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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bernardo Tanner (ranked 6041 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snabb Ast (ranked 4461 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 cm
25
162 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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200 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bernardo Tanner! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Snabb Ast! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Horrible takedown attempt by Tanner or perhaps it was just good defense by Ast, which made it look bad. Ast tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Nice takedown defense from Ast. No joy for Tanner on that attempt. Tanner shoots in but no luck this time. Ast tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo Tanner. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tanner misses with a takedown and Ast counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tanner won't be happy with that. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ast controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tanner struggling a bit here. Tanner is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Tanner is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Tanner is letting Ast control him for a moment. Ast working away. Ast controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ast's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. More stalling from Ast. Tanner is trying to control Ast's posture but Ast avoids it. Tanner trying to remain calm as Ast controls from the top position. Tanner can't do much from the bottom here. Tanner is trying to get back to half guard. Tanner can't do much from the bottom here. Tanner isn't going anywhere.
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. Ast controls the position. Ast is looking to take a break and control but Tanner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tanner is looking to reverse the position. Tanner trying to remain calm as Ast controls from the top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! It looks like Ast might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Ast wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tanner keeps working. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snabb Ast dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tanner dives in and grabs Ast's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ast pushes down on Tanner's head and hops out. Ast with the counter takedown but Tanner avoids it easily. Tanner has Ast up against the cage in a clinch.
Tanner is looking to take this one to the mat. Tanner tries a knee to the head but Ast blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ast tightens his grip and picks Tanner up, before dumping him to the ground. Tanner manages to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ast pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tanner is keeping the position for now. Tanner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Ast slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Ast passes Tanner's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Ast takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Tanner is holding on to half guard well. Ast tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tanner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two 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. Ast is still trying to improve position. Snabb Ast has got the better of the ground game so far. Tanner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ast is working away from the top position though. Tanner wants to get back to full guard. Tanner trying to control here.
Ast perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Ast with more of the same as he continues to hold on. Tanner tries to get to full guard but Ast has control of the leg. Ast controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Tanner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ast's waist but Ast gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tanner off to one side. And Ast tries to counter it with a takedown but Tanner pushes his down on his head and steps out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo Tanner. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tanner fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Bernardo Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ast stuffs the takedown attempt from Tanner. Tanner gets slowly back to his feet. Tanner dives in and scores a takedown into Ast's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ast keeping moving, preventing Tanner from controlling successfully. Ast has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tanner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Tanner looking to sit in guard and control but Ast gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ast sitting in guard, not really doing much. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snabb Ast showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tanner misses with a takedown attempt - Ast sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Tanner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Tanner tries for a takedown but Ast sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. And Ast tries to counter it with a takedown but Tanner pushes his down on his head and steps out. Tanner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ast but Ast pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo Tanner. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tanner doesn't manage to clinch there - Ast circles away.
Ast tries to counter by closing the distance. Tanner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice strikes from Tanner there. Tanner wants to control but Ast is keeping him busy. Ast is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tanner pulls his head out easily. Ast is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tanner pulls his head out easily. Tanner content to control rather than advance. Tanner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ast sees it coming and defends easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two 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. Tanner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Tanner trying to control from half guard but Ast is working away. Ast looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Ast is trying to maintain the position but Tanner is very close to passing his half guard. Ast makes his way to full guard, as Tanner worked for a kimura.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tanner stands up from guard. Let's bang! Tanner fails to land the takedown. Ast tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Tanner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ast swivels and escapes. Tanner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ast defends well and Tanner ends up having to push Ast into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Ast changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
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. Tanner throws a leg kick and Ast counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ast. Ast is stalling in the full guard. Let's hope that Ast has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ast.
And that's the end of the fight! Snabb Ast comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Ast 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snabb Ast!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
21% |
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