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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Stylez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrett Friel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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185 lbs
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178 cm
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Stylez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Garrett Friel!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stylez throws a head kick that misses.
Friel moves into range and clinches up with Stylez.
Stylez stops a takedown attempt from Friel.
Stylez stops a takedown attempt from Friel.
A frustrated look appears on Stylez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Friel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stylez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
John Stylez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garrett Friel.
Friel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Friel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stylez is one step ahead there.
Friel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stylez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stylez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friel pulls Stylez in close to his closed guard and prevents Stylez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Friel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stylez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Friel controls Stylez momentarily but Stylez frees himself.
Friel pushes Stylez off and gets back to his feet.
John Stylez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friel misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Stylez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stylez.
Friel avoids the head kick by Stylez.
John Stylez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stylez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stylez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Friel shoots for a takedown but Stylez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Friel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stylez.
Stylez misses with a head kick.
Friel blocks a head kick by Stylez.
Stylez stuffs the takedown.
Stylez throws a combination that misses
and Friel counters by clinching up.
Friel looking to throw knees to the head but Stylez is blocking nicely.
Friel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stylez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Friel looks gassed!
Friel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Friel jumps guard but Stylez stands there with Friel around his waist. Friel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for Friel to work.
Stylez prevents Friel from breaking the clinch.
Stylez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Friel has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Friel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Friel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stylez throws a head kick that misses.
Friel blocks a head kick by Stylez.
Stylez misses with an uppercut. Friel saw that one coming.
Friel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Friel works his foot free and advances to mount.
The referee warns Stylez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friel trying to control but Stylez is having none of it.
Friel controlling from the full mount.
Friel looking to control but Stylez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Friel looking to secure an arm triangle but Stylez defends it well.
Friel controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friel landing strikes, looking to finish!
Friel controlling the pace for now.
Friel looking to secure an arm triangle but Stylez defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friel misses with some ground and pound and Stylez recovers position to half guard.
Friel is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Friel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Friel avoids the head kick by Stylez.
Stylez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Stylez.
Friel shoots in looking for a takedown. Stylez tries to sprawl out of it but Friel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stylez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Friel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Friel wants to control but Stylez is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Garrett Friel has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A head kick misses from Friel.
Stylez throws a right and a left that Friel avoids nicely.
Stylez throws a nice head kick!
Stylez throws a jab but it's blocked by Friel.
Stylez throws a nice head kick!
Friel tries for a takedown but Stylez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Friel throws a series of punches but Stylez avoids them all with ease.
Friel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Friel lands with a kick to the temple. Stylez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stylez throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Garrett Friel has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stylez misses with a head kick.
Stylez throws a sloppy head kick and Friel moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stylez throws a series of punches but Friel avoids them all with ease.
Friel avoids the head kick by Stylez.
Stylez throws a sloppy head kick and Friel moves out of range easily.
Stylez avoids the head kick by Friel.
Friel throws a head kick that misses.
Stylez lands with a slapping head kick.
Stylez throws a series of punches but Friel avoids them all with ease.
Friel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Friel prevents Stylez from breaking the clinch.
Friel wants to take the fight to the mat but Stylez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
John Stylez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garrett Friel.
Stylez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Friel tries to pull guard but Stylez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stylez is looking to break free of the clinch but Friel has double underhooks.
Stylez blocks an uppercut.
Stylez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stylez being controlled against the cage.
Friel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stylez tries to circle away but Friel has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stylez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Friel jumps guard but Stylez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stylez managing to block the knees to the body from Friel.
Stylez tries to circle away but Friel has him pinned against the cage.
Stylez prevents the takedown attempt.
Stylez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Friel has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Friel turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Friel manages to end up in side control.
John Stylez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garrett Friel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stylez pushes Friel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Friel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Stylez.
I think Friel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garrett Friel!
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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