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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nortti Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernest McTairy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eveliina Kurki - Sä osaat sillälailla peppua vemputtaa . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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188 cm
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222 lbs
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220 cm
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nortti Anderson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ernest McTairy! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Anderson swings away with a body shot that misses
and McTairy counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Nortti Anderson has been cut. Anderson throws a series of punches but McTairy avoids them all with ease. McTairy tries to clinch up. Anderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Anderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. 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! Anderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McTairy's head. McTairy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McTairy swivels though and keeps the full guard. Anderson wants to stand and escape but instead McTairy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. McTairy prevents Anderson from getting back to his feet. McTairy passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. McTairy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. McTairy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. McTairy wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy. McTairy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! McTairy is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. Anderson is squirming around, avoiding McTairy's attempts to control the action. Anderson tries to hold on but McTairy pushes him away. Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
McTairy looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Anderson is trying to stand. Anderson is breathing heavily. McTairy lands a heavy elbow. McTairy 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.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't. McTairy trying to control but Anderson is having none of it. Anderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding McTairy's attempts to control the action. Anderson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
McTairy looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. McTairy with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anderson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McTairy trying to control but Anderson is having none of it. Anderson wants to control but McTairy is having none of it. Anderson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
McTairy tries to control but Anderson wriggling away. McTairy lands a nice shot to the head. McTairy wants to stand but Anderson is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
McTairy working Anderson over with strikes here. McTairy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Anderson hang on? McTairy working for a guillotine from mount but Anderson is in no mood to give up. You get the feeling that Anderson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McTairy is standing up, even though he is in mount. McTairy has a takedown stuffed. McTairy is looking to clinch. McTairy cracks Anderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Anderson throws a combination that misses and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and McTairy counters with a nice body shot. Anderson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Anderson lands in his opponent's guard. Anderson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McTairy, up you get! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and McTairy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Anderson really felt that one! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest McTairy dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nortti Anderson's cut. That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McTairy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Anderson misses with a wild body shot. McTairy avoids the body shot from Anderson.
McTairy shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed McTairy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. McTairy is trying to push Anderson away but Anderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Nice elbow from McTairy. McTairy can't get the takedown.
McTairy gets control of Anderson's arms and successfully pulls guard. McTairy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Anderson throwing strikes but missing. Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McTairy works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Anderson postures up in McTairy's guard and throws a big left but McTairy blocks it. Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from McTairy. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Anderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round. Anderson wants to stand but McTairy is controlling his posture from full guard. McTairy is working an open guard so Anderson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Anderson thuds his right hand into McTairy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. McTairy has a takedown stuffed. Nortti Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest McTairy. Anderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles McTairy. McTairy circles away out of range and recomposes himself. McTairy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson misses with a double jab
and McTairy counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at McTairy to acknowledge the strikes. McTairy tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range. McTairy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but McTairy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
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. Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McTairy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. McTairy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McTairy counters with a solid body kick. Anderson misses with a double jab
and McTairy counters with a nice leg kick. Anderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McTairy quickly recovers to half guard. Anderson stands up from half guard. Danga de danga de dang - McTairy scores with a four punch combination! McTairy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anderson back to the cage. McTairy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Anderson walks into a straight right hand from McTairy. Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McTairy circles away quickly and effectively. Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McTairy at a distance.
McTairy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away. Anderson misses with a combination
and McTairy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and McTairy counters with a shoot takedown. Anderson fights it but they end up in guard. Anderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. McTairy wants to stand but Anderson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Anderson pushes McTairy off and scrambles back to his feet.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Anderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! McTairy manages to regain half guard. Good work. Anderson tries to stand and escape but McTairy is controlling the position. Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McTairy on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Anderson has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, McTairy works to full guard. McTairy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson. Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Anderson throwing strikes from guard but McTairy blocks nicely. McTairy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Anderson stands up from McTairy's guard - Anderson perhaps looking for a knockout. 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! Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nortti Anderson dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Nortti Anderson's cut. 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!
Anderson stuffs the takedown. McTairy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Anderson looks to land a combination. McTairy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Anderson lands a glancing blow to the side of McTairy's head. McTairy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anderson!
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Anderson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Anderson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Anderson working away from the top, dropping strikes. Both fighters are breathing heavily. BOOM! Anderson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Anderson breaks from McTairy's wrist control and lands an elbow. Anderson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Anderson unloading with bombs!
That's one minute gone in the round. McTairy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Anderson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Anderson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Anderson lands a heavy elbow. McTairy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Anderson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McTairy hang on? McTairy is wriggling around trying to escape.
McTairy tries to hold on but Anderson postures up. Nortti Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. McTairy is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea. McTairy wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. McTairy is in a horrible position here. Anderson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McTairy is in a horrible position here. Anderson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Anderson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McTairy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McTairy tries to hold on but Anderson postures up. McTairy regains half guard. Anderson is thwarting McTairy's attempts to control the position. Anderson thows a huge punch but McTairy dodges it nicely.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McTairy defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anderson wants to stand up but McTairy manages to regain full guard. McTairy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. McTairy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McTairy trying to control but he's not successful this time. McTairy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Anderson because McTairy loaded up on that one. McTairy trying to control but Anderson is having none of it. Anderson tries to hold on but McTairy postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. McTairy trying to control but Anderson is having none of it. Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't. Anderson is working hard here to advance position. McTairy wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely. Anderson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
McTairy wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely. McTairy throws some wild stikes that Anderson manages to avoid easily.
McTairy looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Anderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. McTairy is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Nortti Anderson showed his dominance in that final round. Well Anderson 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nortti Anderson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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