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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Lindel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Kemp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindel comes to the cage accompanied by Clawfinger - Biggest & The Best . Adam Kemp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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197 cm
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258 lbs
32 - 12 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed |
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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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Lindel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adam Kemp!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kemp will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lindel dives in and grabs Kemp's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kemp pushes down on Lindel's head and hops out.
Kemp tried to score with a low kick but Lindel checks it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lindel.
Lindel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kemp was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindel.
Kemp throws a nice looking combination but Lindel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lindel shoots in looking for a takedown but Kemp manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lindel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikael Lindel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kemp throws a body kick that misses.
Lindel misses with a takedown attempt - Kemp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kemp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kemp misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Lindel.
Mikael Lindel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindel with a nice cross.
Lindel takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Mikael Lindel has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kemp.
A leg kick checked by Lindel.
Lindel closes the distance and clinches up with Kemp, looking for a takedown. Lindel pushes Kemp against the cage but Kemp circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lindel tries for a takedown but Kemp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lindel avoids the head kick by Kemp.
Kemp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lindel throws out the jab.
Lindel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kemp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lindel connects with a body shot that sends Kemp's belly button to the back.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lindel.
Lindel taking a breather here.
Lindel wants to control but Kemp is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemp is looking to regain half guard here but Lindel keeps moving and retains side control.
Kemp manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindel trying to control here.
Lindel gets back to full guard.
Lindel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kemp showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lindel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kemp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kemp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kemp tries to free his leg and advance position but Lindel is retaining full guard.
Kemp postures up.
Lindel has his foot on Kemp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kemp works his way back into a safe position though.
Lindel looking for a guillotine here but Kemp defends easily.
Lindel controls Kemp momentarily but Kemp frees himself.
Kemp sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lindel's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemp perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lindel tries to get to full guard but Kemp has control of the leg.
Lindel trying to control but Kemp postures up.
Lindel is looking for a sweep. Kemp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kemp tries to pass to full mount but Lindel defends it.
Kemp controlling the action here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Adam Kemp wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lindel moves into range and clinches up with Kemp.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kemp prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Lindel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikael Lindel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lindel blocks the body kick.
Lindel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kemp but Kemp pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lindel.
Lindel lands with a right hand.
Lindel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kemp doesn't seem bothered though.
Lindel misses the shot to the body.
Lindel thows a body shot but no joy.
Kemp misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kemp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikael Lindel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kemp throws a push kick but Lindel slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lindel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kemp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lindel.
Lindel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kemp avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lindel.
Kemp is refusing to be controlled, as Lindel sits in half guard.
Lindel prevents Kemp from improving his position.
Kemp is controlling Lindel's trapped leg to prevent Lindel from advancing to side control.
Kemp is not content to let Lindel control the position.
Kemp trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lindel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lindel prevents Kemp from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindel trying to control from half guard but Kemp is working away.
Kemp taking some punishment here, with Lindel in his half guard.
Lindel lands with a punch from half guard.
Lindel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lindel stalling away here and it's allowed Kemp to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindel throwing strikes but missing.
Lindel forces his way into half guard.
Lindel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lindel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kemp defending well though.
Kemp is looking to control Lindel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kemp avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kemp tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Lindel manages to move to mount!
Lindel lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lindel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindel looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kemp working to try and regain half guard.
Lindel working Kemp over with strikes here.
Lindel putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lindel working the ground and pound effectively.
Kemp defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lindel.
Lindel working Kemp over with strikes here.
Kemp is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lindel lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Lindel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikael Lindel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kemp slaps away a takedown attempt from Lindel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mikael Lindel is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown by Lindel or perhaps it was just good defense by Kemp which made him look bad.
Lindel connects with a nice looking jab.
Good work by Lindel as he checks the leg kick.
Lindel shoots in and drives through. Kemp sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikael Lindel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lindel blocks a head kick by Kemp.
Lindel tries for a takedown but Kemp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lindel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lindel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kemp feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lindel's calf.
Kemp walks into a stiff left hand from Lindel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindel digs a good hook to Kemp's body.
Kemp moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lindel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kemp looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lindel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kemp on his heels. He'll look to pass Kemp's guard now, I'm sure.
Lindel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kemp keeping moving, preventing Lindel from controlling successfully.
Lindel chips away with some ground and pound.
Lindel scoring with some ground and pound.
Kemp controls Lindel momentarily but Lindel frees himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindel with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lindel is in close to Kemp's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lindel throws an elbow that misses. Kemp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lindel's guard. Nice move by Kemp!
Lindel trying to keep a closed guard but Kemp is proving a slippery customer.
Kemp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lindel 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.
Kemp won't allow Lindel to sweep him here.
Kemp wants to pass the guard but Lindel is keeping the position.
Kemp stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemp misses with a leg kick.
Adam Kemp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kemp scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kemp throws a low kick but Lindel avoids it.
Kemp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kemp tries to score with a low kick but Lindel moves his leg out of the way.
Lindel slips a jab from Kemp.
Adam Kemp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A clash of legs there as Lindel blocks the low kick.
Kemp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lindel shoots in and drives through. Kemp sprawls well.
Good exchange - Lindel coming out on top.
Lindel is looking to wear down Kemp with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lindel fails with a takedown attempt.
Kemp stuffs the takedown attempt from Lindel. Lindel gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lindel throws a looping overhand right but Kemp ducks down to avoid it.
Mikael Lindel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lindel. Kemp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kemp with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kemp fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lindel checks it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lindel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kemp circles away.
Lindel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kemp.
Lindel blocks the body kick.
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 Mikael Lindel.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lindel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Lindel!
Mikael Lindel took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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