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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Cardenas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russo Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Cardenas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Russo Grant!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grant wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cardenas jumps guard and drags Grant to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cardenas trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Grant 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.
Cardenas trying to strike off his back.
Cardenas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cardenas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grant is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Grant gets to his feet. Cardenas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Grant.
It looks like Martin Cardenas has been cut.
Grant misses with a wild combination.
Cardenas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cardenas scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant moves into the clinch.
Grant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grant lands a hook that snaps the head of Cardenas backwards.
Grant is trying to force a seperation but Cardenas has the dominant position.
Cardenas breaks the clinch.
Grant clinches up with Cardenas and pushes him back against the cage.
Cardenas pulls guard.
Grant wants to get up but he can't break Cardenas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Grant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cardenas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grant is controlling him.
Grant gets to his feet. Cardenas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cardenas avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cardenas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grant's efforts to push away.
Grant wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cardenas breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cardenas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grant moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardenas manages to pull guard.
Grant stands up and waves to Cardenas to follow him.
Grant gets tackled into the cage by Cardenas. Cardenas maintains the clinch.
Cardenas pulls guard successfully.
Grant is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cardenas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant closes the distance and clinches.
Grant wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Cardenas has him pressed against the cage.
Cardenas breaks the clinch.
Grant clinches up with Cardenas and pushes him back against the cage.
Cardenas pulls guard effortlessly.
Cardenas working a defensive guard here.
Grant wants to pass the guard but Cardenas is keeping the position.
Cardenas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Grant stands up from Cardenas's guard - Grant perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russo Grant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Cardenas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grant.
Grant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grant gets control of Cardenas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Grant will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardenas looking to sit in guard and control but Grant 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.
Cardenas is pulling down on Grant's head. It's preventing any offense from Grant, at least for the moment.
Grant controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardenas throwing short punches from the bottom.
Grant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cardenas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grant stands up from Cardenas's guard - Grant perhaps looking for a knockout.
Grant gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grant drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cardenas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cardenas has Grant pressed against the cage, preventing Grant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two 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.
Grant can't break the clinch.
Cardenas has clasped his hands together around Grant's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cardenas wants to control for a moment but Grant uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Grant manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cardenas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Cardenas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grant clinches with his opponent.
Cardenas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cardenas working a defensive guard but Grant manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant decides to stand back up.
Grant closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cardenas breaks the clinch.
Grant gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grant wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cardenas has Grant pressed against the cage, preventing Grant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grant.
Grant tries to break the clinch but Cardenas is controlling the position.
Cardenas pulls guard effortlessly.
Grant won't allow Cardenas to sweep him here.
Cardenas controls Grant momentarily but Grant frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardenas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grant defends well.
Grant controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cardenas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Grant has picked Cardenas up and slammed him! Cardenas can't keep hold of the triangle and Grant manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russo Grant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Martin Cardenas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Grant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cardenas but Cardenas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grant lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grant darts in and clinches Cardenas up against the cage.
Cardenas breaks the clinch.
Grant is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cardenas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grant drives through and clinches with Cardenas against the cage.
Grant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cardenas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Martin Cardenas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russo Grant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant rushes Cardenas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cardenas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant forces Cardenas back against the cage and clinches.
Grant is trying to force a seperation but Cardenas has the dominant position.
Cardenas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cardenas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grant looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Grant explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Russo Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Grant.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant instigates a clinch.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Cardenas has him pressed against the cage.
Grant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grant scores with a shot to the side of Cardenas's head.
Grant tries to break the clinch but Cardenas is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cardenas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Grant tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cardenas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cardenas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grant's efforts to push away.
Grant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cardenas is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Cardenas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grant wants to break free but Cardenas has control.
Grant scores with a shoulder strike.
Cardenas pulls guard.
Cardenas is striking off his back. Grant thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Grant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cardenas defending well though.
Grant thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cardenas's head.
Cardenas missing with punches from the bottom.
Russo Grant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grant decides to stand and escape the position.
Grant clinches with his opponent.
Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant moves into the clinch.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Cardenas is controlling him.
Grant tries to break free but Cardenas pushes him back against the cage.
Grant is trying to break free.
Cardenas seems to have got his legs back now.
Grant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cardenas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grant closes the distance and clinches.
Cardenas throws a punch but it's blocked by Grant.
Grant gets through Cardenas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cardenas keeps control of Grant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cardenas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grant has closed the distance and engaged Cardenas in a clinch.
Grant goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cardenas prevents it.
Cardenas breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant connects with a jab.
Grant clinches up with Cardenas and pushes him back against the cage.
Russo Grant seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Cardenas is controlling him.
Grant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cardenas breaks the clinch.
Grant fails to land the takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russo Grant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grant has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russo Grant!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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