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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arto Markkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markkanen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mell - Red Fraction kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Iverson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Markkanen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Iverson with that takedown attempt.
Arto Markkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markkanen moves into the clinch.
Iverson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Markkanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Iverson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Dave Iverson has been cut.
Good leg kick by Markkanen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Markkanen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markkanen lands a big head kick that sends Iverson tumbling to the mat! Markkanen takes a step backwards and waves Iverson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Iverson is rocked!
Iverson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Markkanen is trying to defend but Iverson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Oh Iverson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Markkanen wants to get back to his feet.
Markkanen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Iverson.
Iverson seems to have got his legs back now.
Iverson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Markkanen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Iverson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iverson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Markkanen is looking for a sweep. Iverson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markkanen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Iverson.
Markkanen is trying to get back to full guard.
Iverson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Markkanen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Markkanen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Markkanen tries to roll over but Iverson keeps him under control.
Iverson decides to return to a standing position.
Markkanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body punch from Markkanen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a head kick that misses.
Iverson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Markkanen. That one must have hurt.
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!
Markkanen clinches with his opponent.
Iverson avoiding damage as Markkanen throws knees to the body.
Markkanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markkanen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Markkanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iverson shoots for a double leg takedown but Markkanen sprawls well. He's pushed Iverson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Markkanen scores with a kick to the body.
Iverson is breathing heavily.
Iverson blocks a head kick by Markkanen.
Markkanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markkanen scores with a shot to the body.
Markkanen throws a head kick but Iverson moves out of range.
Markkanen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Iverson's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Iverson, pushing him back against the cage.
Markkanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Markkanen thuds his shin into the meat of Iverson's side.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Iverson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Markkanen - the referee stops the clock and Iverson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Markkanen. Iverson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Markkanen scores with a head kick.
Markkanen pushes Iverson up against the cage in a clinch.
Markkanen with a knee to the head.
Markkanen lands a body punch.
Markkanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markkanen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Iverson.
Dave Iverson's cut is getting worse.
Markkanen throws a sloppy head kick and Iverson moves out of range easily.
Iverson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Markkanen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Iverson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Markkanen. That one must have hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iverson avoids the head kick by Markkanen.
Markkanen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Iverson needs to keep his hands up - Markkanen had a free shot at his head there.
Markkanen connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Markkanen.
Arto Markkanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Iverson blocks a head kick by Markkanen.
Markkanen scores with a head kick. Iverson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Iverson closes the distance and clinches up with Markkanen, looking for a takedown. Iverson pushes Markkanen against the cage but Markkanen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Iverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markkanen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Markkanen wants it to stay on the feet.
Markkanen throws a head kick that Iverson semi-blocks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Markkanen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Iverson back to the cage. Markkanen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Markkanen slaps away a takedown attempt from Iverson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Markkanen instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arto Markkanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Iverson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Markkanen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Arto Markkanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markkanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iverson shoots in and drives through. Markkanen sprawls well.
Iverson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Markkanen. That one must have hurt.
Iverson shoots in but no luck this time.
Markkanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Markkanen misses with a head kick.
Iverson tries to clinch but Markkanen is having none of it.
Markkanen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Iverson's sensitive parts.
Nice uppercut there from Iverson.
Markkanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markkanen. Iverson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markkanen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Markkanen throws a sloppy head kick
and Iverson counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iverson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Iverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markkanen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Markkanen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Markkanen stuns Iverson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Markkanen.
Iverson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Markkanen scores with a shot to the body.
Markkanen throws a sloppy head kick and Iverson moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Markkanen.
Markkanen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markkanen pushes Iverson up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Markkanen fails to land.
Markkanen tries to land a knee to the head but Iverson blocks with his arms.
Markkanen breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markkanen pinned against the cage. Markkanen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Markkanen throws a sloppy head kick and Iverson moves out of range easily.
Markkanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iverson fails with the takedown.
Markkanen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Markkanen wants it to stay on the feet.
Dave Iverson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markkanen scores with a head kick.
Markkanen fakes the leg kick and cracks Iverson in the body.
Markkanen lands a jab to the nose.
Dave Iverson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Markkanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Markkanen works Iverson's body with a nice hook.
Markkanen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Iverson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen scores with a head kick. Iverson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Markkanen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Markkanen tries a knee to the head but Iverson blocks it.
Markkanen keeps control of Iverson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Markkanen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Iverson blocks it with crossed arms.
Markkanen tries to break the clinch but Iverson is controlling the position.
Markkanen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Iverson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Iverson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Markkanen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Iverson has him pressed against the cage.
Iverson successfully pulls guard.
Iverson wants to sweep but no luck.
Markkanen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Iverson avoids the head kick by Markkanen.
Markkanen pushes Iverson up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markkanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Markkanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iverson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Markkanen defends it nicely.
Markkanen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Iverson.
Crunch! Markkanen slams his shin into Iverson's torso.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Iverson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markkanen lands a leg kick that knocks Iverson off balance momentarily.
Markkanen lands a jab to Iverson's midsection.
Iverson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arto Markkanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dave Iverson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Markkanen.
Markkanen misses with a wild combination.
Iverson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Iverson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Markkanen misses with a wild body shot.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Markkanen but Markkanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Markkanen moves out of range of the body kick.
Iverson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Markkanen defends it nicely.
Markkanen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Markkanen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Iverson rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Markkanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Markkanen avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Iverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markkanen pushes Iverson up against the cage in a clinch.
Markkanen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Markkanen tries a knee to the head but Iverson blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Markkanen obliges.
Markkanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Markkanen misses with a head kick.
Markkanen lands a nice looking body kick.
Markkanen scores with a hook to the body. Iverson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Markkanen connects with an inside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Markkanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iverson throws out a loose jab but Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markkanen clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Markkanen.
Markkanen misses with a knee strike.
Iverson jumps guard but Markkanen stands there with Iverson around his waist. Iverson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Iverson tries to break free but Markkanen pushes him back against the cage.
Iverson jumps guard but Markkanen stands there with Iverson around his waist. Iverson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Markkanen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Markkanen lands a knee to the head.
Iverson wants a takedown but no success here.
Markkanen cracks Iverson with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Markkanen.
Markkanen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Iverson being controlled against the cage.
Markkanen tries to land a knee to the head but Iverson blocks with his arms.
Markkanen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Markkanen lands a shoulder strike.
Markkanen lands a nice knee to the body.
Markkanen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Markkanen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Markkanen has Iverson pressed against the cage.
Markkanen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Markkanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Markkanen scores with a body shot.
Markkanen pushes Iverson up against the cage in a clinch.
Iverson wants to take the fight to the mat but Markkanen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markkanen misses with a knee strike.
Iverson is looking for a takedown.
Markkanen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Markkanen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Markkanen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Markkanen working Iverson over with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Markkanen controlling the action here for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arto Markkanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Markkanen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arto Markkanen!
Arto Markkanen made sure to mention his sponsor, Outkast Clothing Line in his post fight interview.
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