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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Isotalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Buchinsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Isotalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Buchinsky!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Isotalo enables Buchinsky to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Isotalo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Buchinsky wanted to stand there but Isotalo had control of the position.
Isotalo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Isotalo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Isotalo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Buchinsky wants to stand but Isotalo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Buchinsky stands and steps away. Isotalo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Buchinsky dives in and scores a takedown into Isotalo's guard.
Buchinsky is looking to stand up but Isotalo won't let him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buchinsky is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Isotalo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isotalo keeping moving, preventing Buchinsky from controlling successfully.
Buchinsky gets to his feet - Isotalo follows without any prompting.
Buchinsky slaps away a takedown attempt from Isotalo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Isotalo is breathing heavily.
Buchinsky rushes Isotalo and presses him up against the cage.
Isotalo can't get the takedown.
Buchinsky slowing the pace effectively.
Isotalo tries to score a body lock takedown but Buchinsky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antti Isotalo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buchinsky prevents the takedown attempt.
Buchinsky breaks from the clinch.
Isotalo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buchinsky closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Isotalo to the mat! Isotalo manages to get full guard.
Isotalo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Isotalo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Isotalo tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buchinsky's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo keeping moving, preventing Buchinsky from controlling successfully.
Isotalo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buchinsky on the ground.
Buchinsky decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Isotalo gets caught napping as Buchinsky dives in and scores a takedown. Isotalo manages to retain guard.
Buchinsky stands and steps away. Isotalo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Buchinsky scores with a one two! Isotalo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Buchinsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Buchinsky stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Isotalo to get to his feet.
Buchinsky scores with a takedown into Isotalo's guard.
Buchinsky is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo is trying to control the position but Buchinsky postures up.
Isotalo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buchinsky is one step ahead there.
Buchinsky stands up from Isotalo's guard - Buchinsky perhaps looking for a knockout.
Buchinsky lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Buchinsky shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Isotalo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Buchinsky decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buchinsky rushes Isotalo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buchinsky is trying to break free.
Isotalo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Buchinsky gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Buchinsky postures up in Isotalo's guard and throws a big left but Isotalo blocks it.
Buchinsky would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Isotalo looking for a sweep. Not yet Isotalo, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buchinsky drops back looking for a leg! Isotalo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Isotalo manages to kick Buchinsky off! Buchinsky jumps back into Isotalo's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Buchinsky dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Isotalo has a takedown stuffed.
Antti Isotalo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buchinsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Isotalo.
Charles Buchinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Isotalo gets caught napping as Buchinsky dives in and scores a takedown. Isotalo manages to retain guard.
Buchinsky is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Buchinsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Buchinsky 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.
Buchinsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buchinsky's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Isotalo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buchinsky.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buchinsky passes Isotalo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchinsky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Buchinsky is trying to control the action in half guard but Isotalo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Buchinsky decides to stand and escape the position.
Buchinsky closes the distance and pushes Isotalo back into the cage.
Isotalo tries to pull guard but Buchinsky forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Isotalo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Buchinsky smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antti Isotalo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Isotalo tries to clinch but Buchinsky moves out of range.
Buchinsky misses with an attempted mid kick.
Buchinsky manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Isotalo on his heels. He'll look to pass Isotalo's guard now, I'm sure.
Buchinsky postures up in Isotalo's guard and throws a big left but Isotalo blocks it.
Isotalo is working an open guard so Buchinsky takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buchinsky fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Isotalo to the ground. Buchinsky is now in Isotalo's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchinsky gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Buchinsky shoots in and bounces Isotalo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Isotalo keeping moving, preventing Buchinsky from controlling successfully.
Isotalo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Isotalo being controlled here, momentarily.
Buchinsky wants to control from the top but Isotalo keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Charles Buchinsky hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Isotalo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Buchinsky sprawls well initially but Isotalo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buchinsky is trying to stand up here but Isotalo is controlling him well.
Isotalo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Isotalo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Isotalo stops Buchinsky from getting back to his feet.
Buchinsky manages to get to full guard.
Buchinsky trying to keep a closed guard but Isotalo is proving a slippery customer.
Isotalo throws a strike but Buchinsky rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Isotalo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buchinsky is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo is working an open guard so Buchinsky takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Buchinsky drives through with a takedown into guard.
Isotalo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Isotalo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Buchinsky controls the pace.
Isotalo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Isotalo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Buchinsky trying to control but Isotalo is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buchinsky passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Buchinsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Buchinsky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Isotalo sprawls well initially but Buchinsky persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Buchinsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Isotalo is trying to control but can't.
Buchinsky is keen to just control but Isotalo is a slippery customer.
Buchinsky tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Isotalo.
Buchinsky trying to control the action but Isotalo is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Charles Buchinsky.
Isotalo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Isotalo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buchinsky walks away with a smile on his face. Isotalo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Buchinsky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Buchinsky wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchinsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Buchinsky stands up from Isotalo's guard - Buchinsky perhaps looking for a knockout.
Buchinsky scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Isotalo is looking for a sweep. Buchinsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Buchinsky controlling the action here.
Isotalo tries to get to full guard but Buchinsky has control of the leg.
Buchinsky is keen to just control but Isotalo is a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Buchinsky decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchinsky throws a series of punches but Isotalo moves out of range.
Buchinsky keeps the fight on the outside.
Buchinsky looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Buchinsky prevents Isotalo from improving his position.
Well, if Buchinsky 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.
Isotalo is not content to let Buchinsky control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Charles Buchinsky wasn't active enough on the ground.
Buchinsky dives in and scores a takedown into Isotalo's guard.
Isotalo has a closed guard, preventing Buchinsky from standing up.
Buchinsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Buchinsky wants to stand but Isotalo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Buchinsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Isotalo has wrist control.
Isotalo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buchinsky is one step ahead there.
Buchinsky advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buchinsky tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Buchinsky has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Isotalo wants to control but Buchinsky postures up.
Antti Isotalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buchinsky has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Buchinsky feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buchinsky trying to control but Isotalo is working from the bottom.
Charles Buchinsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buchinsky stands and steps away. Isotalo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Buchinsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Buchinsky has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Buchinsky!
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