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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Uzumaki Naruto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Workowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzumaki Naruto has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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188 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uzumaki Naruto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Workowski!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Workowski fails with the takedown
and Naruto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Naruto 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.
Workowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Workowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Naruto's guard.
Workowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Naruto is retaining full guard.
Workowski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Naruto dives on top into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Workowski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Naruto!
Naruto is trying to escape the mount.
Workowski goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Naruto turns into him and now he's in Workowski's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Workowski wants to improve his position but instead Naruto has moved into half guard.
Workowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Naruto won't allow Workowski to sweep him here.
Workowski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Workowski avoids the attempt from Naruto to control.
Workowski has hold of Naruto's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Naruto manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Naruto wants to control but Workowski is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Workowski is working for a guillotine from mount but Naruto frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Workowski is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Naruto has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Naruto!
Naruto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Workowski is keeping the position for now.
Workowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Naruto defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naruto is stalling in the full guard.
Workowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Naruto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Workowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Workowski looking for a guillotine here but Naruto defends easily.
Naruto chips away with some ground and pound.
Naruto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Workowski is on top in guard.
Naruto trying to control the position here.
Workowski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Workowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naruto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Naruto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Workowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Naruto is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Workowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Workowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Naruto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Naruto trying to keep a closed guard but Workowski is proving a slippery customer.
Workowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naruto is keeping the position for now.
Workowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naruto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Workowski is one step ahead there.
Workowski being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrzej Workowski will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Workowski with a poor takedown
and Naruto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Workowski is looking to improve his position.
Workowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Naruto.
Workowski tries to get to full guard but Naruto has control of the leg.
Naruto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Workowski wants to get back to full guard.
Naruto is working for a kimura but Workowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Workowski tries to roll over but Naruto keeps him under control.
Workowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Naruto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Workowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Naruto.
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!
Workowski is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Workowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Workowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Naruto wants to take a breather but Workowski is having none of it.
Naruto seems to be looking for submissions.
Workowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Naruto is looking for a kimura but Workowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Naruto to get the leverage.
Naruto is pressing down on Workowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Workowski is holding on for now.
Workowski tries to roll over but Naruto keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Workowski is pressing down on Naruto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Workowski working for submissions but it's allowed Naruto to get to half guard.
Workowski is looking for a sweep. Naruto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Naruto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Workowski's head.
Workowski is pressing down on Naruto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Naruto wants to get up but he can't break Workowski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Naruto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Workowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Naruto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Workowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Workowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Naruto.
Naruto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Workowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Naruto has managed to get both his arms back between Workowski's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Workowski keeping moving, preventing Naruto from controlling successfully.
Naruto preventing the sweep.
Workowski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Naruto tries to hold on but Workowski pushes him away.
Naruto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Workowski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Workowski moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Naruto has worked his arm free - good work by Naruto!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Workowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Naruto wants to control but Workowski postures up.
Naruto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Workowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Workowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Naruto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Workowski is trying to get an arm triangle but Naruto is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Workowski tries to move to mount but Naruto blocks the move with his legs.
Workowski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrzej Workowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Naruto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Workowski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Workowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Workowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Andrzej Workowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Workowski preventing the sweep.
Workowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naruto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Workowski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Naruto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Naruto has escaped and now he's on top!
Naruto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Naruto won't allow Workowski to sweep him here.
Naruto tries to stand but Workowski is controlling from the bottom.
Naruto with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naruto pushing down on Workowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Workowski wants to get back to full guard.
Naruto tries to stand but can't do so whilst Workowski controls his leg.
Naruto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Workowski wants to improve his position but Naruto is controlling well.
Naruto is working for a kimura but Workowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Workowski gets back to full guard.
Workowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Workowski is looking for a triangle but Naruto pushes his legs off easily.
Workowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Workowski wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Workowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Workowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Naruto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Workowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Naruto wants to stand but Workowski is controlling his posture from full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naruto is pushing down on Workowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Workowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Naruto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Workowski is looking to improve his position.
Naruto is trying to work for a kimura but Workowski is defending well.
Naruto throwing shots but Workowski is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Workowski is not content to let Naruto control the position.
Naruto is working for a submission of some sort.
Workowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naruto pulls his head out easily.
Naruto wants to work for an arm triangle but Workowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Naruto wants to work for an arm triangle but Workowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Workowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Workowski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Workowski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Naruto is surviving well by controlling Workowski's body position as best he can.
Uzumaki Naruto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naruto wants to control but Workowski is having none of it.
Workowski is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Naruto can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Workowski is working for a guillotine from mount but Naruto frees his head quite easily.
Naruto is looking to improve his position but Workowski isn't that keen on the idea.
Workowski working for a guillotine from mount but Naruto is in no mood to give up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Workowski goes for an armbar but Naruto turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Naruto.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrzej Workowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Workowski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrzej Workowski!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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