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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dylan McKay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainer Varvaskoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKay comes to the cage accompanied by Land Down Under. This should be fireworks!
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148 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dylan McKay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rainer Varvaskoukku!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKay looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McKay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Varvaskoukku throws a body kick that misses
and McKay counters with a low kick, right behind Varvaskoukku 's knee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Varvaskoukku. McKay does a little dance to reset his feet.
And McKay counters with a quick kick to the body but Varvaskoukku blocks it.
McKay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Varvaskoukku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McKay.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick that misses.
McKay feints and then cracks Varvaskoukku's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Varvaskoukku down.
Varvaskoukku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like McKay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Varvaskoukku.
McKay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Varvaskoukku in his tracks.
McKay is looking to slow Varvaskoukku down with leg kicks.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKay.
McKay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Varvaskoukku.
The fighters circling - McKay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Varvaskoukku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Varvaskoukku defending well as McKay loads up on a big left hand.
McKay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKay slips under a jab from Varvaskoukku.
McKay moves out of range of the body kick.
Varvaskoukku with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKay throws a leg kick but Varvaskoukku checks it.
Varvaskoukku drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McKay defends it well.
McKay misses with a looping left.
McKay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McKay wants to land a leg kick but Varvaskoukku is out of range.
Varvaskoukku takes a swing at McKay's ribcage but misses.
Varvaskoukku connects with a nice looking jab.
McKay misses with a straight right.
Varvaskoukku throws out a loose jab but McKay uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKay avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Varvaskoukku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Varvaskoukku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Varvaskoukku lands a nice leg kick that just misses McKay's sensitive parts.
McKay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Varvaskoukku.
A slow jab from Varvaskoukku misses its intended target.
McKay throws the left hand but Varvaskoukku avoids the punch easily.
Varvaskoukku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKay lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku misses with an uppercut.
Varvaskoukku listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dylan McKay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by McKay.
Varvaskoukku shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McKay sprawls well. McKay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Varvaskoukku gets slowly back to his feet.
McKay moves out of range as Varvaskoukku strikes.
Dylan McKay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKay tries to score with a low kick but Varvaskoukku moves his leg out of the way.
McKay fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Varvaskoukku checks it well.
McKay misses with a body shot.
McKay throws a push kick but Varvaskoukku slaps the foot to one side.
Varvaskoukku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McKay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McKay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Varvaskoukku was well out of range. Poor timing from McKay.
McKay thuds his shin into the meat of Varvaskoukku's side.
A leg kick checked by McKay.
It looked like McKay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Varvaskoukku.
Nice body kick from McKay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from McKay.
Varvaskoukku dodges the punch combination from McKay.
Varvaskoukku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McKay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Varvaskoukku to score with a decent uppercut.
Varvaskoukku scores with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from McKay.
McKay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Varvaskoukku ducks under a wild hook from McKay.
Varvaskoukku throws an overhand right that lands on McKay's shoulder, as McKay tries to avoid the shot.
McKay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Varvaskoukku moves away.
McKay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McKay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKay tries to bum rush Varvaskoukku with a series of wild strikes but Varvaskoukku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McKay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku throws a body punch but McKay moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Varvaskoukku takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Varvaskoukku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKay swings for the body but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Varvaskoukku throws a shot from downtown. McKay moves away and avoids it.
McKay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Varvaskoukku.
McKay tries a low kick but Varvaskoukku avoids it.
Varvaskoukku slips under a jab.
Varvaskoukku throws a jab but it's blocked by McKay.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick but McKay sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McKay feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Varvaskoukku connects with an inside leg kick.
Varvaskoukku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McKay throwing a counter right hand but Varvaskoukku manages to avoid it.
McKay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McKay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McKay scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKay.
McKay throws a body punch but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan McKay dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Varvaskoukku misses with a low kick.
Varvaskoukku wants to land a leg kick but McKay is out of range.
McKay throwing a counter right hand but Varvaskoukku manages to avoid it.
McKay scores with a jab to the head.
Varvaskoukku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKay.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McKay.
McKay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku missing with a left hand there. McKay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Varvaskoukku misses the target.
McKay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McKay ducks under a wild hook from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McKay lands with a straight right. Varvaskoukku didn't see that one coming.
McKay with a nice cross.
McKay lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Varvaskoukku.
McKay throws a series of punches but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Good exchange - Varvaskoukku coming out on top.
Varvaskoukku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKay misses with a body kick.
Varvaskoukku's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McKay throws a front kick aimed at Varvaskoukku's knee but Varvaskoukku avoids it well.
Varvaskoukku moves out of range as McKay strikes.
Varvaskoukku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McKay.
Varvaskoukku is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Varvaskoukku.
McKay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McKay throws a front kick aimed at Varvaskoukku's knee but Varvaskoukku avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Varvaskoukku. McKay does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKay misses with a head kick.
McKay works Varvaskoukku's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from McKay.
McKay misses with a head kick.
McKay throws a sloppy head kick and Varvaskoukku moves out of range easily.
McKay wants to land a leg kick but Varvaskoukku is out of range.
Varvaskoukku blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKay misses with a double jab.
McKay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McKay moves away from the strike by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku lands with a hook. McKay tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dylan McKay is winning the standup battle so far.
Varvaskoukku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKay.
McKay lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McKay.
Varvaskoukku changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McKay misses with a leg kick.
McKay throws a body punch but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKay.
McKay attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Varvaskoukku. McKay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Varvaskoukku avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Varvaskoukku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like McKay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Varvaskoukku thows a body kick. McKay tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McKay jabs at Varvaskoukku's body.
McKay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Varvaskoukku.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Varvaskoukku thuds a left hand into McKay's body.
