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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gignesthai Gai Gigas Gamar (ranked 3688 p4p, 25443 weight class) and Arvin Mootoosamy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power |
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gignesthai Gai Gigas Gamar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arvin Mootoosamy!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnem�ki and Roosa J�rvil�inen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gai Gigas Gamar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mootoosamy's guard.
Gai Gigas Gamar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gai Gigas Gamar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gai Gigas Gamar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mootoosamy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Gai Gigas Gamar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mootoosamy can't fight it off and eventually Gai Gigas Gamar manages to take the fight to the floor. Mootoosamy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mootoosamy pushes Gai Gigas Gamar off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gai Gigas Gamar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gai Gigas Gamar postures up in Mootoosamy's guard and throws a big left but Mootoosamy blocks it.
Gai Gigas Gamar throws a strike but Mootoosamy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gai Gigas Gamar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gai Gigas Gamar wants to improve his position but instead Mootoosamy has moved into half guard.
Gai Gigas Gamar wants to get back to full guard but Mootoosamy has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gai Gigas Gamar is looking for a sweep.
Gai Gigas Gamar is trying to work for a sweep but Mootoosamy has mounted him!
Gai Gigas Gamar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mootoosamy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gai Gigas Gamar is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gai Gigas Gamar throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Gai Gigas Gamar is looking to get to half guard.
Gai Gigas Gamar is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mootoosamy controlling the position easily from mount.
Gai Gigas Gamar is trying desperately to improve position.
Gai Gigas Gamar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gai Gigas Gamar tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arvin Mootoosamy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Mootoosamy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gai Gigas Gamar throws an elbow that misses. Mootoosamy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gai Gigas Gamar's guard. Nice move by Mootoosamy!
Gai Gigas Gamar wants to improve his position but instead Mootoosamy has moved into half guard.
Gai Gigas Gamar is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gai Gigas Gamar has a hand on Mootoosamy's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mootoosamy takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gai Gigas Gamar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gai Gigas Gamar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mootoosamy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mootoosamy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gai Gigas Gamar is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gai Gigas Gamar throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Gai Gigas Gamar can't escape the position.
Mootoosamy is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mootoosamy stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gai Gigas Gamar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mootoosamy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gai Gigas Gamar postures up in Mootoosamy's guard and throws a big left but Mootoosamy blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arvin Mootoosamy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gai Gigas Gamar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mootoosamy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gai Gigas Gamar is trying to ground and pound but Mootoosamy uses the momentary lack of control by Gai Gigas Gamar to regain half guard.
Gai Gigas Gamar with the ground and pound but Mootoosamy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gai Gigas Gamar throws a strike but Mootoosamy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gai Gigas Gamar wants to improve his position but instead Mootoosamy has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gai Gigas Gamar wants to get back to full guard but Mootoosamy has mounted him!
Gai Gigas Gamar is trying to escape the mount.
Arvin Mootoosamy has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mootoosamy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mootoosamy stands up from mount. Strange move.
Mootoosamy tries to sprawl but Gai Gigas Gamar drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mootoosamy kicks off Gai Gigas Gamar and gets to his feet.
Mootoosamy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mootoosamy has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gai Gigas Gamar is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gai Gigas Gamar has clasped his hands together around Mootoosamy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gai Gigas Gamar working the strikes but Mootoosamy uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Gai Gigas Gamar winds up and cracks Mootoosamy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mootoosamy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gai Gigas Gamar throwing shots but Mootoosamy is blocking nicely.
Gai Gigas Gamar with the ground and pound but Mootoosamy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mootoosamy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mootoosamy wants to stand and escape but Gai Gigas Gamar is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gai Gigas Gamar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gai Gigas Gamar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gai Gigas Gamar throws a big right hand that misses.
Gai Gigas Gamar throws a big elbow that misses.
Gai Gigas Gamar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gai Gigas Gamar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gai Gigas Gamar stands up over Mootoosamy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gai Gigas Gamar chips away with some ground and pound.
Gai Gigas Gamar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gai Gigas Gamar lands a couple of digs.
Gai Gigas Gamar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gai Gigas Gamar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gai Gigas Gamar connects with a couple of short punches.
Gai Gigas Gamar scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gai Gigas Gamar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gai Gigas Gamar is looking to work some ground and pound but Mootoosamy has wrist control.
Gai Gigas Gamar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gai Gigas Gamar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mootoosamy's head.
Mootoosamy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gai Gigas Gamar.
Gai Gigas Gamar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gai Gigas Gamar cracks Mootoosamy with a solid left hand.
Gai Gigas Gamar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arvin Mootoosamy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gai Gigas Gamar is looking to work some ground and pound but Mootoosamy has wrist control.
Mootoosamy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gai Gigas Gamar stands up over Mootoosamy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gignesthai Gai Gigas Gamar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gai Gigas Gamar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mootoosamy's head.
Mootoosamy is rocked!
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 Gignesthai Gai Gigas Gamar.
Well Mootoosamy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arvin Mootoosamy!
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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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