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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benedict Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateusz Biernat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biernat is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Training Montage. Benedict Summers has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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178 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benedict Summers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mateusz Biernat!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat fails to land the takedown.
Biernat fails to land the takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Biernat.
It looks like Benedict Summers has been cut.
Biernat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Summers as he jumps to the side.
Benedict Summers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateusz Biernat.
Summers looking to score a takedown here. Biernat is defending well but Summers drives through and ends up in Biernat's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Summers looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Summers slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Summers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Summers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Biernat is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Summers dives into side control.
Summers working the body and head with strikes.
Biernat can't do much from the bottom here.
Biernat explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Biernat shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Summers kicks off Biernat and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Summers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Biernat did well to prevent Summers getting side control.
Biernat has a hand on Summers's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Summers takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Summers looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Summers with good strikes from the mount here!
Summers scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Biernat wants to control but Summers is having none of it.
Summers looking to secure an arm triangle but Biernat defends it well.
Biernat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Biernat takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Biernat is trying to stand.
Summers unloading with bombs!
Summers controlling from mount.
Biernat wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Summers get's back to his feet.
Summers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Summers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Biernat looks to move to half guard but instead Summers has passed into mount! Damn!
Biernat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Biernat tries to hold on but Summers postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedict Summers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benedict Summers's cut.
That's time! Summers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Biernat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Summers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Biernat.
Summers tries to land knees in the clinch but Biernat avoids the damage to the body.
Summers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Biernat's efforts to push away.
Summers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Summers has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Biernat uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Summers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Summers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Summers trying to control the position here.
Biernat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat looking to sit in guard and control but Summers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Summers decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Summers scores with a takedown into Biernat's guard.
Biernat uses the cage to get back to his feet.
No luck for Summers with that takedown attempt.
Summers throws the left hand but Biernat avoids the punch easily.
Biernat drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Summers defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat shoots in for a double leg but Summers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Biernat throws a lazy uppercut
and Summers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Biernat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Summers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Biernat is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Summers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Biernat wants to get back to his feet but Summers is dominant here and he's now got Biernat's back!
Biernat is really stuck here.
Biernat fending off the submission attempt from Summers.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Summers is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Summers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat tries to escape the position.
Summers biding his time, controlling Biernat.
Biernat trying to get back to his feet but Summers is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Biernat trying to control the position but Summers manages to sink in the hooks.
Summers is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Biernat preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Summers.
Biernat rolls, trying to escape but Summers keeps control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biernat is trying to get back to his feet but Summers has full control of the position and if anything, Biernat has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Summers has his opponent's back but Biernat is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Summers.
Biernat has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedict Summers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benedict Summers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Biernat fails with a takedown attempt.
Summers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Benedict Summers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Summers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biernat.
Summers attempts a counter takedown but Biernat avoids it well and moves away.
Summers stuffs the takedown.
Benedict Summers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateusz Biernat.
Biernat lands a head kick. Summers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat misses with a series of wild punches.
Biernat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Biernat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Summers feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Biernat is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Summers dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers advances to full mount.
Summers controlling the position easily from mount.
Summers lands a heavy elbow.
Summers working for a submission but Biernat is keeping him at bay.
Benedict Summers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Summers controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers wants to finish this one by submission but Biernat is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Summers.
Biernat flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Summers content just to control the position here.
Biernat tries to hold on but Summers postures up.
Summers wants to finish this one by submission but Biernat is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Summers.
Biernat tries to reverse the position but Summers maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers stands up from mount. Strange move.
Biernat shoots and misses
and Summers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Biernat!
Biernat tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Summers scoring with strikes but Biernat is staying in there.
Biernat tries to hold on but Summers pushes him away.
Biernat wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Summers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biernat can do to turn this around?
Biernat is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Summers get's back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biernat pushes Summers up against the cage in a clinch.
Summers jumps into guard, dragging Biernat to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Summers controlling Biernat's posture.
Biernat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Summers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Biernat has managed to get both his arms back between Summers's legs - danger averted.
Summers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mateusz Biernat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biernat wants to control from the top but Summers keeps moving.
Biernat stopping the sweep attempt from Summers.
Summers has Biernat pulled in close to control his posture.
Benedict Summers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Biernat wants to get up but he can't break Summers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benedict Summers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Summers, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedict Summers!
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energy
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hype
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