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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Blachovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Saarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blachovich comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter Sandman. John Blachovich is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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210 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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219 lbs
17 - 7 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Blachovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Saarinen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarinen shoots for a double leg takedown but Blachovich sprawls well. He's pushed Saarinen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saarinen gets a takedown into half guard.
Blachovich gets back to full guard.
Saarinen wants to pass the guard but Blachovich is keeping the position.
Saarinen cracks Blachovich with a solid left hand.
Blachovich is adopting a defensive guard.
Blachovich trying to keep a closed guard but Saarinen is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blachovich controlling the position.
Saarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Saarinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blachovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Blachovich, not yet.
Saarinen wants to control from the top but Blachovich keeps moving.
Saarinen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blachovich kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Saarinen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blachovich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Saarinen has Blachovich in his guard.
Blachovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Blachovich trying to control but Saarinen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blachovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Saarinen is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of John Blachovich.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blachovich prevents a takedown attempt there.
Blachovich is defending well against a takedown attempt.
John Blachovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauri Saarinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blachovich manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Saarinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saarinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Blachovich has wrist control.
Saarinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blachovich is keeping the position for now.
Saarinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saarinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blachovich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saarinen.
Saarinen distracts Blachovich with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen wants to control from the top but Blachovich keeps moving.
Saarinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blachovich is trying to control the position but Saarinen postures up.
Saarinen with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blachovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blachovich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saarinen manages to get himself to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blachovich postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauri Saarinen dominated that round.
That's time! Blachovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blachovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blachovich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saarinen defends it nicely.
Saarinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blachovich.
Saarinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Blachovich. No joy for Saarinen on that attempt.
Saarinen takes the fight into the clinch.
Saarinen wants a takedown.
John Blachovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauri Saarinen.
Saarinen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blachovich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blachovich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saarinen is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blachovich prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saarinen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blachovich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blachovich holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Blachovich tries to pull guard but Saarinen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Saarinen is looking for a takedown.
Saarinen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blachovich tries to pull guard but Saarinen won't allow it.
Saarinen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blachovich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saarinen is working away from the top position though.
Blachovich tries to roll over but Saarinen keeps him under control.
Saarinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saarinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blachovich is trying to get back to full guard.
Blachovich wants to control but Saarinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blachovich with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Blachovich moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saarinen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blachovich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saarinen throws an elbow that misses. Blachovich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saarinen's guard. Nice move by Blachovich!
Saarinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saarinen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Blachovich!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blachovich working to try and regain half guard.
Saarinen avoids the attempt from Blachovich to control.
Saarinen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saarinen dominating with strikes here.
Blachovich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauri Saarinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Blachovich misses with a looping right.
Blachovich looks to land a combination but Saarinen avoids it well.
Saarinen ducks under a wild hook from Blachovich.
Saarinen shoots in and drives through. Blachovich sprawls well.
Blachovich misses with an uppercut.
Saarinen ducks under a wild hook from Blachovich.
An inside leg kick from Blachovich misses.
Saarinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blachovich as he avoids it easily.
Saarinen drives through with a takedown into Blachovich's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Saarinen scoring with some ground and pound.
Saarinen throws an elbow that misses. Blachovich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saarinen's guard. Nice move by Blachovich!
Blachovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blachovich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saarinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blachovich is one step ahead there.
Blachovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saarinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mauri Saarinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saarinen keeping moving, preventing Blachovich from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Blachovich stopping the sweep attempt from Saarinen.
Blachovich forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blachovich slows the pace down in half guard.
Blachovich is trying to control the action in half guard but Saarinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saarinen manages to get to full guard.
Blachovich passes Saarinen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blachovich in particular looking to stall.
Saarinen tries to roll over but Blachovich keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen missing with punches from the bottom.
Blachovich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saarinen is just riding it out for now. Blachovich eventually gives up the hold.
Saarinen wants to control but Blachovich is keeping busy.
Blachovich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saarinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blachovich performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Blachovich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saarinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
John Blachovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blachovich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blachovich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saarinen defending well though.
Saarinen wants to get back to full guard.
Blachovich controlling the pace.
Blachovich is trying to control the action in half guard but Saarinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saarinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blachovich throwing shots but Saarinen is blocking nicely.
Mauri Saarinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blachovich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saarinen's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Blachovich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saarinen 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauri Saarinen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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