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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Suwara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Hollstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mateusz Suwara has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mateusz Suwara seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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172 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mateusz Suwara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tom Hollstrom!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollstrom closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hollstrom lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hollstrom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hollstrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Suwara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hollstrom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Suwara throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hollstrom escapes and throws Suwara's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Suwara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollstrom moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hollstrom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Suwara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Suwara is looking for a sweep.
Hollstrom is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tom Hollstrom.
Hollstrom shoots in and gets a takedown into Suwara's guard.
Suwara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hollstrom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suwara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hollstrom is one step ahead there.
Hollstrom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hollstrom slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollstrom is looking to stand up but Suwara won't let him.
Suwara being controlled here, momentarily.
Suwara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hollstrom landing some decent shots from guard.
Hollstrom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suwara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hollstrom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hollstrom 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.
Hollstrom passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Check out the look on Hollstrom's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Suwara tries to buck Hollstrom off but Hollstrom is having none of it.
Hollstrom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suwara keeps working.
Suwara is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suwara is not content to let Hollstrom control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Suwara tries to buck Hollstrom off but Hollstrom is having none of it.
Suwara prevents Hollstrom from improving position.
Suwara is looking for a sweep.
Hollstrom working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hollstrom has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Suwara is in all sorts of trouble here.
Suwara is bucking up trying to escape but Hollstrom cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Hollstrom dominated that round.
That's time! Suwara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hollstrom changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Suwara looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Suwara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hollstrom gets to mount! Suwara was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hollstrom putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Suwara is looking to improve his position but Hollstrom isn't that keen on the idea.
Hollstrom connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hollstrom landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollstrom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollstrom is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Suwara sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hollstrom is taking a breather. Suwara says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Suwara wants to get back to full guard.
Hollstrom performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Suwara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Suwara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollstrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tom Hollstrom was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hollstrom shoots in and gets a takedown into Suwara's guard.
Tom Hollstrom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hollstrom is breathing heavily.
Hollstrom preventing the sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hollstrom cracks Suwara with a solid left hand.
Suwara wants to improve his position but instead Hollstrom has moved into half guard.
Hollstrom is keen to just control but Suwara is a slippery customer.
Hollstrom performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hollstrom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suwara trying to get back to full guard but Hollstrom takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hollstrom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Suwara manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Suwara actively working from the bottom here.
Hollstrom trying to control the action but Suwara is working from the bottom.
Suwara tries to roll over but Hollstrom keeps him under control.
Suwara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hollstrom in particular looking to stall.
Hollstrom working over Suwara with some ground and pound. Suwara looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Suwara on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Suwara is defending against the submission attempts here by Hollstrom.
Suwara wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suwara looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Hollstrom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hollstrom clinches with his opponent.
Hollstrom jumps guard.
Hollstrom keeping moving, preventing Suwara from controlling successfully.
Hollstrom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suwara trying to control but Hollstrom is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Suwara preventing the sweep.
Hollstrom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hollstrom has his hands on Suwara's head, controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mateusz Suwara just wasn't active enough.
Suwara fails with the takedown
and Hollstrom counters with a nice body kick.
Tom Hollstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollstrom leaves Suwara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hollstrom throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Suwara tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hollstrom is in Suwara's guard.
Hollstrom sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Suwara working for submissions but it's allowed Hollstrom to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suwara wants to sweep but Hollstrom has passed to side control!
Hollstrom tries to stand but Suwara is controlling his head.
Suwara stops Hollstrom from passing to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hollstrom takes a little break here. Suwara wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Suwara is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suwara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Hollstrom seems content to control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hollstrom connects with a nice short shot to Suwara's temple.
Hollstrom is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Suwara has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hollstrom trying to control the action but Suwara is working from the bottom.
Suwara manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollstrom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hollstrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suwara is keeping the position for now.
Suwara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollstrom is pushing down on Suwara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Suwara is fighting to maintain full guard but Hollstrom has managed to sneak the leg through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hollstrom is keen to just control but Suwara is a slippery customer.
Mateusz Suwara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tom Hollstrom is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Suwara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hollstrom pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tom Hollstrom.
Well Hollstrom 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Hollstrom!
Post fight, an emotional Tom Hollstrom said 'Yarrr'.
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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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