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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Mannstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mannstrom is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by No One Is Safe: Family First. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simon White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Mannstrom!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mannstrom tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mannstrom shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has White pinned against the cage. White gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gabriel Mannstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mannstrom wants to clinch.
Mannstrom shoots in and drives through. White sprawls well.
Simon White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Mannstrom.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Mannstrom.
White tried to score with a low kick but Mannstrom checks it.
Mannstrom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. White doesn't seem bothered though.
Mannstrom avoids the head kick by White.
Mannstrom shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannstrom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side.
White lands a nice looking body kick.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Mannstrom moves out of range easily.
Mannstrom closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Mannstrom pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mannstrom fails with the takedown.
Mannstrom avoids the head kick by White.
Mannstrom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but White avoids it really well and circles away.
Mannstrom defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
Simon White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannstrom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mannstrom fails with a takedown attempt.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
White rushes Mannstrom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mannstrom misses with some punches.
Come on White - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mannstrom tries for a takedown but White manages to get underhooks.
Mannstrom breaks the clinch.
White throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Mannstrom misses.
Mannstrom throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
Mannstrom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White throws a head kick that misses
and Mannstrom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
White moves into range and clinches up with Mannstrom.
Mannstrom prevents White from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mannstrom decides to pull guard.
White stands up from Mannstrom's guard - White perhaps looking for a knockout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from White.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Mannstrom moves out of range easily.
Mannstrom fails with the takedown.
White darts in and clinches Mannstrom up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mannstrom tries for a takedown but White manages to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon White dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
White misses with a body shot.
Mannstrom tries to score a power double leg takedown but White sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mannstrom somewhat.
White clinches.
Mannstrom keeps control of White as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mannstrom forces White back against the cage and clinches.
Mannstrom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mannstrom jumps guard but White stands there with Mannstrom around his waist. Mannstrom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Simon White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Mannstrom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannstrom is trying to drag White to the mat but White just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mannstrom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mannstrom has White pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. White manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mannstrom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. White just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mannstrom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but White pulls him back up using the underhooks.
White keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mannstrom's efforts to push away.
Mannstrom tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Mannstrom back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
White working hard to break the clinch.
White is trying to push Mannstrom away but Mannstrom has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
White working aggressively here.
Mannstrom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but White is defending well.
White misses with an elbow over the top.
White stalling in the clinch but Mannstrom improves position.
White is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mannstrom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but White is defending well.
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mannstrom shoots in and drives through. White sprawls well.
Mannstrom throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
White throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mannstrom is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mannstrom takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mannstrom looks for the body kick but White saw that one coming.
White throws a head kick but Mannstrom moves out of range.
Mannstrom shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mannstrom's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mannstrom tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
Mannstrom closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Mannstrom pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
White lands with a cross.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White throws a head kick that misses.
White throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mannstrom shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mannstrom shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
White throws a head kick but Mannstrom moves out of range.
Mannstrom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but White swivels and escapes.
White misses with a head kick.
White stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and White wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick by White misses
and Mannstrom counters with a three punch combo that has White backing up. White nods at Mannstrom to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Mannstrom moves out of range easily.
Mannstrom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
White connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon White dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mannstrom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but White avoids it really well and circles away.
Mannstrom fails with a takedown attempt.
White misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannstrom motions for White to come forward. Mannstrom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mannstrom tries to clinch but fails miserably
and White counters with a head kick. That will keep Mannstrom thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mannstrom misses with a takedown attempt - White sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Simon White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Mannstrom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannstrom shoots in but White avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mannstrom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
White lands with a thumping leg kick.
Simon White is winning the standup battle so far.
Mannstrom avoids the head kick by White.
White connects with a high kick.
White rushes Mannstrom and presses him up against the cage.
Mannstrom looking for a takedown.
White missing with knees to the body.
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from White.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mannstrom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? White is fending him off so far but Mannstrom persists. Nope, White circles away and we're back to standing.
White throws a hook to the side of Mannstrom's head but Mannstrom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mannstrom throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White pushes Mannstrom up against the cage in a clinch.
White is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
White tries to throw a body punch but Mannstrom avoids it by throwing White back against the cage.
Mannstrom trying to stall but White improves his position.
White manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mannstrom.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mannstrom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Mannstrom moves out of range easily.
White lands a head kick!
White throws a head kick that misses.
Mannstrom is trying hard to land a takedown here. White sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mannstrom shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White lands with a cross.
White fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mannstrom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
White misses with a two punch combination.
Mannstrom shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has White pinned against the cage. White gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gabriel Mannstrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mannstrom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simon White is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White lands with a slapping head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well White has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon White!
A victorious Simon White thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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