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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gandalf Istari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aragorn Il (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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175 cm
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155 lbs
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175 cm
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gandalf Istari! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aragorn Il! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Istari checks a leg kick. Il is looking to chop away at Istari's legs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Il moves out of range of the leg kick from Istari. Istari checks a low kick from Il. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round. Istari finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick by Istari misses and Il counters with a nice kick to the body. Istari lands a big head kick that sends Il tumbling to the mat! Istari takes a step backwards and waves Il back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Aragorn Il has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Istari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Istari explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Istari throws a front kick aimed at Il's knee but Il avoids it well. Istari avoids the head kick by Il.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Il pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Il throws a quick inside leg kick. Il moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Il tries to work over Istari's front leg with a kick but Istari checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Il misses with a leg kick and Istari counters with a head kick. Istari throws a leg kick and Il counters with a solid body kick. Istari avoids the head kick by Il.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Istari 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 Il has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Il and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gandalf Istari dominated that round. The cut man is working on Aragorn Il's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Good work by Istari as he checks the leg kick. Il throws a low kick but Istari moves out of range easily. A low kick from Istari is predictable there and Il counters with a nice low kick that buckles Istari's knee momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Il turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Istari tries a head kick but it misses.
Istari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Istari will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Istari throws a leg kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Gandalf Istari is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Istari throws a low kick but Il avoids it. Il will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Istari attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Il throws a leg kick but Istari checks it. Istari checks a leg kick nicely. Istari throws a leg kick that is checked and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Il throws a leg kick but Istari moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Istari connects with a leg kick. Il looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. An inside leg kick from Il misses. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Il lands a head kick. Istari smiles back at him and beckons him forward. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aragorn Il showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Aragorn Il's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Istari throws a leg kick and Il makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Istari throws a leg kick and Il counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. A low kick from Istari misses and Il counters with a nice low kick that buckles Istari's knee momentarily. Istari throws a leg kick that is checked and Il counters with a low kick, right behind Istari 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round. Il blocks a low kick nicely. Istari throws a leg kick that is checked and Il makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Il throws a low kick but Istari moves out of range easily. Il tries to score with a low kick but Istari moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Il throws a quick inside leg kick. Istari blocks a low kick nicely. Istari looks to throw a body kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Il throws a chopping leg kick but Istari manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Istari scoring well with a low kick there.
Istari checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Il throws a leg kick but Istari moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Istari keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Istari throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Istari misses with a low kick as Il jumps back.
And that's the end of the fight! Aragorn Il comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Il has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 for Gandalf Istari! Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Gandalf Istari! Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Gandalf Istari!
Gandalf Istari wins by unanimous decision!
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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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