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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Because I Can (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bastian Peugiez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bastian Peugiez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Because I Can!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bastian Peugiez!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
I Can closes the distance and clinches.
I Can misses with a short punch on the inside.
I Can has Peugiez pressed against the cage, preventing Peugiez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Peugiez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I Can keeps control of Peugiez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
I Can swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peugiez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peugiez is trying to pull guard but I Can turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
I Can is pressed up against the cage. Peugiez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag I Can down to the mat. I Can avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
I Can throws a right hand that Peugiez ducks under and follows up with a left that Peugiez also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I Can shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I Can is just content to waste time from the top position. Peugiez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
I Can seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
I Can has gone for a leg lock! Peugiez slips out almost immediately though and dives into I Can's guard.
I Can controls Peugiez momentarily but Peugiez frees himself.
Peugiez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I Can is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
I Can looking for a sweep. Not yet I Can, not yet.
I Can is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
I Can working for a triangle but Peugiez defends it easily.
I Can has a closed guard, preventing Peugiez from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peugiez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
I Can has a closed guard, preventing Peugiez from standing up.
I Can working a defensive guard here.
I Can might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Peugiez stopping the sweep attempt from I Can.
I Can controls Peugiez momentarily but Peugiez frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
I Can defending well as Peugiez loads up on a big left hand.
I Can darts in and clinches Peugiez up against the cage.
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.
I Can lands with a light punch inside.
Peugiez breaks the clinch.
Peugiez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Because I Can has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastian Peugiez.
Peugiez throws a head kick but I Can moves out of range.
Peugiez tries to score a power double leg takedown but I Can sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Peugiez somewhat.
Peugiez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I Can gets a takedown into half guard.
Peugiez wants to control but I Can is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Because I Can dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters circle momentarily. I Can darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
I Can has Peugiez up against the cage in a clinch.
I Can pulls guard.
I Can tries to land a sweep but no joy.
I Can trying to keep a closed guard but Peugiez is proving a slippery customer.
I Can looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peugiez is one step ahead there.
I Can is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peugiez can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peugiez sitting in guard here, content to control.
I Can is trying to control the position but Peugiez postures up.
I Can looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I Can keeping moving, preventing Peugiez from controlling successfully.
Peugiez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Peugiez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Peugiez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. I Can sprawls well initially but Peugiez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Peugiez tries to stand but can't do so whilst I Can controls his leg.
Peugiez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but I Can does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Peugiez prevents I Can from improving his position.
I Can looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I Can works his way to full guard. Good work.
Peugiez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peugiez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Peugiez got a little sloppy there for a moment and I Can has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peugiez has managed to get both his arms back between I Can's legs - danger averted.
I Can has a closed guard, preventing Peugiez from standing up.
Peugiez gets to his feet - I Can follows without any prompting.
Bastian Peugiez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I Can leaves Peugiez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
I Can seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A nice combination there by Peugiez.
I Can moves into the clinch.
I Can fails to pull guard.
I Can misses with some punches.
I Can has Peugiez pressed against the cage, preventing Peugiez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Peugiez is trying to break the clinch but I Can has him pressed against the cage.
Peugiez blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I Can misses with a punch on the inside.
I Can has a couple of punches blocked by Peugiez.
I Can is looking for a takedown.
Peugiez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peugiez throws a series of punches but I Can avoids them all with ease.
I Can appears to be looking for a big counter.
Peugiez is trying hard to land a takedown here. I Can sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
I Can keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Because I Can has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastian Peugiez.
Peugiez is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I Can throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peugiez.
Peugiez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
I Can shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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 Because I Can will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
I Can shoots in but no luck this time.
I Can gets a clinch.
I Can lands an uppercut.
Peugiez is trying to force a seperation but I Can has the dominant position.
Peugiez prevents the takedown attempt.
I Can swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Can misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for I Can.
Peugiez tries to score a body lock takedown but I Can shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peugiez working hard to break the clinch.
Peugiez can't break the clinch.
I Can misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from I Can.
It looks like Bastian Peugiez has been cut.
Peugiez is trying to break free.
Peugiez is looking for a takedown.
I Can throws a head punch that misses.
That's two 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.
Peugiez wants to break free but I Can has control.
Peugiez goes for a takedown attempt but I Can pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Because I Can has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastian Peugiez.
I Can avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
I Can shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Peugiez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
I Can is looking to take a break and control but Peugiez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
I Can tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Peugiez regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peugiez tries to get to full guard but I Can has control of the leg.
I Can trying to control from half guard but Peugiez is working away.
Peugiez wants to improve his position but I Can is controlling well.
I Can is looking for a kimura here.
I Can wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peugiez keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Peugiez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bastian Peugiez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
I Can stops Peugiez from standing up.
Bastian Peugiez has got the better of the ground game so far.
I Can is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Peugiez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Peugiez has escaped and now he's on top!
I Can escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Peugiez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Because I Can is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
I Can has his hands on Peugiez's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peugiez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Because I Can showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for I Can, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Because I Can!
Because I Can bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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