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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Livem Moom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Johnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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265 lbs
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225 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Livem Moom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moom looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moom is one step ahead there.
Moom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is pulling down on Moom's head to control his posture.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moom content to stall in guard here.
Moom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Moom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Livem Moom just wasn't active enough.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moom to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Moom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Moom passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Moom has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moom controlling from mount.
Johnson wants to control but Moom is having none of it.
Moom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moom looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moom controlling from the full mount.
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Moom wants to finish this one by submission but Johnson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Moom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moom controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moom seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johnson for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Livem Moom dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Moom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moom misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Livem Moom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moom throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Moom which made him look bad.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Moom 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Moom closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moom lands in his opponent's guard.
Moom trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moom 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.
Moom connects with a couple of short punches.
Moom throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson controlling the position.
Moom pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Moom drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moom is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Moom prevents Johnson from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moom is working for a submission of some sort.
Moom gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Moom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Moom taking a breather.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Moom is controlling the position.
Moom breaks from the clinch.
Moom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moom drags the fight down to the ground.
Moom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moom tries to get out of the position.
Moom is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moom 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.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Moom's legs - danger averted.
Moom pushes Johnson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Moom looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moom gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Johnson throws a head kick but Moom moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Livem Moom dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Moom decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Moom is controlling him
Moom moves nicely into side control.
Moom landing strikes.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson is not content to let Moom control the position.
Moom goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Moom's guard! Nice work there by Johnson!
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moom throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moom gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Moom which made him look bad.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moom just misses with a punch to the body.
Moom looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moom defends it nicely.
Moom gets a takedown into half guard.
Moom sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Moom escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moom throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moom counters by moving into the clinch.
Livem Moom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Johnson.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moom just stands there and leans against the cage.
Moom tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Moom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Moom pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moom has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
Moom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Moom uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moom is defended easily by Johnson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Livem Moom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moom, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 for Livem Moom!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Livem Moom!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Livem Moom!
Livem Moom wins by unanimous decision!
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
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