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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Mielikanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Marduk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mielikanen comes to the cage accompanied by Häjyt. Marduk has chosen When worlds Collide - Powerman5000 as his entrance music. Craig Marduk will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marko Mielikanen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Marduk!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mielikanen takes the fight into the clinch.
Marduk takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mielikanen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Marduk looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mielikanen lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Craig Marduk has been cut.
Mielikanen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mielikanen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mielikanen lands an elbow that stopped Marduk in his tracks for a moment.
Mielikanen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mielikanen working Marduk over with knees to the body.
Mielikanen lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mielikanen.
Mielikanen lands a body shot.
Mielikanen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marduk takes an elbow to the temple.
Mielikanen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mielikanen decides to pull guard.
Mielikanen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marduk is one step ahead there.
Mielikanen is working hard here to advance position.
Mielikanen wants to stand up but Marduk is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mielikanen has Marduk pulled in close to control his posture.
Mielikanen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mielikanen tries to get out of the position.
Mielikanen pushes Marduk off and gets back to his feet.
Mielikanen moves into range and clinches up with Marduk.
Mielikanen lands a nice knee to the body.
Mielikanen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marduk's face.
Mielikanen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mielikanen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mielikanen clinches with his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mielikanen.
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!
Mielikanen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mielikanen has Marduk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marduk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Mielikanen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mielikanen has Marduk pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mielikanen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Marduk tumbling to the mat - Mielikanen dives into Marduk's guard.
Marduk trying to control the position.
Mielikanen trying to control but Marduk is working from the bottom.
Mielikanen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mielikanen rushes Marduk and presses him up against the cage.
Mielikanen working Marduk over with knees to the body.
Mielikanen works on Marduk's body with a couple of short punches.
Marduk takes a knee to the side of the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mielikanen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mielikanen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mielikanen has Marduk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marduk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marko Mielikanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mielikanen lands an elbow inside.
Marduk stops a takedown attempt from Mielikanen.
Mielikanen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Marduk can't fight it off and eventually Mielikanen manages to take the fight to the floor. Marduk looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marduk has control of Mielikanen's left arm, preventing Mielikanen from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mielikanen gets to his feet. Marduk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mielikanen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mielikanen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marduk is working an open guard so Mielikanen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mielikanen drives through and clinches with Marduk against the cage.
Mielikanen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mielikanen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marduk tries to bench press Mielikanen off him but Mielikanen keeps the position.
Marduk is not content to let Mielikanen control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Mielikanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Marduk's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mielikanen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mielikanen wants to pass the guard but Marduk is defending well.
Mielikanen is looking for a kimura but Marduk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mielikanen to get the leverage.
Mielikanen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marduk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mielikanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marduk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mielikanen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mielikanen is trying to control. Marduk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mielikanen is pressing down on Marduk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marduk is holding on for now.
Mielikanen decides to stand up.
Mielikanen closes the distance and clinches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mielikanen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mielikanen scores a nice knee to the body.
Mielikanen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mielikanen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mielikanen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mielikanen crunches a lovely knee into Marduk's ribcage.
Mielikanen landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mielikanen lands a damaging elbow.
Mielikanen connects with a knee to the head.
Mielikanen is trying to trip Marduk. He has hold of a leg but Marduk is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mielikanen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Marduk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mielikanen controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mielikanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Marduk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mielikanen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Marduk throws a combination that misses
and Mielikanen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mielikanen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marduk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mielikanen pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mielikanen is on top in guard.
Mielikanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Marduk has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mielikanen throwing strikes but missing.
Mielikanen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mielikanen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mielikanen lands an elbow just above Marduk 's eye.
Knees to the body from Mielikanen.
Mielikanen cracks Marduk with a nice body shot.
Mielikanen scores with a knee to the head.
Mielikanen is trying to trip Marduk. He has hold of a leg but Marduk is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mielikanen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mielikanen gets to his feet - Marduk follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marduk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mielikanen counters with a thumping low kick.
Marduk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mielikanen counters with a leg kick.
Mielikanen gets a takedown into half guard.
Mielikanen is looking to take a break and control but Marduk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mielikanen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Mielikanen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Craig Marduk'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.
Marduk misses with a combination
and Mielikanen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knees to the body from Mielikanen.
Nice elbow from Mielikanen.
Mielikanen crunches a lovely knee into Marduk's ribcage.
Mielikanen landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mielikanen wants the takedown. Marduk is fighting it off but Mielikanen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Marduk's guard against the cage.
Mielikanen stands and steps away. Marduk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mielikanen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mielikanen lands an elbow just above Marduk 's eye.
Mielikanen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Marduk uses from the top position.
Mielikanen pushes Marduk off and gets back to his feet.
Mielikanen gets a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mielikanen lands a nice shot to the body.
