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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Irish (ranked 4844 p4p, 5401 weight class) and Robert Pickton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Excellent MT
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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, Billy Irish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Pickton!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pickton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Irish sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pickton somewhat.
Irish appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pickton slips a jab and a cross from Irish.
Pickton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Irish tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pickton avoids it.
Irish tightens his grip and picks Pickton up, before dumping him to the ground. Pickton manages to land in guard.
Pickton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from Pickton.
Pickton looks for a takedown but Irish sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irish throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pickton was covering up waiting for the punch and Irish finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pickton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Irish stands up and waves to Pickton to follow him.
Pickton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Irish but Irish pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Billy Irish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Pickton.
Irish closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pickton's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irish wants to pass the guard but Pickton is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pickton wants to sweep here but Irish controlling him for the moment.
Irish got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pickton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Irish has managed to get both his arms back between Pickton's legs - danger averted.
Irish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pickton trying to control the position.
Irish engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pickton misses with a takedown attempt - Irish sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pickton tries to clinch but Irish moves out of range.
Pickton shoots in but Irish avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pickton doesn't manage to clinch there - Irish circles away.
Irish closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Irish lands in his opponent's guard.
Irish gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irish tries a head kick but it misses.
Irish displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pickton.
It looked like Irish was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pickton.
Pickton misses with a head kick.
Irish stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Irish wants it to stay on the feet.
Irish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Irish has Pickton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Irish pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pickton tumbling to the mat - Irish dives into Pickton's guard.
Irish postures up.
Pickton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Irish has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pickton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Irish 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Irish looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pickton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Irish swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Irish throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pickton was covering up waiting for the punch and Irish finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pickton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickton looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pickton looking for a guillotine here but Irish defends easily.
Irish controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pickton is controlling Irish's posture.
Irish is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pickton can do to turn this around?
Irish controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pickton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pickton throws the kick towards the body but Irish avoids it.
Irish gets tackled into the cage by Pickton. Pickton maintains the clinch.
Irish jumps guard.
Pickton wants to get up but he can't break Irish's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pickton passes Irish's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pickton wants to control but Irish is keeping him busy.
Pickton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Irish's head.
Pickton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pickton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Irish is working to get back to half guard.
Irish tries to lock up and control but Pickton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pickton thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Pickton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Irish is wriggling around trying to escape.
Irish holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pickton tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Irish tries to lock up and control but Pickton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pickton trying to control but Irish is having none of it.
Pickton throwing strikes here but Irish is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irish tries to lock up and control but Pickton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Pickton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pickton shoots in for a takedown but Irish shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Irish drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pickton is trying to control the position but Irish postures up.
Pickton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Irish doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Irish manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Irish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pickton is keeping the position for now.
Irish would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pickton looking to control.
Pickton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Irish moves into full guard.
Pickton wants to control from the top but Irish keeps moving.
Irish working for submissions but it's allowed Pickton to get to half guard.
Pickton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pickton is looking to advance position but Irish won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Pickton seems content to control.
Irish wants to control but Pickton is keeping busy.
Irish keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pickton is looking to advance position but Irish won't allow it.
Pickton wants to control but Irish is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irish tries to roll over but Pickton keeps him under control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pickton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Irish pinned against the cage. Irish gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pickton or perhaps it was just good defense by Irish, which made it look bad.
Billy Irish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Pickton.
Irish throws a series of punches but Pickton moves out of range.
Pickton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Irish as he avoids it easily.
Irish half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Irish closes the distance and clinches.
Pickton tries to pull guard but Irish holds him up against the cage and eventually Pickton drops back down to his feet.
Pickton avoiding damage as Irish throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pickton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pickton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Irish moves into the clinch.
Pickton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Irish has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pickton breaks from the clinch.
Irish tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pickton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irish bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pickton wants to control but Irish postures up.
Pickton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Irish showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Irish 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 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Irish!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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