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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manolo Pierdolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas has chosen Mosh by Eminem as his entrance music. 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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275 lbs
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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, Manolo Pierdolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cameron Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt
and Pierdolo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thomas's guard now.
Pierdolo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pierdolo working some strikes from top position.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pierdolo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pierdolo wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Pierdolo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pierdolo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierdolo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pierdolo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pierdolo is controlling him.
Pierdolo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pierdolo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pierdolo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pierdolo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pierdolo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierdolo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thomas's head.
Pierdolo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pierdolo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierdolo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pierdolo throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thomas looks for a takedown but Pierdolo sprawls well.
Thomas looks gassed!
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pierdolo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Manolo Pierdolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron Thomas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas taking some punishment here, with Pierdolo in his half guard.
Pierdolo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pierdolo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pierdolo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manolo Pierdolo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pierdolo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pierdolo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pierdolo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to control but can't.
Pierdolo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pierdolo throwing shots but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Pierdolo is looking to advance position but Thomas won't allow it.
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Pierdolo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pierdolo.
Pierdolo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierdolo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pierdolo working the head and body with strikes.
Pierdolo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierdolo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pierdolo throwing shots but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Pierdolo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierdolo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manolo Pierdolo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pierdolo.
Pierdolo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pierdolo not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Manolo Pierdolo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Pierdolo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee asks Pierdolo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pierdolo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pierdolo looks up at the clock and then as Thomas takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pierdolo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pierdolo slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manolo Pierdolo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Pierdolo misses.
Pierdolo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thomas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pierdolo working the ground and pound.
Thomas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pierdolo.
Pierdolo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierdolo just content to control the position.
Pierdolo tries to score with some ground and pound. Thomas controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Thomas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pierdolo.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pierdolo throws a strike aimed at the side of Thomas's head but Thomas avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierdolo throwing strikes but Thomas manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Pierdolo defending against the ground and pound.
Pierdolo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pierdolo tries to get out of the position.
Pierdolo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thomas has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pierdolo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pierdolo counters with a takedown into side control.
Pierdolo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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!
Pierdolo is working Thomas over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pierdolo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thomas some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas dodges the ground and pound from Pierdolo.
Thomas being controlled for a moment.
Pierdolo scores with punches from side control.
Thomas trying to remain calm as Pierdolo controls from the top position.
Pierdolo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pierdolo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pierdolo in side control, throwing shots but Thomas defends.
Pierdolo landing strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cameron Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierdolo lands a nice forearm strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manolo Pierdolo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pierdolo 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 for Manolo Pierdolo!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Manolo Pierdolo!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Manolo Pierdolo!
Manolo Pierdolo wins by unanimous decision!
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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
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