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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Grebovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Repe Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grebovski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ganglians - Valient Brave. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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275 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
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250 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Grebovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Repe Sorsa!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorsa blocks a leg kick.
Sorsa slips a jab and a cross from Grebovski.
Sorsa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sorsa fails with the takedown.
Grebovski throws the left hand but Sorsa avoids the punch easily.
Grebovski throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorsa slips a straight right by Grebovski.
Grebovski is looking to clinch but Sorsa is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grebovski tries to clinch there but Sorsa circles away.
Grebovski throws a solid leg kick but Sorsa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grebovski.
Grebovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sorsa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Grebovski does it's job there.
Grebovski lands a really nice looking cross but Sorsa seems unphased.
Grebovski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grebovski tries to clinch but Sorsa moves out of range.
Grebovski moves in looking to clinch but Sorsa pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa avoids the head kick by Grebovski.
Sorsa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grebovski.
Grebovski throws a hook but Sorsa blocks it.
Sorsa gets the takedown into side control.
Grebovski is looking for a sweep.
Sorsa takes a little break here. Grebovski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sorsa wants to control but Grebovski is keeping him busy.
Grebovski is letting Sorsa control him for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grebovski dodges the ground and pound from Sorsa.
Grebovski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sorsa controlling the action here.
Sorsa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Repe Sorsa.
Grebovski throws a looping overhand right but Sorsa ducks down to avoid it.
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.
Grebovski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sorsa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grebovski pinned against the cage. Grebovski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grebovski misses with an uppercut. Sorsa saw that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sorsa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Grebovski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sorsa defending well as Grebovski loads up on a big left hand.
Sorsa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grebovski.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sorsa.
Grebovski tries to clinch up but Sorsa circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grebovski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sorsa.
The fighters circling - Grebovski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grebovski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sorsa. Sorsa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa moves away from the strike by Grebovski.
Grebovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sorsa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grebovski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sorsa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grebovski looks to throw the jab but Sorsa is out of range.
Grebovski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grebovski thows a body shot but no joy.
Grebovski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grebovski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grebovski wants to clinch.
Sorsa checks the leg kick.
Grebovski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grebovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sorsa moves away.
Sorsa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grebovski tries to clinch but Sorsa is having none of it.
Grebovski lands a nice shot that snaps Sorsa's head back.
Sorsa shoots in but Grebovski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Grebovski misses.
Sorsa swings for the body but Grebovski moves out of range.
Grebovski throws a hook but Sorsa blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shane Grebovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sorsa.
Shane Grebovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Repe Sorsa.
Sorsa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sorsa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sorsa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grebovski looks to throw the jab but Sorsa is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Grebovski dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Grebovski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good leg kick by Grebovski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grebovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sorsa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sorsa misses with a wild body shot.
Grebovski misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Sorsa counter with a right hand.
Grebovski throws and low kick but Sorsa moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sorsa.
Grebovski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa fails with the takedown.
Grebovski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sorsa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Grebovski wants to stand up but Sorsa is controlling him.
Grebovski is adopting a defensive guard.
Sorsa wants to control from the top but Grebovski keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa stops Grebovski from standing up.
Sorsa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sorsa looking to sit in guard and control but Grebovski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sorsa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Grebovski misses with a leg kick.
Shane Grebovski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grebovski throws a right hand that Sorsa ducks under and follows up with a left that Sorsa also avoids with ease.
Grebovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Sorsa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grebovski throws a right and a left that Sorsa avoids nicely.
Grebovski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sorsa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grebovski thinking.
Shane Grebovski is winning the standup battle so far.
Sorsa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grebovski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sorsa somewhat.
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.
Grebovski wants to clinch but Sorsa slips to the side
and Sorsa counters with a single leg into guard. Grebovski didn't expect that.
Sorsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grebovski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Repe Sorsa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grebovski is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sorsa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grebovski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shane Grebovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Repe Sorsa.
Sorsa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grebovski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sorsa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grebovski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sorsa jumps guard but Grebovski stands there with Sorsa around his waist. Sorsa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sorsa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grebovski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grebovski misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grebovski.
Grebovski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grebovski breaks the clinch.
Sorsa slips a straight right by Grebovski.
And that's the end of the fight!
Repe Sorsa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grebovski 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 29:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Grebovski!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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