Mielikanen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mielikanen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mielikanen landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Mielikanen.
Mielikanen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marduk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mielikanen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Marduk regains guard.
Mielikanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mielikanen wants to get up but he can't break Marduk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mielikanen throwing strikes from guard but Marduk blocks nicely.
Mielikanen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mielikanen darts in and clinches Marduk up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mielikanen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mielikanen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mielikanen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Marduk regains guard immediately.
Mielikanen throws a strike but Marduk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Marduk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mielikanen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mielikanen passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mielikanen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mielikanen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mielikanen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marduk is looking to escape.
Marduk is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mielikanen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Marduk looks a forlorn figure.
Mielikanen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Mielikanen.
Mielikanen dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Mielikanen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Marduk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mielikanen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marduk pinned against the cage. Marduk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marko Mielikanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mielikanen closes the distance and clinches.
Mielikanen prevents the takedown attempt.
Mielikanen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mielikanen lands a knee to the head.
Marduk takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mielikanen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marduk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marduk takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Mielikanen.
Mielikanen lands a nice knee to the body.
Mielikanen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mielikanen tries to score a body lock takedown but Marduk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mielikanen connects with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Mielikanen as the two fighters clinch.
Marduk has Mielikanen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mielikanen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mielikanen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mielikanen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mielikanen goes for a takedown attempt but Marduk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marko Mielikanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marduk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mielikanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mielikanen scoring well with a low kick there.
Marduk gets caught flat footed, as Mielikanen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Marduk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mielikanen.
Marduk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mielikanen is controlling him.
Mielikanen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marduk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mielikanen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mielikanen moves into the clinch.
Mielikanen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mielikanen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marduk's face.
Mielikanen lands an elbow just above Marduk 's eye.
Mielikanen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marduk pulls his leg out and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Mielikanen.
Mielikanen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Mielikanen.
Marduk drops his hands momentarily and Mielikanen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mielikanen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mielikanen wants the takedown. Marduk is fighting it off but Mielikanen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Marduk's guard against the cage.
Mielikanen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mielikanen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mielikanen obliges.
Marduk being controlled against the cage.
Marduk takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mielikanen working Marduk over with knees to the body.
Mielikanen has clasped his hands together around Marduk's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mielikanen wants to control but Marduk is keeping him busy.
Marduk prevents Mielikanen from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marduk is being controlled here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes there by Mielikanen.
Mielikanen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Marduk some visible discomfort.
Mielikanen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Marduk to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Mielikanen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mielikanen gets a clinch.
Mielikanen connects with a knee to the head.
Mielikanen working Marduk over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Mielikanen had his way with Craig Marduk in that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Marduk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mielikanen closes the distance and clinches.
Mielikanen gets underhooks to prevent Marduk's takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mielikanen.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mielikanen obliges.
Mielikanen lands a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from Mielikanen.
Mielikanen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marduk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mielikanen lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A knee to the head by Mielikanen.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mielikanen.
Mielikanen scores a nice knee to the body.
Mielikanen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Marduk regains guard.
Mielikanen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mielikanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Marduk has wrist control.
Mielikanen thows a big elbow that misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mielikanen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Marduk, up you get!
Marduk gets tackled into the cage by Mielikanen. Mielikanen maintains the clinch.
Marduk takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mielikanen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mielikanen stalling in the clinch.
Mielikanen crunches a lovely knee into Marduk's ribcage.
Mielikanen wants a takedown.
Mielikanen lands a good knee to the midsection. Marduk won't want to take too many of those.
Mielikanen can't get the takedown.
Mielikanen lands a knee to the body.
Marduk tries to break the clinch but Mielikanen is controlling the position.
Come on Mielikanen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mielikanen seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mielikanen can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marko Mielikanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marduk throws a punch but it's blocked by Mielikanen.
Mielikanen tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mielikanen tries a knee to the head but Marduk blocks it.
Mielikanen tries to land knees in the clinch but Marduk avoids the damage to the body.
Marduk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mielikanen has picked Marduk up - he's going for a ride! Mielikanen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Marduk is trying to get back to full guard.
Mielikanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marduk's head.
Mielikanen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Marduk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mielikanen.
Mielikanen working over Marduk with some ground and pound. Marduk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mielikanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marduk's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mielikanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mielikanen trying to mount his opponent but Marduk defends it.
Mielikanen works his way into full mount!
Mielikanen with shots to the head and body - Marduk looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mielikanen lands a heavy elbow.
Mielikanen looking to control but Marduk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mielikanen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mielikanen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mielikanen looking to finish Marduk with some ground and pound. This is bad for Marduk!
And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Mielikanen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mielikanen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:40
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 50:40
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Mielikanen!
Marko Mielikanen retains his super heavyweight title!
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