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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Ilmarinen (ranked 221 p4p, 320 weight class) and Khalil Burnett (ranked 10 p4p, 12 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anton Ilmarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalil Burnett!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnett throws an overhand right that lands on Ilmarinen's shoulder, as Ilmarinen tries to avoid the shot.
Ilmarinen misses with a hook. Burnett ducked under it nicely.
Burnett throws the left hand but Ilmarinen avoids the punch easily.
Ilmarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ilmarinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Burnett sprawls and moves away.
Burnett misses with an uppercut. Ilmarinen saw that one coming.
Ilmarinen defending well as Burnett loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Anton Ilmarinen has been cut.
Burnett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ilmarinen just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett connects with a nice looking jab.
Ilmarinen cracks Burnett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burnett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ilmarinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ilmarinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ilmarinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burnett has his hands on Ilmarinen's head, controlling the position.
Ilmarinen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes from guard but Burnett blocks nicely.
Burnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burnett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen postures up in Burnett's guard and throws a big left but Burnett blocks it.
Ilmarinen postures up in Burnett's guard and throws a big left but Burnett blocks it.
Burnett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but missing.
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ilmarinen postures up in Burnett's guard and throws a big left but Burnett blocks it.
Ilmarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ilmarinen.
Burnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but missing.
Ilmarinen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burnett keeping full guard, as Ilmarinen tries to pass.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes from guard but Burnett blocks nicely.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ilmarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burnett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ilmarinen landing some decent shots from guard.
Burnett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ilmarinen distracts Burnett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Ilmarinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burnett trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmarinen distracts Burnett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Ilmarinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ilmarinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burnett doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ilmarinen slips under a jab.
Ilmarinen stalks Burnett and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Burnett's face. Burnett staggers backwards, shaken.
A swing and a miss from Burnett.
Ilmarinen with a jab.
Ilmarinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burnett misses with an uppercut. Ilmarinen saw that one coming.
Ilmarinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen darts in looking for a takedown but Burnett gets double underhooks and turns Ilmarinen into the cage.
Burnett tries to work over Ilmarinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Burnett.
Ilmarinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burnett misses with some punches.
A short right from Ilmarinen on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burnett.
Burnett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ilmarinen's elbow.
Ilmarinen tries to pull guard but Burnett holds him up against the cage and eventually Ilmarinen drops back down to his feet.
Ilmarinen misses with a body punch.
Ilmarinen fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Ilmarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ilmarinen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes from guard but Burnett blocks nicely.
Burnett keeping full guard, as Ilmarinen tries to pass.
Burnett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Burnett has wrist control.
Ilmarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burnett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anton Ilmarinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ilmarinen scoring with some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen pushes down on Burnett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ilmarinen wants to pass to mount but Burnett is defending the position.
Ilmarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ilmarinen is looking to advance position but Burnett won't allow it.
Burnett trying to control from the bottom.
Ilmarinen is pressing down on Burnett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burnett is holding on for now.
Ilmarinen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burnett can do to turn this around?
Ilmarinen lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burnett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ilmarinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen wants to pass to mount but Burnett is defending the position.
Ilmarinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Burnett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burnett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen thows a huge punch but Burnett dodges it nicely.
Burnett has hold of Ilmarinen's hands but Ilmarinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ilmarinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burnett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burnett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burnett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ilmarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ilmarinen seems to be looking for submissions.
Burnett felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burnett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ilmarinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ilmarinen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ilmarinen wants to pass to mount but Burnett is defending the position.
Ilmarinen working Burnett over with strikes.
Ilmarinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Burnett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burnett trying to hold on to Ilmarinen's head to control him but Ilmarinen postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Ilmarinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Burnett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Ilmarinen finds it's way through Burnett's defenses.
Burnett throws a right hand that misses
and Ilmarinen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ilmarinen.
Burnett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ilmarinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ilmarinen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnett is trying to keep Ilmarinen in close.
Ilmarinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Burnett is retaining full guard.
Burnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen postures up in Burnett's guard and throws a big left but Burnett blocks it.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Ilmarinen wants to pass the guard but Burnett is keeping the position.
Ilmarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes from guard but Burnett blocks nicely.
Ilmarinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ilmarinen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ilmarinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Khalil Burnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen postures up in Burnett's guard and throws a big left but Burnett blocks it.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ilmarinen is working Burnett over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ilmarinen is fighting to break Burnett's control of his arms but Burnett is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ilmarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ilmarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett is trying to keep Ilmarinen in close.
Ilmarinen looking to pass the guard.
Ilmarinen is pushing down on Burnett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burnett is fighting to maintain full guard but Ilmarinen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burnett has hold of Ilmarinen's hands but Ilmarinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ilmarinen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ilmarinen connects with a nice short shot to Burnett's temple.
Ilmarinen lands strikes from half guard.
Burnett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ilmarinen moves nicely into side control.
Ilmarinen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ilmarinen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen is trying to ground and pound but Burnett uses the momentary lack of control by Ilmarinen to regain half guard.
Burnett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ilmarinen.
Burnett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen throwing shots but Burnett is blocking nicely.
Ilmarinen looks to land a strike but Burnett avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Anton Ilmarinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ilmarinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Burnett looking for a guillotine here but Ilmarinen defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ilmarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Ilmarinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ilmarinen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Ilmarinen!
Anton Ilmarinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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