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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mimmo Terrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Young Gu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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190 cm
18
200 lbs
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190 cm
25
215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mimmo Terrone! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Young Gu! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gu blocks a jab. Terrone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gu swivels and escapes. Terrone shoots in looking for a takedown but Gu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Terrone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Terrone fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mimmo Terrone. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gu shoots in looking for a takedown. Terrone tries to sprawl out of it but Gu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Terrone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Gu tries to clinch but Terrone moves out of range. Terrone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gu throws a head kick but Terrone moves out of range.
Gu swats away the attempt to clinch by Terrone. Terrone tries to clinch up. Gu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Terrone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gu somewhat. Gu scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round. Terrone shoots in for a double leg but Gu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Terrone blocks a head kick by Gu.
Terrone fails in his attempt to clinch. Terrone moves to clinch but Gu breaks away and Gu counters by moving into the clinch. Terrone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Gu decides to pull guard. Gu keeping moving, preventing Terrone from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gu is trying to control the position but Terrone postures up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Terrone haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Gu managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mimmo Terrone. Terrone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gu. Gu throws a head kick that misses. Gu dives in and grabs Terrone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Terrone pushes down on Gu's head and hops out. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gu is defended easily by Terrone.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gu shoots in for a takedown but Terrone shows good takedown defense. Terrone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gu as he avoids it easily. Gu misses with a head kick.
Terrone tries to clinch up and Gu counters with a left and a right that stings Terrone. Gu slaps away a takedown attempt from Terrone, before circling back to the center of the mat. Terrone throws an overhand right that lands on Gu's shoulder, as Gu tries to avoid the shot. Gu throws a sloppy head kick and Terrone moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gu is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Terrone looks for a takedown but Gu sprawls well. Terrone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gu is looking to clinch but Terrone is avoiding it.
Gu tries for a takedown but Terrone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Terrone fails with a takedown attempt. Terrone is breathing heavily. Gu stuffs the takedown. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Terrone tries to avoid it but Gu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Terrone to the ground. Terrone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Young Gu will probably get the nod. That's time! Terrone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gu shoots in looking for a takedown but Terrone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Terrone tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Gu counters by moving into the clinch. Terrone is trying to pull guard but Gu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Gu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Terrone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Terrone tries a head kick but it misses.
Terrone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gu is fending him off so far but Terrone persists. Nope, Gu circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mimmo Terrone. That's going to take a lot out of him. Terrone throws a head kick but Gu moves out of range.
Terrone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gu avoids it really well and circles away. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Terrone shoots in and drives through. Gu sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gu shoots in for a takedown but Terrone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. No luck with that takedown attempt from Gu. Gu shoots for a takedown but Terrone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Gu shoots in looking for a takedown. Terrone tries to sprawl out of it but Gu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Terrone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Gu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Gu tries to clinch up but Terrone circles away and keeps his distance. Terrone gets tackled into the cage by Gu. Gu maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gu prevents the takedown attempt.
Gu stalling.
Gu has Terrone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Terrone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Terrone can't get the takedown.
Gu blocks an elbow strike. Terrone lands a body punch in the clinch. Gu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gu shoots in but Terrone avoids the takedown attempt easily. Terrone has a takedown stuffed. Mimmo Terrone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Terrone misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gu shoots in looking for a takedown. Terrone tries to sprawl out of it but Gu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Terrone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Crunch! Gu slams his shin into Terrone's torso. Nice takedown defense from Gu. No joy for Terrone on that attempt. Gu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Terrone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Gu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Terrone tries to avoid it but Gu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Terrone to the ground. Terrone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Terrone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Gu has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gu tries for a takedown but Terrone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Terrone avoids the head kick by Gu.
Terrone pushes Gu up against the cage in a clinch. Gu wants a takedown but no success here.
Gu stops a takedown attempt from Terrone.
Gu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Gu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Terrone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gu 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Young Gu will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Terrone avoids the head kick by Gu.
Gu fails with a takedown attempt. Terrone closes the distance and clinches up with Gu, looking for a takedown. Terrone pushes Gu against the cage but Gu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Gu shoots in looking for a takedown. Terrone tries to sprawl out of it but Gu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Terrone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Gu works over Terrone's head and body with a nice combination. Terrone wants to clinch up but Gu keeps it at a distance. Terrone moves in looking to clinch but Gu pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gu tries a head kick but it misses.
Terrone keeps Gu at a distance using the push kick. Gu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Horrible takedown by Terrone or perhaps it was just good defense by Gu which made him look bad. Terrone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gu moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Nice sprawl there from Terrone as Gu shoots in. Mimmo Terrone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Young Gu. Gu misses with a series of wild punches.
Terrone shoots in for a takedown but Gu shows good takedown defense. Gu moves in looking to clinch but Terrone pushes him off. Terrone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gu swivels and escapes. Gu ducks under a wild hook from Terrone.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Terrone doesn't manage to clinch there - Gu circles away.
Terrone takes a kick to the side of the head. Gu ducks under a wild hook from Terrone. Gu throws a head kick that half lands.
Gu looks for a takedown but Terrone sprawls well. Gu shoots in for a double leg but Terrone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Terrone misses with a kick to the body and Gu counters with a big head kick but Terrone shrugs it off. Terrone blocks a head kick by Gu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Terrone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gu as he jumps to the side. Terrone dives in and grabs Gu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gu pushes down on Terrone's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Terrone leaves Gu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. No luck for Gu with that takedown attempt. Young Gu seems to be getting the better of the standup. Terrone tries a head kick but it misses.
Gu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Terrone as he avoids it easily. Gu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Terrone shoots in and drives through. Gu sprawls well. Gu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Terrone but Terrone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gu is defended easily by Terrone. Terrone throws a right hand that Gu ducks under and follows up with a left that Gu also avoids with ease. Gu throws a sloppy head kick and Terrone moves out of range easily. Gu shoots in looking for a takedown. Terrone tries to sprawl out of it but Gu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Terrone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Terrone fails with a takedown attempt. Mimmo Terrone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Young Gu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Young Gu. Well Gu 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:30 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Young Gu!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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