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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bert Bainite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurt Jamison has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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158 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bert Bainite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kurt Jamison!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamison thows a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown by Jamison or perhaps it was just good defense by Bainite which made him look bad.
Jamison misses with a wild combination.
Jamison closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bainite did well to prevent Jamison getting side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bainite tries to get to full guard but Jamison has control of the leg.
Jamison prevents Bainite from standing back up.
Jamison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bainite does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bainite wants to control but Jamison passes into side.
Bainite is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jamison off and has taken his back!
Bainite scores with punches and elbows.
Jamison rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bainite is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jamison sees it coming and defends easily.
Jamison is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bainite's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bainite's back!
Well, with Jamison on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bainite is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bainite controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Jamison. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Jamison is punishing Bainite with some ground and pound.
Bainite covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Jamison really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bainite.
Bainite manages to stand up with Jamison still on his back. Eventually Jamison drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Jamison dives in and scores a takedown into Bainite's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jamison's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jamison wants to control from the top but Bainite keeps moving.
Bainite has his foot on Jamison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jamison works his way back into a safe position though.
Bainite manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jamison manages to get himself to full guard.
Jamison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jamison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jamison has his foot on Bainite's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bainite works his way back into a safe position though.
Jamison pulls Bainite in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bainite throws a strike but Jamison rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jamison wants to control from the top but Bainite keeps moving.
Bainite manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jamison manages to get himself to full guard.
Bainite has gone for a leg lock! Jamison slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bainite's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison throws a big right hand that misses.
Bainite utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bainite is trying to control the position but Jamison postures up.
Jamison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bainite is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Bainite missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bainite is thwarting Jamison's attempts to control the position.
Jamison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bainite kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Jamison dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jamison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bainite was well out of range. Poor timing from Jamison.
Jamison avoids the head kick by Bainite.
Bainite gets caught flat footed, as Jamison shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jamison wants to control from the top but Bainite keeps moving.
Jamison advances to half guard.
Jamison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Jamison there.
Jamison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bainite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jamison has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bainite is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison unloading with bombs!
Bainite tries to lock up and control but Jamison gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bainite regains half guard.
Jamison controlling the action here.
Jamison wants to work for an arm triangle but Bainite is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bainite avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jamison.
Jamison wants to take a breather but Bainite is having none of it.
Bainite moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jamison stands up over Bainite, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bainite is looking for a triangle but Jamison pushes his legs off easily.
Bainite has momentary wrist control but Jamison slips an elbow through the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamison trying to control the position from guard on top but Bainite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bainite wants to sweep here but Jamison controlling him for the moment.
Bainite keeping moving, preventing Jamison from controlling successfully.
Jamison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jamison trying to control the position from guard on top but Bainite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bainite working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jamison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jamison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bainite wants to stand and escape but Jamison is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jamison passes Bainite's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jamison moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Bainite.
Kurt Jamison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jamison cracks Bainite with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jamison working the body and head with strikes.
Bainite is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bainite can't do much from the bottom here.
Jamison trying to control the position but Bainite is working away.
Jamison swings around for an armbar but Bainite sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jamison's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bainite missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jamison has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bainite has passed into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bainite fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bainite working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Jamison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jamison shoots for a double leg takedown but Bainite sprawls well. He's pushed Jamison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bainite slips a jab from Jamison.
Jamison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jamison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bainite moves away.
A left and a right from Bainite both land. Nice combination.
Jamison shoots and misses
and Bainite counters with a straight right hand.
Jamison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bainite connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jamison's hands.
Jamison keeps the fight on the outside.
Bainite misses with a body kick.
Bainite thows a body shot but no joy.
Bainite throws a nice looking combination but Jamison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jamison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bainite looks for a takedown but Jamison sprawls well.
Bainite tries to clinch
and Jamison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jamison's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jamison duly obliges.
Bert Bainite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bainite looks to land a combination but Jamison avoids it well.
Bainite is looking to clinch but Jamison is avoiding it.
Bainite fails with a takedown attempt.
Jamison scores with a nice strike.
Bainite throws a push kick but Jamison slaps the foot to one side.
Jab from Jamison.
Bainite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bert Bainite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Jamison.
Jamison swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bainite counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jamison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bainite working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bainite is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jamison is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jamison has escaped and now he's on top!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jamison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jamison works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jamison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bainite keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bainite actively working from the bottom here.
Bert Bainite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamison seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bainite tries to roll over but Jamison keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bainite avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jamison.
Bainite is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jamison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jamison's back!
Bainite has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jamison breaks Bainite's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kurt Jamison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jamison sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bert Bainite showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jamison 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Jamison!
After the fight, Kurt Jamison was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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