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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between That Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Walk by Pantera. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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205 lbs
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213 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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BJJ Red Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, That Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Willy Manson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy scores with a takedown into Manson's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Manson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Guy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Guy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Guy wanted to stand there but Manson had control of the position.
Guy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Guy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manson has his foot on Guy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Guy works his way back into a safe position though.
Guy lands a couple of elbows.
Guy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Manson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Guy, into his guard.
Manson wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Guy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Manson has Guy in his guard.
Manson is looking for a triangle but Guy pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Guy working some strikes from top position.
Manson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guy is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Manson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Guy, into his guard.
Manson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Guy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Guy has escaped and now he's on top!
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!
Manson is trying to keep Guy in close.
Guy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Manson dives on top into guard.
Manson has gone for a leg lock! Guy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Manson's guard.
Guy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Manson dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving.
Manson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Guy is trying to control Manson's posture but Manson avoids it.
Manson advances to mount.
Manson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Guy is squirming around, avoiding Manson's attempts to control the action.
Manson forces the positional change into back control.
You can see the frustration on Guy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Guy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Manson.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manson tries to get the hooks in deep but Guy pushed the leg off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Manson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Manson enables Guy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Manson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Guy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Manson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Manson has escaped and now he's on top!
Guy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Manson is pushing down on Guy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Guy is fighting to maintain full guard but Manson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Guy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Manson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Guy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson slows the pace down in half guard.
Guy tries to get to full guard but Manson has control of the leg.
Manson tries to pass to full mount but Guy defends it.
Guy wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Guy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manson on the ground.
Guy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Guy actively working from the bottom here.
Manson is trying to control the action in half guard but Guy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guy keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willy Manson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manson trying to pass the guard but Guy defending well.
Guy is looking to improve his position.
Guy is in trouble now - Manson has advanced to mount!
Manson has hold of Guy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Guy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Manson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Guy has worked his arm free - good work by Guy!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Guy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Manson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Guy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manson tries for a kimura but Guy is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Manson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Guy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Manson sprawls well initially but Guy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Guy is looking for a kimura but Manson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guy to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Manson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Guy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Guy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Manson is trying to control the position but Guy postures up.
Manson wants to sweep but no luck.
Manson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Guy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Manson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Guy, into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guy controls Manson momentarily but Manson frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson slips nicely into half guard.
Manson wants to control but Guy is keeping him busy.
Guy is trying to get back to full guard.
Manson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Guy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Manson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson moves into full mount! Guy won't be happy about that!
Manson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Guy is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Guy working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy is working hard here to advance position.
Manson wants to take Guy's back but he can't do it this time.
Manson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Guy is looking to escape.
Manson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy is looking to get to half guard.
Manson tries to control but Guy wriggling away.
Guy wants to control but Manson is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manson trying to control but Guy is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Manson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Manson!
After winning the bout, Willy Manson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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