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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Mintz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Mintz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Per Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson scores with a body shot.
Svensson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Svensson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mintz.
Svensson misses with a head kick.
Svensson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Svensson.
Mintz is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good work by Mintz as he checks the leg kick.
Svensson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mintz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Svensson takes a little break here. Mintz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Svensson tries to advance to mount but Mintz denies him.
Svensson happy to just control the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mintz has escaped the position, nice work there.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Svensson in side control, throwing shots but Mintz defends.
Svensson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mintz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Svensson controls the position.
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.
Mintz manages to get back to half guard.
Mintz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Svensson jumps into side control!
Mintz tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Mintz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Despite being in the dominant position, Per Svensson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mintz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Svensson.
Mintz moves in looking to clinch but Svensson pushes him off.
Svensson throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mintz closes the distance and pushes Svensson back into the cage.
Svensson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mintz has him pressed against the cage.
Svensson manages to break the clinch.
Svensson scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Svensson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mintz closes the distance and clinches.
It looks like Mike Mintz has been cut.
Mintz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Svensson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mintz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Svensson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Svensson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mintz ducks under a wild hook from Svensson.
Svensson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mike Mintz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mintz gets a clinch.
Svensson breaks the clinch.
Svensson misses with a straight right.
Svensson misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Svensson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mintz throws a low kick but Svensson avoids it.
Mintz slips a straight right by Svensson.
Svensson looks to throw the jab but Mintz is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Svensson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Svensson misses with a looping right.
Mintz doesn't manage to clinch there - Svensson circles away.
Mintz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mintz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Svensson.
Mintz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mintz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Svensson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mintz moves out of range of the strikes.
Mintz slips a jab from Svensson.
An inside leg kick lands from Svensson.
Mintz keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson throws a wild body kick that Mintz sees coming a mile off.
Svensson misses with an uppercut.
Svensson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Svensson is breathing heavily.
Svensson thumps Mintz with a low kick.
Svensson throws a leg kick
and Mintz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knees to the body from Mintz.
Svensson manages to break the clinch.
Mintz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Svensson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Svensson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svensson throws a leg kick but Mintz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circling - Svensson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Svensson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Svensson misses.
Svensson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mintz. That did some damage!
Mintz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Svensson.
Svensson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mintz is just out of range.
Mintz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svensson.
Mintz throws a nice head kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Svensson misses the target.
Mintz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mintz blocks a head kick by Svensson.
Svensson scores with a shot to the body.
Mintz tries to clinch up
and Svensson counters with a three punch combo that has Mintz backing up. Mintz nods at Svensson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mintz is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Svensson.
Mintz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mintz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Svensson counters with a big head kick but Mintz shrugs it off.
Mintz tries to clinch
and Svensson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mintz rushes Svensson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Svensson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Svensson avoiding damage as Mintz throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mintz throws an elbow that misses.
Svensson wants to break free but Mintz has control.
Mintz misses with a knee strike.
Mintz misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Svensson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Mintz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mintz drives through and clinches with Svensson against the cage.
Mintz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mintz tries to land knees in the clinch but Svensson avoids the damage to the body.
Svensson looking to throw knees to the head but Mintz is blocking nicely.
Mintz wants to stall.
Svensson breaks from the clinch.
Mintz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Svensson.
Svensson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mintz's head backwards.
Svensson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson lands a two punch combo.
Svensson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mintz tries to clinch up but Svensson circles away and keeps his distance.
Per Svensson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Svensson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mintz circles away quickly and effectively.
Mintz forces Svensson back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson can't break the clinch.
Svensson looking to throw knees to the head but Mintz is blocking nicely.
Svensson avoids the elbow strike from Mintz, against the cage.
Mintz tries to pull guard but Svensson won't allow it.
Mintz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mintz looking to slow down the pace here.
Svensson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mintz uses from the top position.
Svensson controls Mintz momentarily but Mintz frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Svensson is on top in guard.
Svensson controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mintz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Svensson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mintz wants to control the position but Svensson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Svensson passes to side control.
Svensson is trying to get an arm triangle but Mintz is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Svensson crashes against the mat.
Mintz seems a little lost for a moment, as Svensson dominates the positioning.
Mintz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mintz won't allow Svensson to pass to mount.
Svensson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mintz wants to get back to full guard but Svensson has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mintz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Svensson trying to control but Mintz is having none of it.
Svensson controlling the position easily from mount.
Svensson looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Svensson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Mintz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Svensson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mintz ducks under a wild hook from Svensson.
Svensson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Svensson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Svensson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mintz.
Svensson misses with a straight right.
Svensson lands a nice hook to Mintz's body. Mintz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mintz blocks a low kick nicely.
Mintz dodges the punch combination from Svensson.
Mintz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Svensson's guard.
Svensson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Svensson seems keen to control Mintz's posture.
Mintz stands up and waves to Svensson to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson misses with a wild body shot.
Svensson misses with the combination.
Mintz slips a jab and a cross from Svensson.
Mintz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Svensson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mintz missing with knees to the body.
Mintz stalling against the cage.
Svensson tries a knee to the head but Mintz blocks it.
Svensson tries to break the clinch but Mintz is controlling the position.
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.
Svensson is trying to break the clinch but Mintz has him pressed against the cage.
Svensson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mintz prevents Svensson from breaking the clinch.
Mintz breaks from the clinch.
Svensson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mintz defending well as Svensson loads up on a big left hand.
Svensson misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mintz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mintz moves in looking to clinch but Svensson pushes him off.
Svensson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mintz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Svensson's guard.
Mintz is pushing down on Svensson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Svensson is fighting to maintain full guard but Mintz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Svensson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mintz is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is defending against the submission attempts here by Mintz.
Svensson trying to hold on to Mintz's head to control him but Mintz postures up.
That's four 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.
Svensson wants to get back to full guard.
Svensson is doing well to control the position and prevent Mintz from advancing to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mintz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Svensson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mintz had his way with Per Svensson in that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Mintz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Svensson. Mintz shrugs it off though.
Mintz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Svensson tries to avoid it but Mintz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Svensson to the ground. Svensson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Svensson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mintz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Svensson thuds his right hand into Mintz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mintz is looking to clinch but Svensson is avoiding it.
Svensson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Svensson.
Mintz is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick by Svensson - that's a beauty! Mintz is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Svensson can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Per Svensson!
Per Svensson is the new middleweight champion!
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