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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Fairley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Tombstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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179 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Fairley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Tombstone!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tombstone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fairley shoots in for a takedown but Tombstone shows good takedown defense.
Tombstone instigates a clinch.
Fairley is trying to drag Tombstone to the mat but Tombstone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Fairley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tombstone has Fairley pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tombstone pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fairley tumbling to the mat - Tombstone dives into Fairley's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fairley keeping moving, preventing Tombstone from controlling successfully.
Tombstone throws a big right hand that misses.
Fairley working for a triangle but Tombstone defends it easily.
Fairley working a defensive guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tombstone throwing strikes from guard but Fairley blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tombstone tries to free his leg and advance position but Fairley is retaining full guard.
Fairley doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tombstone trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fairley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Tombstone has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fairley has passed into side control.
Tombstone sneaks back into half guard.
Tombstone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fairley prevents Tombstone from improving his position.
Fairley passes to side control.
Tombstone wants to get back to his feet but Fairley drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tombstone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tombstone tries to bench press Fairley off him but Fairley keeps the position.
Fairley throws a strike aimed at the side of Tombstone's head but Tombstone avoids it well.
Tombstone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tombstone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairley fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tombstone gets back to half guard.
Tombstone punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairley is working for a submission of some sort.
Tombstone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tombstone kicks off Fairley and gets to his feet.
Tombstone throws a hook but Fairley avoids it easily.
Tombstone throws a nice looking combination but Fairley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tombstone tries to clinch up.
Tombstone throws a hook but Fairley blocks it.
Tombstone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fairley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fairley trying to control but Tombstone is working from the bottom.
Fairley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairley wants to control from the top but Tombstone keeps moving.
Tombstone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fairley defends it easily.
Tombstone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fairley is one step ahead there.
Tombstone working a defensive guard here.
Tombstone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tombstone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tombstone working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fairley has passed into half guard!
Fairley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tombstone defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Tombstone dominated that round.
That's time! Fairley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fairley throws the left hand but Tombstone avoids the punch easily.
Fairley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tombstone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fairley somewhat.
Fairley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fairley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tombstone throws out the jab.
Tombstone swings for the body but Fairley moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Fairley.
Fairley dodges the punch combination from Tombstone.
Fairley throws a body punch but Tombstone moves out of range.
Fairley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tombstone pinned against the cage. Tombstone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fairley slips under a jab from Tombstone.
Tombstone connects with a nice looking jab.
Fairley gets tackled into the cage by Tombstone. Tombstone maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairley is trying to break the clinch but Tombstone is controlling him.
Tombstone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fairley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tombstone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fairley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tombstone.
Tombstone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tombstone looks to land a body kick but Fairley moved away.
Fairley slips a jab and a cross from Tombstone.
Fairley fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Fairley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tombstone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fairley.
Fairley shoots in and drives through. Tombstone sprawls well.
Tombstone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fairley's hands.
Tombstone connects with an inside leg kick.
Tombstone closes the distance and clinches.
Tombstone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tombstone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fairley shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fairley. Tombstone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tombstone gets caught flat footed, as Fairley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fairley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tombstone wants to sweep here but Fairley controlling him for the moment.
Fairley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tombstone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tombstone trying to control the position.
Fairley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fairley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fairley trying to control but Tombstone is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tombstone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fairley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fairley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fairley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tombstone is keeping the position for now.
Fairley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fairley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tombstone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fairley has managed to get both his arms back between Tombstone's legs - danger averted.
Fairley 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.
Tombstone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tombstone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fairley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fairley throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tombstone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fairley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tombstone is breathing heavily.
Tombstone looking to control.
Fairley postures up and lands a big shot to Tombstone's brow.
Fairley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tombstone looking for a sweep. Not yet Tombstone, not yet.
Tombstone is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fairley dives into side control.
Fairley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tombstone keeps working.
An elbow from Fairley crashes against the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fairley trying to control the position but Tombstone is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Tombstone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tombstone connects with a crisp jab.
Fairley throws an overhand right that lands on Tombstone's shoulder, as Tombstone tries to avoid the shot.
Tombstone scores with a jab. Fairley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fairley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tombstone was covering up waiting for the punch and Fairley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tombstone is looking to sweep but instead, Fairley has passed into half guard.
Tombstone flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nick Fairley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tombstone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tombstone wants to improve his position but Fairley is controlling well.
Fairley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tombstone keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairley trying to mount his opponent but Tombstone defends it.
Tombstone gets back to full guard.
Tombstone lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fairley!
Fairley tries to hold on but Tombstone postures up.
A nice elbow there by Tombstone.
Fairley tries to hold on but Tombstone pushes him away.
Fairley can't escape the position.
Fairley swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Fairley bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tombstone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fairley is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairley wants to control from the top but Tombstone keeps moving.
Tombstone 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fairley wants to control from the top but Tombstone keeps moving.
Fairley throwing strikes from guard but Tombstone blocks nicely.
Tombstone is looking for a triangle here but Fairley uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tombstone wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tombstone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
You can see the frustration on Tombstone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairley throws an elbow but Tombstone slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tombstone is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tombstone is looking to reverse the position.
Fairley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tombstone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tombstone struggling a bit here.
Fairley cracks Tombstone with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Tombstone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fairley misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairley trying to control the position but Tombstone is working away.
Tombstone pushes Fairley away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fairley gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fairley tries to score with some ground and pound. Tombstone controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fairley misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fairley throws a strike aimed at the side of Tombstone's head but Tombstone avoids it well.
Tombstone is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fairley looks up at the clock and then as Tombstone takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fairley smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairley throwing strikes but Tombstone manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fairley wants to control but Tombstone postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tombstone tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fairley's legs.
Tombstone wants to control but Fairley is keeping him busy.
Nick Fairley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tony Tombstone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tombstone working the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nick Fairley.
I think Tombstone 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Tombstone!
Tony Tombstone gave a mention to Kobra Clothing Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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RATING
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