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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Haskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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18
214 lbs
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190 cm
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205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Floyd Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Haskins!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haskins moves into the clinch.
Haskins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Keller tries to pull guard but Haskins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Keller jumps guard but Haskins stands there with Keller around his waist. Keller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Keller jumps guard but Haskins stands there with Keller around his waist. Keller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Keller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haskins manages to break the clinch.
Haskins has managed to clinch.
Haskins decides to pull guard.
Haskins wants to stand up but Keller is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haskins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Keller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Haskins is trying to control the position but Keller postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Haskins controlling Keller's posture.
Haskins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haskins is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haskins wants to control the position but Keller says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Haskins preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Haskins is trying to get back to full guard.
Keller wants to pass to mount but Haskins is defending the position.
Haskins wants to improve his position but Keller is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haskins is refusing to be controlled, as Keller sits in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haskins has Keller up against the cage in a clinch.
Keller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Haskins walks away with a smile on his face. Keller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Keller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haskins moves out of range of the strikes.
Haskins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Keller wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haskins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Keller sprawls well initially but Haskins persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Haskins prevents Keller from improving his position.
Keller is trying is best to control the position here.
Keller trying to hold on to Haskins's head to control him but Haskins postures up.
Haskins controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haskins stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Keller to get to his feet.
Haskins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Keller's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Haskins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Haskins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Keller tries to keep at a distance but Haskins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Keller tries to pull guard but Haskins holds him up against the cage and eventually Keller drops back down to his feet.
Haskins turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Keller struggling a bit here.
Keller is letting Haskins control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller struggling a bit here.
Keller is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins stands up and beckons Keller to his feet.
Haskins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Keller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haskins clinches up with Keller and pushes him back against the cage.
Haskins looking to stall.
Knees in the clinch landing for Haskins.
Keller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haskins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Haskins pulls guard effortlessly.
Haskins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haskins striking off his back but it's not causing Keller any problems.
Haskins doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Haskins dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haskins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Haskins chips away with some ground and pound.
Haskins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Keller working a defensive guard but Haskins manages to pass into side control anyway.
Haskins decides to stand back up.
Haskins shoots in looking for a takedown but Keller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haskins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Haskins.
Haskins moves into the clinch.
Haskins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Floyd Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Haskins.
Keller pulls Haskins into guard.
Keller keeping moving, preventing Haskins from controlling successfully.
Haskins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Keller is striking from the bottom but Haskins uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Haskins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller is staying active underneath Haskins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Keller tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Haskins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Keller wants to get back to full guard but Haskins has passed into side control.
Keller is trying to strike from the bottom but Haskins has passed into full mount.
Haskins swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Keller is now in Haskins's guard. A big mistake from Haskins there, giving up the dominant position!
Haskins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Haskins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Haskins clinches with his opponent.
Haskins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Keller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Haskins swats away the attempt to clinch by Keller.
Haskins throws a body punch but Keller moves out of range.
Keller stuffs the takedown attempt from Haskins. Haskins gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller pushes Haskins up against the cage in a clinch.
Haskins wants to take the fight to the mat but Keller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Floyd Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Haskins.
Haskins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller content to stall in guard here.
Haskins wants to sweep here but Keller controlling him for the moment.
Haskins controls Keller momentarily but Keller frees himself.
Keller drops back, looking for a kneebar! Haskins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Haskins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Haskins!
Haskins working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Haskins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Keller striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Haskins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Keller manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mark Haskins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haskins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haskins trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Haskins sees it coming and defends easily.
Keller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haskins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Haskins trying to control from the bottom.
Keller stalling.
Haskins trying to hold on to Keller's head to control him but Keller postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Haskins is trying to get back to full guard.
Keller trying to control the action but Haskins is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keller is stalling here. Haskins is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Keller seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Haskins has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Floyd Keller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Haskins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Keller is letting Haskins control him for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Haskins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haskins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Haskins!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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