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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blas Blasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pablo West has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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169 cm
25
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pablo West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blas Blasi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blasi.
West tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blasi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten West somewhat.
Blasi tries to keep at a distance but West has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blasi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blasi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
West is trying to pull guard but Blasi has him pressed against the cage.
West jumps guard but Blasi stands there with West around his waist. West gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West gets control of Blasi's arms and successfully pulls guard. West will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Blasi throwing strikes from guard but West blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
West is looking to stand up but Blasi isn't so interested in that idea.
Blasi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
West has his feet on Blasi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Blasi scores with a takedown into West's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blasi forces his way into half guard.
Blasi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blasi stops West from getting back to his feet.
Blasi controlling the pace.
West is trying to stand up here but Blasi is controlling him well.
Blasi stands up and beckons West to join him on the feet.
West goes for a double leg but Blasi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blasi continues to drive forward.
West is breathing heavily.
Blasi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blasi tries to break the clinch but West is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blasi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but West regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blasi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
West kicks Blasi off and gets to his feet.
A head kick misses from Blasi.
Good shot there by Blasi.
West dives in and scores a takedown into Blasi's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blasi wants to sweep here but West controlling him for the moment.
Blasi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. West manages to get himself to full guard.
Blasi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blasi gets to his feet - West follows without any prompting.
Blasi clinches.
West tries to pull guard but Blasi won't allow it.
West is trying to pull guard but Blasi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
West tries to pull guard but Blasi won't allow it.
West can't get the takedown.
Blasi tightens his grip and picks West up, before dumping him to the ground. West manages to land in guard.
Blasi passes West's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blasi trying to control from half guard but West is working away.
West is trying to maintain the position but Blasi is very close to passing his half guard.
Blasi winds up and cracks West with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blasi is keen to just control but West is a slippery customer.
Blasi wants to pass the guard but West is defending well.
Blasi wants to take a breather but West is having none of it.
Blasi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. West defending well though.
West is staying active underneath Blasi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Blas Blasi wasn't active enough on the ground.
Blasi throws a one two combo.
It looks like Pablo West has been cut.
West takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blasi gets a double leg takedown into West's guard.
West will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
West wants to sweep here but Blasi controlling him for the moment.
Blasi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed West's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blas Blasi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo West's cut.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blasi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Blasi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
West tries to kick Blasi off but Blasi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
West knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blasi on the ground.
Nice strikes from Blasi there.
West is rocked!
Blasi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Oh West is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blasi tries to control but West wriggling away.
Blasi working for a guillotine from mount but West is in no mood to give up.
Blasi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
West seems to have got his legs back now.
West is desperately trying to improve his position but Blasi has a good base and remains in mount.
Blasi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Blasi has eaten all the pies!
Blasi looking to control and managing it successfully.
West tries to lock up and control but Blasi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
West is desperately trying to improve his position but Blasi has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blasi wants to control the pace but West is squirming around nicely.
Blasi lands a big elbow.
West is trying to stand.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Blasi! West is hurt baaadly! Blasi is firing away with more strikes - West is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blas Blasi!
Blas Blasi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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