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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prusel Gammarix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Bama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gammarix's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Punttisali. Bama has chosen Here Comes The Pain as his entrance music. Ben Bama told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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170 cm
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300 lbs
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192 cm
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282 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Prusel Gammarix! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Bama! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gammarix shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Gammarix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bama scores with a three punch combo!
Gammarix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gammarix rushes Bama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Gammarix is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Gammarix is trying to drag Bama to the mat but Bama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Gammarix lands a body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gammarix manages to pull guard.
Gammarix pulls Bama in close to prevent any damage. Gammarix wants to sweep here but Bama controlling him for the moment. Gammarix controls Bama momentarily but Bama frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gammarix manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gammarix controlling the position easily from mount. Gammarix throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bama because Gammarix loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Gammarix dominating with strikes here. Gammarix is in the full mount, landing strikes. Gammarix has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Bama looks gassed! Gammarix has control of Bama's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bama regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gammarix throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bama because Gammarix loaded up on that one. Gammarix controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bama avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gammarix.
Gammarix putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Bama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gammarix. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Gammarix takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Gammarix fails to advance to Bama's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gammarix controlling the pace for now. Gammarix can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bama is looking to escape. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gammarix with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prusel Gammarix dominated that round. The cut man is working on Prusel Gammarix's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gammarix takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Bama staying out of range there. Bama should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Bama fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Gammarix moves in looking to clinch but Bama pushes him off. Bama clinches up against the cage. Gammarix tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gammarix tries to pull guard but Bama won't allow it.
Gammarix lands a takedown into guard.
Gammarix trying to control the position from guard on top but Bama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gammarix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bama swivels though and keeps the full guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gammarix works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bama is trying to stand.
Gammarix is tying to control. Bama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bama can do anything to dispel that myth. Gammarix lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Gammarix gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Gammarix misses with a series of wild punches.
Bama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gammarix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gammarix connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bama's face.
Gammarix jumps into guard, dragging Bama to the mat.
Bama wanted to stand there but Gammarix had control of the position. Bama postures up.
Gammarix might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Gammarix is controlling Bama's posture. Gammarix manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bama is squirming around, avoiding Gammarix's attempts to control the action. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bama avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gammarix.
Gammarix lands a big shot there that rocks Bama but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gammarix controlling the pace for now.
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. Bama is bucking up trying to escape but Gammarix cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Gammarix working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Gammarix fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prusel Gammarix dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Prusel Gammarix's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bama misses with a combination
and Gammarix counters with a nice double leg into guard. Gammarix postures up in Bama's guard and throws a big left but Bama blocks it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bama is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gammarix is controlling him. Gammarix sitting in guard here, content to control. Gammarix slips nicely into half guard. Gammarix throwing shots but Bama is blocking nicely. Bama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gammarix is controlling the pace.
Gammarix seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bama for as long as he can get away with. Prusel Gammarix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Prusel Gammarix just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Bama stuffs the takedown attempt from Gammarix. Gammarix gets slowly back to his feet. Gammarix throws a series of punches but Bama avoids them all with ease. Bama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gammarix rushes Bama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Bama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Bama gets underhooks to prevent Gammarix's takedown attempt.
Gammarix is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bama pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prusel Gammarix. That's going to take a lot out of him. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gammarix takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Gammarix keeps control of Bama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gammarix goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bama prevents it.
Bama can't break the clinch.
Gammarix fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bama can't break the clinch.
Gammarix lands a body punch. Gammarix prevents Bama from breaking the clinch. Gammarix jumps into guard, dragging Bama to the mat.
Bama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Gammarix is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Gammarix pushes Bama off and scrambles back to his feet.
No joy there for Bama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gammarix shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Gammarix trying to control the position from guard on top but Bama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gammarix looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight! Prusel Gammarix showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gammarix, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prusel Gammarix!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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