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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marc Hollistan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amin Sax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sax has chosen Infected Mushroom - Smashing The Opponent as his entrance music. 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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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, Marc Hollistan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amin Sax!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sax swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good leg kick by Sax there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hollistan throws a body kick that misses.
Sax misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hollistan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sax misses with the combination.
Hollistan avoids the head kick by Sax.
Hollistan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sax manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hollistan wants to stand and escape but instead Sax has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sax is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sax is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hollistan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hollistan has escaped and now he's on top!
Hollistan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sax can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollistan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hollistan trying to control but Sax is working from the bottom.
Hollistan 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.
Sax is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hollistan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sax dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hollistan is trying to control the position but Sax postures up.
Sax stands up and waves to Hollistan to follow him.
Hollistan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sax stuffs the takedown.
Sax throws a right and a left that Hollistan avoids nicely.
Hollistan moves in looking to clinch but Sax pushes him off.
Sax throws a sloppy head kick and Hollistan moves out of range easily.
Sax throws a head kick that Hollistan semi-blocks.
Sax looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollistan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sax avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Hollistan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sax.
Sax trying to control the position but Hollistan is working away.
Sax goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hollistan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sax's guard! Nice work there by Hollistan!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hollistan trying to control the position from guard on top but Sax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollistan throwing strikes but missing.
Hollistan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hollistan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hollistan is looking to stand up but Sax won't let him.
Hollistan won't allow Sax to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amin Sax dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hollistan closes the distance and clinches up with Sax, looking for a takedown. Hollistan pushes Sax against the cage but Sax circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sax does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sax misses with a low kick.
Sax tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sax throws a sloppy head kick and Hollistan moves out of range easily.
Hollistan tries to close the distance and clinch but Sax swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hollistan fails with a takedown attempt.
Amin Sax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sax throws a push kick but Hollistan slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sax misses with a wild combination.
Sax throws a head kick but Hollistan moves out of range.
Hollistan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Hollistan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sax stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollistan slips a jab and a cross from Sax.
Hollistan throws a body kick that misses.
Sax throws a right and a left that Hollistan avoids nicely.
Sax stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sax wants it to stay on the feet.
Sax throws a right and a left that Hollistan avoids nicely.
Hollistan dives in and grabs Sax's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sax pushes down on Hollistan's head and hops out.
Hollistan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hollistan misses with a takedown attempt - Sax sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sax looks for the body kick but Hollistan saw that one coming.
Sax stuffs the takedown attempt from Hollistan. Hollistan gets slowly back to his feet.
Sax tries a head kick but it misses.
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.
Sax looks for the body kick but Hollistan saw that one coming.
Hollistan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sax sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hollistan somewhat.
Hollistan tries to clinch up but Sax circles away and keeps his distance.
Sax throws a push kick but Hollistan slaps the foot to one side.
Hollistan tries to clinch but Sax moves out of range.
Marc Hollistan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hollistan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sax shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hollistan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hollistan is looking for a triangle but Sax pushes his legs off easily.
Sax tries to free his leg and advance position but Hollistan is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sax drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hollistan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hollistan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hollistan!
Hollistan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hollistan trying to control the action but Sax is working from the bottom.
Sax sneaks out the side door and pushes Hollistan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sax looks to land a combination but Hollistan avoids it well.
Hollistan dives in and grabs Sax's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sax pushes down on Hollistan's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Sax.
Hollistan shoots in looking for a takedown. Sax tries to sprawl out of it but Hollistan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sax manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sax misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sax throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Hollistan misses
and Sax counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hollistan won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amin Sax showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sax tries to bum rush Hollistan with a series of wild strikes but Hollistan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hollistan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sax sprawls well. Sax wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hollistan gets slowly back to his feet.
Hollistan shoots in for a takedown but Sax shows good takedown defense.
Sax throws a body kick the misses
and Hollistan moves into the clinch.
Sax prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Hollistan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hollistan can't find room to land a body shot as Sax controls the action.
Hollistan stops a takedown attempt from Sax.
Sax is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hollistan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sax blocking some punches.
Hollistan gets control of Sax's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hollistan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sax drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hollistan dives on top into guard.
Hollistan 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollistan wants to control from the top but Sax keeps moving.
Hollistan looking to pass the guard.
Hollistan trying to control but Sax is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hollistan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sax is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sax has escaped and now he's on top!
Sax drops back looking for a leg! Hollistan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hollistan manages to kick Sax off! Sax jumps back into Hollistan's guard.
Sax trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollistan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sax has gone for a leg lock! Hollistan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sax's guard.
Hollistan drops back looking for a leg! Sax is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sax manages to kick Hollistan off! Hollistan jumps back into Sax's guard.
Amin Sax is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hollistan 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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hollistan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hollistan won't allow Sax to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hollistan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sax swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marc Hollistan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hollistan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sax pushes Hollistan off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marc Hollistan.
I think Sax 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amin Sax!
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