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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ukko Ylijumala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Kiernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiernan has chosen I Need A Doctor as his entrance music. Josh Kiernan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ukko Ylijumala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Kiernan!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ylijumala lands with a hook. Kiernan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Horrible takedown by Kiernan or perhaps it was just good defense by Ylijumala which made him look bad.
Kiernan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ylijumala sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kiernan scores with a takedown into Ylijumala's guard.
Kiernan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ylijumala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ylijumala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kiernan wants to control from the top but Ylijumala keeps moving.
Ylijumala wants to stand and escape but Kiernan is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiernan 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.
Kiernan wants to control from the top but Ylijumala keeps moving.
Kiernan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kiernan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ylijumala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiernan 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 two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ylijumala keeping full guard, as Kiernan tries to pass.
Kiernan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ylijumala gets caught flat footed, as Kiernan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ylijumala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kiernan throwing strikes but missing.
Ylijumala wants to stand up but Kiernan is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiernan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ylijumala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ylijumala knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kiernan on the ground.
Kiernan wants to control from the top but Ylijumala keeps moving.
Kiernan is looking to work some ground and pound but Ylijumala has wrist control.
Ylijumala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kiernan passes Ylijumala's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kiernan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kiernan tries to pass to full mount but Ylijumala defends it.
Kiernan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ylijumala tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kiernan has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kiernan misses with a head shot.
Kiernan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ylijumala is surviving well by controlling Kiernan's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiernan trying to control but Ylijumala is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiernan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Kiernan dominated that round.
That's time! Ylijumala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kiernan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
An inside leg kick from Ylijumala misses.
Kiernan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ylijumala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ylijumala looks to land a combination but Kiernan avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiernan needs to keep his hands up - Ylijumala had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiernan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ylijumala circles away.
Horrible takedown by Kiernan or perhaps it was just good defense by Ylijumala which made him look bad.
Kiernan throws a leg kick but Ylijumala sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kiernan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Kiernan.
Kiernan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ylijumala's face as Kiernan controls the position.
Kiernan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ylijumala is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kiernan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kiernan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ylijumala is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ylijumala is trying to buck Kiernan off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiernan advances nicely into full mount.
Kiernan wants to control the pace but Ylijumala is squirming around nicely.
Kiernan has control of Ylijumala's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ylijumala regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kiernan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ylijumala hang on?
Ylijumala is looking to improve his position but Kiernan isn't that keen on the idea.
Kiernan looking to control but Ylijumala is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiernan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ylijumala to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ylijumala shrugs it off.
Kiernan working for a submission but Ylijumala is keeping him at bay.
Kiernan is landing with some decent strikes but Ylijumala is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kiernan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ylijumala holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kiernan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kiernan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Kiernan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ylijumala keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ylijumala throws a hook but Kiernan avoids it easily.
Ylijumala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiernan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ylijumala is fending him off so far but Kiernan persists. Nope, Ylijumala circles away and we're back to standing.
Ylijumala scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kiernan in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Ylijumala.
Kiernan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ylijumala is trying to stand back up but Kiernan is controlling him
Kiernan is working for a kimura but Ylijumala is defending it quite comfortably.
Kiernan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiernan wants to work for an arm triangle but Ylijumala is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kiernan 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.
Kiernan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ylijumala's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiernan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kiernan seems to be working for a kimura but Ylijumala defends the submission attempt.
Kiernan is trying to control the action in half guard but Ylijumala is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kiernan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ylijumala sees it coming and defends easily.
Kiernan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ylijumala's head.
Kiernan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four 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.
Kiernan is looking for a kimura but Ylijumala is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kiernan to get the leverage.
Kiernan seems to be looking for submissions.
Kiernan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kiernan thows a huge punch but Ylijumala dodges it nicely.
Kiernan is looking for a kimura here.
Ukko Ylijumala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ylijumala blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kiernan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Kiernan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kiernan 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Kiernan!
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