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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darron Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sten Stenbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sten Stenbit will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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278 lbs
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222 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darron Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sten Stenbit!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales avoids the body shot from Stenbit.
Gonzales could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A combination from Gonzales does no damage.
Gonzales scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gonzales is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stenbit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stenbit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gonzales misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenbit takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gonzales looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gonzales is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stenbit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales misses with the ground and pound.
Gonzales taking a breather here.
Gonzales connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stenbit some visible discomfort.
Stenbit avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gonzales.
That's two 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.
Gonzales is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stenbit's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gonzales tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gonzales is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stenbit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gonzales stands up.
Stenbit looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenbit moves out of range as Gonzales strikes.
Gonzales moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some wild striking there from Stenbit.
Gonzales closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stenbit did well to prevent Gonzales getting side control.
Gonzales thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stenbit is staying active underneath Gonzales, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gonzales perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Gonzales seems content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gonzales closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stenbit circles away.
Gonzales shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stenbit is trying to defend but Gonzales finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gonzales seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darron Gonzales dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gonzales fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stenbit can do to turn this around?
Stenbit gets caught napping as Gonzales dives in and scores a takedown. Stenbit manages to retain guard.
Gonzales missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gonzales landing some decent shots from guard.
Gonzales might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gonzales would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stenbit is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stenbit has escaped and now he's on top!
Stenbit is breathing heavily.
Gonzales wants to sweep here but Stenbit controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenbit being controlled here momentarily.
Stenbit prevents Gonzales from getting back to his feet.
Gonzales wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzales is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stenbit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stenbit throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gonzales scores with a takedown into Stenbit's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales scoring with some ground and pound.
Stenbit keeping moving, preventing Gonzales from controlling successfully.
Gonzales decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gonzales closes the distance and clinches up with Stenbit, looking for a takedown. Gonzales pushes Stenbit against the cage but Stenbit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gonzales throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stenbit's waist but Stenbit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gonzales off to one side.
Stenbit wants to counter the offense by Gonzales and move into the clinch position.
Gonzales instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenbit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stenbit shoots in for a takedown but Gonzales shows good takedown defense.
Stenbit tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzales swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonzales shoots and misses
and Stenbit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darron Gonzales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stenbit lands a nice hook to Gonzales's body. Gonzales takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stenbit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gonzales appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gonzales slaps away a takedown attempt from Stenbit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stenbit leaves Gonzales with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenbit lands a jab to the head.
Stenbit tries to bum rush Gonzales with a series of wild strikes but Gonzales uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stenbit throws a right hand that Gonzales ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonzales also avoids with ease.
Stenbit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gonzales feints and as Stenbit raises his hands in defense, Gonzales changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stenbit has a closed guard, preventing Gonzales from standing up.
Stenbit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gonzales is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darron Gonzales dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gonzales moves into the clinch successfully.
Stenbit breaks the clinch.
Gonzales showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stenbit.
Stenbit tries to clinch but Gonzales is having none of it.
Gonzales throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenbit moves in looking to clinch but Gonzales pushes him off.
Stenbit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gonzales.
Gonzales is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stenbit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stenbit, who protects the arm well.
Gonzales tries for a kimura but Stenbit is defending well.
Gonzales working the strikes but Stenbit uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gonzales is keen to just control but Stenbit is a slippery customer.
Gonzales not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stenbit regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gonzales.
Gonzales is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenbit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonzales shoots in and drives through. Stenbit sprawls well.
Gonzales fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stenbit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gonzales as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonzales is defended easily by Stenbit.
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.
Gonzales content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stenbit is trying to push Gonzales away but Gonzales has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stenbit wants to get back to striking at distance but Gonzales won't allow it.
Gonzales lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gonzales trying to stall but Stenbit improves his position.
Gonzales using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Gonzales.
Gonzales makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stenbit stops a takedown attempt from Gonzales.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darron Gonzales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzales misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stenbit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stenbit jumps guard but Gonzales turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sten Stenbit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darron Gonzales is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gonzales tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stenbit's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darron Gonzales showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gonzales, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darron Gonzales!
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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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