McKay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Varvaskoukku can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut lands for Varvaskoukku. That snapped McKay's head back.
Varvaskoukku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKay. Varvaskoukku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Varvaskoukku tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McKay checks the leg kick nicely there.
McKay throws a big counter combination but Varvaskoukku scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McKay.
Varvaskoukku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McKay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Varvaskoukku throws a body kick that misses.
McKay fires out a quick counter leg kick but Varvaskoukku just manages to avoid it.
Varvaskoukku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Varvaskoukku lands a nice shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McKay checks a leg kick.
Varvaskoukku pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McKay back to the cage. Varvaskoukku follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McKay looks to score with a jab to the body but Varvaskoukku is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Varvaskoukku lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McKay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Varvaskoukku.
McKay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Varvaskoukku.
McKay slips under a jab from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Varvaskoukku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKay scores with a hook.
Varvaskoukku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McKay throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Varvaskoukku misses.
An attempted straight right counter from McKay misses the target.
McKay throws a big shot that misses.
McKay throws a body punch but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McKay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Varvaskoukku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McKay at a distance.
McKay tries to land a leg kick but Varvaskoukku saw it coming and moves away.
McKay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dylan McKay will probably get the nod.
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.
Varvaskoukku misses with a straight right.
A jab from Varvaskoukku misses.
Varvaskoukku gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McKay.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick but McKay sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McKay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Varvaskoukku in his tracks.
Jab from McKay.
Varvaskoukku throws a body shot but no joy.
Varvaskoukku looks to score with a jab to the body but McKay is just out of range.
Varvaskoukku swinging wildly here.
Varvaskoukku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varvaskoukku lands a head shot.
McKay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Varvaskoukku can pounce on him.
Varvaskoukku misses the shot to the body.
Varvaskoukku swings for the body but McKay moves out of range.
McKay misses the jab.
And Varvaskoukku tries to counter it with a takedown but McKay pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McKay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McKay gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Varvaskoukku counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McKay thinking.
McKay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McKay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McKay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Varvaskoukku.
McKay takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Varvaskoukku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Varvaskoukku shoots in and drives through. McKay sprawls well.
Varvaskoukku avoids the body shot from McKay.
It seemed like Varvaskoukku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McKay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McKay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Varvaskoukku throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McKay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McKay moves out of range of the leg kick from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku walks forward, straight into a front kick from McKay.
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!
Varvaskoukku throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from McKay does it's job there.
McKay moves out of range of the leg kick from Varvaskoukku.
McKay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Varvaskoukku on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Varvaskoukku avoids the body shot from McKay.
Varvaskoukku is looking to chop away at McKay's legs.
McKay misses with a kick to the body.
That kick from McKay tenderised Varvaskoukku's leg. Varvaskoukku is trying to keep his angry face on.
Varvaskoukku's corner calls for a 1-2. Varvaskoukku obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McKay slips a jab from Varvaskoukku.
The fighters circle momentarily. McKay darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McKay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Varvaskoukku throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McKay counters with a nice kick to the body.
Varvaskoukku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKay is looking to slow Varvaskoukku down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for McKay.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKay. Varvaskoukku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Varvaskoukku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McKay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McKay takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Varvaskoukku throws a nice looking combination but McKay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Varvaskoukku throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Varvaskoukku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McKay.
McKay throws the left hand but Varvaskoukku avoids the punch easily.
Good work by McKay as he checks the leg kick.
McKay cracks Varvaskoukku with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Varvaskoukku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKay.
McKay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Varvaskoukku. Varvaskoukku obviously looking to wear him down.
Varvaskoukku has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McKay on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Varvaskoukku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McKay checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McKay went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Varvaskoukku just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Varvaskoukku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McKay throws out a powerful jab.
McKay connects with a leg kick. Varvaskoukku looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Varvaskoukku. McKay does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Varvaskoukku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick but McKay sees it coming and moves out of range.
McKay walks into a stiff left hand from Varvaskoukku.
McKay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Varvaskoukku.
McKay appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McKay missing with a left hand there. Varvaskoukku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Varvaskoukku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKay.
Varvaskoukku misses with a jab to the body
and McKay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKay pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Varvaskoukku looks to land a body kick but McKay moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan McKay clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McKay jabs Varvaskoukku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Varvaskoukku misses with the combination.
McKay throws a body punch but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McKay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McKay lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Varvaskoukku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McKay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Varvaskoukku.
McKay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Varvaskoukku misses with an uppercut. McKay saw that one coming.
McKay thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McKay, right into the meat.
Varvaskoukku thumps McKay with a low kick.
McKay avoids the body shot from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKay tries to work over Varvaskoukku's front leg with a kick but Varvaskoukku checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKay misses with a series of wild punches.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Varvaskoukku might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McKay has got the better of the exchanges.
Varvaskoukku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKay.
McKay throws a leg kick
and Varvaskoukku counters with a nice double leg into side control. McKay won't be happy with that.
McKay manages to work his way to half guard, despite Varvaskoukku's best efforts.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the action but McKay is working from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McKay's head.
Varvaskoukku passes the guard and advances to mount!
Varvaskoukku trying to control but McKay is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKay tries to hold on but Varvaskoukku pushes him away.
Varvaskoukku can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McKay is looking to escape.
Varvaskoukku lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku landing punches.
Varvaskoukku throws some wild stikes that McKay manages to avoid easily.
Varvaskoukku looking to finish McKay with some ground and pound. This is bad for McKay!
McKay is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Varvaskoukku! McKay is hurt baaadly! Varvaskoukku is firing away with more strikes - McKay is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rainer Varvaskoukku!
Our winner, Rainer Varvaskoukku, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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