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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grom Hamfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grom Hamfist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phil Collins!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamfist is looking to clinch but Collins is avoiding it.
Hamfist tries to clinch up.
Collins keeps the fight on the outside.
Hamfist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Collins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hamfist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Collins lands with a nice body punch.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Hamfist as Collins shoots in.
Hamfist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamfist fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hamfist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hamfist tries to clinch up but Collins circles away and keeps his distance.
Collins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Collins misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamfist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Collins feints and as Hamfist raises his hands in defense, Collins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamfist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamfist is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Collins drops back looking for a leg! Hamfist is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hamfist manages to kick Collins off! Collins jumps back into Hamfist's guard.
Collins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Collins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Collins wants to control from the top but Hamfist keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Collins forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hamfist is just riding it out for now. Collins eventually gives up the hold.
Hamfist tries to get to full guard but Collins has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist is not content to let Collins control the position.
Hamfist makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hamfist.
Hamfist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Collins drops back looking for a leg! Hamfist is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hamfist manages to kick Collins off! Collins jumps back into Hamfist's guard.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Collins 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.
Hamfist keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hamfist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grom Hamfist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamfist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Collins swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamfist.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hamfist tries to clinch but Collins is having none of it.
Hamfist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Collins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Collins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hamfist tries to clinch there but Collins circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamfist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hamfist tries to clinch but Collins is having none of it.
Hamfist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Collins keeps the fight on the outside.
Collins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Hamfist has managed to free his arm - good work.
Collins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Collins is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hamfist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamfist is desperately trying to improve his position but Collins has a good base and remains in mount.
Hamfist is trying to stand.
Collins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Collins working for a submission but Hamfist is keeping him at bay.
Hamfist on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hamfist tries to get out of the position.
Collins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hamfist manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Collins wants to control but Hamfist is keeping him busy.
That's two 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.
Collins tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hamfist's legs.
Collins wants to control but Hamfist is keeping him busy.
Hamfist stops Collins from passing to mount.
Collins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hamfist, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist is not content to let Collins control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hamfist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hamfist doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.
Hamfist tries to clinch up.
Hamfist tries to close the distance and clinch but Collins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Collins scores a takedown into full mount!
Collins is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hamfist is surviving well by controlling Collins's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins avoids the attempt from Hamfist to control.
Collins sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Collins is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hamfist can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hamfist is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamfist is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Collins looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Collins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Collins keeps the fight on the outside.
Collins loads up on a big right hand but Hamfist slips the punch.
Hamfist tries to clinch up but Collins circles away and keeps his distance.
Hamfist doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.
Hamfist tries to clinch up but Collins circles away and keeps his distance.
Collins feints and as Hamfist raises his hands in defense, Collins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Collins wants to control from the top but Hamfist keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hamfist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Collins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Collins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hamfist is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Collins is controlling him.
Collins trying to control but Hamfist is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hamfist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Collins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamfist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Collins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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.
Hamfist tries to clinch but Collins is having none of it.
Hamfist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hamfist tries to clinch up but Collins circles away and keeps his distance.
Hamfist wants to clinch.
Hamfist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hamfist wants to clinch.
Collins swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamfist.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hamfist tries to clinch up but Collins circles away and keeps his distance.
Hamfist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phil Collins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Collins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Collins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hamfist tries to clinch up but Collins circles away and keeps his distance.
Collins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hamfist tries to avoid it but Collins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hamfist to the ground. Hamfist escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Collins keeps the fight on the outside.
Collins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hamfist but Hamfist pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four 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.
Collins swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamfist.
Hamfist wants to clinch up but Collins keeps it at a distance.
Collins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Collins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hamfist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Collins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grom Hamfist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamfist swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Collins counters with a shoot takedown. Hamfist fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Collins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Collins 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Collins!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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