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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Kastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan Mitchell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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225 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Logan Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Kastinen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kastinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mitchell misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Mitchell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kastinen fails with the takedown
and Mitchell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mitchell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kastinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kastinen ducks under a wild hook from Mitchell.
Kastinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Mitchell tries to sprawl out of it but Kastinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Mitchell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Logan Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Kastinen.
Mitchell scores with a body shot.
Mitchell scores with a jab. Kastinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kastinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mitchell lands with a hook. Kastinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. Kastinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kastinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mitchell.
Logan Mitchell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mitchell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kastinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mitchell.
Mitchell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mitchell misses the shot to the body.
Mitchell cracks Kastinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kastinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mitchell is fending him off so far but Kastinen persists. Nope, Mitchell circles away and we're back to standing.
Kastinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mitchell pinned against the ropes. Mitchell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kastinen at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kastinen.
Kastinen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mitchell.
It looks like Seppo Kastinen has been cut.
Kastinen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mitchell is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kastinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell cracks Kastinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A telegraphed right hand from Mitchell misses the target.
Mitchell throws a shot from downtown. Kastinen moves away and avoids it.
Mitchell's corner calls for a 1-2. Mitchell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mitchell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell connects with a crisp jab.
Mitchell leaves Kastinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mitchell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Logan Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mitchell enables Kastinen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mitchell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kastinen preventing the sweep.
Kastinen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mitchell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kastinen, into his guard.
Kastinen wants to sweep here but Mitchell controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell trying to control but Kastinen is working from the bottom.
Kastinen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mitchell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitchell looking to sit in guard and control but Kastinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kastinen wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Mitchell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seppo Kastinen's cut.
That's time! Mitchell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mitchell throws a body punch but Kastinen moves out of range.
Mitchell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kastinen under the eye.
Kastinen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mitchell wants to sweep but no luck.
Kastinen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kastinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Mitchell is retaining full guard.
Kastinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mitchell holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastinen content to stall in guard here.
Kastinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mitchell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mitchell tries to get out of the position.
Seppo Kastinen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
No luck for Kastinen with that takedown attempt.
Kastinen avoids the body shot from Mitchell.
Mitchell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kastinen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mitchell did well to prevent Kastinen getting side control.
Kastinen stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Mitchell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kastinen controlling the pace.
Kastinen trying to mount his opponent but Mitchell defends it.
Kastinen is looking for a kimura but Mitchell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kastinen to get the leverage.
Kastinen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mitchell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mitchell wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kastinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kastinen wants to take a breather but Mitchell is having none of it.
Mitchell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kastinen slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kastinen moves into full mount! Mitchell won't be happy about that!
Kastinen looking for a guillotine from mount but Mitchell is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen trying to control but Mitchell is having none of it.
Mitchell is desperately trying to improve his position but Kastinen has a good base and remains in mount.
Kastinen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mitchell has worked his arm free - good work by Mitchell!
Mitchell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kastinen on the ground.
Kastinen wants to control but Mitchell is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kastinen controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Kastinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Seppo Kastinen's cut.
That's time! Mitchell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kastinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mitchell.
Kastinen shoots in but no luck this time.
Mitchell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mitchell wants it to stay on the feet.
Logan Mitchell is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Mitchell.
Kastinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mitchell.
Nice sprawl there from Mitchell as Kastinen shoots in.
Logan Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Kastinen.
Mitchell lands a glancing blow to the side of Kastinen's head.
Mitchell throws a good cross that connects.
Mitchell slaps away a takedown attempt from Kastinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kastinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mitchell as he avoids it easily.
Mitchell lands with an uppercut that bounces Kastinen off the ropes and back into rage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mitchell is fending him off so far but Kastinen persists. Nope, Mitchell circles away and we're back to standing.
Kastinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Mitchell tries to sprawl out of it but Kastinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Mitchell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kastinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mitchell scores with a hook.
Kastinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mitchell but Mitchell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mitchell scores with a jab. Kastinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mitchell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. Kastinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kastinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell misses with a looping right.
Kastinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Mitchell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kastinen.
Kastinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mitchell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kastinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Mitchell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. Kastinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mitchell loads up on a big right hand but Kastinen slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mitchell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kastinen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mitchell circles away.
Mitchell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kastinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mitchell sprawls well. Mitchell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kastinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Kastinen is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mitchell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mitchell misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell.
Mitchell looks to land a left hand but Kastinen moved out of range nicely.
Mitchell loads up on a big right hand but Kastinen slips the punch.
Mitchell throws out a loose jab but Kastinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitchell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kastinen gets a double leg takedown into Mitchell's guard.
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!
Mitchell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Kastinen from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitchell pulls Kastinen in close to his closed guard and prevents Kastinen from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mitchell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Mitchell!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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