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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danial House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mads Holst Simonsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danial House!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Holst Simonsen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
House fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simonsen throws a head kick but House moves out of range.
Simonsen throws a nice looking combination but House bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
House feinted there with a counter leg kick.
House closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - House lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
House postures up in Simonsen's guard and throws a big left but Simonsen blocks it.
Simonsen trying to control the position.
House won't allow Simonsen to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simonsen is working an open guard so House takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
House really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simonsen misses with a combination
and House counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
House 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.
House is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Simonsen still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Simonsen has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simonsen throws a strike aimed at the side of House's head but House avoids it well.
House prevents Simonsen from moving into mount.
Simonsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
House is trying to control Simonsen's posture but Simonsen avoids it.
House wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
House is not content to let Simonsen control the position.
Simonsen landing strikes.
Simonsen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with House. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simonsen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Simonsen decides to stand back up.
House gets caught napping as Simonsen dives in and scores a takedown. House manages to retain guard.
Simonsen trying to control the position from guard on top but House is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simonsen throws an elbow that misses. House uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simonsen's guard. Nice move by House!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simonsen is working an open guard so House takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Simonsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Simonsen.
House throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Simonsen looks winded!
Simonsen throws a right hand that House ducks under and follows up with a left that House also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Simonsen. Those never looked like landing.
House is looking to counter the offense by Simonsen and move into the clinch.
Simonsen gets a double leg takedown into House's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
House wants to stand up but Simonsen is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
House bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simonsen's guard.
House postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Simonsen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of House, into his guard.
Simonsen tries to free his leg and advance position but House is retaining full guard.
Simonsen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
House looking to control.
Simonsen has gone for a leg lock! House slips out almost immediately though and dives into Simonsen's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mads Holst Simonsen will probably get the nod.
That's time! House's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Simonsen throws a series of punches but House avoids them all with ease.
House shoots for a double leg takedown but Simonsen sprawls well. He's pushed House's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simonsen misses with a wild combination.
Mads Holst Simonsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simonsen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Simonsen trying to control the action but House is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House manages to work his way to half guard, despite Simonsen's best efforts.
House is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
House manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Simonsen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
House ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. House no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Simonsen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simonsen looking to sit in guard and control but House gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
House lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
House is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
House trying to control the position from guard on top but Simonsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
House trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
House throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simonsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
House trying to control but Simonsen is working from the bottom.
House working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simonsen is breathing heavily.
House drops back, looking for a kneebar! Simonsen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Simonsen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Simonsen!
Simonsen controlling the position from side mount.
Simonsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but House keeps working.
Simonsen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simonsen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Simonsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but House is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Simonsen tries to score with some ground and pound. House controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Simonsen is looking to take a break and control but House is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simonsen swings around for an armbar but House sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Simonsen's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
House throws a big elbow that misses.
House landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
House content to stall in guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as House accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Danial House overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
House cracks Simonsen with a solid left hand.
Simonsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
House cracks Simonsen with a solid left hand.
House will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
House throwing strikes from guard but Simonsen blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
House working some strikes from top position.
House gets to his feet - Simonsen follows without any prompting.
Nice takedown defense from Simonsen. No joy for House on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danial House dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Simonsen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simonsen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. House looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
House is looking to regain half guard here but Simonsen keeps moving and retains side control.
House manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Simonsen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
House wants to work for an arm triangle but Simonsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
House wants to work for an arm triangle but Simonsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
House is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simonsen is pressing down on House's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
House throws a strike but Simonsen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Simonsen cracks House with a solid left hand.
Simonsen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! House is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Simonsen, into his guard.
Simonsen wants to sweep here but House controlling him for the moment.
House drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Simonsen dives on top into guard.
House wants to stand and escape but Simonsen is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
House wants to sweep but no luck.
Simonsen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simonsen landing with the ground and pound.
Simonsen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Simonsen trying to control the position from guard on top but House is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simonsen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of House's head.
Simonsen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
House lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Simonsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
House manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simonsen manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
House throwing strikes but missing.
Simonsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
House looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
House content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Danial House.
I think House has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 30:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mads Holst Simonsen!
After winning the bout, Mads Holst Simonsen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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