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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Mikan (ranked 4595 p4p, 4610 weight class) and Tim Ablitt (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 Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Mikan !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Ablitt!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikan tries a head kick but it misses.
Mikan misses with a kick to the body
and Ablitt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mikan .
Mikan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ablitt sprawls well. Ablitt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mikan gets slowly back to his feet.
Ablitt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Ablitt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ablitt throws a lazy uppercut
and Mikan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ablitt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Mikan . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ablitt just misses with a punch to the body.
Ablitt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mikan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ablitt circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ablitt throws a hook but Mikan blocks it.
Ablitt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mikan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ablitt as he jumps to the side.
George Mikan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mikan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mikan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ablitt defends it nicely.
Mikan lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikan is looking to clinch but Ablitt is avoiding it.
Ablitt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mikan .
Mikan misses with a takedown
and Ablitt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ablitt looks to land a right hand but Mikan moved out of range.
Ablitt misses the jab.
Mikan fails with a takedown attempt.
As Mikan backs off Ablitt throws a huge counter combo but Mikan manages to avoid it all.
Ablitt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mikan .
Ablitt leaves Mikan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mikan is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ablitt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ablitt stuffs the takedown attempt from Mikan . Mikan gets slowly back to his feet.
Ablitt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikan manages to avoid it.
Ablitt connects with a body shot.
Ablitt throws a series of punches but Mikan moves out of range.
Ablitt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mikan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ablitt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ablitt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mikan s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ablitt scores with the left hand. Mikan knows he should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Ablitt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ablitt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mikan counters with a solid body kick.
Mikan shoots for a takedown but Ablitt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ablitt cracks Mikan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Ablitt. That snapped Mikan 's head back.
Ablitt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mikan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mikan lands a body shot.
Ablitt misses with a body shot.
Ablitt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ablitt misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Ablitt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mikan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ablitt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ablitt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikan manages to avoid it.
Ablitt lands a nice hook to Mikan 's body. Mikan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ablitt misses with a straight right.
Mikan shoots in and drives through. Ablitt sprawls well.
Ablitt throws a hook to the side of Mikan 's head but Mikan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mikan moves to clinch but Ablitt breaks away
and Ablitt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ablitt avoids the head kick by Mikan .
Mikan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ablitt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mikan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ablitt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Ablitt catches Mikan right on the button with a cross.
Ablitt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ablitt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ablitt scores with a sloppy right hand. Mikan should have avoided that one.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mikan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ablitt misses with a left hand
and Mikan counters with a leg kick.
Ablitt cracks Mikan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ablitt connects with a body shot that sends Mikan 's belly button to the back.
Ablitt lands with a straight right. Mikan didn't see that one coming.
Mikan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ablitt tries to avoid it but Mikan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ablitt to the ground. Ablitt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Mikan . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ablitt misses with a looping right.
Mikan dives in for a single leg takedown but Ablitt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ablitt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikan wants to break free but Ablitt has control.
Ablitt scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ablitt working hard to break the clinch.
Ablitt pushes Mikan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ablitt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ablitt tries a body shot but Mikan blocks it.
Mikan prevents a body shot from Ablitt.
Ablitt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mikan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ablitt swinging wildly here.
As Ablitt looks to move away, Mikan throws a big counter combo but Ablitt just gets out of the way.
Tim Ablitt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ablitt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ablitt takes a swing at Mikan 's ribcage but misses.
Ablitt misses with a looping left.
Mikan avoids the body shot from Ablitt.
Mikan wants to clinch
and Ablitt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mikan avoids the body shot from Ablitt.
Ablitt tries to bum rush Mikan with a series of wild strikes but Mikan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mikan sizes up Ablitt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mikan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ablitt counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikan misses with a lunging right hand
and Ablitt counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikan shoots and misses
and Ablitt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ablitt lands a body shot.
Mikan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikan missing with a left hand there. Ablitt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ablitt throws the left hand but Mikan avoids the punch easily.
Mikan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mikan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ablitt fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Ablitt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mikan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ablitt as he avoids it easily.
Ablitt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ablitt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mikan tries to close the distance and clinch but Ablitt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ablitt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mikan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mikan shoots in looking for a takedown but Ablitt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mikan 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ablitt! But no joy.
Mikan tries to clinch but Ablitt moves out of range.
Mikan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Mikan . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ablitt throws a jab when Mikan was well out of range.
Nice cross by Ablitt.
Ablitt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Ablitt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mikan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ablitt avoids it really well and circles away.
Mikan moves out of range as Ablitt strikes.
Ablitt lands a jab to Mikan 's midsection.
Ablitt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Ablitt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ablitt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikan manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikan misses the target.
Tim Ablitt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mikan has his takedown stuffed
and Ablitt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ablitt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mikan on the side of the head.
Ablitt scores with a jab. Mikan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ablitt stuffs the takedown attempt from Mikan . Mikan gets slowly back to his feet.
George Mikan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mikan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ablitt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mikan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ablitt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ablitt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikan slips a straight right by Ablitt.
Ablitt throws an overhand right that lands on Mikan 's shoulder, as Mikan tries to avoid the shot.
Mikan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ablitt as he jumps to the side.
Ablitt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ablitt lands a lovely overhand right.
Ablitt looks to land a combination but Mikan avoids it well.
Mikan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mikan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ablitt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice cross by Ablitt.
Ablitt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mikan has a takedown stuffed.
Mikan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ablitt looks to land a left hand but Mikan moved out of range nicely.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mikan . He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ablitt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mikan staying out of range there.
Mikan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ablitt sprawls and moves away.
Ablitt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ablitt throws a body punch but Mikan moves out of range.
Ablitt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mikan 's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ablitt scores with a nice head shot.
Nice takedown defense from Ablitt. No joy for Mikan on that attempt.
As Mikan backs off Ablitt throws a huge counter combo but Mikan manages to avoid it all.
Ablitt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mikan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mikan shoots in for a takedown but Ablitt shows good takedown defense.
Ablitt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
George Mikan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tim Ablitt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ablitt scores with a jab. Mikan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Ablitt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ablitt 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Ablitt!
A victorious Tim Ablitt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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