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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elton Sparks (ranked 2302 p4p, 3180 weight class) and Paavo Vayrynen (ranked 272 p4p, 362 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elton Sparks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paavo Vayrynen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vayrynen counters with a single leg into guard. Sparks didn't expect that.
Sparks pushes Vayrynen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Vayrynen takes a swing at Sparks's ribcage but misses.
Sparks throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Paavo Vayrynen has been cut.
Sparks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sparks misses with an uppercut. Vayrynen saw that one coming.
Vayrynen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vayrynen scores with a hook.
Sparks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sparks tries to clinch there but Vayrynen circles away.
Sparks swings for the body but Vayrynen moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vayrynen misses with a takedown attempt - Sparks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks throws a lazy uppercut
and Vayrynen counters with a stiff right hand.
Vayrynen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sparks on the side of the head.
Sparks lands a jab.
Vayrynen's corner calls for a 1-2. Vayrynen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vayrynen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sparks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sparks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vayrynen doesn't seem bothered though.
Vayrynen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sparks throws out a loose jab but Vayrynen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vayrynen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vayrynen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vayrynen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparks.
Vayrynen feints the counter takedown.
Vayrynen slips a jab from Sparks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vayrynen throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparks.
Sparks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vayrynen moves away from the strike by Sparks.
Vayrynen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vayrynen looks to land a left hand but Sparks moved out of range nicely.
Vayrynen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Sparks misses.
Vayrynen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sparks just misses with a punch to the body.
Vayrynen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vayrynen scores with a punch to the head.
Sparks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vayrynen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks is holding on to half guard well.
Sparks regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vayrynen.
Vayrynen stopping the sweep attempt from Sparks.
Sparks wants to hit a sweep here but Vayrynen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sparks there!
Sparks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparks wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Vayrynen.
Vayrynen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sparks is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sparks and Vayrynen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vayrynen wants to take a breather but Sparks manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Vayrynen.
Sparks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vayrynen wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving.
Sparks can't keep his opponent in guard - Vayrynen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vayrynen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vayrynen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparks keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Vayrynen is stalling here. Sparks is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vayrynen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sparks has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Vayrynen is trying to control Sparks's posture but Sparks avoids it.
Sparks remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sparks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vayrynen keeps working.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparks is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vayrynen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Vayrynen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sparks is looking to take a break and control but Vayrynen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Vayrynen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vayrynen is letting Sparks control him for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparks stands up and beckons Vayrynen to his feet.
Vayrynen blocks the body kick.
Sparks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vayrynen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sparks's hands.
Sparks misses with a straight left.
Sparks tries to clinch but Vayrynen moves away
and Vayrynen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sparks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparks misses with a straight left.
Sparks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vayrynen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vayrynen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sparks avoids it really well and circles away.
Vayrynen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sparks misses with a wild body shot.
Vayrynen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sparks doesn't manage to clinch there - Vayrynen circles away.
Some wild striking there from Sparks.
Sparks swings widly with a right hand
and Vayrynen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vayrynen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparks.
Vayrynen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vayrynen throws a low kick but Sparks moves out of range easily.
Vayrynen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sparks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sparks throws a jab when Vayrynen was well out of range.
Vayrynen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sparks throwing a counter right hand but Vayrynen manages to avoid it.
Vayrynen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparks moves away.
A combination from Sparks does no damage.
Sparks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab from Vayrynen.
Vayrynen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sparks.
Sparks looks to land a left hand but Vayrynen moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paavo Vayrynen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paavo Vayrynen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vayrynen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sparks throws out a loose jab but Vayrynen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vayrynen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sparks to the mat! Sparks manages to get full guard.
Vayrynen looking to pass the guard.
Sparks has Vayrynen pulled in close to control his posture.
Sparks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vayrynen works over Sparks with some ground and pound from guard.
Vayrynen wants to pass the guard but Sparks is keeping the position.
Vayrynen is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparks has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks wants to sweep but no luck.
Vayrynen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparks has Vayrynen pulled in close to control his posture.
Sparks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vayrynen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vayrynen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sparks wants to sweep but no luck.
Vayrynen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sparks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sparks has escaped and now he's on top!
Vayrynen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks stays in close to Vayrynen's body and controls the position.
Paavo Vayrynen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vayrynen is trying to keep Sparks in close.
Sparks preventing the sweep.
Vayrynen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vayrynen trying to keep a closed guard but Sparks is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vayrynen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vayrynen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vayrynen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vayrynen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vayrynen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sparks has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sparks trying to control the pace.
