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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theone Sifu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theone Sifu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gustav Axelsson's chin.
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180 lbs
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180 cm
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good in bed |
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Decent boxing
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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, Gustav Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Theone Sifu!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axelsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Axelsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sifu checks it well.
Sifu pushes Axelsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Sifu is trying to break the clinch but Axelsson has him pressed against the cage.
Sifu taking a breather.
Axelsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sifu shoots in looking for a takedown but Axelsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sifu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Axelsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Axelsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Axelsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Theone Sifu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sifu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Axelsson defends it nicely.
Gustav Axelsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theone Sifu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sifu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Axelsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Axelsson drops back looking for a leg! Sifu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sifu manages to kick Axelsson off! Axelsson jumps back into Sifu's guard.
Axelsson trying to control but Sifu is working from the bottom.
Sifu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Axelsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sifu working for submissions but it's allowed Axelsson to get to half guard.
Axelsson prevents Sifu from standing back up.
Sifu actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sifu tries to roll over but Axelsson keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sifu can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sifu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sifu is looking to control Axelsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sifu avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sifu wants to improve his position but Axelsson is controlling well.
Axelsson is thwarting Sifu's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Axelsson tries to stand and escape but Sifu is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sifu gets full guard.
Axelsson wants to control from the top but Sifu keeps moving.
Sifu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sifu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Axelsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sifu has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axelsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Axelsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sifu circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gustav Axelsson 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.
Sifu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Axelsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Axelsson moves out of range as Sifu throws a body kick.
Sifu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Theone Sifu has been cut.
Sifu misses with a body kick.
Axelsson throws a head kick that half lands.
Sifu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Axelsson sprawls well. Axelsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sifu gets slowly back to his feet.
Sifu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Axelsson scores with a spinning back kick!
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!
Sifu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Axelsson is defended easily by Sifu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sifu tries for a takedown but Axelsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gustav Axelsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theone Sifu.
Axelsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Sifu.
Nice takedown defense from Sifu. No joy for Axelsson on that attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Axelsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sifu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sifu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Axelsson is defended easily by Sifu.
Axelsson shoots in for a double leg but Sifu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sifu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Axelsson's waist but Axelsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sifu off to one side.
Axelsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sifu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Axelsson up against the cage.
Axelsson pulls guard successfully.
Sifu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sifu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Axelsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson has his foot on Sifu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sifu works his way back into a safe position though.
Axelsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sifu defends well.
Axelsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sifu tries to free his leg and advance position but Axelsson is retaining full guard.
Sifu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Axelsson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sifu trying to control but Axelsson is working from the bottom.
Sifu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sifu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Axelsson wants to get back to his feet but Sifu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sifu tries to stand but Axelsson is controlling from the bottom.
Axelsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sifu throws a strike but Axelsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sifu has an active guard here but Axelsson has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Axelsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Theone Sifu's cut.
That's time! Axelsson'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!
Sifu moves into the clinch successfully.
Axelsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Axelsson is trying to break the clinch but Sifu has him pressed against the cage.
Sifu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Axelsson prevents it.
Sifu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sifu decides to pull guard.
Sifu wants to control the position but Axelsson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Axelsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sifu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Axelsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sifu tries to kick Axelsson off but Axelsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Axelsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Sifu trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sifu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Axelsson throwing shots but Sifu is blocking nicely.
Axelsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Theone Sifu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Axelsson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sifu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Axelsson is working away from the top position though.
Gustav Axelsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sifu wants to get back to his feet.
Sifu tries to roll over but Axelsson keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sifu tries to kick Axelsson off but Axelsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sifu is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Theone Sifu has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sifu throws a combination that misses
and Axelsson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sifu fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Axelsson.
Axelsson throws a head kick that misses.
Sifu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sifu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sifu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Axelsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sifu's guard.
Theone Sifu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sifu missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theone Sifu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Axelsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Axelsson!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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