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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Pinkerton (ranked 5258 p4p, 6166 weight class) and MT Bot One (ranked 625 p4p, 684 weight class). MT Bot One will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse Pinkerton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, MT Bot One!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinkerton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinkerton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinkerton misses with a series of wild punches.
Bot One tries to close the distance and clinch but Pinkerton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bot One moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pinkerton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bot One shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pinkerton but Pinkerton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pinkerton has Bot One up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkerton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pinkerton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bot One counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Pinkerton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bot One tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Pinkerton manages to move to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkerton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bot One wants to control but Pinkerton is having none of it.
Pinkerton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pinkerton avoids the attempt from Bot One to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bot One is bucking up trying to escape but Pinkerton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bot One really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pinkerton controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bot One tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pinkerton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pinkerton breaks from Bot One's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pinkerton controlling the position easily from mount.
Pinkerton is landing with some decent strikes but Bot One is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pinkerton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinkerton controlling from mount.
Pinkerton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bot One for as long as he can get away with.
Pinkerton 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.
Pinkerton continues to stall.
Bot One is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pinkerton controlling his opponent.
Pinkerton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bot One hang on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bot One wants to control but Pinkerton is having none of it.
Pinkerton controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Pinkerton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pinkerton scores with a nice right hand.
Pinkerton jabs Bot One right on the nose. Bot One blinks but takes it well.
Bot One fails with the takedown.
Pinkerton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bot One!
Jesse Pinkerton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pinkerton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pinkerton controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkerton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bot One some visible discomfort.
Bot One trying to remain calm as Pinkerton controls from the top position.
More hug and hope from Pinkerton.
Pinkerton is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bot One is trying to escape and Pinkerton transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bot One is forced to tap! Nice work there by Pinkerton! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesse Pinkerton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim McFarland (ranked 3993 p4p, 5204 weight class) and Jason Dort (ranked 503 p4p, 573 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 Tokyo, Jim McFarland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Dort!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dort swats away the attempt to clinch by McFarland.
Dort shoots in for a takedown but McFarland shows good takedown defense.
McFarland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McFarland ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McFarland no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dort wants to control from the top but McFarland keeps moving.
McFarland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McFarland on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McFarland tries to get out of the position.
McFarland trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFarland has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dort has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dort wants a takedown but no success here.
Dort wants a takedown but no success here.
Jim McFarland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Dort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFarland tries to pull guard but Dort won't allow it.
McFarland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McFarland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dort breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McFarland goes for a double leg but Dort avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dort continues to drive forward.
McFarland pulls guard.
McFarland controlling Dort's posture.
McFarland is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Lions Den that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
McFarland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dort is aware though and is defending well.
McFarland is trying to keep Dort in close.
The fighters are working up against the cage. McFarland manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFarland is trying to break the clinch but Dort is controlling him.
Dort tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McFarland's elbow.
McFarland stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dort wants the takedown. McFarland is fighting it off but Dort persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McFarland's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dort passes McFarland's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McFarland controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McFarland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFarland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McFarland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McFarland has his hands on Dort's head, controlling the position.
McFarland wants to get back to his feet but Dort is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dort sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dort trying to control but McFarland is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McFarland looking for a guillotine here but Dort defends easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McFarland rushes Dort and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFarland is looking to take this one to the mat.
Come on Dort - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim McFarland dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McFarland stuffs the takedown.
As Dort tries to get set, McFarland tries to push him back and clinch up but Dort manages to avoid the attempt.
Dort slaps away a takedown attempt from McFarland, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McFarland tries to clinch up.
Dort fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dort dives in and grabs McFarland's left leg, looking for a takedown. McFarland pushes down on Dort's head and hops out.
Dort missing with a left hand there. McFarland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McFarland clinches.
Dort trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from McFarland.
McFarland has Dort pressed against the cage, preventing Dort from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McFarland lands with a short shot to the head.
Dort wants to break free but McFarland has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFarland goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dort prevents it.
McFarland is trying to pull guard but Dort has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim McFarland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dort wants a takedown but no success here.
Dort tries to break the clinch but McFarland is controlling the position.
