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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank McLair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perkele Saatana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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245 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tank McLair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Perkele Saatana!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saatana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McLair dives in and grabs Saatana's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saatana pushes down on McLair's head and hops out.
Saatana looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McLair misses with the combination.
Saatana wants to clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Saatana enables McLair to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saatana manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Saatana wriggles free and stands up.
McLair tries to clinch there but Saatana circles away.
McLair wants to clinch up but Saatana keeps it at a distance.
Saatana goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
McLair pushes Saatana up against the cage in a clinch.
Saatana is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McLair has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Saatana regains guard immediately.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLair in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McLair working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McLair postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McLair preventing the sweep.
McLair with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saatana has momentary wrist control but McLair slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McLair accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saatana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McLair accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLair throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saatana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McLair postures up in Saatana's guard and throws a big left but Saatana blocks it.
McLair stopping the sweep attempt from Saatana.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLair postures up in Saatana's guard and throws a big left but Saatana blocks it.
Saatana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McLair pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saatana is keeping the position for now.
McLair lands a couple of digs.
McLair pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saatana is keeping the position for now.
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!
McLair showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McLair accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saatana trying to keep a closed guard but McLair is proving a slippery customer.
McLair thows a big elbow that misses.
McLair won't allow Saatana to sweep him here.
McLair lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McLair will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McLair throws a big right hand that misses.
McLair throwing strikes but missing.
McLair looking to sit in guard and control but Saatana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McLair has Saatana pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saatana looking to sit in guard and control but McLair gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McLair lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLair preventing the sweep.
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!
McLair trying to control the position from guard on top but Saatana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McLair postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank McLair dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McLair clinches with his opponent.
Saatana prevents the takedown attempt.
Saatana is looking to control McLair's arms but McLair gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saatana has his back to the cage.
Saatana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McLair jumps guard but Saatana stands there with McLair around his waist. McLair gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McLair jumps guard and drags Saatana to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Saatana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saatana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saatana stops McLair from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saatana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saatana postures up in McLair's guard and throws a big left but McLair blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saatana with a flurry of punches that miss.
McLair is adopting a defensive guard.
Saatana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Saatana postures up in McLair's guard and throws a big left but McLair blocks it.
Saatana being controlled here momentarily.
Saatana trying to control but McLair is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saatana postures up in McLair's guard and throws a big left but McLair blocks it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Saatana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saatana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tank McLair overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saatana looking to sit in guard and control but McLair gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McLair working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McLair won't allow Saatana to get back to his feet.
McLair is looking to work some ground and pound but Saatana has wrist control.
McLair scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLair won't allow Saatana to sweep him here.
McLair trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saatana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McLair trying to control but Saatana is working from the bottom.
Saatana pushes McLair off and scrambles back to his feet.
McLair looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Saatana!
McLair jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Saatana manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McLair is trying to get an arm triangle but Saatana is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLair cracks Saatana with a big right hand but Saatana just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLair scoring with punches from side control.
Saatana manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Saatana on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McLair thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saatana's head.
Saatana is pressing down on McLair's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Saatana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McLair throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saatana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saatana has momentary wrist control but McLair slips an elbow through the middle.
McLair trying to control the position from guard on top but Saatana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank McLair dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McLair tries to clinch but Saatana moves out of range.
McLair displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saatana.
Saatana lands a high kick!
McLair closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Saatana's guard.
Saatana wants to stand but McLair is controlling the position.
McLair is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McLair accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saatana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLair is pushing down on Saatana's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saatana is fighting to maintain full guard but McLair has managed to sneak the leg through.
McLair thows a huge punch but Saatana dodges it nicely.
Saatana blocking the ground and pound attempt from McLair.
Saatana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saatana has hold of McLair's hands but McLair slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLair lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Saatana is looking for a sweep. McLair is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McLair is looking for a kimura here.
Saatana wants to get back to full guard.
McLair throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saatana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McLair thows a huge punch but Saatana dodges it nicely.
McLair is stalling here. Saatana is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McLair seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Saatana has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLair struggling a bit here.
Saatana wants to control but McLair is keeping him busy.
McLair sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Saatana is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McLair sees it coming and defends easily.
McLair wants to get back to his feet.
Perkele Saatana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLair kicks off Saatana and gets to his feet.
McLair drives through with a takedown into Saatana's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McLair throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McLair chips away with some ground and pound.
McLair is looking to work some ground and pound but Saatana has wrist control.
Saatana lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McLair!
Saatana wants to get back to his feet but McLair is holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLair tries to hold on but Saatana postures up.
McLair avoids a series of strikes thrown by Saatana.
McLair is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saatana jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McLair is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McLair and Saatana has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLair is not content to let Saatana control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tank McLair showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McLair, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank McLair!
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energy
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pop
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RATING
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