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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lynwood Fischer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zig Zag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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159 cm
19
177 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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180 cm
25
177 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lynwood Fischer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zig Zag! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fischer misses with a wild body shot. Fischer gets caught flat footed, as Zag shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Fischer wants to sweep but no luck. Zag throws a strike but Fischer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fischer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zag has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fischer has managed to get both his arms back between Zag's legs - danger averted. Zag has his foot on Fischer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fischer works his way back into a safe position though. Zag tries to land a sweep but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zag looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zag looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fischer is one step ahead there. Zag is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zag controls Fischer momentarily but Fischer frees himself. Fischer really is a fat lump. Fischer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zag works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Zag is trying to control the position but Fischer postures up. Zag wants to get back to his feet but Fischer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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. Fischer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Fischer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Fischer stands up over Zag, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Zag is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Fischer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Zag gets caught napping as Fischer dives in and scores a takedown. Zag manages to retain guard. Fischer postures up and lands a big shot to Zag's brow. Zag looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zag had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fischer defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zag working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fischer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fischer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Fischer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zag has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fischer has managed to get both his arms back between Zag's legs - danger averted. Zag looks winded! Fischer landing some decent shots from guard. Fischer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Fischer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Fischer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Fischer throwing strikes from guard but Zag blocks nicely. Fischer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fischer connects with a couple of short punches. Zag looking for a sweep. Not yet Zag, not yet. Fischer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Fischer landing with the ground and pound. Zag trying to strike off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Fischer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zag has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fischer has managed to get both his arms back between Zag's legs - danger averted. Fischer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lynwood Fischer will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zag was well out of range. Poor timing from Fischer. Fischer blocks the body kick.
Zag moves to clinch but Fischer breaks away and Fischer counters with a nice double leg into guard. Fischer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zag on the ground. Zag wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fischer is now in half guard. Fischer seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Zag is trying to stand up here but Fischer is controlling him well. Lynwood Fischer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Zag wants to control the action here but instead Fischer manages to pass to full mount! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fischer landing strikes, looking to finish! Zag is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Fischer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Zag is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zag takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fischer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Zag is looking to improve his position but Fischer isn't that keen on the idea. Fischer avoids the attempt from Zag to control. Zag is trying desperately to improve position. Fischer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zag can do to turn this around? Zag tries to lock up and control but Fischer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zag is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Zag tries to get back to half guard but can't. Fischer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zag?
Fischer wants to take his opponent's back but Zag doesn't allow it. Fischer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zag hang on? Fischer prevents Zag from getting the reversal. Fischer lands a couple of good shots and Zag has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Fischer is hanging on to Zag's back as he tries to escape.
Fischer is landing with strikes from the back. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Can Zag hold on?! Fischer is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zag is really stuck here.
Fischer is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Zag looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Zag is breathing heavily. Zag tries to escape but Fischer has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Fischer lands shots from the back. Zag grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. Zag wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zag trying to get back to his feet but Fischer is in full control for now. Zag looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Fischer lands with a hammerfist to the side of Zag's head. Zag covers up after that shot from Fischer.
Fischer punches Zag on the ear. Zag wants to get back to his feet. Zag trying to control but not successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lynwood Fischer dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fischer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zag manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Zag escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fischer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Fischer connects with a couple of short punches. Fischer cracks Zag with a solid left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zag is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fischer defends well. Zag wants to stand and escape but Fischer is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fischer lands a couple of digs. Zag is looking for a triangle but Fischer pushes his legs off easily.
Fischer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Zag throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fischer uses it to pass to side control.
Zag takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Zag struggling a bit here. Zag is trying to buck Fischer off. Fischer takes a little break here. Zag wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Fischer lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Zag's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Fischer in side control lands a decent elbow. Fischer is working Zag over with some ground and pound from side control. Fischer is chipping away with strikes.
Zag is looking to reverse the position. Fischer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zag some visible discomfort.
Zag on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Zag is looking to regain half guard here but Fischer keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zag tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Fischer easily slips into full mount! Fischer lands a big elbow. Fischer content just to control the position here. Fischer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fischer breaks from Zag's wrist control and lands an elbow. Fischer scoring with strikes but Zag is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fischer landing strikes from the mount. Fischer punishing his opponent with strikes. Zag is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zig Zag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Zag manages to regain half guard. Good work. Fischer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Zag actively working from the bottom here. Zag looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fischer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zag is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight! Lynwood Fischer showed his dominance in that final round. Well Fischer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:26 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lynwood Fischer!
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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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RATING
34% |
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