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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mika Ker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Channell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ker's entrance music is Eminem: Quitter. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mika Ker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clark Channell!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Channell moves out of range as Ker strikes.
Ker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Channell throws a series of punches but Ker moves out of range.
Ker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Channell.
A looping hook to the body misses from Channell. Ker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Channell misses with a wild combination.
Ker connects with a nice looking jab.
Ker scores with a three punch combo!
Clark Channell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Channell thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Channell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Channell with a jab.
Ker looks to land a combination but Channell avoids it well.
Ker thows a body shot but no joy.
Ker looks to throw the jab but Channell is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ker throws a series of punches but Channell moves out of range.
Channell clinches.
Channell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Channell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Channell lands a left hand.
Channell tries a knee to the head but Ker blocks it.
Channell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Channell wants to take the fight to the mat but Ker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Channell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Channell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ker smiles and moves away.
Ker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Channell.
Mika Ker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clark Channell.
Ker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Channell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ker is in Channell's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Channell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Channell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ker escapes and throws Channell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channell wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ker trying to control the action but Channell is working from the bottom.
Ker is really struggling to control Channell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Channell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Channell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Channell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ker's best efforts.
Ker is trying to control the action in half guard but Channell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ker trying to control from half guard but Channell is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ker is keen to just control but Channell is a slippery customer.
Channell looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ker trying to mount his opponent but Channell defends it.
Ker uses his free foot to push down on Channell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Channell.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ker trying to control but Channell is having none of it.
Channell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ker is trying to control. Channell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Channell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Channell looking for submissions off his back.
Channell manages to get to full guard.
Ker passes Channell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Channell moves into full guard.
Ker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Channell looking for a guillotine here but Ker defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Channell looking to control.
Channell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ker is aware though and is defending well.
Ker trying to control but Channell is working from the bottom.
Channell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Channell working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ker has passed into half guard!
Channell looks gassed!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Channell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ker moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Ker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Channell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ker as he jumps to the side.
Ker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Channell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ker is looking to take a break and control but Channell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Channell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ker tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Channell is letting Ker control him for a moment.
Ker trying to control the position but Channell is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Channell misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Ker is looking to take a break and control but Channell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Channell is trying to control Ker's posture but Ker avoids it.
Channell is not content to let Ker control the position.
Channell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Channell tries to roll over but Ker keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Channell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Channell keeping moving, preventing Ker from controlling successfully.
Ker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Channell is keeping the position for now.
Channell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ker preventing the sweep.
Ker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Channell is keeping the position for now.
Ker stands and throws Channell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Channell is looking for a sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Channell avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ker.
Channell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ker controlling the position from side mount.
Ker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Channell keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Channell being controlled for a moment.
Channell tries to bench press Ker off him but Ker keeps the position.
Ker trying to control the action but Channell is working from the bottom.
Channell misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Channell is looking for a sweep.
Ker working the ground and pound from side control.
Channell is trying to improve his position.
Ker working the ground and pound but Channell is defending the strikes.
Ker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Channell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ker is trying to control the action in half guard but Channell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Channell actively working from the bottom here.
Channell looking for submissions off his back.
Channell is breathing heavily.
Ker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Channell wants to improve his position but Ker is controlling well.
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!
Ker is working for a submission of some sort.
Mika Ker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Ker dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Channell has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ker.
Ker scores with a shoulder strike.
Ker works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Channell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Channell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Channell wants to sweep here but Ker controlling him for the moment.
Channell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Channell can't keep his opponent in guard - Ker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Ker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ker wants to control but Channell is keeping him busy.
Channell is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ker jumps into side control!
Ker advances to full mount.
Channell working to try and regain half guard.
Channell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ker landing strikes from the mount and Channell is in trouble!
Ker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
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!
Channell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Channell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ker with a couple of short strikes.
Channell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ker with shots to the head and body - Channell looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ker punishing his opponent with strikes.
Channell is rocked!
Channell is looking to get to half guard.
Channell is still in real trouble! Can Ker finish him?
Channell takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Ker's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mika Ker!
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