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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Allan (ranked 4452 p4p, 4461 weight class) and Trent Bash (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
Solid boxing
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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, Christopher Allan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trent Bash!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bash manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Allan working over Bash with some ground and pound. Bash looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bash looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allan is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bash actively working from the bottom here.
Bash is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Allan pulls his head out easily.
Allan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bash does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bash tries to roll over but Allan keeps him under control.
Allan is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bash looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bash is refusing to be controlled, as Allan sits in half guard.
Bash looking for submissions off his back.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bash has eaten all the pies!
Bash looking for subs from the bottom but Allan mounts him!
Allan prevents Bash from getting the reversal.
Bash is still trying to improve position.
Allan trying to control but Bash is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bash wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Allan scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Allan has the hooks in. Bash is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Allan misses with a punch to the head.
Allan has the hooks in. Bash is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bash keeps trying to improve his position.
Will Allan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Bash right now.
Bash staying busy and making it hard for Allan to control.
Allan doesn't have the hooks in and Bash manages to turn into his guard.
Bash really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Allan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allan wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allan looking to control.
Bash must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bash wants to pass the guard but Allan is keeping the position.
Bash got a little sloppy there for a moment and Allan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bash has managed to get both his arms back between Allan's legs - danger averted.
Allan pulls Bash in close to prevent any damage.
Bash has gone for a leg lock! Allan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bash's guard.
Bash has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Allan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bash looking for subs off his back but Allan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bash actively working from the bottom here.
Bash looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bash looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bash looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bash actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Allan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Allan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bash is fending him off so far but Allan persists. Nope, Bash circles away and we're back to standing.
Allan leaves Bash with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Allan.
Bash shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Allan sprawls well. Allan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bash gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bash goes for a takedown attempt but Allan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Christopher Allan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Bash.
Allan moves into the clinch successfully.
Bash is working for takedown but Allan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bash is working for takedown but Allan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Allan lands a knee to the body.
Allan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Allan is looking to clinch but Bash is avoiding it.
Christopher Allan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Allan or perhaps it was just good defense by Bash, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bash is trying to pull guard but Allan has him pressed against the cage.
Allan blocks an uppercut.
Bash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bash tries to pull guard but Allan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Allan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bash shoots in and drives through. Allan sprawls well.
Allan is looking to clinch.
Bash dives in and grabs Allan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Allan pushes down on Bash's head and hops out.
Allan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allan fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Allan or perhaps it was just good defense by Bash, which made it look bad.
Allan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Allan dives in and grabs Bash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bash pushes down on Allan's head and hops out.
Bash with the counter takedown but Allan avoids it easily.
Allan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bash to the ground. Allan is now in Bash's guard.
Allan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allan is really struggling to control Bash but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bash looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Allan has picked Bash up and slammed him! Bash can't keep hold of the triangle and Allan manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bash looks to move to half guard but instead Allan has passed into mount! Damn!
Bash working to try and regain half guard.
Bash tries to improve his position but instead Allan has taken his back!
Allan lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Bash hold on?!
Bash is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Allan is looking for the choke from the back position but Bash is controlling his hands well.
Allan doesn't have the hooks in and Bash manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allan looking for a sweep. Not yet Allan, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Allan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bash's guard.
Bash has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Allan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bash looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Allan passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Allan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Allan has closed the distance and engaged Bash in a clinch.
Allan has Bash pressed against the cage, preventing Bash from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bash has had enough of the clinch but Allan keeps him there for the moment.
Bash throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Allan blocks it with crossed arms.
Bash fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bash is trying to maintain a safe position but Allan gets an underhook and turns Bash into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Allan pulls guard successfully.
Allan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bash is aware though and is defending well.
Bash is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Allan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Allan has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bash is looking for a triangle here but Allan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bash tries to bench press Allan off him but Allan keeps the position.
Allan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Allan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bash is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Allan decides to stand back up. Allan steps back and let's Bash get back to his feet.
Allan shoots in looking for a takedown but Bash manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Allan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bash gets tackled into the cage by Allan. Allan maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allan is trying to drag Bash to the mat but Bash just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Allan tries to stall but Bash uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Allan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bash can do to turn this around?
Allan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bash as he avoids it easily.
Bash changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Trent Bash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Allan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bash scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bash is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Allan is just riding it out for now. Bash eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bash looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bash is thwarting Allan's attempts to control the position.
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.
Allan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Allan trying to control but Bash postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allan keeping control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Allan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Allan 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Allan!
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energy
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RATING
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