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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Padula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anna Margret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anna Margret has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sergio Padula's chin.
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176 cm
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162 lbs
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170 cm
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155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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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, Sergio Padula! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anna Margret! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Padula scores with a hook to the body. Margret takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Margret slips a jab and a cross from Padula.
Padula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Padula swinging wilding here.
Padula looking for a takedown here - he's got it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Margret escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Padula gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Margret looking for a sweep. Not yet Margret, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Margret has his foot on Padula's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Padula works his way back into a safe position though. Margret throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Margret has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Padula can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Margret working for a triangle but Padula defends it easily.
Margret looks gassed! Padula slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Padula wants to control from the top but Margret keeps moving. Padula gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Margret changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Padula looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Padula stops Margret from passing to mount. You can see the frustration on Padula's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Padula knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Margret on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Padula is looking to regain half guard here but Margret keeps moving and retains side control. Padula throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Padula manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Margret tries to roll over but Padula keeps him under control. Margret looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Margret moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Margret working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Padula doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Padula manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Margret has his foot on Padula's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Padula works his way back into a safe position though. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Margret has his foot on Padula's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Padula works his way back into a safe position though. Padula would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anna Margret dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Margret checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Margret dodges the punch combination from Padula.
Padula looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Margret had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Padula is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Margret Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Padula's back instead. Margret is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Padula knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Padula for a finish. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Margret tightening his grip on Padula, looking for the choke. Margret misses with an elbow to the head. Padula showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Padula is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Margret gets his way!
Padula is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Margret gets his way!
Anna Margret has got the better of the ground game so far. Margret looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Margret is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Padula has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. Margret is persistently looking for the submission but Padula is defending it well.
Margret looking for the choke from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Padula trying to control the hands but Margret won't let him. Margret scores with punches and elbows. Padula fending off the submission attempt from Margret. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Margret is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anna Margret showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Margret shoots and misses and Padula counters with a left and a right that stings Margret. Padula throws a right hand that Margret ducks under and follows up with a left that Margret also avoids with ease. A nice combination there by Padula.
Margret fails with the takedown and Padula counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Padula wants the takedown. Margret is fighting it off but Padula persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Margret's guard against the cage. Margret throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Padula is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Margret has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Padula is looking to defend but Margret has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Padula! Margret pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Padula taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anna Margret!
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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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