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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Roberson (ranked 20452 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wee Man (ranked 3326 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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177 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauricio Roberson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wee Man!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roberson, pushing him back against the cage.
Man trying to land knees to the body.
Roberson is trying to pull guard but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Man content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Roberson trying to land knees to the body.
Roberson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Roberson trying to land knees to the body.
Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roberson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Roberson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Man to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roberson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roberson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man controlling from the top position.
Man trying to control but Roberson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Man is looking to clinch.
Roberson throws a right and a left that Man avoids nicely.
Man is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Roberson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Roberson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roberson swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.
Roberson is looking to counter punch.
Roberson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wee Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberson wants to control but Man postures up.
Roberson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Man's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man is trying to control the action in half guard but Roberson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Man is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Man performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four 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.
Man drops an elbow to the side of Roberson's head.
Man stalling away here and it's allowed Roberson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberson is keeping the position for now.
Man stands up from Roberson's guard - Man perhaps looking for a knockout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Roberson enables Man to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Roberson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wee Man dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Man gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Roberson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Man drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Roberson has his foot on Man's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Man works his way back into a safe position though.
Roberson keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man trying to control but Roberson is working from the bottom.
Man really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roberson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberson wants to stand but Man is controlling the position.
Man forces his way into half guard.
Man is pressing down on Roberson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roberson is holding on for now.
Man prevents Roberson from standing back up.
Man is pressing down on Roberson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roberson is holding on for now.
Roberson tries to get to full guard but Man has control of the leg.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Man shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Roberson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Roberson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Man scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Man manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Roberson on his heels. He'll look to pass Roberson's guard now, I'm sure.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man throws an elbow that misses. Roberson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Man's guard. Nice move by Roberson!
Man working for submissions but it's allowed Roberson to get to half guard.
Man is breathing heavily.
Roberson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Man wants to control the action here but instead Roberson manages to pass to full mount!
Man is bucking up trying to escape but Roberson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberson avoids the attempt from Man to control.
Roberson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Man is looking to improve his position but Roberson isn't that keen on the idea.
Man is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man tries to hold on but Roberson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mauricio Roberson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Roberson circles away.
Man tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roberson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Man clinches with his opponent.
Man leaning his opponent against the cage.
Roberson controlling the action here for a moment.
Man pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man working for a triangle but Roberson defends it easily.
Roberson preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Man trying to control the position.
Roberson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Man manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Man is trying to force a seperation but Roberson has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man wants a takedown.
Man has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Roberson is trying to keep an underhook but Man manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roberson has one foot on Man's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roberson shoots for a double leg takedown but Man sprawls well. He's pushed Roberson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roberson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberson throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Man tries to counter it with a takedown but Roberson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown but Roberson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Man's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Man closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Roberson did well to prevent Man getting side control.
Wee Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Man wants to control from the top but Roberson keeps moving.
Man is looking to advance position but Roberson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Roberson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Man hang on?
Man tries to buck Roberson off so he can stand up but Roberson has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Man falls backwards, slamming Roberson to the mat but Roberson holds on tight! Man is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mauricio Roberson!
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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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