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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Burke (ranked 4532 p4p, 4551 weight class) and Alexis Favre (ranked 284 p4p, 282 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, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ethan Burke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexis Favre!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Favre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burke counters with a left and a right that stings Favre.
Nice takedown defense from Favre. No joy for Burke on that attempt.
Burke scores with a three punch combo!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Burke.
Burke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Favre is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Favre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burke swivels and escapes.
Burke checks the leg kick.
Burke clinches up with Favre and pushes him back against the cage.
Burke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Favre prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Burke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Favre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Favre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burke somewhat.
Favre shapes to counter with a head kick.
No luck for Favre with that takedown attempt.
Burke is looking to counter with a body kick.
Burke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burke has closed the distance and engaged Favre in a clinch.
Burke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Favre pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Burke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Favre is looking to clinch but Burke is avoiding it.
Burke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burke wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Burke. That snapped Favre's head back.
Burke throws a one two combo.
Favre tries to close the distance and clinch but Burke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Favre tries to clinch up.
Favre dives in for a single leg takedown but Burke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Burke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Favre pinned against the cage. Favre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burke darts in and clinches Favre up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burke manages to break the clinch.
Favre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burke under the eye.
Burke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Favre as he jumps to the side.
Favre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burke defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Favre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burke but Burke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Favre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Burke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Favre's guard.
Favre is wriggling around but Burke manages to pass to half guard.
Favre wants to control but Burke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Favre taking some punishment here, with Burke in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Favre gets full guard.
Favre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Favre is tightening it up a little... Burke has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Burke reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Burke taps out! Nice BJJ there by Favre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alexis Favre!
Alexis Favre bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Mason (ranked 4556 p4p, 4520 weight class) and Harry Brown (ranked 430 p4p, 424 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, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Curtis Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harry Brown!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown gets caught flat footed, as Mason shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mason trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mason is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Brown tries to stall but Mason uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mason throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brown tries to pull guard but Mason holds him up against the cage and eventually Brown drops back down to his feet.
Mason tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Brown tries to pull guard but Mason won't allow it.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Mason has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Mason dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mason breaks from the clinch.
A left and a right from Brown both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Brown lands but Mason takes it in his stride.
Brown throws a one two combo.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mason has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Curtis Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Brown.
Mason shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brown manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Brown tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mason controls his leg.
Mason desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
Mason wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mason controlling the position well.
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mason doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mason actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mason controlling the position well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brown!
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Mason went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mason has managed to clinch.
Mason tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Brown pulls Mason into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Brown dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mason tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mason to the ground. Mason escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mason swivels and escapes.
Brown gets tackled into the cage by Mason. Mason maintains the clinch.
Mason manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mason lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mason connects with a couple of short punches.
Mason showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mason postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mason has picked Brown up and slammed him! Brown can't keep hold of the triangle and Mason manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason working away.
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mason haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mason controls the position.
Brown looking for a sweep but Mason has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mason sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mason goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Brown is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Mason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mason is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Mason looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Mason.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mason has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Mason's legs - danger averted.
Mason wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Mason pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brown trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mason gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mason breaks the clinch.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Mason sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Curtis Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Brown.
Mason stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Mason looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Mason dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Mason takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mason moves into the clinch.
Brown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mason pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brown looking to slow down the pace here.
Mason is working Brown over against the cage.
Mason has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brown is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brown can't get the takedown.
Brown looking for a takedown.
Curtis Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Mason is controlling him.
Mason stops a takedown attempt from Brown.
Mason works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Brown wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Brown is working an open guard so Mason takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason clinches.
Brown can't break the clinch.
Mason tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the cage.
Brown can't get the takedown.
Mason pulls guard successfully.
Mason is pulling down on Brown's head to control his posture.
Mason throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Brown trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason pushes Brown off and gets back to his feet.
Mason rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.
Mason is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mason pulls Brown into guard.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mason controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Brown wanted to stand there but Mason had control of the position.
