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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baby Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrestling Specialist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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172 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baby Dynamite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wrestling Specialist!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Specialist shoots and misses
and Dynamite counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dynamite throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Specialist to regain full guard.
Dynamite wants to control from the top but Specialist keeps moving.
Dynamite with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dynamite stopping the sweep attempt from Specialist.
Dynamite with a flurry of punches that miss.
Specialist pulls Dynamite in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Specialist keeping moving, preventing Dynamite from controlling successfully.
Dynamite throws an elbow that misses. Specialist uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dynamite's guard. Nice move by Specialist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Specialist trying to control the position from guard on top but Dynamite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Specialist tries to free his leg and advance position but Dynamite is retaining full guard.
Specialist sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Specialist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Specialist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dynamite knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Specialist on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dynamite trying to keep a closed guard but Specialist is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Specialist is defended easily by Dynamite.
Specialist shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Specialist has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dynamite is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Baby Dynamite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrestling Specialist.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Specialist.
Dynamite throws an overhand right that lands on Specialist's shoulder, as Specialist tries to avoid the shot.
Specialist looks for a takedown but Dynamite sprawls well.
Specialist shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite blocks a jab.
Dynamite rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Specialist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Specialist misses with a takedown
and Dynamite counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Specialist!
Dynamite throws an elbow but Specialist slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dynamite throwing strikes but Specialist manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Dynamite avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Specialist.
Specialist lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dynamite gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Specialist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Specialist has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Specialist connects with a nice short shot to Dynamite's temple.
Dynamite is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Specialist scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Specialist working Dynamite over with strikes.
Dynamite blocking the ground and pound attempt from Specialist.
Dynamite is looking for a sweep. Specialist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Specialist sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dynamite defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baby Dynamite dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Specialist tries for a takedown but Dynamite circles away easily
and Dynamite counters with a shoot takedown. Specialist fights it but they end up in guard.
Dynamite postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Specialist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Specialist passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dynamite!
Dynamite tries to hold on but Specialist postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Specialist with a couple of short strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite taking shots to the head.
Specialist is landing with some decent strikes but Dynamite is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Specialist in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Specialist connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Specialist has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dynamite's face.
Specialist trying to control but Dynamite is having none of it.
Dynamite is looking to get to half guard.
Specialist pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Specialist sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Specialist wants to control the pace but Dynamite is squirming around nicely.
Dynamite tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Specialist throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Specialist unloads with some shots from mount but Dynamite bucks and avoids them well.
A nice elbow there by Specialist.
Specialist wants to control the pace but Dynamite is squirming around nicely.
Dynamite is bucking up trying to escape but Specialist cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Specialist tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Specialist dominating with strikes here.
Specialist lands a big elbow.
Specialist postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dynamite looks a forlorn figure.
Specialist unloading with bombs!
Specialist raining down shots from the mount!
Specialist lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Specialist throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Specialist is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Specialist is landing with some decent strikes but Dynamite is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dynamite is rocked!
Specialist throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dynamite on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dynamite tries to get out of the position.
Specialist scoring with strikes but Dynamite is staying in there.
Oh Dynamite is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dynamite is working to get back to half guard.
Specialist controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestling Specialist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dynamite's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Specialist misses with a looping right.
Dynamite seems to have got his legs back now.
Specialist closes the distance and clinches up with Dynamite, looking for a takedown. Specialist pushes Dynamite against the cage but Dynamite circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Specialist tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Specialist looks for a takedown but Dynamite sprawls well.
Dynamite stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dynamite wants it to stay on the feet.
Baby Dynamite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrestling Specialist.
Nice takedown defense from Dynamite. No joy for Specialist on that attempt.
Specialist drives through with a takedown into Dynamite's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wrestling Specialist has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Specialist postures up in Dynamite's guard and throws a big left but Dynamite blocks it.
Specialist passes into half guard.
Dynamite keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Specialist lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dynamite keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Specialist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Specialist takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dynamite is looking for a sweep. Specialist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Specialist thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dynamite's head.
Specialist working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dynamite is refusing to be controlled, as Specialist sits in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Specialist shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dynamite as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A jab from Dynamite misses.
Dynamite keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Specialist.
Specialist with a poor takedown
and Dynamite counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dynamite throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Specialist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dynamite throws a big elbow that misses.
Specialist lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Specialist 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.
Specialist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dynamite swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Specialist sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Specialist forces his way into half guard.
Specialist thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dynamite has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Specialist is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Specialist is taking a breather. Dynamite says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Specialist sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dynamite defending well though.
Specialist throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Specialist thows a huge punch but Dynamite dodges it nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dynamite throws a hook but Specialist avoids it easily.
Dynamite stuffs the takedown.
Wrestling Specialist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Specialist is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dynamite sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Specialist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dynamite throws out the jab.
Specialist fails with the takedown
so Dynamite counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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 Baby Dynamite.
I think Dynamite has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baby Dynamite!
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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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