Sparks has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vayrynen gets full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vayrynen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sparks controls the pace.
Sparks tries to stand but Vayrynen is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sparks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vayrynen is looking to clinch.
Elton Sparks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sparks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vayrynen has time to react.
That has opened up Paavo Vayrynen's cut even more.
Nice uppercut there from Vayrynen.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vayrynen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sparks's guard.
Vayrynen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sparks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sparks keeping moving, preventing Vayrynen from controlling successfully.
Sparks pushes Vayrynen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Paavo Vayrynen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparks lands with an overhand left.
Sparks tries to land a leg kick but Vayrynen saw it coming and moves away.
Vayrynen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sparks defends it well.
Sparks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sparks.
Sparks throws a hook but Vayrynen blocks it.
Sparks looks to land a right hand but Vayrynen moved out of range.
Vayrynen throws an off balance right hand
and Sparks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vayrynen thinking.
Sparks throws a hook but Vayrynen blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Sparks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sparks.
The cut above Paavo Vayrynen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vayrynen defending well as Sparks loads up on a big left hand.
Vayrynen misses with a body shot.
Vayrynen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vayrynen throws a series of punches but Sparks avoids them all with ease.
Vayrynen throws a nice looking combination but Sparks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot lands for Vayrynen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vayrynen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparks.
Sparks misses with a body shot.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vayrynen shoots in looking for a takedown but Sparks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vayrynen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Sparks misses.
Sparks lands a slapping body shot.
Vayrynen is breathing heavily.
Sparks throws a jab when Vayrynen was well out of range.
Vayrynen misses with a body shot.
Vayrynen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sparks's head backwards.
A big left from Sparks misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparks throws a hook to the side of Vayrynen's head but Vayrynen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sparks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sparks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vayrynen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elton Sparks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paavo Vayrynen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Sparks tries a head kick but it misses.
Vayrynen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sparks misses with an uppercut.
Sparks misses the body punch
and Vayrynen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sparks's guard.
Sparks wants to get back to his feet but Vayrynen passes into half guard.
Well, if Vayrynen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vayrynen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sparks's head.
Sparks regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks managing to control the position.
Vayrynen lands a couple of elbows.
Vayrynen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparks is retaining full guard.
Sparks is trying to control the position but Vayrynen postures up.
Vayrynen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sparks working a defensive guard here.
Vayrynen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparks is retaining full guard.
Sparks trying to control the position.
Sparks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vayrynen on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vayrynen trying to control but Sparks is working from the bottom.
Vayrynen stopping the sweep attempt from Sparks.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vayrynen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sparks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vayrynen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sparks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Sparks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vayrynen tries to move into range but Sparks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vayrynen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sparks is trying to control the position but Vayrynen postures up.
Vayrynen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vayrynen postures up.
Vayrynen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vayrynen is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparks has wrist control.
Vayrynen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vayrynen wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vayrynen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sparks wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sparks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vayrynen trying to control but Sparks is working from the bottom.
Sparks wants to sweep but no luck.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparks working a defensive guard here.
Vayrynen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sparks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sparks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sparks is pulling down on Vayrynen's head to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sparks throws a body shot but no joy.
Vayrynen moves away from the strike by Sparks.
Sparks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vayrynen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sparks lands with an overhand left.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparks throws a body shot but no joy.
Vayrynen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sparks defends it well.
Sparks throws a looping overhand right but Vayrynen ducks down to avoid it.
Sparks looks to throw the jab but Vayrynen is out of range.
Vayrynen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vayrynen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sparks keeping full guard, as Vayrynen tries to pass.
Sparks seems keen to control Vayrynen's posture.
Sparks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vayrynen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vayrynen stopping the sweep attempt from Sparks.
Vayrynen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vayrynen wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sparks wants to clinch up but Vayrynen keeps it at a distance.
Vayrynen fails with a takedown attempt.
Sparks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sparks.
Vayrynen throws a body kick that misses
enabling Sparks to counter with a crisp jab.
Paavo Vayrynen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Sparks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vayrynen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparks.
Vayrynen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sparks cracks Vayrynen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vayrynen lands a nice hook to Sparks's body. Sparks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vayrynen scores with a nice strike.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vayrynen throws a hook but Sparks blocks it.
Vayrynen with a jab.
Sparks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sparks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sparks swats away the attempt to clinch by Vayrynen.
Sparks misses with a right hand
and Vayrynen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Sparks misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paavo Vayrynen.
I think Vayrynen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavo Vayrynen!
After winning the bout, Paavo Vayrynen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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