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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Impact Inevitable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Modano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Impact Inevitable has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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154 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Impact Inevitable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Modano!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inevitable shoots in and bounces Modano off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Modano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Inevitable passes into side control.
Inevitable tries to stand but Modano controls the position and pulls Inevitable into his guard.
Modano throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Modano thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Inevitable wants to control from the top but Modano keeps moving.
Inevitable is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Modano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Inevitable defends well.
Inevitable avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Inevitable will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Modano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Inevitable defends well.
Inevitable really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inevitable wants to control from the top but Modano keeps moving.
Modano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Inevitable can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Inevitable postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Modano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Inevitable postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inevitable looking to sit in guard and control but Modano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Inevitable is trying to keep Modano in close.
Modano stands up over Inevitable, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Modano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Modano trying to control but Inevitable is working from the bottom.
Inevitable is trying to control the position but Modano postures up.
Modano forces his way into half guard.
Modano stops Inevitable from getting back to his feet.
Modano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Inevitable tries to roll over but Modano keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Modano is thwarting Inevitable's attempts to control the position.
Inevitable is breathing heavily.
Modano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Modano working over Inevitable with some ground and pound. Inevitable looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Modano is trying to work for a kimura but Inevitable is defending well.
Modano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inevitable is not content to let Modano control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Modano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Modano dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Inevitable tries to keep at a distance but Modano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Inevitable gets control of Modano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Inevitable will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Modano distracts Inevitable with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Modano throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inevitable trying to keep a closed guard but Modano is proving a slippery customer.
Modano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Modano with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Modano throwing strikes but missing.
Inevitable wants to get back to his feet but Modano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Modano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Modano scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Modano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Modano postures up and lands a big shot to Inevitable's brow.
Inevitable preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Inevitable working a defensive guard here.
Modano throwing strikes but missing.
Modano postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Modano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Modano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Modano landing with the ground and pound.
Modano lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Modano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Modano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Modano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modano postures up and lands a big shot to Inevitable's brow.
Modano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Modano lands with a punch from half guard.
Modano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inevitable keeps working.
Modano seems to be working for a kimura but Inevitable defends the submission attempt.
Modano is working for a kimura but Inevitable is defending it quite comfortably.
Nice strikes from Modano there.
Modano winds up and cracks Inevitable with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inevitable wants to get back to his feet.
Modano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Inevitable sees it coming and defends easily.
Modano uses his free foot to push down on Inevitable's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Inevitable.
Modano has control of Inevitable's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Inevitable regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Modano is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Inevitable is surviving well by controlling Modano's body position as best he can.
Inevitable is bucking up trying to escape but Modano cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mike Modano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Modano punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Modano landing strikes from the mount and Inevitable is in trouble!
Modano scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Inevitable?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inevitable squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Inevitable defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Modano.
Modano is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Modano lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Inevitable tries to lock up and control but Modano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Modano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Inevitable. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Modano landing strikes from the mount and Inevitable is in trouble!
Modano lands a big elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Modano lands a heavy elbow.
Inevitable is rocked!
Modano wants to finish this one by submission but Inevitable is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Modano.
Modano is working for a guillotine from mount but Inevitable frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Modano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Inevitable leaves Modano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Inevitable has closed the distance and engaged Modano in a clinch.
Modano is looking to take this one to the mat.
Modano has Inevitable pressed against the cage, preventing Inevitable from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Inevitable lands a takedown into guard.
Inevitable is working Modano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Modano has an active guard here but Inevitable has managed to pass into half guard.
Modano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Inevitable tries to stand and escape but Modano is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inevitable tries to stand and escape but Modano actually recovers to full guard.
Modano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Inevitable is pushing down on Modano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Modano is fighting to maintain full guard but Inevitable has managed to sneak the leg through.
Inevitable is looking to take a break and control but Modano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Inevitable tries to pass to full mount but Modano defends it.
Modano regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inevitable wants to control from the top but Modano keeps moving.
Modano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Inevitable is aware though and is defending well.
Modano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Inevitable wanted to stand there but Modano had control of the position.
Modano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Modano wants to sweep here but Inevitable controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inevitable trying to control the position from guard on top but Modano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Modano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Inevitable defends it easily.
Modano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Inevitable stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Modano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inevitable wants to stand and escape but instead Modano has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Modano landing with the ground and pound.
Modano looking to pass the guard.
Modano trying to control the position from guard on top but Inevitable is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Modano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Modano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Modano 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Modano!
A very excited looking Mike Modano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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