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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mean Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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235 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mean Machine!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller gets the takedown into side control.
Miller in side control lands a decent elbow.
Machine trying his best to control but Miller has mounted him.
Machine really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Machine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Machine is squirming around, avoiding Miller's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Machine is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Machine that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Miller wants to control the pace but Machine is squirming around nicely.
Machine tries to improve his position but instead Miller has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants to control but Machine is keeping busy.
Miller misses with punches from the back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Miller avoiding Machine 's attempts to control his hands.
Machine is keeping busy.
Miller somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Miller trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Machine trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Machine right now.
Miller tries to get the hooks in deep but Machine pushed the leg off.
Machine trying to control the action but Miller just sinks the hooks in.
Miller controlling from the back.
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.
Machine avoids the strikes from Miller.
Miller keeps control of the position as Machine tries to break free.
Miller struggling to keep hold of the position.
Miller is hanging on to Machine's back as he tries to escape.
Miller is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Machine defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Machine trying to control the position but Miller manages to sink in the hooks.
Miller thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Machine trying to control the position but Miller manages to sink in the hooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Miller's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Miller keeps control of the position as Machine tries to break free.
Machine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machine trying to control the hands but Miller breaks the grip.
Miller is looking to control Machine but Machine is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Miller trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Machine doesn't escape.
You can see the frustration on Machine's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Machine staying busy and making it hard for Miller to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
I really don't envy Machine right now.
Miller is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Machine knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Machine for a finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Miller's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Miller is really struggling to control Machine but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Miller has the hooks in. Machine is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Machine trying to control the position but Miller manages to sink in the hooks.
Machine tries to escape but Miller has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Miller is landing with strikes from the back.
Machine trying to control the hands but Miller breaks the grip.
That's six 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.
I really don't envy Machine right now.
Machine prevents Miller from getting a body triangle.
Miller patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Miller is breathing heavily.
Miller looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
I would not like to be Machine right now.
Machine trying to control the hands but Miller breaks the grip.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Miller has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Machine has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Machine can't escape the position.
Will Miller go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Machine trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Miller is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Machine defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machine is in bad spot here.
Machine trying to control the hands but Miller won't let him.
Miller lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Machine hold on?!
Machine covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Machine tries to escape the position.
Miller lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Machine.
Miller controlling well, preventing Machine from escaping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Miller throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Machine trying to control the hands but Miller won't let him.
Machine tries to break free.
Miller missing with strikes from the back.
Miller is hanging on to Machine's back as he tries to escape.
Miller is not going to allow Machine to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Miller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Miller has his takedown stuffed
and Machine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Miller's guard.
Machine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machine drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Miller dives on top into guard.
Miller won't allow Machine to sweep him here.
Machine seems keen to control Miller's posture.
Miller 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.
Machine trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
David Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Miller has passed into side control.
Machine is looking for a sweep.
Machine is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it.
Machine is breathing heavily.
Machine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Machine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Machine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machine can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
Machine on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Machine is looking for a sweep.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machine keeps working.
Machine is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Machine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miller wants to control but Machine is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine is looking to regain half guard here but Miller keeps moving and retains side control.
Miller decides to stand back up. Miller steps back and let's Machine get back to his feet.
Machine tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller tries for a takedown but Machine circles away easily
and Machine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Miller's guard.
Machine with a nice head shot there.
Miller lands a decent punch to the body there.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Miller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Miller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machine is aware though and is defending well.
Machine postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Machine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Machine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machine scoring with some ground and pound.
Machine is working Miller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Machine scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Machine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machine is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Machine scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Machine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Machine lands a couple of elbows.
Miller throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Machine thows a big elbow that misses.
Machine wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Machine throws a big right hand that misses.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Machine postures up and lands a big shot to Miller's brow.
Machine looking to pass the guard.
Machine works over Miller with some ground and pound from guard.
Machine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miller's head.
Machine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machine.
Machine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machine is one step ahead there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Machine chips away with some ground and pound.
Machine is in close to Miller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Machine is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Machine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Machine is working Miller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Machine throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Machine is working Miller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Machine is in close to Miller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Machine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machine scoring with some ground and pound.
Machine cracks Miller with a solid left hand.
Machine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machine trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Machine controlling the position well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Machine wants to get back to full guard.
Miller trying to control the action but Machine is working from the bottom.
Miller is controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Machine is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of David Miller.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt
and Machine counters with a shoot takedown. Miller fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mean Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Miller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machine counters with a shoot takedown. Miller fights it but they end up in guard.
Miller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machine defends well.
Machine scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Machine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machine tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Machine with a nice head shot there.
Miller working a defensive guard here.
Machine throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
Miller is trying to keep Machine in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine chips away with some ground and pound.
Machine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machine is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Machine postures up and lands a big shot to Miller's brow.
Machine landing with the ground and pound.
Machine throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
Miller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Machine postures up and lands a big shot to Miller's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Machine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Machine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Machine throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
Machine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Machine connects with a couple of short punches.
Miller is trying to control the position but Machine postures up.
Machine looking to pass the guard.
Machine lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller controls Machine momentarily but Machine frees himself.
Miller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller controls Machine momentarily but Machine frees himself.
Machine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Miller striking off his back but it's not causing Machine any problems.
Miller wants to sweep here but Machine controlling him for the moment.
Machine stands up over Miller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Miller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machine scoring with punches to the head and body.
Machine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Machine works over Miller with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Machine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Machine is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Machine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Machine is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Machine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Machine wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Machine landing some decent shots from guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Machine 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.
Machine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machine landing some decent shots from guard.
Machine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Machine's guard.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Machine has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's six 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.
Machine is adopting a defensive guard.
Miller thows a big elbow that misses.
Miller wants to stand but Machine is controlling his posture from full guard.
Machine is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mean Machine wasn't active enough on the ground.
Miller wants to slow Machine down by chopping away at his legs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Machine shoots in looking for a takedown but Miller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Machine throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Miller was covering up waiting for the punch and Machine finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Miller keeping full guard, as Machine tries to pass.
Machine throws a big right hand that misses.
Machine has gone for a leg lock! Miller slips out almost immediately though and dives into Machine's guard.
Machine is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
Machine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Machine controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
Machine has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Machine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machine pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up because David Miller just wasn't active enough.
Machine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miller trying to control the position but instead, Machine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miller into the ropes.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Machine breaks from the clinch.
David Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller is looking to clinch but Machine is avoiding it.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machine counters with a single leg into guard. Miller didn't expect that.
Machine landing some decent shots from guard.
Machine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Machine connects with a couple of short punches.
Machine distracts Miller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Machine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Machine prevents Miller from getting back to his feet.
Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Machine scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mean Machine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machine 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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