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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uaku Uaku Uaua Kampamba (ranked 6512 p4p, 5829 weight class) and John Seed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Seed acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uaku Uaku Uaua Kampamba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Seed!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kampamba shoots for a double leg takedown but Seed sprawls well. He's pushed Kampamba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Seed lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Seed moves into the clinch.
Kampamba is trying to drag Seed to the mat but Seed just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Seed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kampambas head.
Kampamba is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Seed can't fight it off and eventually Kampamba manages to take the fight to the floor. Seed looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Seed has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kampamba has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Seed is pressed up against the cage. Kampamba has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Seed down to the mat. Seed avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uaku Uaku Uaua Kampamba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kampamba drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Seed wants to stand up but Kampamba is controlling him.
Kampamba wants to stand but Seed is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Seed manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kampamba blocks it with crossed arms.
Seed gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kampamba.
Kampamba misses with an elbow over the top.
Seed looking to throw knees to the head but Kampamba is blocking nicely.
Kampamba goes for a takedown attempt but Seed pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kampamba goes for a double leg but Seed avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Seed continues to drive forward.
Seed appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Seed lands a knee to the head.
Seed prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kampamba is breathing heavily.
Kampamba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Seed after a bit of a struggle.
Seed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Seed.
Seed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kampamba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Seed counters with a two punch combo.
Kampamba tries to keep at a distance but Seed has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kampamba's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kampamba looking for a takedown.
Seed prevents a takedown attempt there.
Seed scores with a knee to the head.
Kampamba can't break the clinch.
Seed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kampamba blocks it with crossed arms.
Seed manages to break the clinch.
Seed dives in for a single leg takedown but Kampamba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice elbow from Seed.
Seed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kampamba blocks it with crossed arms.
Seed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Seed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Seed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kampamba has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Seed is trying to keep an underhook but Kampamba manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampamba wants to free his trapped foot but Seed is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Seed has one foot on Kampamba's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kampamba fails with the takedown.
Seed clinches with his opponent.
Seed tries a knee to the head but Kampamba blocks it.
Seed stops a takedown attempt from Kampamba.
Seed manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kampamba is standing up over Seed. Seed looks to escape but Kampamba dives into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kampamba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Seed, who protects the arm well.
Seed pushes Kampamba away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kampamba gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kampamba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Seed has escaped the position, nice work there.
Seed wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Seed sneaks out the side door and pushes Kampamba away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kampamba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Seed's waist but Seed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kampamba off to one side.
Kampamba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Seed as he avoids it easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kampamba enables Seed to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kampamba manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seed decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kampamba, up you get!
Seed clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Seed dominated that round.
That's time! Kampamba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kampamba is defended easily by Seed.
Seed is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kampamba gets tackled into the cage by Seed. Seed maintains the clinch.
Seed tries to land a knee to the head but Kampamba blocks with his arms.
Kampamba presses Seed against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kampamba looking for a takedown.
Seed is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Seed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seed is struggling to control the position.
Seed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Seed landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seed misses with a knee strike.
Nice elbow from Seed.
Seed looking to throw knees to the head but Kampamba is blocking nicely.
Seed breaks from the clinch.
Kampamba shoots and misses
and Seed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uaku Uaku Uaua Kampamba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kampamba shoots in for a double leg but Seed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Seed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Uaku Uaku Uaua Kampamba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kampamba fails with the takedown
and Seed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seed shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kampamba but Kampamba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kampamba fails with the takedown.
Seed clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seed breaks from the clinch.
Kampamba shoots in looking for a takedown but Seed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kampamba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Seed clinches with his opponent.
Kampamba takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seed misses with a knee strike.
Kampamba wants to take the fight to the mat but Seed manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Seed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kampamba's face.
Seed misses with a knee strike.
Seed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kampamba has his takedown stuffed
and Seed counters with a stiff right hand.
Seed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kampamba shoots and misses
and Kampamba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Kampamba. No joy for Seed on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampamba tries to keep at a distance but Seed has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kampamba wants a takedown but no success here.
Seed with a knee to the head.
Seed breaks the clinch.
Seed fails with the takedown.
Kampamba shoots in but Seed avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Seed tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kampamba swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Seed. No joy for Kampamba on that attempt.
Seed fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seed has managed to clinch.
Kampamba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Seed after a bit of a struggle.
Seed landing knees to the head.
Seed misses with a knee strike.
Seed lands a knee to the head.
Seed stops a takedown attempt from Kampamba.
Seed gets underhooks to prevent Kampamba's takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seed manages to break the clinch.
Kampamba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Seed makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Seed closes the distance and clinches.
Kampamba gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Seed regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seed wriggles free and stands up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Seed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kampamba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Seed.
Seed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kampamba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Seed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seed takes the fight into the clinch.
Seed gets underhooks to prevent Kampamba's takedown attempt.
Seed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kampamba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uaku Uaku Uaua Kampamba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seed takes the fight into the clinch.
Seed taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seed lands a nice elbow.
Kampamba is trying to break the clinch but Seed is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kampamba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Seed pulls his leg out and moves away.
Seed closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seed breaks from the clinch.
Kampamba dives in and grabs Seed's left leg, looking for a takedown. Seed pushes down on Kampamba's head and hops out.
Seed moves into the clinch.
Seed looking to throw knees to the head but Kampamba is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Seed obliges.
Seed with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Seed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kampamba blocks it with crossed arms.
Seed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Seed prevents a takedown attempt there.
Seed tries to land a knee to the head but Kampamba blocks with his arms.
John Seed seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seed with a knee to the head.
Kampamba is looking to take this one to the mat.
Seed creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kampamba's defenses.
A knee to the head by Seed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kampamba closes the distance and clinches up with Seed, looking for a takedown. Kampamba pushes Seed against the cage but Seed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Seed closes the distance and clinches.
Seed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seed moves into the clinch.
Seed looking to throw knees to the head but Kampamba is blocking nicely.
Seed lands an elbow inside that Kampamba shrugs off.
Seed lands an elbow inside that Kampamba shrugs off.
Seed tries to land a knee to the head but Kampamba blocks with his arms.
Seed looking to throw knees to the head but Kampamba is blocking nicely.
Kampamba wants the takedown. Seed is fighting it off but Kampamba persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Seed's guard against the cage.
Kampamba chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampamba tries to stand but Seed is controlling from the bottom.
Seed wants to stand up but Kampamba is controlling him.
Kampamba stands up from Seed's guard - Kampamba perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kampamba fails with a takedown attempt.
Kampamba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kampamba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Seed makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Seed clinches up with Kampamba and pushes him back against the cage.
Seed effectively controlling the action here.
Seed tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kampamba smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kampamba.
Kampamba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Seed counters with a flying knee. Nice.
John Seed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kampamba shoots in for a takedown but Seed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Seed has closed the distance and engaged Kampamba in a clinch.
Kampamba looking for a takedown.
Seed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Seed manages to break the clinch.
Seed has taken the fight to the clinch.
Seed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Uaku Uaku Uaua Kampamba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Seed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A knee to the head by Seed.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Seed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Seed 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Seed!
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