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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Brettzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soviet Russia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brettzky might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Time is Now. The crowd seem to be enjoying Russia's choice of entrance music: Soviet National Anthem. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wayne Brettzky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Soviet Russia!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russia drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brettzky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brettzky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Russia is looking to work some ground and pound but Brettzky has wrist control.
Russia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Russia postures up.
Russia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brettzky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Russia misses the jab.
Brettzky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Russia, pushing him back against the cage.
Russia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brettzky just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brettzky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Russia is pressed up against the cage. Brettzky has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Russia down to the mat. Russia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Russia dives in and grabs Brettzky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brettzky pushes down on Russia's head and hops out.
Brettzky takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Wayne Brettzky has been cut.
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!
Russia shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russia winds up and cracks Brettzky with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Russia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brettzky trying to hold on to Russia's head to control him but Russia postures up.
Brettzky is looking to escape.
Russia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Russia throwing shots but Brettzky is blocking nicely.
Brettzky wants to control but Russia is keeping busy.
Brettzky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brettzky pulls Russia in close to his closed guard and prevents Russia from doing any damage or advancing position.
Russia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brettzky controls Russia momentarily but Russia frees himself.
Russia thows a big elbow that misses.
Russia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Russia throwing strikes but missing.
Russia throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brettzky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Russia is controlling him.
Brettzky is breathing heavily.
Russia throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brettzky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Russia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Russia is controlling Brettzky's posture.
Russia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Russia keeping moving, preventing Brettzky from controlling successfully.
Brettzky wants to stand but Russia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Russia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Russia controlling Brettzky's posture.
Brettzky wants to control from the top but Russia keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Russia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brettzky sprawls well initially but Russia persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Russia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brettzky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Russia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brettzky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Russia scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soviet Russia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayne Brettzky's cut.
That's time! Brettzky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Russia moves into the clinch successfully.
Russia works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Russia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brettzky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russia.
Brettzky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Russia throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Russia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Russia is looking to work some ground and pound but Brettzky has wrist control.
Brettzky is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Russia dives into side control.
Brettzky takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brettzky wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russia tries for a kimura but Brettzky is defending well.
Russia misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Russia crashes against the mat.
Brettzky throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brettzky.
Brettzky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Russia gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Russia there.
Russia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Russia thows a huge punch but Brettzky dodges it nicely.
Russia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brettzky is trying to stand back up but Russia is controlling him
Russia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Russia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brettzky wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Russia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brettzky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brettzky pushes Russia off and scrambles back to his feet.
Russia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brettzky avoids it really well and circles away.
Brettzky throws a head kick that misses
and Russia counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brettzky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russia.
Russia won't allow Brettzky to sweep him here.
Brettzky wants to stand but Russia is controlling the position.
Brettzky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brettzky is looking to stand up but Russia isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Russia works over Brettzky with some ground and pound from guard.
Russia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brettzky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Russia postures up in Brettzky's guard and throws a big left but Brettzky blocks it.
Brettzky can't keep his opponent in guard - Russia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brettzky pushes Russia off looking to stand but Russia dives back in and keeps control.
Russia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russia thows a huge punch but Brettzky dodges it nicely.
Soviet Russia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brettzky wants to get back to full guard.
Brettzky trying to control but Russia postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Russia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soviet Russia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wayne Brettzky's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Russia shoots in and bounces Brettzky off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Russia postures up and lands a big shot to Brettzky's brow.
Russia gets to his feet - Brettzky follows without any prompting.
Russia shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brettzky is trying to control but can't.
Brettzky pushes Russia off and gets back to his feet.
Russia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brettzky sprawls well initially but Russia persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Russia drops an elbow to the side of Brettzky's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brettzky is looking to escape.
Russia seems to be looking for submissions.
Brettzky preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Russia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brettzky's head.
Brettzky is pressing down on Russia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Russia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Russia throwing strikes but missing.
Russia postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Russia prevents Brettzky from getting back to his feet.
Russia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Russia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brettzky has momentary wrist control but Russia slips an elbow through the middle.
Russia prevents Brettzky from getting back to his feet.
Brettzky looking to control.
Russia stands up over Brettzky, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Russia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Russia wants to pass the guard but Brettzky is keeping the position.
Russia postures up and lands a big shot to Brettzky's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russia working some strikes from top position.
Russia distracts Brettzky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brettzky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Russia's guard.
Brettzky decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Russia, up you get!
Brettzky scores with a crisp jab that stopped Russia in his tracks.
Russia instigates a clinch.
Russia gets control of Brettzky's arms and successfully pulls guard. Russia will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brettzky won't allow Russia to sweep him here.
Wayne Brettzky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brettzky trying to control but Russia is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brettzky throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Russia lands with a punch from half guard.
Brettzky punching from the bottom.
Russia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Russia throwing shots but Brettzky is blocking nicely.
Brettzky gets back to full guard.
Brettzky wants to stand up but Russia is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soviet Russia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Russia 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soviet Russia!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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