Mason wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason has control of Brown's left arm, preventing Brown from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Mason has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mason prevents it.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Mason tightens his grip and picks Brown up, before dumping him to the ground. Brown manages to land in guard.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mason controls the pace.
Mason's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mason 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Mason!
Curtis Mason was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Lad (ranked 4504 p4p, 4546 weight class) and Dennis Wolf (ranked 449 p4p, 453 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, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big Lad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dennis Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wolf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lad somewhat.
Lad shoots for a takedown but Wolf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lad tries for a takedown but Wolf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Lad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf misses with a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lad.
Wolf has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lad misses with a body punch.
Lad is trying to break the clinch but Wolf is controlling him.
Wolf gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lad looking to control.
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Lad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf throwing strikes but missing.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Lad keeps moving.
Wolf stands and throws Lad's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wolf is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lad has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wolf working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lad keeps working.
Lad is looking to regain half guard here but Wolf keeps moving and retains side control.
Lad can't do much from the bottom here.
Wolf tries to stand but Lad is controlling his head.
Wolf trying to control the action but Lad is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lad is trying to improve his position.
Lad tries to escape but Wolf is in control.
Wolf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lad keeps working.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lad tries to improve position but can't.
Lad parries the strikes from Wolf easily there. Wolf is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lad to escape.
Wolf is trying to get an arm triangle but Lad is defending well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wolf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Despite the aggression on Wolf's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lad scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wolf fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lad, pushing him back against the cage.
Wolf is pushing Lad up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wolf walks away with a smile on his face. Lad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wolf circles away.
Some wild striking there from Lad.
Wolf throws a body shot but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lad closes the distance and clinches up with Wolf, looking for a takedown. Lad pushes Wolf against the cage but Wolf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wolf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Wolf dominated that round.
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.
Lad gets caught napping as Wolf dives in and scores a takedown. Lad manages to retain guard.
Lad working a defensive guard here.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Lad keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lad throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wolf looking to sit in guard and control but Lad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lad throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wolf escapes and throws Lad's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lad is not content to let Wolf control the position.
Lad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wolf wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wolf goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lad has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wolf but great work by Lad.
Lad wants to stand but Wolf is controlling his arm.
Lad wants to control but Wolf is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf regains half guard.
Lad is thwarting Wolf's attempts to control the position.
Wolf is trying to get back to full guard.
Wolf is refusing to be controlled, as Lad sits in half guard.
Wolf is pressing down on Lad's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Lad from controlling successfully.
Lad won't allow Wolf to get back to his feet.
Wolf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lad's guard.
Lad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lad looking to control.
Lad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Lad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lad looking for a sweep. Not yet Lad, not yet.
Wolf wanted to stand there but Lad had control of the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wolf moves into the clinch.
Wolf manages to pull guard.
Lad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wolf trying to keep a closed guard but Lad is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Wolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Wolf closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lad tries to bench press Wolf off him but Wolf keeps the position.
Lad is trying to get back to his feet.
Wolf trying to control the position but Lad is working away.
Wolf tries to stand but Lad is controlling his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wolf wants to stand but Lad has his arm trapped.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lad is looking for a sweep.
Wolf decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wolf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wolf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lad circles away quickly and effectively.
Wolf slaps away a takedown attempt from Lad, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wolf throws the kick towards the body but Lad avoids it.
Wolf sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolf gets a double leg takedown into Lad's guard.
Wolf throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf trying to control but Lad is working from the bottom.
Lad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dennis Wolf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lad trying to keep a closed guard but Wolf is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf looking to sit in guard and control but Lad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wolf is looking for a triangle but Lad pushes his legs off easily.
Wolf is trying to control the position but Lad postures up.
Wolf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wolf looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolf, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lad trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lad.
Wolf closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lad quickly recovers to half guard.
Lad is refusing to be controlled, as Wolf sits in half guard.
Wolf tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lad controls his leg.
Lad trying to control but Wolf postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Wolf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wolf 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Wolf!
Dennis Wolf decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Taylor (ranked 4490 p4p, 4548 weight class) and Pipe Hitter (ranked 459 p4p, 463 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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Excellent MT
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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 Helsinki, Danny Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pipe Hitter!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor goes for a double leg but Hitter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hitter continues to drive forward.
