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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramsay Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brady Battaglia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramsay Snow had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramsay Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brady Battaglia!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Battaglia. No joy for Snow on that attempt.
A head kick by Snow misses
and Battaglia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Snow is trying to stand.
Battaglia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Snow looking for submissions off his back.
Battaglia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snow defends it well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Battaglia has eaten all the pies!
Battaglia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Snow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battaglia wants to pass the guard but Snow is defending well.
Battaglia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Snow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Battaglia pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow looking for submissions off his back.
Snow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Battaglia.
Snow is defending against the submission attempts here by Battaglia.
Snow is looking for a sweep. Battaglia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snow actively working from the bottom here.
Battaglia seems to be working for a kimura but Snow defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Snow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Snow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Battaglia wants to free his trapped foot but Snow is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Battaglia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Snow tries to roll over but Battaglia keeps him under control.
Battaglia seems to be working for a kimura but Snow defends the submission attempt.
Battaglia trying to control from half guard but Snow is working away.
Snow looking for submissions off his back.
Battaglia trying to mount his opponent but Snow defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow looking for submissions off his back.
Battaglia trying to control the action but Snow is working from the bottom.
Snow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Battaglia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Battaglia throwing shots but Snow is blocking nicely.
Snow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Battaglia.
Battaglia thows a huge punch but Snow dodges it nicely.
Snow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Battaglia pulls his head out easily.
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.
Snow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Battaglia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Battaglia wants to control but Snow is keeping him busy.
Snow looking for submissions off his back.
Battaglia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Battaglia is looking to take a break and control but Snow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snow looking for submissions off his back.
Battaglia is trying to work for a kimura but Snow is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Battaglia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Battaglia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snow pinned against the cage. Snow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Battaglia fails with a takedown attempt.
Battaglia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Snow.
Snow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow throws a head kick that misses
and Battaglia counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Snow keeping moving, preventing Battaglia from controlling successfully.
Battaglia is looking to work some ground and pound but Snow has wrist control.
Snow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Battaglia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battaglia trying to control the position from guard on top but Snow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Battaglia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Snow's guard.
Battaglia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snow sees it coming and defends easily.
Battaglia seems to be working for a kimura but Snow defends the submission attempt.
Snow actively working from the bottom here.
Snow actively working from the bottom here.
Battaglia seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow looking for submissions off his back.
Snow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Battaglia.
Battaglia wants to free his trapped foot but Snow is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Battaglia seems to be working for a kimura but Snow defends the submission attempt.
Snow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Battaglia wants to work for an arm triangle but Snow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Snow moves into full guard.
Battaglia with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow keeping full guard, as Battaglia tries to pass.
Battaglia wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving.
Snow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Battaglia is aware though and is defending well.
Battaglia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Snow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Battaglia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Battaglia trying to control but Snow is working from the bottom.
Snow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Snow has his foot on Battaglia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Battaglia works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Battaglia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Battaglia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Snow keeping moving, preventing Battaglia from controlling successfully.
Battaglia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Battaglia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Battaglia has managed to get both his arms back between Snow's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Battaglia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Snow wants to clinch.
Battaglia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Snow looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Snow sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Battaglia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snow sees it coming and defends easily.
Snow manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battaglia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Snow looking for a guillotine here but Battaglia defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow looking for a guillotine here but Battaglia defends easily.
Snow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Battaglia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Battaglia postures up in Snow's guard and throws a big left but Snow blocks it.
Snow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brady Battaglia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Battaglia defends well.
Battaglia wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving.
That's two 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.
Battaglia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Snow is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Battaglia seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Battaglia tries for a kimura but Snow is defending well.
Snow is not content to let Battaglia control the position.
Battaglia tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Snow gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Battaglia tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Snow is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Battaglia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Snow has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Battaglia thowing shots but they're missing.
Battaglia putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
It looks like Ramsay Snow has been cut.
Battaglia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Battaglia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snow manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battaglia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Battaglia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snow sees it coming and defends easily.
Battaglia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Snow!
Snow wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Battaglia.
Snow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Battaglia looking to finish with strikes here!
Snow working to try and regain half guard.
Ramsay Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brady Battaglia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Snow flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brady Battaglia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Battaglia has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Battaglia!
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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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