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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Drew Delgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Jorgensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnus Jorgensen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Drew Delgado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Jorgensen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorgensen gets caught napping as Delgado dives in and scores a takedown. Jorgensen manages to retain guard.
Delgado has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jorgensen managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Jorgensen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jorgensen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jorgensen, not yet.
Delgado throwing strikes from guard but Jorgensen blocks nicely.
Jorgensen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Delgado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Delgado missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jorgensen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Delgado misses with a head shot. Jorgensen uses the momentum to regain guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jorgensen holds on and takes a little breather.
Delgado in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Delgado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jorgensen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Delgado has managed to get both his arms back between Jorgensen's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delgado is looking to work some ground and pound but Jorgensen has wrist control.
Delgado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Delgado trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jorgensen managing to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Delgado is looking to work some ground and pound but Jorgensen has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen managing to control the position.
Delgado postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jorgensen holds on and takes a little breather.
Delgado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jorgensen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Delgado throws an elbow that misses. Jorgensen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Delgado's guard. Nice move by Jorgensen!
Jorgensen sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jorgensen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jorgensen.
It looks like Jorgensen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Delgado closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Delgado lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Delgado dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Delgado shoots in and gets a takedown into Jorgensen's guard.
Jorgensen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jorgensen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Delgado throws a big elbow that misses.
Delgado working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jorgensen's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Delgado accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen has Delgado pulled in close to control his posture.
Delgado throws an elbow that misses. Jorgensen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Delgado's guard. Nice move by Jorgensen!
Jorgensen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Delgado trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jorgensen controls from within his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Delgado gets a double leg takedown into Jorgensen's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jorgensen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jorgensen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jorgensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Delgado postures up in Jorgensen's guard and throws a big left but Jorgensen blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delgado throws a strike but Jorgensen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Delgado is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jorgensen is controlling him.
Jorgensen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Drew Delgado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Delgado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jorgensen can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Drew Delgado will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Delgado looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Delgado throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jorgensen trying to control here.
Jorgensen pushes Delgado off looking to stand but Delgado dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delgado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jorgensen works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Delgado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jorgensen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jorgensen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Delgado accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Delgado connects with a couple of short punches.
Delgado throws an elbow that misses. Jorgensen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Delgado's guard. Nice move by Jorgensen!
Delgado is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jorgensen drops back looking for a leg! Delgado is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Delgado manages to kick Jorgensen off! Jorgensen jumps back into Delgado's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jorgensen is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Jorgensen the control monster continue. Boring.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jorgensen gets caught flat footed, as Delgado shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Delgado is looking to work some ground and pound but Jorgensen has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delgado postures up in Jorgensen's guard and throws a big left but Jorgensen blocks it.
Jorgensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jorgensen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Delgado throws a big elbow that misses.
Delgado stands up over Jorgensen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jorgensen pulls Delgado in close to prevent any damage.
Delgado throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jorgensen gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Delgado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Delgado, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Delgado!
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hype
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RATING
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