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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chupopo Eugenio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Chupopo Eugenio enters the cage!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregor Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chupopo Eugenio!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eugenio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Romanov.
Romanov tries to clinch up.
Romanov throws a body kick that misses
and Eugenio counters with a head kick.
Romanov closes the distance and clinches up with Eugenio, looking for a takedown. Romanov pushes Eugenio against the cage but Eugenio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Romanov drops Eugenio with a beautiful combination! Eugenio stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Romanov is looking for the KO!
Eugenio is rocked!
It looks like Chupopo Eugenio has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romanov throws a head kick but Eugenio moves out of range.
Romanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick by Romanov misses
and Eugenio counters with a nice kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Romanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eugenio leaves Romanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Romanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanov throws a chopping leg kick but Eugenio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Romanov misses with a takedown attempt - Eugenio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Romanov closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Eugenio to counter with a crisp jab.
Romanov throws an off balance right hand
and Eugenio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Eugenio.
Romanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Eugenio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Romanov is breathing heavily.
Romanov shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Romanov.
Romanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Eugenio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Romanov misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov moves to clinch but Eugenio breaks away
and Eugenio counters with a solid body kick.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Eugenio moves out of range.
Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eugenio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romanov wants to clinch up but Eugenio keeps it at a distance.
Romanov with a hook.
Romanov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eugenio counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Eugenio dodges the punch combination from Romanov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov misses with a takedown attempt - Eugenio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown but Eugenio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Romanov.
Romanov tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eugenio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Romanov somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Romanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chupopo Eugenio's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Eugenio stuffs the takedown attempt from Romanov. Romanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Romanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Eugenio circles away.
Romanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eugenio counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov works Eugenio's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Romanov dives in and grabs Eugenio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eugenio pushes down on Romanov's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Romanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Eugenio moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Eugenio tries to score a body lock takedown but Romanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Eugenio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Romanov prevents Eugenio from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eugenio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romanov shoots in but Eugenio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Romanov throws a head kick but Eugenio moves out of range.
Eugenio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romanov throws out the jab.
Eugenio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Romanov.
Chupopo Eugenio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eugenio stuffs the takedown attempt from Romanov. Romanov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eugenio stuffs the takedown attempt from Romanov. Romanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Romanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Eugenio counters with a two punch combo.
Romanov is looking to clinch.
Romanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Eugenio counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown but Eugenio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Romanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Eugenio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eugenio swivels and escapes.
Romanov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Eugenio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gregor Romanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eugenio defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Eugenio as Romanov shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gregor Romanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chupopo Eugenio's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Eugenio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown but Eugenio shows good takedown defense.
Romanov fails with the takedown
and Eugenio counters with a big head kick but Romanov shrugs it off.
Eugenio gets tackled into the cage by Romanov. Romanov maintains the clinch.
Eugenio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Romanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Eugenio circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Romanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Romanov is defended easily by Eugenio.
Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Eugenio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown but Eugenio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Romanov fails with the takedown.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Eugenio avoids them all with ease.
Gregor Romanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eugenio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Romanov.
Romanov throws out a loose jab but Eugenio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romanov shoots for a takedown but Eugenio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Romanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Eugenio circles away.
Romanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romanov throws a sloppy head kick and Eugenio moves out of range easily.
Romanov is looking to clinch but Eugenio is avoiding it.
Romanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eugenio's waist but Eugenio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romanov off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Romanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Eugenio which made him look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Eugenio. No joy for Romanov on that attempt.
Eugenio defending well as Romanov loads up on a big left hand.
Romanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eugenio stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov throws a head kick that misses.
Romanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Romanov shoots in but Eugenio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Romanov tries to clinch but Eugenio moves away
and Eugenio counters with a big head kick but Romanov shrugs it off.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown but Eugenio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eugenio as he avoids it easily.
Chupopo Eugenio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregor Romanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Romanov fails to land the takedown.
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 Gregor Romanov.
Well Romanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregor Romanov!
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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
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