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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Bahamonde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Warmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bahamonde kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ennio Morricone FT. Nas - Ecstasy of Gold. Warmaster has chosen Deftones- welcome to the butcher as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Eduardo Bahamonde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Warmaster!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warmaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Bahamonde with that takedown attempt.
Warmaster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bahamonde moves into the clinch.
Bahamonde tries a knee to the head but Warmaster blocks it.
Bahamonde misses with a knee to the head.
Bahamonde with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bahamonde lands an elbow inside.
Warmaster lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Warmaster is working for an americana but Bahamonde has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Warmaster was thinking about the submission.
Warmaster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bahamonde is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warmaster trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bahamonde's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warmaster stands and steps away. Bahamonde gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Warmaster throws a combination that misses
and Bahamonde counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bahamonde.
Bahamonde wants to take the fight to the mat but Warmaster manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bahamonde with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bahamonde tries to land a knee to the head but Warmaster blocks with his arms.
Bahamonde with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bahamonde landing knees to the head.
Bahamonde is working for takedown but Warmaster is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Bahamonde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bahamonde tries to land a knee to the head but Warmaster blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster tries to score a body lock takedown but Bahamonde shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Warmaster is trying to drag Bahamonde to the mat but Bahamonde just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Warmaster tries to circle away but Bahamonde has him pinned against the ropes.
Bahamonde connects with a knee to the head.
Warmaster is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bahamonde unloads a knee to the mid-section. Warmaster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Warmaster looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bahamonde tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bahamonde misses with a knee to the head.
Warmaster is trying to break free.
Bahamonde tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bahamonde is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bahamonde throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bahamonde with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Josh Warmaster has been cut.
Bahamonde throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Warmaster blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Bahamonde throws an elbow but misses.
Bahamonde lands an elbow inside that Warmaster shrugs off.
Bahamonde misses with an elbow over the top.
Bahamonde trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Bahamonde.
Bahamonde lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bahamonde connects with a nasty looking knee right to Warmaster's face.
Warmaster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bahamonde with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bahamonde wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bahamonde lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bahamonde tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Warmaster avoids it.
Warmaster wants the takedown. Bahamonde is fighting it off but Warmaster persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bahamonde's guard against the ropes.
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!
Warmaster is looking to work some ground and pound but Bahamonde has wrist control.
Warmaster gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Warmaster scores with a jab. Bahamonde acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Warmaster misses with a wild combination.
Warmaster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warmaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Warmaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bahamonde sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eduardo Bahamonde will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josh Warmaster's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Warmaster throws an overhand right that lands on Bahamonde's shoulder, as Bahamonde tries to avoid the shot.
Warmaster misses with a right hand
and Bahamonde counters with a head kick.
Bahamonde fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Warmaster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Warmaster scores with a shot to the body.
Warmaster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Warmaster is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bahamonde rather than just go for the knockout.
Bahamonde looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Warmaster is fending him off so far but Bahamonde persists. Nope, Warmaster circles away and we're back to standing.
Warmaster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Warmaster misses with an uppercut. Bahamonde saw that one coming.
Warmaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Warmaster throws a shot from downtown. Bahamonde moves away and avoids it.
Bahamonde closes this distance looking for a takedown but Warmaster circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Bahamonde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warmaster swats away the attempt to clinch by Bahamonde.
Warmaster throws a nice looking combination but Bahamonde bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bahamonde fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Warmaster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bahamonde at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bahamonde has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Warmaster finds it's way round the side to connect with Bahamonde's head.
Bahamonde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Warmaster.
Warmaster misses with a series of wild punches.
Warmaster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Warmaster misses with an uppercut.
Warmaster misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster swings for the body but Bahamonde moves out of range.
Warmaster throws a lazy right hand but Bahamonde sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warmaster. Bahamonde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bahamonde ducks under a wild hook from Warmaster.
Warmaster misses with a double jab.
Bahamonde wants to clinch.
Bahamonde moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bahamonde is working for takedown but Warmaster is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bahamonde throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bahamonde tries a knee to the head but Warmaster blocks it.
Bahamonde connects with a knee to the head.
Bahamonde missing with knees to the body.
Warmaster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bahamonde gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bahamonde using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Warmaster has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Warmaster avoids a wild elbow strike from Bahamonde.
Bahamonde tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bahamonde is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Warmaster is defending well for now.
Bahamonde misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Warmaster.
Bahamonde misses with a knee to the head.
Warmaster wants to get back to striking at distance but Bahamonde won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bahamonde landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bahamonde is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bahamonde tries to land a knee to the head but Warmaster blocks with his arms.
Warmaster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bahamonde obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bahamonde throws a knee to the head but misses.
Warmaster is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Warmaster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bahamonde tries to land a knee to the head but Warmaster blocks with his arms.
Bahamonde prevents a takedown attempt there.
Eduardo Bahamonde has scored more points in the clinch so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bahamonde misses with a knee strike.
Bahamonde throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Warmaster blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Josh Warmaster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Josh Warmaster's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bahamonde moves away from the strike by Warmaster.
Warmaster leaves Bahamonde with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bahamonde tries to clinch but Warmaster is having none of it.
Warmaster connects with a jab.
Bahamonde fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eduardo Bahamonde is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bahamonde moves out of range of the strikes.
Bahamonde misses with a takedown attempt
and Warmaster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Bahamonde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warmaster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bahamonde avoids it really well and circles away.
Josh Warmaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warmaster takes a swing at Bahamonde's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warmaster shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Warmaster was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Warmaster jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bahamonde is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bahamonde and Warmaster has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
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.
Bahamonde is not content to let Warmaster control the position.
Warmaster is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bahamonde knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Warmaster trying to control the position but Bahamonde is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster decides to stand back up. Warmaster steps back and let's Bahamonde get back to his feet.
Warmaster misses the jab.
Josh Warmaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bahamonde fails with a takedown attempt.
Warmaster swats away the attempt to clinch by Bahamonde.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster with a hook.
Bahamonde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warmaster.
Warmaster misses with a double jab.
Warmaster shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bahamonde napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Warmaster thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Warmaster is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bahamonde knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Warmaster is trying to get an arm triangle but Bahamonde is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Bahamonde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bahamonde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Warmaster.
Bahamonde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Warmaster.
Warmaster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Warmaster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Warmaster 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 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Warmaster!
Josh Warmaster managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Technique MMA, into his post fight interview.
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