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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauricius Metalius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Debe Fantastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Metalius comes to the cage accompanied by Hard Rock Halleluja. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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184 cm
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172 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauricius Metalius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Debe Fantastic!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metalius scores with a takedown into Fantastic's guard.
Metalius wanted to stand there but Fantastic had control of the position.
Metalius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic trying to strike off his back.
Metalius wants to control from the top but Fantastic keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Metalius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Metalius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic keeping full guard, as Metalius tries to pass.
Fantastic working for a triangle but Metalius defends it easily.
Fantastic looks gassed!
Metalius is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metalius stands and steps away. Fantastic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metalius shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Metalius was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Metalius knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fantastic on the ground.
Metalius looking to control and managing it successfully.
Metalius trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Metalius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fantastic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metalius stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Fantastic shoots and misses
and Metalius counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Metalius stands up from Fantastic's guard - Metalius perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metalius drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Metalius manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Metalius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fantastic being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metalius controls Fantastic momentarily but Fantastic frees himself.
Fantastic wants to pass the guard but Metalius is keeping the position.
Fantastic forces his way into half guard.
Fantastic 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.
Fantastic trying to mount his opponent but Metalius defends it.
Metalius slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Metalius is looking for a triangle but Fantastic pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Metalius lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fantastic!
Metalius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fantastic is desperately trying to improve his position but Metalius has a good base and remains in mount.
Metalius is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Metalius closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metalius has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fantastic regains guard immediately.
Fantastic looking for a sweep. Not yet Fantastic, not yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fantastic keeping moving, preventing Metalius from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricius Metalius dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fantastic has his takedown stuffed
and Metalius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Metalius counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Metalius.
Fantastic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Metalius controls the pace.
Metalius wants to control from the top but Fantastic keeps moving.
Fantastic had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Metalius is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Fantastic Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Metalius's back instead.
Metalius is in a bad position with Fantastic working for a choke. Metalius manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Metalius trying to control but Fantastic is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Metalius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metalius trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fantastic's guard.
Fantastic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Metalius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Metalius manages to get himself to full guard.
Metalius manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Metalius fails to take his opponent's back.
Metalius is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Metalius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metalius has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Metalius trying to control but Fantastic is having none of it.
Fantastic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fantastic is squirming around, avoiding Metalius's attempts to control the action.
Fantastic gets back to half guard.
Metalius trying to control the action but Fantastic is working from the bottom.
Fantastic wants to improve his position but Metalius is controlling well.
Metalius moves into full mount! Fantastic won't be happy about that!
Fantastic working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metalius is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Fantastic shoots and misses
and Metalius counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mauricius Metalius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Debe Fantastic.
Fantastic gets full guard.
Fantastic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Metalius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Metalius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Metalius controls from within his opponent's guard.
Metalius wants to control from the top but Fantastic keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metalius wants to pass the guard but Fantastic is keeping the position.
Metalius trying to control the position from guard on top but Fantastic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mauricius Metalius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Metalius stays in close to Fantastic's body and controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Fantastic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Metalius counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fantastic keeping moving, preventing Metalius from controlling successfully.
Fantastic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Metalius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Metalius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricius Metalius dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Metalius.
Metalius is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fantastic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Metalius decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mauricius Metalius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Metalius counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Metalius trying to control the pace.
Fantastic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fantastic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Metalius seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantastic actively working from the bottom here.
Metalius not doing much here.
Metalius has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Metalius uses his free foot to push down on Fantastic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fantastic.
Metalius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fantastic is desperately trying to improve his position but Metalius has a good base and remains in mount.
Metalius is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fantastic is surviving well by controlling Metalius's body position as best he can.
Fantastic tries to reverse the position but Metalius maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Metalius content just to control the position here.
Fantastic tries to reverse the position but Metalius maintains control.
Metalius tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fantastic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Metalius moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic prevents Metalius from getting back to his feet.
Metalius pulls Fantastic in close to his closed guard and prevents Fantastic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Metalius tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fantastic tries to free his leg and advance position but Metalius is retaining full guard.
Metalius is trying to keep Fantastic in close.
Metalius looking for a sweep. Not yet Metalius, not yet.
Metalius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fantastic.
Metalius controls Fantastic momentarily but Fantastic frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Metalius has Fantastic up against the cage in a clinch.
Metalius breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fantastic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Metalius counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Metalius won't allow Fantastic to sweep him here.
Fantastic is looking for a triangle but Metalius pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic keeping moving, preventing Metalius from controlling successfully.
Fantastic is looking to sinch up a triangle. Metalius throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fantastic's body to avoid the submission. Fantastic has instead reached around Metalius's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fantastic arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Debe Fantastic!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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