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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arden Bridges (ranked 25007 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mean Machine (ranked 5253 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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278 lbs
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224 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arden Bridges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mean Machine!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine blocks a head kick by Bridges.
Arden Bridges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bridges avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machine wants it to stay on the feet.
Bridges scores with a one two! Machine had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machine but Machine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machine wants to clinch.
Bridges could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges tries to keep at a distance but Machine has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine being controlled against the cage.
Machine has Bridges pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bridges manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bridges displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machine up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bridges's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machine is trying to drag Bridges to the mat but Bridges just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
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.
Machine has had enough of the clinch but Bridges keeps him there for the moment.
Machine is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bridges gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arden Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mean Machine.
Bridges is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Machine is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Machine prevents Bridges from breaking the clinch.
Machine is looking for a takedown.
Bridges is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Machine tightens his grip and picks Bridges up, before dumping him to the ground. Bridges manages to land in guard.
Machine scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Machine stays in close to Bridges's body and controls the position.
Machine tries to free his leg and advance position but Bridges is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges wants to hit a switch here but Machine passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bridges there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Machine looks winded!
Bridges really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Machine goes for an armbar but Bridges turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bridges.
Machine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bridges defends it easily.
Bridges might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bridges stacks Machine on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bridges!
Bridges fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machine tries to bench press Bridges off him but Bridges keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mean Machine will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Bridges swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machine closes the distance and clinches.
Machine prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bridges fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bridges misses with a leg kick.
Machine doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bridges is looking to slow Machine down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Bridges.
Machine is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bridges shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machine pinned against the cage. Machine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Arden Bridges has been cut.
Bridges looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Machine controls Bridges momentarily but Bridges frees himself.
Bridges throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine has his hands on Bridges's head, controlling the position.
Machine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Machine forces his way into half guard.
Machine not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Machine seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine wants to work for an arm triangle but Bridges is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mean Machine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machine trying to control the action but Bridges is working from the bottom.
Bridges is defending against the submission attempts here by Machine.
Machine is breathing heavily.
Bridges has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machine is working away from the top position though.
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.
Machine is working for a submission of some sort.
Machine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bridges has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machine is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mean Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arden Bridges's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bridges lands a jab to Machine's midsection.
A low kick from Bridges misses
and Machine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bridges lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machine's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bridges makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bridges closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machine circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machine.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown but Machine shows good takedown defense.
Bridges circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arden Bridges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bridges shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Machine manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Machine is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bridges dives into side control.
Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine parries the strikes from Bridges easily there. Bridges is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Machine to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine is trying to control Bridges's posture but Bridges avoids it.
What's Machine going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Machine wants to control but Bridges postures up.
Machine is trying to get back to half guard.
Bridges misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine wants to get back to his feet but Bridges drags him back down.
Machine tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Machine is trying to buck Bridges off.
Machine trying his best to control but Bridges has mounted him.
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.
Machine holds on to Bridges as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Bridges knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machine on the ground.
Machine is in all sorts of trouble here.
Machine tries to lock up and control but Bridges gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Machine might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bridges haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bridges punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bridges scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Machine?
And that's the end of the fight!
Arden Bridges showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Machine has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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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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