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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grammund Rider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milka CroCow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CroCow has chosen Ratatat - Loud Pipes as his entrance music. 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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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grammund Rider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milka CroCow!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rider crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from CroCow - the referee stops the clock and Rider gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says CroCow. Rider manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
CroCow throws a lazy head kick
and Rider counters with a right hand to the body.
CroCow misses with a wild body shot.
CroCow lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rider is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
CroCow instigates a clinch.
CroCow manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
CroCow trying to keep a closed guard but Rider is proving a slippery customer.
Rider stops CroCow from standing up.
Rider postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rider is looking to work some ground and pound but CroCow has wrist control.
CroCow manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
CroCow working for a guillotine from mount but Rider is in no mood to give up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider is desperately trying to improve his position but CroCow has a good base and remains in mount.
CroCow goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rider is on top in guard.
Rider trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rider throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
CroCow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rider throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as CroCow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
CroCow working a defensive guard here.
CroCow kicks Rider off and gets to his feet.
Rider misses with an uppercut. CroCow saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rider shoots in for a takedown but CroCow shows good takedown defense.
CroCow throws a sloppy head kick and Rider moves out of range easily.
CroCow throws a head kick but Rider moves out of range.
CroCow misses with a combination
and Rider counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
CroCow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rider working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
CroCow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rider.
Rider throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rider working some strikes from top position.
CroCow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
CroCow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rider throws a strike but CroCow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rider is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
CroCow has gone for a leg lock! Rider slips out almost immediately though and dives into CroCow's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rider accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rider thows a big elbow that misses.
Rider missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rider throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CroCow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
CroCow is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rider lands an uppercut.
CroCow is trying to force a seperation but Rider has the dominant position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rider takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
CroCow is trying to push Rider away but Rider has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A body shot lands from Rider.
CroCow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rider.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rider blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rider drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grammund Rider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rider managing to block the knees to the body from CroCow.
Rider is trying to stall.
Rider lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of CroCow backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Milka CroCow 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.
CroCow clinches up with Rider and pushes him back against the cage.
Rider tries to score a body lock takedown but CroCow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rider jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as CroCow walks away with a smile on his face. Rider gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rider shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says CroCow as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grammund Rider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
CroCow tries to bum rush Rider with a series of wild strikes but Rider uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
CroCow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Milka CroCow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
CroCow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rider has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics CroCow uses from the top position.
CroCow trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rider's guard.
Rider keeping moving, preventing CroCow from controlling successfully.
Rider controls CroCow momentarily but CroCow frees himself.
Rider 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CroCow drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rider dives on top into guard.
Rider with a flurry of punches that miss.
CroCow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
CroCow is looking to stand back up but Rider counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by CroCow.
Rider thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing CroCow to regain full guard.
CroCow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rider.
Rider keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of CroCow's head.
Rider working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of CroCow's head.
CroCow manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rider avoids a series of strikes thrown by CroCow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rider is looking to get to half guard.
CroCow blocks Rider's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
CroCow looking to control but Rider is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grammund Rider overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rider is looking to get to half guard.
CroCow tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
CroCow jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rider manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rider is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CroCow is looking to take a break and control but Rider is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
CroCow tries for a kimura but Rider is defending well.
CroCow working the ground and pound but Rider is defending the strikes.
Rider holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
CroCow wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rider, who protects the arm well.
CroCow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rider is looking to regain half guard here but CroCow keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rider isn't going anywhere.
CroCow trying to control the position but Rider is working away.
Rider tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but CroCow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rider sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
CroCow is pressing down on Rider's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rider is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Milka CroCow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Rider's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
CroCow has Rider up against the cage in a clinch.
CroCow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rider.
Rider lands with a short punch from the clinch.
CroCow with an attempt at a knee that misses.
CroCow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
CroCow lands a nice shot to the body.
CroCow lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Grammund Rider has been cut.
CroCow forces Rider back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rider lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rider tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. CroCow smiles and moves away.
CroCow drives through with a takedown into Rider's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CroCow stands and throws Rider's legs to the side, diving into side control.
CroCow is looking to take a break and control but Rider is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
CroCow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no CroCow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
CroCow wants to stand but Rider has his arm trapped.
CroCow is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rider will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rider wants to control but CroCow postures up.
CroCow has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Milka CroCow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
CroCow throws a head kick but Rider moves out of range.
CroCow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grammund Rider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
CroCow throws a head kick but Rider moves out of range.
Rider misses with a body shot.
CroCow looks to land a left hand but Rider moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from CroCow misses its intended target.
CroCow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rider has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rider thows a body shot but no joy.
CroCow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rider's head.
CroCow misses with a head kick.
CroCow throws a head kick but Rider moves out of range.
CroCow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rider fakes high and swings low for a body shot but CroCow manages to avoid it.
CroCow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
CroCow tries to circle away but Rider has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Rider on the inside.
CroCow stops a takedown attempt from Rider.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grammund Rider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rider fails to pull guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rider as CroCow tries to tie him up.
Milka CroCow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rider drops to a knee looking for a takedown but CroCow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rider misses with a body punch.
CroCow manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
CroCow tries a head kick but it misses.
CroCow drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rider striking off his back but it's not causing CroCow any problems.
CroCow tries to free his leg and advance position but Rider is retaining full guard.
Rider scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milka CroCow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well CroCow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milka CroCow!
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