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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronald McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald comes to the cage accompanied by EARTH CRISIS: DESTROY THE MACHINES. The crowd seem to be enjoying Biller's choice of entrance music: Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronald McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sten Biller!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biller looks for a takedown but McDonald sprawls well.
Biller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
McDonald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Biller has a takedown stuffed.
Ronald McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sten Biller.
A jab lands there for McDonald.
Sten Biller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Biller moved away.
Biller slips under a jab from McDonald.
Biller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Biller doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
McDonald forces Biller back against the cage and clinches.
Biller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDonald pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Biller has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McDonald is trying to keep an underhook but Biller manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald trying to hold on to Biller's head to control him but Biller postures up.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Biller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Biller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDonald keeping control of the position.
Biller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McDonald defending well though.
McDonald desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Biller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ronald McDonald just wasn't active enough.
Biller has a takedown stuffed.
McDonald takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McDonald lands with a hook. Biller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Biller misses with a takedown
and Biller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Biller with that takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald throws out a loose jab but Biller uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald throws a good cross that connects.
Biller throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McDonald was covering up waiting for the punch and Biller finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McDonald has his hands on Biller's head, controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McDonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Biller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McDonald holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ronald McDonald just wasn't active enough.
Biller moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with an attempted mid kick.
Biller blocks a leg kick.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biller moves away.
Biller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Biller dives in and scores a takedown into McDonald's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard.
Biller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDonald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Biller is looking for a triangle but McDonald pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McDonald advances to half guard.
Biller wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
Biller connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Biller gets full guard.
Biller keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald distracts Biller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Biller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Biller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Biller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Biller working for submissions but it's allowed McDonald to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ronald McDonald will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Biller has a takedown stuffed.
Biller throws a head kick that misses
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Biller shoots in but no luck this time.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Biller with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDonald counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ronald McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sten Biller.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Biller working hard to break the clinch.
McDonald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Biller or not.
Biller is trying to drag McDonald to the mat but McDonald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Biller controls his hands.
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
Biller shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald wants to control but Biller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Biller stops McDonald from getting back to his feet.
Biller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Biller wants to work for an arm triangle but McDonald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McDonald is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McDonald trying to control but Biller postures up.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Biller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Biller is looking for a kimura but McDonald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Biller to get the leverage.
Biller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Biller is proving a slippery customer.
Biller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDonald is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Biller tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Biller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McDonald's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald looking to control.
Biller stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
McDonald seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Biller throwing strikes but missing.
Biller looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller 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.
Biller is pushing down on McDonald's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald is fighting to maintain full guard but Biller has managed to sneak the leg through.
McDonald trying to control here.
Biller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDonald's head.
McDonald is trying to stand.
McDonald is looking to control Biller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?
Biller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Biller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonald defends it well.
McDonald is defending against the submission attempts here by Biller.
Biller thows a huge punch but McDonald dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Biller postures up.
Biller lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Biller is looking to work some ground and pound but McDonald has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald has control of Biller's left arm, preventing Biller from doing any damage.
We're going to have a standup here because Ronald McDonald wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Biller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McDonald manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDonald managing to control the position.
Sten Biller has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Biller manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ronald McDonald will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A solid body kick from McDonald.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
McDonald throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from McDonald. No joy for Biller on that attempt.
McDonald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McDonald stuffs the takedown.
Ronald McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald takes a swing at Biller's ribcage but misses.
McDonald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Biller.
Ronald McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sten Biller.
McDonald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Biller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Biller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDonald is fending him off so far but Biller persists. Nope, McDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
McDonald is looking to slow Biller down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by McDonald.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller blocks the body kick.
Biller takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Biller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McDonald has closed the distance and engaged Biller in a clinch.
McDonald lands a knee to the head.
McDonald connects with a nasty looking knee right to Biller's face.
Biller goes for a takedown attempt but McDonald pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Biller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Biller closes the distance and clinches up with McDonald, looking for a takedown. Biller pushes McDonald against the cage but McDonald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McDonald throws a quick inside leg kick.
Biller walks into a stiff left hand from McDonald.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald tries to clinch but Biller moves out of range.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biller.
Biller tries for a takedown but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tests Biller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Biller is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDonald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald pushes Biller up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald lands a left hand.
McDonald landing knees to the body.
McDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biller.
Nice body punch from McDonald - that landed with a thud.
Biller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McDonald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Biller takes a knee to the side of the body.
Biller managing to block the knees to the body from McDonald.
McDonald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
McDonald throws out a powerful jab.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Biller tries for a takedown but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonald bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McDonald lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Biller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to avoid it but Biller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonald to the ground. McDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Biller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Biller keeps it at a distance.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Biller moves away and avoids it.
Biller misses with a takedown attempt - McDonald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Biller walks into a straight right hand from McDonald.
McDonald leaves Biller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Biller circles away.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Biller is just out of range.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald lands a jab to Biller's midsection.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Biller crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDonald - the referee stops the clock and Biller gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDonald. Biller manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Biller shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense.
Biller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Biller defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
Sten Biller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Biller walks into a stiff left hand from McDonald.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.
McDonald bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Biller's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDonald cracks the inside of Biller's front leg.
Biller dives in and grabs McDonald's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes down on Biller's head and hops out.
McDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Biller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDonald, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald McDonald!
Ronald McDonald seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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