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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Fantastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prashanth Maadala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harold Fantastic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Prashanth Maadala!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fantastic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic shoots in but no luck this time.
Good shot there by Maadala.
Fantastic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fantastic takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Fantastic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maadala misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maadala lands with a right hand.
Fantastic has a takedown stuffed.
Fantastic fails with the takedown.
Fantastic is breathing heavily.
Maadala misses with a takedown
and Fantastic counters with a single leg into guard. Maadala didn't expect that.
Maadala is trying to keep Fantastic in close.
Maadala seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Maadala controls Fantastic momentarily but Fantastic frees himself.
Fantastic tries to free his leg and advance position but Maadala is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantastic being controlled here momentarily.
Maadala's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maadala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fantastic manages to get himself to full guard.
Maadala slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Maadala is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fantastic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maadala trying to control the action but Fantastic is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic is looking for a sweep.
Maadala takes a little break here. Fantastic wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fantastic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fantastic stands up and beckons Maadala to join him on the feet.
Fantastic scores with a takedown into Maadala's guard.
Fantastic wants to stand but Maadala has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fantastic throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic postures up in Maadala's guard and throws a big left but Maadala blocks it.
Fantastic is in close to Maadala's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maadala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fantastic postures up in Maadala's guard and throws a big left but Maadala blocks it.
Maadala can't keep his opponent in guard - Fantastic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fantastic moves nicely into side control.
Maadala is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fantastic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maadala gets full guard.
Maadala looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maadala pulls Fantastic in close to prevent any damage.
Maadala wants to sweep here but Fantastic controlling him for the moment.
Fantastic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maadala manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Maadala fails to advance to Fantastic's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Harold Fantastic will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fantastic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Prashanth Maadala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maadala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maadala throws a right and a left that Fantastic avoids nicely.
Fantastic shoots in for a double leg but Maadala sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maadala swinging wilding here.
Maadala connects with a body shot.
Maadala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown by Fantastic or perhaps it was just good defense by Maadala which made him look bad.
Fantastic looks for a takedown but Maadala sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Fantastic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown by Fantastic or perhaps it was just good defense by Maadala which made him look bad.
Fantastic shoots and misses
and Maadala counters with a left and a right that stings Fantastic.
Maadala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fantastic counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maadala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantastic throws and elbow that misses. Maadala uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fantastic's guard. Nice move by Maadala!
Fantastic looking for a sweep. Not yet Fantastic, not yet.
Fantastic throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fantastic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fantastic keeping moving, preventing Maadala from controlling successfully.
Maadala looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fantastic looking for a sweep. Not yet Fantastic, not yet.
Maadala not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maadala 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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Maadala. No joy for Fantastic on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maadala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maadala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maadala fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Maadala.
Fantastic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maadala as he jumps to the side.
Good shot there by Maadala.
Maadala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maadala.
Maadala moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maadala throws a head kick that misses.
Maadala scores with a body shot.
Fantastic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maadala throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fantastic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maadala won't be happy with that.
Fantastic 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.
Maadala manages to get back to half guard.
Fantastic wants to stand up but Maadala is controlling the position.
Fantastic with the ground and pound but Maadala uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Harold Fantastic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maadala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fantastic.
Fantastic is looking to work some ground and pound but Maadala has wrist control.
Fantastic throws a strike but Maadala rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fantastic keeping moving, preventing Maadala from controlling successfully.
Fantastic will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Fantastic looking for a sweep. Not yet Fantastic, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Fantastic or perhaps it was just good defense by Maadala which made him look bad.
Maadala is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Maadala lands with a nice combination. Fantastic backs away looking to recover.
Maadala throws the left hand but Fantastic avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic tries to clinch up but Maadala circles away and keeps his distance.
Fantastic shoots in for a takedown but Maadala shows good takedown defense.
A punch combination from Maadala misses.
Fantastic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maadala avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fantastic looking for a takedown.
Fantastic tries a knee to the head but Maadala blocks it.
Maadala tries to break the clinch but Fantastic is controlling the position.
Maadala wants to get back to striking at distance but Fantastic won't allow it.
Fantastic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maadala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maadala wants to break free but Fantastic has control.
Maadala is trying to break free.
Fantastic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maadala has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fantastic tightens his grip and picks Maadala up, before dumping him to the ground. Maadala manages to land in guard.
Fantastic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic postures up in Maadala's guard and throws a big left but Maadala blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maadala has control of Fantastic's left arm, preventing Fantastic from doing any damage.
Maadala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Harold Fantastic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fantastic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maadala is fending him off so far but Fantastic persists. Nope, Maadala circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maadala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maadala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maadala connects with a nice looking jab.
Maadala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maadala lands a really nice looking cross but Fantastic seems unphased.
Fantastic tries to clinch there but Maadala circles away.
Maadala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Maadala does no damage.
Fantastic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic clinches up with Maadala and pushes him back against the cage.
Maadala wants to break free but Fantastic has control.
Fantastic lands a knee to the head.
Maadala can't break the clinch.
Maadala tries to break the clinch but Fantastic is controlling the position.
Maadala gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fantastic.
Maadala can't break the clinch.
Fantastic keeps control of Maadala as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maadala tries to break the clinch but Fantastic is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maadala is trying to break free.
Fantastic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maadala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Fantastic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maadala wants to break free but Fantastic has control.
Fantastic misses with a knee to the head.
Maadala lands a shoulder strike.
Maadala on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maadala is looking to break free of the clinch but Fantastic has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantastic wants the takedown. Maadala is fighting it off but Fantastic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Maadala's guard against the cage.
Maadala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maadala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fantastic throws and elbow that misses. Maadala uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fantastic's guard. Nice move by Maadala!
Maadala won't allow Fantastic to sweep him here.
Maadala drops back looking for a leg! Fantastic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fantastic manages to kick Maadala off! Maadala jumps back into Fantastic's guard.
Maadala stands and throws Fantastic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fantastic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fantastic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Prashanth Maadala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maadala moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Fantastic.
Fantastic tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fantastic is looking to get to half guard.
Fantastic is working hard here to advance position.
Fantastic looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic tries to escape the position.
Fantastic staying busy and making it hard for Maadala to control.
Fantastic controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Maadala is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fantastic knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fantastic for a finish.
Maadala has the hooks in. Fantastic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fantastic fending off the submission attempt from Maadala.
I really don't envy Fantastic right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fantastic trying to get back to his feet but Maadala is in full control for now.
Fantastic fending off the submission attempt from Maadala.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic rolls, trying to escape but Maadala keeps control of the position.
Fantastic is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Maadala gets his way!
And that's the end of the fight!
Prashanth Maadala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fantastic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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