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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Perrin Aibarra (ranked 7158 p4p, 0 weight class) and Green Cross (ranked 5123 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Perrin Aibarra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Green Cross!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aibarra has his takedown stuffed
and Cross counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Perrin Aibarra has been cut.
Aibarra moves into the clinch successfully.
Cross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aibarra backwards.
Aibarra manages to break the clinch.
Aibarra has closed the distance and engaged Cross in a clinch.
Aibarra tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cross smiles and moves away.
Cross moves into the clinch.
Cross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aibarra manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Aibarra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cross - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Aibarra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cross walks into a straight right hand from Aibarra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aibarra misses with a takedown attempt - Cross sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cross is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perrin Aibarra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross moves into the clinch.
Cross breaks the clinch.
Aibarra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cross's coach down at Rabid Reindeer Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cross's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cross connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aibarra stuffs the takedown attempt from Cross. Cross gets slowly back to his feet.
Aibarra is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cross sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aibarra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cross closes the distance and clinches.
Aibarra's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Aibarra stalling the fight.
Aibarra jumps guard but Cross stands there with Aibarra around his waist. Aibarra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cross tries to pull guard but Aibarra forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cross tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aibarra looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cross has Aibarra pressed against the cage.
Aibarra throws a punch but it's blocked by Cross.
Cross dodges an elbow strike from Aibarra.
Aibarra trying to stall but Cross improves his position.
Aibarra breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aibarra.
Aibarra takes one to the side of the head.
Cross has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aibarra keeps control of Cross as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cross has Aibarra pressed against the cage.
Cross is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aibarra jumps guard but Cross turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aibarra.
Cross misses with a punch to the body.
Aibarra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cross clinches up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A body shot lands from Cross.
Cross slowing the pace effectively.
Cross jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aibarra walks away with a smile on his face. Cross gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cross connects with a jab.
Cross looks for a takedown but Aibarra sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aibarra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cross has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aibarra has a couple of punches blocked by Cross.
Aibarra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aibarra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cross, pushing him back against the cage.
Aibarra stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aibarra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aibarra has managed to clinch.
Aibarra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aibarra drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aibarra dodges an elbow strike from Cross.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cross creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Green Cross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Perrin Aibarra's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cross moves into the clinch successfully.
Cross stalling.
Aibarra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aibarra pushes Cross up against the cage in a clinch.
Aibarra breaks from the clinch.
Cross scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cross rushes Aibarra and presses him up against the cage.
Aibarra can't find room to land a body shot as Cross controls the action.
Aibarra looking to slow down the pace here.
Cross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cross slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross scores with a shoulder strike.
Green Cross seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aibarra lands with a right to the head.
Cross digs a right hand underneath Aibarra's ribcage. Aibarra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aibarra throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aibarra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cross clinches up against the cage.
Cross tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aibarra manages to break the clinch.
Aibarra misses with a left hand
enabling Cross to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cross comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cross rushes Aibarra and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aibarra stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Aibarra drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aibarra misses with a punch on the inside.
Aibarra is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aibarra tries to stall but Cross uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cross lands a nice shot to the body.
Cross lands a nice shot to the body.
Cross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross tries to throw a body punch but Aibarra avoids it by throwing Cross back against the cage.
Cross stalling in the clinch but Aibarra improves position.
Aibarra breaks from the clinch.
Aibarra has closed the distance and engaged Cross in a clinch.
Aibarra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross digs a right hand into Aibarra's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aibarra's gas tank.
Cross can't find room to land a body shot as Aibarra controls the action.
Aibarra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aibarra tries to keep at a distance but Cross has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cross lands a nice shot to the body.
Cross dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cross lands with a right to the head.
Cross digs a right hand into Aibarra's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aibarra's gas tank.
Cross wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cross is working Aibarra over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Cross.
Cross can't get the takedown.
Cross jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aibarra walks away with a smile on his face. Cross gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Perrin Aibarra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Green Cross.
Cross connects with a looping right hand.
Aibarra throws a series of punches but Cross moves out of range.
Cross scores with a jab to the head.
Cross has closed the distance and engaged Aibarra in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aibarra stalling in the clinch but Cross improves position.
Aibarra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cross can't break the clinch.
Cross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aibarra has managed to clinch.
Cross lands with a short shot to the head.
Aibarra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cross's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Aibarra takes a shot to the head.
Cross tries to land knees in the clinch but Aibarra avoids the damage to the body.
Cross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cross taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cross looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cross jumps guard and drags Aibarra to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cross is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aibarra gets to his feet. Cross looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cross rushes Aibarra and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aibarra tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cross smiles and moves away.
Cross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aibarra, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Green Cross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Perrin Aibarra's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch but Aibarra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aibarra, pushing him back against the cage.
Cross pushes Aibarra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aibarra.
Cross struggling a bit here.
Aibarra stands up and beckons Cross to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross slips a jab and a cross from Aibarra.
Cross has managed to clinch.
Aibarra is looking to control Cross's arms but Cross gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aibarra has his back to the cage.
Aibarra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cross rushes Aibarra and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross clinches up with Aibarra and pushes him back against the cage.
Cross lands with a short shot to the head.
Aibarra manages to pull guard.
Cross stopping the sweep attempt from Aibarra.
Cross is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aibarra is trying to keep Cross in close.
Cross wanted to stand there but Aibarra had control of the position.
Aibarra manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross successfully pulls guard.
Aibarra decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cross, up you get!
Aibarra moves into the clinch.
Cross will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aibarra up against the cage.
Cross is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aibarra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Cross forces Aibarra back against the cage and clinches.
Aibarra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cross gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cross is trying to break free.
Aibarra is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross can't find room to land a body shot as Aibarra controls the action.
Cross scores with a hook to the body.
Cross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aibarra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cross displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Aibarra fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perrin Aibarra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross clinches up against the cage.
Cross blocking some punches.
Cross prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cross presses Aibarra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Green Cross is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Cross.
Cross tries to score a body lock takedown but Aibarra shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cross stalling in the clinch.
Cross works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cross presses Aibarra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cross is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for Cross to work.
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perrin Aibarra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aibarra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cross, pushing him back against the cage.
Cross taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Green Cross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cross winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Green Cross!
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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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