Dort tries to break the clinch but McFarland is controlling the position.
Dort breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McFarland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dort sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McFarland somewhat.
Dort goes for a double leg but McFarland avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McFarland continues to drive forward.
Dort is breathing heavily.
McFarland attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McFarland tests Dort's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFarland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dort shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McFarland manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McFarland is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dort presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee is keeping an eye on McFarland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McFarland works on Dort's body with a couple of short punches.
McFarland missing with knees to the body.
McFarland slowing the pace effectively.
McFarland tries to pull guard but Dort won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dort wants to stall.
McFarland has had enough of the clinch but Dort keeps him there for the moment.
Dort tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McFarland just stands there and leans against the cage.
McFarland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dort breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McFarland closes the distance and clinches.
McFarland tries to pull guard but Dort won't allow it.
Dort misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McFarland.
Dort turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dort manages to end up in side control.
McFarland throws Dort to one side and escapes!
Dort with a poor takedown
and McFarland holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dort escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFarland throws a head kick that misses.
Dort stuffs the takedown attempt from McFarland. McFarland gets slowly back to his feet.
Dort fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McFarland shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dort tries to counter with a clinch but McFarland shakes him off and moves away.
McFarland shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McFarland was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dort is trying to improve his position.
Sloppy strikes there by McFarland.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim McFarland dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McFarland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dort sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McFarland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dort counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McFarland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dort can do to turn this around?
Dort manages to break the clinch.
McFarland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McFarland wants it to stay on the feet.
McFarland half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McFarland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dort defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim McFarland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dort shoots in looking for a takedown but McFarland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dort's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McFarland moves into the clinch successfully.
Dort is pressed up against the cage. McFarland has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dort down to the mat. Dort avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McFarland moves out of range of the body kick from Dort.
Dort takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McFarland.
Dort stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dort wants it to stay on the feet.
McFarland shoots in and drives through. Dort sprawls well.
McFarland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dort counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dort.
Jim McFarland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dort jumps guard.
McFarland trying to control the position from guard on top but Dort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dort being controlled here, momentarily.
Dort keeping moving, preventing McFarland from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dort pushes McFarland off and scrambles back to his feet.
A shot to the liver by McFarland. Beautiful body shot.
McFarland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McFarland rushes Dort and presses him up against the cage.
McFarland pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dort working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dort throws a big elbow that misses.
Dort gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McFarland pushes Dort up against the cage in a clinch.
McFarland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McFarland goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dort prevents it.
McFarland working hard to break the clinch.
McFarland wants a takedown but no success here.
Dort leaning against his opponent.
Dort breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dort throws a body punch but McFarland moves out of range.
McFarland shoots in but no luck this time.
Dort tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - McFarland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from McFarland as Dort shoots in.
McFarland appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McFarland fails with a takedown attempt.
Dort drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McFarland defends it well.
McFarland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dort.
Jason Dort has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jim McFarland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dort keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Dort comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McFarland has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Jim McFarland!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Jim McFarland!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jim McFarland!
Jim McFarland wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caesar Turner (ranked 3707 p4p, 4640 weight class) and Bertrand Wade (ranked 128 p4p, 156 weight class). Bertrand Wade has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Caesar Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bertrand Wade!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wade misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Wade lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wade avoids the head kick by Turner.
Wade misses with a few strikes there.
Turner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wade is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade moves into range and clinches up with Turner.
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Turner.
Wade throws a front kick aimed at Turner's knee but Turner avoids it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Turner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wade swivels and escapes.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt.
Wade shoots in for a takedown but Turner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turner has been working on his balance at EFC Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Wade.
Wade shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turner defends it nicely.
Wade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wade's waist but Wade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turner off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caesar Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.
Turner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wade tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Wade tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.
Turner throws a right and a left that Wade avoids nicely.
Wade clinches up against the cage.
Wade wants to take the fight to the mat but Turner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wade stalling in the clinch.
Wade wants to take the fight to the mat but Turner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wade trying to control the position but instead, Turner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wade into the cage.
Wade pushes Turner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wade wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wade wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner avoiding damage as Wade throws knees to the body.