Taylor pulls guard successfully.
Hitter postures up.
Hitter wants to get up but he can't break Taylor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Taylor managing to control the position.
Hitter wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Hitter is in close to Taylor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Hitter from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hitter leaves Taylor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taylor looking to score a takedown here. Hitter is defending well but Taylor drives through and ends up in Hitter's guard.
Hitter looking for a triangle here. Taylor is fighting it but it looks tight! Hitter pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Taylor is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pipe Hitter!
Pipe Hitter was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Preston Garza (ranked 4517 p4p, 4492 weight class) and Sonic Boom (ranked 384 p4p, 380 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, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Preston Garza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sonic Boom!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garza gets caught flat footed, as Boom shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Garza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boom showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boom won't allow Garza to get back to his feet.
Garza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garza controlling Boom's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Garza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boom is one step ahead there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom trying to control the position from guard on top but Garza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice combination there by Boom.
Garza looks to land a body kick but Boom moved away.
Boom steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Garza.
Boom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boom pinned against the cage. Boom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boom is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boom throws a head kick that misses.
Garza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boom was covering up waiting for the punch and Garza finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom working for a triangle but Garza defends it easily.
Boom working a defensive guard here.
Boom wants to sweep here but Garza controlling him for the moment.
Boom is pulling down on Garza's head. It's preventing any offense from Garza, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garza is looking to work some ground and pound but Boom has wrist control.
Boom wants to sweep here but Garza controlling him for the moment.
Boom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garza is aware though and is defending well.
Garza trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garza clinches up with Boom and pushes him back against the cage.
Boom tries to score a body lock takedown but Garza shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boom taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boom as Garza tries to tie him up.
Garza can't get the takedown.
Boom is trying to maintain a safe position but Garza gets an underhook and turns Boom into the cage.
Boom is trying to pull guard but Garza has him pressed against the cage.
Preston Garza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonic Boom.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Boom.
Garza gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Garza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like Garza is going to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Boom manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sonic Boom will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Garza or perhaps it was just good defense by Boom, which made it look bad.
Good work by Garza as he checks the leg kick.
Boom clinches up with Garza and pushes him back against the cage.
Boom pulls guard.
Garza prevents Boom from getting back to his feet.
Boom is trying to control the position but Garza postures up.
Boom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boom is looking to stand up but Garza isn't so interested in that idea.
Garza controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Garza has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garza is thwarting Boom's attempts to control the position.
Boom wants to get back to full guard.
Boom pushes Garza off looking to stand but Garza dives back in and keeps control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Garza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Garza not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Garza shoots in but Boom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Garza misses with a body kick.
Boom shoots for a double leg takedown but Garza sprawls well. He's pushed Boom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boom drives through and clinches with Garza against the cage.
Boom breaks from the clinch.
Garza moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Garza fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preston Garza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom closes the distance and clinches.
Boom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garza is trying to stall.
Garza gets control of Boom's arms and successfully pulls guard. Garza will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Garza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garza has a closed guard, preventing Boom from standing up.
Boom prevents Garza from getting back to his feet.
Boom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boom sitting in guard here, content to control.
Preston Garza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boom wants to pass the guard but Garza is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boom or perhaps it was just good defense by Garza, which made it look bad.
Garza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boom sprawls well. Boom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garza gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boom closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Garza quickly recovers to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sonic Boom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Garza shoots and misses
and Boom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom clinches up against the cage.
Boom ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Boom no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garza is one step ahead there.
Boom working a defensive guard here.
Boom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garza manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Garza wants to sweep here but Boom controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garza keeping full guard, as Boom tries to pass.
Boom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Garza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Garza has escaped and now he's on top!
Garza slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boom is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garza content to control rather than advance.
Garza trying to control from half guard but Boom is working away.
Boom is looking to improve his position.
Garza has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boom tries to hold on but Garza pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garza tries to control but Boom wriggling away.
