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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Armus Tar Monster (ranked 1391 p4p, 1381 weight class) and Eino Haarju (ranked 141 p4p, 139 weight class). Tar Monster comes to the cage accompanied by Tech N9ne - Hard. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armus Tar Monster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eino Haarju!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haarju is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Haarju darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tar Monster cracks Haarju with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tar Monster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haarju.
Haarju ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tar Monster moves away.
Tar Monster misses with a kick to the body
and Haarju counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tar Monster pushes Haarju away with a front kick.
Haarju lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Haarju lands with an overhand left.
Haarju scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haarju smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Haarju takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Haarju waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tar Monster.
Tar Monster feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Haarju moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tar Monster is rocked!
Haarju throws a hook but Tar Monster blocks it.
Oh Tar Monster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tar Monster misses with a hook. Haarju ducked under it nicely.
Eino Haarju seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Tar Monster misses.
Haarju has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Haarju takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haarju's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tar Monster under the eye.
Haarju throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Haarju.
Tar Monster appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tar Monster cracks a nice hook into Haarju's ribs.
Haarju gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tar Monster lands a jab to the nose.
Tar Monster throws a leg kick but Haarju sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tar Monster seems to have got his legs back now.
Haarju looks to throw the jab but Tar Monster is out of range.
Haarju throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haarju misses with a series of wild punches.
Tar Monster with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haarju to score with a decent uppercut.
Tar Monster avoids the body shot from Haarju.
As Haarju tries to get set, Tar Monster tries to push him back and clinch up but Haarju manages to avoid the attempt.
Tar Monster throws a body kick that misses.
Haarju uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tar Monster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haarju displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tar Monster throws out the jab.
Haarju takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haarju throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tar Monster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tar Monster drops down looking for a counter takedown but Haarju sprawls and moves away.
Haarju wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tar Monster is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Haarju takes a swing at Tar Monster's ribcage but misses.
Tar Monster closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Tar Monster on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Haarju.
Good body shot from Tar Monster.
Tar Monster lands with a right to the head.
Tar Monster keeps control of Haarju as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Haarju lands with a right to the head.
Tar Monster misses with the head strike.
Tar Monster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Haarju.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haarju.
Haarju tries to break the clinch but Tar Monster is controlling the position.
Haarju lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tar Monster backwards.
Haarju has a couple of punches blocked by Tar Monster.
Tar Monster manages to pull guard.
Haarju controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tar Monster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haarju wants to control from the top but Tar Monster keeps moving.
Haarju avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tar Monster seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Haarju is looking to work some ground and pound but Tar Monster has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tar Monster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haarju defends well.
Haarju trying to control but Tar Monster is working from the bottom.
Tar Monster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tar Monster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tar Monster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haarju defends it easily.
Haarju with a flurry of punches that miss.
Haarju postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eino Haarju dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Haarju scores with a shot to the body.
Tar Monster on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Eino Haarju seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haarju throws a head kick that misses
letting Tar Monster counter with a right hand.
Haarju pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haarju just misses with a punch to the body.
Tar Monster drops down looking for a counter takedown but Haarju sprawls and moves away.
Haarju with a nice cross.
Haarju thuds his right hand into Tar Monster's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haarju loads up on a big right hand but Tar Monster slips the punch.
Haarju misses the jab.
Haarju lands a jab to the nose.
Haarju works Tar Monster's body with a nice hook.
Haarju jabs Tar Monster right on the nose. Tar Monster blinks but takes it well.
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!
Haarju moves out of range of the leg kick from Tar Monster.
The fighters circling - Haarju throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tar Monster lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tar Monster drives through and clinches with Haarju against the cage.
Tar Monster is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Haarju is defending well.
Haarju looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tar Monster tries to pull guard but Haarju won't allow it.
Haarju swings wildly with an uppercut but Tar Monster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tar Monster struggles to land a body shot inside as Haarju controls his hands.
Haarju has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haarju tries to break free but Tar Monster pushes him back against the cage.
Tar Monster jumps into guard, dragging Haarju to the mat.
Haarju sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tar Monster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haarju gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tar Monster working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haarju is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Haarju stands and throws Tar Monster's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tar Monster is trying to get back to half guard.
Tar Monster manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Haarju trying to pass the guard but Tar Monster defending well.
Haarju trying to control from half guard but Tar Monster is working away.
Tar Monster works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haarju content to stall in guard here.
Tar Monster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haarju can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Haarju pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tar Monster is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tar Monster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tar Monster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haarju doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haarju manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tar Monster working a defensive guard but Haarju manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tar Monster gets back to half guard.
Haarju wants to stand up but Tar Monster is controlling the position.
Tar Monster trying to control from the bottom.
Haarju looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tar Monster is staying active underneath Haarju, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Haarju 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.
Haarju missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eino Haarju showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tar Monster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Haarju's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Haarju duly obliges.
Tar Monster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haarju. Tar Monster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haarju misses with an uppercut.
Haarju looks to land a left hand but Tar Monster moved out of range nicely.
Tar Monster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tar Monster throws an overhand right that lands on Haarju's shoulder, as Haarju tries to avoid the shot.
Haarju takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tar Monster looks for the body kick but Haarju saw that one coming.
Haarju stuns Tar Monster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Haarju jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haarju tries a head kick but it misses.
Tar Monster forces Haarju back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haarju lands an uppercut.
Haarju lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tar Monster has Haarju pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Haarju manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Haarju lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haarju looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tar Monster tries to throw a body punch but Haarju avoids it by throwing Tar Monster back against the cage.
Haarju digs a right hand underneath Tar Monster's ribcage. Tar Monster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Haarju slows down the pace here.
Tar Monster gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Haarju tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tar Monster advances position into side control!
Tar Monster trying to control the position but Haarju is working away.
Tar Monster working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tar Monster tries to advance to mount but Haarju denies him.
Tar Monster swings around for an armbar but Haarju sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tar Monster's guard.
Armus Tar Monster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haarju throws a big right hand that misses.
Haarju is in close to Tar Monster's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Haarju looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tar Monster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haarju gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haarju lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Haarju with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tar Monster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Haarju wants to control from the top but Tar Monster keeps moving.
Haarju would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tar Monster pulls Haarju in close to his closed guard and prevents Haarju from doing any damage or advancing position.
Eino Haarju is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Haarju slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Haarju looking to pass the guard.
Tar Monster trying to keep a closed guard but Haarju is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tar Monster or perhaps it was just good defense by Haarju, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haarju! But no joy.
Armus Tar Monster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab by Haarju.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eino Haarju comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Haarju winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eino Haarju!
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