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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Talentti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Talentti has chosen Metallica - Ecstasy Of Gold as his entrance music. Tommi Talentti looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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152 lbs
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167 cm
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153 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Desmond Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Talentti!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talentti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harrington pinned against the cage. Harrington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Harrington misses with a body shot.
Harrington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Harrington fails to land.
Harrington tries to throw a body punch but Talentti avoids it by throwing Harrington back against the cage.
Harrington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harrington lands a nice uppercut.
Harrington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Talentti's efforts to push away.
Harrington misses with a punch to the body.
Harrington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harrington wants a takedown.
Harrington throws a head punch that misses.
Talentti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Talentti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harrington but Harrington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington swings widly with a right hand
and Talentti counters with a stiff right hand.
Talentti gets caught flat footed, as Harrington shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Harrington postures up in Talentti's guard and throws a big left but Talentti blocks it.
Talentti keeping full guard, as Harrington tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrington preventing the sweep.
Harrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Talentti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harrington throwing strikes from guard but Talentti blocks nicely.
Harrington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Talentti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talentti keeping moving, preventing Harrington from controlling successfully.
Harrington controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Desmond Harrington wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Talentti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrington.
Harrington just misses with a punch to the body.
Talentti clinches with his opponent.
Harrington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Talentti.
Desmond Harrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Talentti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrington tries to work over Talentti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talentti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harrington lands a right hand.
Harrington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Talentti has had enough of the clinch but Harrington keeps him there for the moment.
Talentti blocks a body shot from Harrington.
Harrington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harrington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Talentti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Talentti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harrington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harrington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Talentti is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Harrington tries to throw a body punch but Talentti avoids it by throwing Harrington back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington lands with a light punch inside.
Talentti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harrington wants to take the fight to the mat but Talentti manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Talentti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harrington tries a body shot but Talentti blocks it.
Harrington tries to work over Talentti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harrington misses with a body punch.
Talentti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Talentti blocks a body shot from Harrington.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Talentti.
Talentti breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Talentti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Talentti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harrington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Talentti walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Harrington dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Harrington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Harrington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harrington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harrington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Talentti is fighting off a takedown attempt but Harrington is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Talentti to the mat. Talentti regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Harrington postures up.
Harrington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harrington throwing strikes but missing.
Talentti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harrington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tommi Talentti.
Harrington misses with a double jab.
Harrington pushes Talentti up against the cage in a clinch.
Harrington struggles to land a body shot inside as Talentti controls his hands.
Harrington lands a nice shot to the body.
Harrington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harrington working aggressively here.
Harrington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harrington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Talentti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Talentti lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Talentti. Those never looked like landing.
Harrington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harrington tries to clinch there but Talentti circles away.
Harrington scores with a nice head shot.
Desmond Harrington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrington misses the shot to the body.
Harrington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harrington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Talentti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talentti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Harrington to the mat! Harrington manages to get full guard.
Harrington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Talentti.
Harrington trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Talentti lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Talentti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harrington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harrington wants to stand but Talentti is controlling the position.
Harrington manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Talentti 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.
Talentti tries to kick Harrington off but Harrington keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Harrington working the head and body with strikes.
Harrington is trying to control. Talentti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harrington sitting and controlling from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Talentti wants to stand back up but Harrington manages to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Harrington dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Harrington throws a shot from downtown. Talentti moves away and avoids it.
Talentti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harrington.
Talentti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harrington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harrington shoots in and drives through. Talentti sprawls well.
Talentti connects with a looping right hand.
Harrington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Talentti shoots in for a double leg but Harrington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harrington gets a clinch.
Talentti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Harrington.
Harrington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Talentti circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Harrington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harrington.
Harrington tries to bum rush Talentti with a series of wild strikes but Talentti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harrington wants to clinch.
Talentti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harrington.
Talentti wants to clinch up but Harrington keeps it at a distance.
Harrington checks a leg kick.
Desmond Harrington is winning the standup battle so far.
Talentti lands a nice shot that snaps Harrington's head back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Talentti.
A left lands for Harrington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harrington can't find room to land a body shot as Talentti controls the action.
Talentti is looking to break free of the clinch but Harrington has double underhooks.
Harrington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Talentti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrington lands a nice shot to the body.
Harrington scores with a shot to the side of Talentti's head.
Harrington struggles to land a body shot inside as Talentti controls his hands.
Harrington can't find room to land a body shot as Talentti controls the action.
Talentti blocks a body shot from Harrington.
A head punch on the inside from Harrington fails to land.
Talentti misses with a punch on the inside.
Harrington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harrington can't find room to land a body shot as Talentti controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington tries to work over Talentti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Harrington.
Talentti blocks a body shot from Harrington.
Harrington tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Harrington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrington has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Talentti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Harrington lands a left hand.
Harrington is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harrington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Talentti has clasped his hands together around Harrington's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Desmond Harrington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrington is looking to reverse the position.
Talentti swings around for an armbar but Harrington sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Talentti's guard.
Harrington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Talentti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington trying to control but Talentti is working from the bottom.
Harrington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tommi Talentti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Desmond Harrington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Talentti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harrington controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Harrington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harrington, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Harrington!
A very excited looking Desmond Harrington made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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