Wade has had enough of the clinch but Turner keeps him there for the moment.
Wade just leaning against Turner, taking a breather.
Wade breaks from the clinch.
Wade throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Turner was covering up waiting for the punch and Wade finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wade is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wade is looking to work some ground and pound but Turner has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wade's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wade throws a big elbow that misses.
Wade makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wade wants to pass the guard but Turner is keeping the position.
Wade is looking to work some ground and pound but Turner has wrist control.
Turner has momentary wrist control but Wade slips an elbow through the middle.
Wade works over Turner with some ground and pound from guard.
Wade stands and throws Turner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wade in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Turner is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bertrand Wade!
Caesar Turner was interviewed post fight and said 'I never lose'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Box Bot One (ranked 6746 p4p, 5350 weight class) and Jurgen Kong (ranked 594 p4p, 517 weight class). Jurgen Kong is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Box Bot One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jurgen Kong!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong looks up at the clock. Bad move! Bot One lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kong. Bot One pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Box Bot One!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kelly Cameron (ranked 2968 p4p, 5332 weight class) and Beau Scriven (ranked 293 p4p, 417 weight class). Cameron 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Running down a dream . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kelly Cameron !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Beau Scriven!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cameron misses with a takedown attempt
and Scriven counters with a three punch combo that has Cameron backing up. Cameron nods at Scriven to acknowledge the strikes.
Scriven lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cameron takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scriven shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cameron manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Scriven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Scriven scoring with some ground and pound.
 Cameron is rocked!
Scriven loads up on a big left hand. Cameron felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Scriven looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Cameron can't hide his disappointment, as Scriven celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beau Scriven!
Beau Scriven is the new featherweight champion!
The defeated Kelly Cameron had this to say: 'Thank fans'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Tessier (ranked 2436 p4p, 5845 weight class) and Kobi Turner (ranked 323 p4p, 608 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Tessier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kobi Turner!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner throws a head kick that misses
and Tessier counters with a slapping leg kick.
Turner tries to clinch but Tessier is having none of it.
Tessier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
 It looks like Kobi Turner has been cut.
Tessier drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tessier landing a few strikes.
Turner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tessier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tessier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tessier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner is looking to reverse the position.
Tessier fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tessier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tessier grinds an elbow into Turner's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessier lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ground and pound from Tessier seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tessier is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Turner is trying to escape and Tessier transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Turner is forced to tap! Nice work there by Tessier! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Tessier!
Nick Tessier thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Morty Turner (ranked 5568 p4p, 5127 weight class) and Demon Legend (ranked 647 p4p, 619 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Morty Turner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Demon Legend!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Legend's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legend looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turner is one step ahead there.
Legend lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Legend loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Turner tries to get out of the position.
Legend throws a big elbow that misses.
Legend has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Legend accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Legend throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turner wants to get back to his feet but Legend is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend drops back looking for a leg! Turner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Turner manages to kick Legend off! Legend jumps back into Turner's guard.
Turner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Legend on the ground.
Turner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Legend working some strikes from top position.
Legend throwing strikes but missing.
Legend postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Legend postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Legend thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Turner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Legend controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turner wants to stand but Legend is controlling the position.
Turner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Legend engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Turner misses with a hook.
Legend missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner swinging wildly here.
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Legend will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner connects with a leg kick.
Legend throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
Legend swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turner throws a right hand that Legend ducks under and follows up with a left that Legend also avoids with ease.
Legend misses with a wild body shot.
Turner throws a chopping leg kick but Legend manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Legend throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Legend throws a lazy uppercut
and Turner counters with a one-two to the body.
An inside leg kick from Turner misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turner throws a series of punches but Legend avoids them all with ease.
As Turner backs off Legend throws a huge counter combo but Turner manages to avoid it all.
Legend fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legend throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Turner.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Legend looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Legend is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Turner off and has taken his back!
Turner won't enjoy being in this position. Legend looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Turner is tapping - it's over boys! Legend picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Demon Legend!
Demon Legend is the new middleweight champion!
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