Garza is looking to stand but Boom has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Boom is working to get back to half guard.
Garza throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Garza thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Boom is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Garza controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom is looking to get to half guard.
Boom avoids a series of strikes thrown by Garza.
Garza wants to control the pace but Boom is squirming around nicely.
Boom tries to hold on but Garza postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garza thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Preston Garza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonic Boom is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boom bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
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 Preston Garza.
I think Boom has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonic Boom!
A very excited looking Sonic Boom rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Full McCoy (ranked 4493 p4p, 4497 weight class) and Fart Boy (ranked 448 p4p, 445 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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Brawler
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Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Full McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fart Boy!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy stuffs the takedown.
Boy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCoy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boy.
McCoy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boy wants to clinch.
McCoy misses with a wild body shot.
Boy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCoy avoids it really well and circles away.
Full McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fart Boy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCoy counters by moving into the clinch.
McCoy misses with a knee to the head.
McCoy gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McCoy wants to pass the guard but Boy is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Boy!
Boy reaches up to try and control the position but McCoy seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Boy rolls and tries to escape and now McCoy has his back!
A lull in the action here.
McCoy throwing wild punches that miss their target.
McCoy is looking for the choke from the back position but Boy is controlling his hands well.
McCoy struggling to keep hold of the position.
Boy is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
McCoy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boy can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy covering up well under a series of strikes from McCoy.
Boy wants to control his opponent's hands but McCoy gets his hands free.
McCoy struggling to land strikes to the head as Boy covers up.
McCoy tries to get the hooks in deep but Boy pushed the leg off.
Boy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McCoy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Boy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McCoy is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Boy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Boy for a finish.
Boy just trying to survive but McCoy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
McCoy is looking to control Boy but Boy is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Full McCoy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McCoy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boy's guard.
McCoy wants to get up but he can't break Boy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McCoy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Boy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCoy.
McCoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boy keeps working.
Boy is looking to improve his position.
McCoy stalling away here and it's allowed Boy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McCoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boy can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCoy passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy tries to get to full guard but McCoy has control of the leg.
McCoy passes the guard and advances to mount!
McCoy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Boy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McCoy.
Boy tries to hold on but McCoy postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Full McCoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boy blocking the ground and pound.
McCoy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Boy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Boy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McCoy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy manages to capitalize on a mistake by Boy to take his back!
Boy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McCoy wants to control but Boy is keeping busy.
Boy wants to escape the position.
Boy wants to get back to his feet.
McCoy is looking for the choke from the back position but Boy is controlling his hands well.
Boy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy wants to control but Boy is keeping busy.
Boy trying to control the position but McCoy manages to sink in the hooks.
McCoy is looking to control Boy but Boy is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McCoy is persistently looking for the submission but Boy is defending it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Full McCoy dominated that second round.
That's time! McCoy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Boy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McCoy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boy keeping moving, preventing McCoy from controlling successfully.
McCoy prevents Boy from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Boy controls McCoy momentarily but McCoy frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boy smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McCoy throws a leg kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Boy misses.
Boy scores with a shot to the body.
Boy throws a sloppy head kick
and McCoy counters with a single leg into guard. Boy didn't expect that.
McCoy throwing strikes from guard but Boy blocks nicely.
McCoy throwing strikes from guard but Boy blocks nicely.
McCoy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boy wants to sweep here but McCoy controlling him for the moment.
McCoy throws an elbow that misses. Boy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McCoy's guard. Nice move by Boy!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy scoring with some ground and pound.
McCoy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCoy trying to keep a closed guard but Boy is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCoy keeping full guard, as Boy tries to pass.
Boy is looking to stand up but McCoy won't let him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McCoy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McCoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCoy wanted to stand there but Boy had control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Full McCoy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCoy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Full McCoy!
In his post fight interview, Full McCoy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hyper Bomb (ranked 4494 p4p, 4501 weight class) and Big Bob McClure (ranked 450 p4p, 451 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, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hyper Bomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big Bob McClure!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomb shoots in and drives through. McClure sprawls well.
