content to let Mustang control the position.
David Lemieux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustang is thwarting Lemieux's attempts to control the position.
Mustang wants to control but Lemieux is keeping him busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mustang seems to be looking for submissions.
Lemieux regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lemieux on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lemieux tries to get out of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mustang postures up in Lemieux's guard and throws a big left but Lemieux blocks it.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Mustang from controlling successfully.
Lemieux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mustang defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to David Lemieux.
I think Mustang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Mustang!
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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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