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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Anttila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Moshington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moshington comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Common Enemny - Pit Trilogy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! George Moshington will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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169 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taisto Anttila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, George Moshington!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moshington throws a right hand that Anttila ducks under and follows up with a left that Anttila also avoids with ease.
Moshington throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anttila counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moshington won't be happy with that.
Moshington is looking to regain half guard here but Anttila keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Moshington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moshington gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Moshington wants to hold on but Anttila pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anttila looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Moshington wants to control but Anttila is having none of it.
Moshington is squirming around, avoiding Anttila's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anttila is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Moshington can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Anttila trying to control but Moshington is having none of it.
Anttila is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Moshington to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Moshington shrugs it off.
Anttila looking to control but Moshington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moshington wants to hold on but Anttila pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moshington is desperately trying to improve his position but Anttila has a good base and remains in mount.
Moshington has given up his back here.
Anttila working for a choke but Moshington is defending well.
Moshington is really stuck here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moshington prevents Anttila from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moshington wants to control his opponent's hands but Anttila gets his hands free.
Anttila has good solid back control here.
Anttila working for a choke but Moshington is defending well.
Moshington trying to control the position but Anttila manages to sink in the hooks.
Moshington might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anttila haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anttila is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Moshington knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Moshington for a finish.
Anttila looking for the choke from the back.
Anttila gets his hands free as Moshington looks to control.
Moshington defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Moshington turns into Anttila and is now in his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anttila trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Anttila dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anttila fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moshington misses with a body punch
and Anttila counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Moshington has his foot on Anttila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anttila works his way back into a safe position though.
Moshington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moshington being controlled here, momentarily.
Moshington pulls Anttila in to control the position.
Anttila looking to sit in guard and control but Moshington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moshington trying to control but Anttila is working from the bottom.
Moshington postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moshington content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Anttila has locked up a guillotine! Anttila's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Moshington is holding on here and Anttila must be using up a lot of energy. Moshington has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Anttila gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Taisto Anttila!
An out of breath Taisto Anttila thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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