Bomb fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McClure is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McClure gets tackled into the cage by Bomb. Bomb maintains the clinch.
McClure is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hyper Bomb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McClure is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bomb is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McClure to keep the fight standing.
Bomb breaks from the clinch.
McClure tries to clinch
and Bomb counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomb tries to clinch but McClure moves out of range.
That kick from McClure tenderised Bomb's leg. Bomb is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bomb gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McClure to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McClure trying to control the position from guard on top but Bomb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClure is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McClure stands and throws Bomb's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bomb can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McClure trying to control the action but Bomb is working from the bottom.
Bomb is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bomb is not content to let McClure control the position.
Bomb tries to buck McClure off but McClure is having none of it.
McClure wants to control but Bomb is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from McClure are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClure in the domination position with Bomb hanging on.
McClure tries to score with some ground and pound. Bomb controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bomb is not content to let McClure control the position.
Bomb is trying to buck McClure off.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McClure shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bomb pinned against the cage. Bomb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McClure is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McClure lands with a good body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McClure enables Bomb to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McClure manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McClure has his foot on Bomb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bomb works his way back into a safe position though.
McClure keeping full guard, as Bomb tries to pass.
McClure is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McClure is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Big Bob McClure will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bomb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bomb instigates a clinch.
Bomb tries to land a knee to the head but McClure blocks with his arms.
McClure wants to break free but Bomb has control.
McClure can't get the takedown.
Bomb stops a takedown attempt from McClure.
Bomb is trying to break the clinch but McClure has him pressed against the cage.
McClure manages to break the clinch.
McClure misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hyper Bomb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Bob McClure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomb connects with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Big Bob McClure has been cut.
McClure changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bomb looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bomb is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb struggling a bit here.
McClure tries to advance to mount but can't.
An elbow from McClure crashes against the mat.
Bomb tries to improve position but can't.
McClure working away.
McClure wants to stand but Bomb has his arm trapped.
Who's going to make the next move?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McClure wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bomb, who protects the arm well.
The referee asks McClure politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McClure prefers to stall for the moment though.
McClure is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bomb is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McClure throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClure trying to control the position but Bomb is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bomb throws a nice head kick!
Bomb could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bomb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McClure manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bomb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bomb is defended easily by McClure.
McClure shoots in and bounces Bomb off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McClure not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McClure controlling from the top position.
McClure won't allow Bomb to get back to his feet.
Bomb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McClure trying to control the position from guard on top but Bomb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Big Bob McClure will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Big Bob McClure's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bomb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McClure tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bomb dives in for a single leg takedown but McClure sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bomb gets underhooks to prevent McClure's takedown attempt.
McClure wants a takedown but no success here.
Bomb works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McClure working a defensive guard here.
Bomb is fighting to break McClure's control of his arms but McClure is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClure tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bomb tries to stand but McClure is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClure keeping moving, preventing Bomb from controlling successfully.
McClure pulls Bomb in close to prevent any damage.
Bomb trying to control but McClure is working from the bottom.
McClure wants to stand up but Bomb is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McClure moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McClure breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bomb scores with a takedown into McClure's guard.
McClure wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bomb with a flurry of punches that miss.
McClure controls Bomb momentarily but Bomb frees himself.
Bomb has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McClure is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClure keeping moving, preventing Bomb from controlling successfully.
Bomb is stalling in the full guard.
McClure is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bomb throws a sloppy head kick and McClure moves out of range easily.
No luck for McClure with that takedown attempt.
Hyper Bomb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Bob McClure.
McClure throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bomb's waist but Bomb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McClure off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bomb keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McClure stuffs the takedown attempt from Bomb. Bomb gets slowly back to his feet.
Bomb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bomb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bomb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McClure at a distance.
McClure fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McClure circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McClure moves to clinch but Bomb breaks away
and Bomb counters with a series of strikes. McClure will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hyper Bomb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big Bob McClure is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McClure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hyper Bomb showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McClure has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Big Bob McClure!
After the fight, Big Bob McClure was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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