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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Bitnis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lauri Mononen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for John Bitnis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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197 lbs
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186 cm
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Bitnis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lauri Mononen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitnis throws a hook to the side of Mononen's head but Mononen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bitnis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bitnis tries to clinch up.
Bitnis misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown by Mononen or perhaps it was just good defense by Bitnis which made him look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Bitnis. No joy for Mononen on that attempt.
Mononen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mononen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
John Bitnis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lauri Mononen.
Danga de danga de dang - Bitnis scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Lauri Mononen has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Bitnis misses its intended target.
Mononen slips a jab and a cross from Bitnis.
Bitnis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Bitnis. No joy for Mononen on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitnis moves into range and clinches up with Mononen.
Bitnis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bitnis misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Bitnis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bitnis throws a right hand that Mononen ducks under and follows up with a left that Mononen also avoids with ease.
John Bitnis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bitnis.
Bitnis misses with a wild combination.
Bitnis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bitnis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mononen gets the takedown into side control.
Bitnis is breathing heavily.
Mononen lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mononen working away.
Bitnis is looking to reverse the position.
Mononen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bitnis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mononen but great work by Bitnis.
Mononen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bitnis.
Mononen tries to improve position but can't.
Mononen tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mononen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mononen trying to control here.
Mononen landing strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitnis stalling.
Mononen trying to hold on to Bitnis's head to control him but Bitnis postures up.
Bitnis is looking to advance position but Mononen won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mononen moves into full guard.
Bitnis connects with a couple of short punches.
Mononen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mononen is trying to keep Bitnis in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bitnis trying to control the position from guard on top but Mononen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mononen is looking to stand up but Bitnis isn't so interested in that idea.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mononen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mononen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bitnis wants to control but Mononen is having none of it.
Mononen controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bitnis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bitnis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lauri Mononen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bitnis throws a series of punches but Mononen avoids them all with ease.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mononen.
Bitnis is looking for a sweep.
Mononen working away.
Mononen trying to control the action but Bitnis is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mononen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitnis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bitnis gets caught flat footed, as Mononen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bitnis wants to stand but Mononen is controlling the position.
Mononen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mononen is looking to work some ground and pound but Bitnis has wrist control.
Mononen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitnis working for a triangle but Mononen defends it easily.
Mononen 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.
Bitnis is looking for a triangle but Mononen pushes his legs off easily.
Mononen 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.
Mononen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bitnis is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitnis keeping moving, preventing Mononen from controlling successfully.
Mononen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Despite being in the dominant position, Lauri Mononen just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mononen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bitnis.
Mononen misses with a takedown attempt - Bitnis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
John Bitnis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mononen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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.
Mononen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mononen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bitnis lands with a few short shots to the body.
Bitnis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mononen throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Mononen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lauri Mononen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mononen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mononen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bitnis is fending him off so far but Mononen persists. Nope, Bitnis circles away and we're back to standing.
Mononen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
John Bitnis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lauri Mononen.
Bitnis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mononen.
Mononen tries for a takedown but Bitnis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mononen misses with a takedown attempt - Bitnis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice jab there from Bitnis.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bitnis scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitnis misses with an uppercut.
Bitnis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mononen circles away quickly and effectively.
Bitnis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mononen.
Bitnis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bitnis avoids the head kick by Mononen.
Mononen shoots in and drives through. Bitnis sprawls well.
No joy there for Bitnis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bitnis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bitnis being controlled here, momentarily.
Mononen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitnis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mononen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mononen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mononen tries to stand but Bitnis is controlling from the bottom.
Mononen trying to control but Bitnis is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mononen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bitnis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mononen, into his guard.
Mononen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mononen being controlled here, momentarily.
Mononen trying to control the position.
Mononen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Mononen being controlled here, momentarily.
Mononen keeping moving, preventing Bitnis from controlling successfully.
Bitnis looking to sit in guard and control but Mononen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mononen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mononen wants to control from the top but Bitnis keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Bitnis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bitnis 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Bitnis!
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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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