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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Warmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iivari Ilkimys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warmaster comes to the cage accompanied by Bongtokin Alcoholics by KOTTONMOUTH KINGS. On his way into the cage it seems that Josh Warmaster has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Josh Warmaster seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Warmaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iivari Ilkimys!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilkimys cracks a nice hook into Warmaster's ribs.
Warmaster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ilkimys throws a low kick but Warmaster moves out of range easily.
Ilkimys scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Warmaster closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Warmaster lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Warmaster wants to pass the guard but Ilkimys is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warmaster passes Ilkimys's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Warmaster is trying to work for a kimura but Ilkimys is defending well.
Warmaster is working for a kimura but Ilkimys is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warmaster is working for a kimura but Ilkimys is defending it quite comfortably.
Warmaster seems to be working for a kimura but Ilkimys defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ilkimys is defending against the submission attempts here by Warmaster.
Warmaster is working for a kimura but Ilkimys is defending it quite comfortably.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ilkimys can do anything to dispel that myth.
Warmaster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster seems to be looking for submissions.
Warmaster is looking to stall here but Ilkimys recovers full guard.
Ilkimys keeping moving, preventing Warmaster from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Warmaster drops back looking for a leg! Ilkimys is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ilkimys manages to kick Warmaster off! Warmaster jumps back into Ilkimys's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilkimys looking to hit a scissor sweep but Warmaster is one step ahead there.
Warmaster wants to control from the top but Ilkimys keeps moving.
Warmaster's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Warmaster dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Warmaster misses with a takedown
and Ilkimys counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Ilkimys as Warmaster shoots in.
Ilkimys stuns Warmaster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ilkimys misses with the combination.
Ilkimys lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by Warmaster.
Ilkimys uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Warmaster avoids the body shot from Ilkimys.
Ilkimys is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Warmaster rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warmaster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Warmaster shoots and misses
enabling Ilkimys to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Warmaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warmaster misses with a hook.
Ilkimys moves out of range of the strikes.
Warmaster blocks a head kick by Ilkimys.
Danga de danga de dang - Ilkimys scores with a four punch combination!
Ilkimys throws a body punch but Warmaster moves out of range.
Warmaster really is a fat lump.
Warmaster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ilkimys sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Warmaster slips under a jab from Ilkimys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ilkimys swivels and escapes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ilkimys. Warmaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Ilkimys misses.
Warmaster fails with the takedown.
Warmaster fails with the takedown
and Ilkimys finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ilkimys fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ilkimys, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilkimys with a jab.
Iivari Ilkimys is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Warmaster misses.
Warmaster doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Ilkimys counter with a right hand.
Warmaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Ilkimys counters with a right hand to the body.
Warmaster avoids the body shot from Ilkimys.
Warmaster shoots in but no luck this time.
The fighters circling - Warmaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warmaster shoots and misses
enabling Ilkimys to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilkimys throws a right and a left that Warmaster avoids nicely.
Ilkimys tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warmaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Ilkimys.
Ilkimys throws a nice looking combination but Warmaster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Warmaster shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Warmaster showed some decent athleticism there.
Warmaster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ilkimys moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iivari Ilkimys showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ilkimys thows a body shot but no joy.
Warmaster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Warmaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Ilkimys.
Warmaster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ilkimys pinned against the cage. Ilkimys gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Warmaster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warmaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ilkimys tries to work over Warmaster's front leg with a kick but Warmaster checks it.
Warmaster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ilkimys defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Warmaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warmaster tries for a takedown but Ilkimys circles away easily
and Ilkimys counters with a left to the body.
Josh Warmaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ilkimys swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Warmaster throws out a loose jab but Ilkimys uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warmaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ilkimys ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warmaster moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster is looking to clinch.
Warmaster shoots in for a double leg but Ilkimys sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Warmaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ilkimys.
Iivari Ilkimys seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warmaster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ilkimys but Ilkimys pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ilkimys throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ilkimys throws out a loose jab but Warmaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ilkimys displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Warmaster shoots in and drives through. Ilkimys sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster throws a jab when Ilkimys was well out of range.
Warmaster misses with a takedown attempt - Ilkimys sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ilkimys moves out of range as Warmaster strikes.
Ilkimys throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ilkimys misses with a few strikes there.
Ilkimys lands a really nice looking cross but Warmaster seems unphased.
Ilkimys lands an overhand right.
Ilkimys pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ilkimys.
Warmaster with a poor takedown
and Ilkimys counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ilkimys lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Warmaster at a distance.
Warmaster changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ilkimys looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Warmaster wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ilkimys, who protects the arm well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warmaster goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ilkimys has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Warmaster but great work by Ilkimys.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ilkimys cracks Warmaster with a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iivari Ilkimys comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ilkimys 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iivari Ilkimys!
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energy
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