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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggus Dickus jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biggus Dickus jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnold Strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Biggus Dickus jr!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Strong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dickus jr's guard.
Strong passes into side control, despite Dickus jr's attempt to control the position.
Strong trying to control the action but Dickus jr is working from the bottom.
Strong tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dickus jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Strong is trying to control but can't.
Strong is holding on to half guard well.
Strong is trying to control but can't.
Dickus jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong actively working from the bottom here.
Dickus jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Strong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strong gets back to full guard.
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.
Strong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Strong is trying to keep Dickus jr in close.
Dickus jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strong is breathing heavily.
Dickus jr looking to pass the guard.
Dickus jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickus jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Strong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strong trying to control the position.
Dickus jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Strong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dickus jr lands a decent elbow from side control.
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.
Dickus jr tries to move to mount but Strong blocks the move with his legs.
Strong tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Dickus jr easily slips into full mount!
Strong is desperately trying to improve his position but Dickus jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Dickus jr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Strong is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Strong and Dickus jr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickus jr throws an elbow but Strong slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Strong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Dickus jr. No joy for Strong on that attempt.
Strong shoots in for a takedown but Dickus jr shows good takedown defense.
Arnold Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickus jr has his takedown stuffed
and Strong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Strong.
Dickus jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dickus jr keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully.
Dickus jr working for a triangle but Strong defends it easily.
Strong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strong wants to control from the top but Dickus jr keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickus jr wants to hit a switch here but Strong passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dickus jr there!
Strong wants to finish this one by submission but Dickus jr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Strong.
Strong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dickus jr is looking to escape.
Strong is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dickus jr can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dickus jr is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Strong is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dickus jr has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dickus jr is trying to escape the mount.
Dickus jr is squirming around, avoiding Strong's attempts to control the action.
Dickus jr tries to hold on but Strong pushes him away.
Dickus jr is looking to improve his position but Strong isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickus jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Strong blocks Dickus jr's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Strong trying to control but Dickus jr is having none of it.
Dickus jr tries to hold on but Strong postures up.
Dickus jr regains half guard.
Strong is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four 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.
Strong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dickus jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dickus jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strong is working away from the top position though.
Dickus jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Strong.
Strong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickus jr looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strong is thwarting Dickus jr's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Strong dominated that second round.
That's time! Strong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Strong tries for a takedown but Dickus jr circles away easily
and Dickus jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Strong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dickus jr pulls his head out easily.
Dickus jr is keen to just control but Strong is a slippery customer.
Dickus jr trying to control from Strong's half guard. Strong has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dickus jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Strong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dickus jr has Strong in his guard.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickus jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong forces his way into half guard.
Strong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Strong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dickus jr actively working from the bottom here.
Dickus jr manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Strong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dickus jr to the mat! Dickus jr manages to get full guard.
Dickus jr striking off his back but it's not causing Strong any problems.
Dickus jr looking to control but Strong passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickus jr tries to kick Strong off but Strong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dickus jr is trying to control but can't.
Strong wants to free his trapped foot but Dickus jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strong is looking to pass Dickus jr's guard but actually Dickus jr recovers to full guard.
Dickus jr looking for a guillotine here but Strong defends easily.
Strong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickus jr trying to keep a closed guard but Strong is proving a slippery customer.
Strong tries to free his leg and advance position but Dickus jr is retaining full guard.
Dickus jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dickus jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strong defends it easily.
Dickus jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Strong has picked Dickus jr up and slammed him! Dickus jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Strong manages to pass to side control!
Strong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dickus jr gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong wants to pass to mount but Dickus jr is defending the position.
Strong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dickus jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strong is working away from the top position though.
Biggus Dickus jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dickus jr tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Arnold Strong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dickus jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dickus jr wants to improve his position but Strong is controlling well.
Strong blocks the strikes from Dickus jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Biggus Dickus jr.
I think Strong 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnold Strong!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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