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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Uzumaki Naruto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Workowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Uzumaki Naruto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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188 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uzumaki Naruto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Workowski!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naruto stuffs the takedown attempt from Workowski. Workowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Naruto shoots in for a double leg but Workowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Workowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Workowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Naruto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Uzumaki Naruto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Workowski.
Workowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Workowski is looking for a triangle but Naruto pushes his legs off easily.
Naruto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Naruto stopping the sweep attempt from Workowski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naruto drops back looking for a leg! Workowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Workowski manages to kick Naruto off! Naruto jumps back into Workowski's guard.
Workowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Naruto defends it easily.
Naruto trying to control the position from guard on top but Workowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Workowski has his foot on Naruto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Naruto works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Workowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Naruto manages to get himself to full guard.
Workowski wants to pass the guard but Naruto is keeping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Naruto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Workowski is one step ahead there.
Naruto controls Workowski momentarily but Workowski frees himself.
Workowski wants to pass the guard but Naruto is keeping the position.
Naruto trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Uzumaki Naruto wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Workowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Naruto feints and as Workowski raises his hands in defense, Naruto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Naruto postures up in Workowski's guard and throws a big left but Workowski blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Naruto won't allow Workowski to sweep him here.
Workowski is looking to sweep but instead, Naruto has passed into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Workowski actively working from the bottom here.
Naruto prevents Workowski from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Workowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Workowski is looking for a sweep. Naruto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Naruto moves into full mount! Workowski won't be happy about that!
Workowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Naruto has control of Workowski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Workowski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Workowski gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naruto prevents Workowski from improving his position.
Workowski gets back to full guard.
Naruto postures up in Workowski's guard and throws a big left but Workowski blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Naruto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Workowski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Workowski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Workowski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Naruto has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Workowski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Naruto has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Workowski goes for an armbar but Naruto turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Naruto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naruto preventing the sweep.
Workowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Workowski wants to improve his position but instead Naruto has moved into half guard.
Naruto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Workowski is looking to improve his position.
Naruto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Workowski keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Naruto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Workowski is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrzej Workowski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No joy there for Naruto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Workowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Naruto was covering up waiting for the punch and Workowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Workowski advances to half guard.
Workowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Naruto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Workowski.
Naruto won't allow Workowski to pass to mount.
Naruto is looking to escape.
Workowski wants to work for an arm triangle but Naruto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Workowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Workowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Naruto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Naruto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Workowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Workowski passes Naruto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Naruto keeping hold of Workowski's head, controlling as best he can.
Workowski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Naruto looking for submissions off his back.
Workowski seems to be working for a kimura but Naruto defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Workowski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Workowski is working for a kimura but Naruto is defending it quite comfortably.
Naruto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Workowski wants to pass the guard but Naruto is keeping the position.
Naruto tries to strike from the bottom.
Workowskiis looking to pass into half guard but Naruto pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Naruto is in guard.
Workowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Naruto defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Workowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naruto is one step ahead there.
Naruto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Naruto passes into half guard.
Naruto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Naruto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Workowski is looking to improve his position.
Naruto drops an elbow to the side of Workowski's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Workowski gets full guard.
Naruto wants to control from the top but Workowski keeps moving.
Workowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Naruto defends it easily.
Workowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Naruto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Workowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Workowski, not yet.
Naruto wants to pass the guard but Workowski is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Workowski wants to improve his position but instead Naruto has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Workowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Naruto shoots in for a takedown but Workowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Naruto wants to clinch.
Naruto shoots in and drives through. Workowski sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Naruto is defended easily by Workowski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uzumaki Naruto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Workowski has his takedown stuffed
and Naruto counters with a takedown into side control.
Workowski sneaks back into half guard.
Naruto prevents Workowski from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Naruto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Workowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naruto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Workowski defends it well.
Workowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naruto won't allow Workowski to sweep him here.
Workowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Naruto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Workowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Workowski keeping moving, preventing Naruto from controlling successfully.
Workowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Naruto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Workowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Workowski keeping full guard, as Naruto tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naruto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Workowski is on top in guard.
Naruto seems keen to control Workowski's posture.
Naruto keeping full guard, as Workowski tries to pass.
Workowski passes Naruto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Workowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Andrzej Workowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Naruto is looking to improve his position.
Workowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Naruto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Uzumaki Naruto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Workowski is looking for a kimura but Naruto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Workowski to get the leverage.
Naruto tries to get to full guard but Workowski has control of the leg.
Naruto is trying to maintain the position but Workowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Naruto is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Workowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Naruto wants to control but Workowski is keeping busy.
Workowski prevents Naruto from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Workowski seems to be working for a kimura but Naruto defends the submission attempt.
Naruto is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Workowski moves into full mount! Naruto won't be happy about that!
Naruto is working to get back to half guard.
Naruto is working hard here to advance position.
Workowski has hold of Naruto's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Naruto manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Workowski working for a submission but Naruto is keeping him at bay.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrzej Workowski.
I've got Workowski 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrzej Workowski!
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energy
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hype
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