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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Varnius Pratotipas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Varnius Pratotipas will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Varnius Pratotipas!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pratotipas gets caught flat footed, as Torres shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Torres throwing strikes from guard but Pratotipas blocks nicely.
Torres is looking to work some ground and pound but Pratotipas has wrist control.
Torres landing with the ground and pound.
Torres postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've been hearing that Torres has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Torres is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Pratotipas trying to keep a closed guard but Torres is proving a slippery customer.
Pratotipas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres postures up and lands a big shot to Pratotipas's brow.
Torres in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Torres drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pratotipas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Torres has Pratotipas in his guard.
Torres wants to stand but Pratotipas is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pratotipas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Torres dives on top into guard.
Torres connects with a couple of short punches.
Torres wants to control from the top but Pratotipas keeps moving.
Pratotipas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Pratotipas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pratotipas wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
Torres throwing strikes but missing.
Torres chips away with some ground and pound.
Pratotipas looking to control.
Pratotipas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pratotipas has momentary wrist control but Torres slips an elbow through the middle.
Torres won't allow Pratotipas to sweep him here.
Torres trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pratotipas working a defensive guard here.
Torres trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pratotipas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pratotipas keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Torres in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pratotipas looking for a guillotine here but Torres defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Torres's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Torres might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pratotipas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pratotipas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Torres postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Torres is in close to Pratotipas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pratotipas controls Torres momentarily but Torres frees himself.
Torres lands a couple of digs.
Pratotipas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Torres.
Torres is looking to work some ground and pound but Pratotipas has wrist control.
Torres is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pratotipas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pratotipas has escaped and now he's on top!
Pratotipas with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Torres dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Pratotipas or perhaps it was just good defense by Torres which made him look bad.
Pratotipas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Torres drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Torres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pratotipas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torres has managed to get both his arms back between Pratotipas's legs - danger averted.
Torres throwing strikes from guard but Pratotipas blocks nicely.
Torres is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Torres stands up over Pratotipas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Torres loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Torres wants to control from the top but Pratotipas keeps moving.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Torres here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pratotipas trying to keep a closed guard but Torres is proving a slippery customer.
Torres postures up and lands a big shot to Pratotipas's brow.
Torres postures up.
Pratotipas is looking to stand up but Torres isn't so interested in that idea.
Torres content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Torres postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Torres postures up and lands a big shot to Pratotipas's brow.
Torres preventing the sweep.
Henry Torres overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pratotipas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Torres postures up and lands a big shot to Pratotipas's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pratotipas keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres stands up over Pratotipas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Torres postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Torres has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Torres throws an elbow that misses. Pratotipas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Torres's guard. Nice move by Pratotipas!
Pratotipas wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres is looking to stand up but Pratotipas isn't so interested in that idea.
Pratotipas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pratotipas off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Torres looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Torres throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pratotipas to regain full guard.
Torres loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pratotipas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Torres trying to control but Pratotipas is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pratotipas throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Torres throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pratotipas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pratotipas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Torres.
Pratotipas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pratotipas is looking to stand up but Torres isn't so interested in that idea.
Torres throws a strike but Pratotipas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torres is looking to stand up but Pratotipas isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pratotipas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Torres dominated that second round.
That's time! Torres's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Torres scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pratotipas is looking to regain half guard here but Torres keeps moving and retains side control.
Pratotipas can't do much from the bottom here.
Torres creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pratotipas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pratotipas regains half guard.
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pratotipas keeps working.
Pratotipas trying to control from the bottom.
Torres takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Torres is trying to control. Pratotipas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Torres looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Torres is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pratotipas is trying to stand back up but Torres is controlling him
Torres not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Torres throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Torres throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pratotipas gets full guard.
Pratotipas wants to stand up but Torres is controlling him.
Torres throws a big elbow that misses.
Pratotipas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pratotipas throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Torres lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pratotipas keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pratotipas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres scoring with some ground and pound.
Torres postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pratotipas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pratotipas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
Pratotipas is fighting to break Torres's control of his arms but Torres is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torres is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pratotipas is controlling him.
Pratotipas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pratotipas throws a big right hand that misses.
Torres wants to sweep here but Pratotipas controlling him for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Torres wants to get back to his feet but Pratotipas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Varnius Pratotipas wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pratotipas shoots for a double leg takedown but Torres sprawls well. He's pushed Pratotipas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Henry Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pratotipas closes the distance and pushes Torres back into the cage.
Torres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pratotipas rushes Torres and presses him up against the cage.
Pratotipas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Torres walks away with a smile on his face. Pratotipas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pratotipas shoots in but Torres avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Henry Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Varnius Pratotipas.
Torres tries to keep at a distance but Pratotipas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pratotipas misses with an elbow over the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Varnius Pratotipas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres blocks the strikes from Pratotipas.
Henry Torres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pratotipas flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Henry Torres.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Torres, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Torres!
A very excited looking Henry Torres made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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