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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe County (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Fransson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Joe County has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Joe County seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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280 lbs
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245 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe County!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Fransson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fransson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
County has managed to clinch.
Fransson can't break the clinch.
Fransson can't get the takedown.
County works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fransson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but County is defending well.
Fransson is trying to pull guard but County has him pressed against the cage.
Joe County has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Fransson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
County holding his opponent close, against the cage.
County lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Roger Fransson has been cut.
Fransson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. County avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
County lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
County pressing his opponent against the cage.
County definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
County is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fransson working hard to break the clinch.
Fransson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but County pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fransson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
County displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fransson up against the cage.
Fransson wants a takedown but no success here.
The referee is keeping an eye on County - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
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.
Fransson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. County smiles and moves away.
County scores with a jab to the jaw.
County lands with a right hand.
County takes the fight into the clinch.
Fransson wants to stall.
Fransson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fransson goes for a takedown attempt but County pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
County feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Franssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
County has closed the distance and engaged Fransson in a clinch.
Fransson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. County gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fransson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
County is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fransson is defending well.
County leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right hand to the body from County.
Stalling in the clinch from County.
County wants the takedown. Fransson is fighting it off but County persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fransson's guard against the cage.
Fransson has an active guard here but County has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
County prevents Fransson from improving his position.
County sitting and controlling from the half guard.
County has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fransson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. County is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe County dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Fransson's cut.
That's time! County's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice takedown defense from County. No joy for Fransson on that attempt.
Fransson closes this distance looking for a takedown but County circles away.
County shoots for a takedown but Fransson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fransson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
County lands the left hand.
County keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joe County has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Fransson.
County clinches.
County content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fransson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fransson is looking for a takedown.
Fransson tries to score a body lock takedown but County shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
County stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fransson wants to stall.
Joe County has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fransson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but County has him pressed against the cage.
Fransson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
County clinches up against the cage.
Fransson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
County lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fransson.
Fransson is breathing heavily.
County throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
County manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fransson can't break the clinch.
County crunches a lovely knee into Fransson's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
County stalling against the cage.
County softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
County stalling against the cage.
County slows down the pace here.
County has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fransson regains guard immediately.
County works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
County is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by County.
Fransson is looking to control County's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fransson avoid being mounted?
County content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fransson wants to sweep but County has passed to side control!
County staying calm.
County will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
County's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
County seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fransson for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fransson tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe County dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roger Fransson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Fransson tries to bum rush County with a series of wild strikes but County uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
County is looking to counter the offense by Fransson and move into the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fransson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fransson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but County has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
County prevents a takedown attempt there.
Come on County - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fransson is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fransson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
County lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fransson backwards.
County controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
County is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice body punch from County.
County content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fransson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables County to keep the fight standing.
Joe County has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Fransson.
Fransson is trying to pull guard but County has him pressed against the cage.
Fransson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fransson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. County avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
County gets underhooks to prevent Fransson's takedown attempt.
Fransson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fransson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
County content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fransson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
County stops a takedown attempt from Fransson.
County's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fransson is trying to pull guard but County has him pressed against the cage.
County digs a right hand underneath Fransson's ribcage. Fransson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. County obliges.
County lands a left hand.
County drops Fransson with a big right hand! County charges in looking to finish - Fransson manages to keep County in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
That has opened up Roger Fransson's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fransson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as County controls the pace.
County is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fransson can do to turn this around?
Further stalling from County.
Fransson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and County is now in half guard.
County is taking a breather. Fransson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
County is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fransson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
County content just to control the position here.
Fransson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
County with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
County passes to side control.
Roger Fransson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fransson is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe County showed his dominance in that final round.
Well County 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe County!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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