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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jury Boykov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jury Boykov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boykov misses with a body shot.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Anderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boykov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boykov somewhat.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Boykov.
Boykov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anderson leaves Boykov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Anderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Boykov punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is controlling the pace.
Anderson is trying to control. Boykov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boykov wants to get back to full guard.
Boykov moves into full guard.
Boykov wants to stand but Anderson is controlling the position.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boykov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson 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.
Boykov looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Boykov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson stands up and waves to Boykov to follow him.
Boykov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boykov rushes Anderson and presses him up against the cage.
Boykov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anderson dives in and grabs Boykov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boykov pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Boykov shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Boykov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson lands an overhand right.
Anderson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Boykov.
Anderson clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boykov prevents it.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boykov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boykov prevents it.
Boykov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boykov defends it nicely.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Boykov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boykov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Anderson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Anderson darts in looking for a takedown but Boykov gets double underhooks and turns Anderson into the cage.
Boykov breaks the clinch.
Boykov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boykov prevents the takedown attempt.
Boykov avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Boykov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boykov tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Boykov drops back down to his feet.
Boykov manages to break the clinch.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boykov but Boykov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Boykov on that attempt.
Boykov shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Boykov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Boykov tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boykov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson feints a jab promting Boykov to slip. Anderson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boykov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boykov tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boykov to the ground. Boykov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boykov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
Michael Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Boykov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Anderson is trying to defend but Boykov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boykov is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
Boykov works his way into full mount!
Boykov throws some wild stikes that Anderson manages to avoid easily.
Anderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boykov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Boykov controlling the pace for now.
Anderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boykov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Boykov wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson regains half guard.
Boykov wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Anderson is holding on to half guard well.
Jury Boykov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Boykov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Boykov in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson jumps guard but Boykov stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boykov is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jury Boykov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Boykov fails with a takedown attempt.
Boykov keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anderson moves to clinch but Boykov breaks away
and Boykov counters with a leg kick.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boykov circles away.
Boykov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boykov can pounce on him.
Anderson wants to clinch
and Boykov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Boykov sprawls well.
Boykov fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Boykov instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boykov pulls Anderson into guard.
Anderson slips nicely into half guard.
Anderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Boykov trying to control here.
Boykov tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Anderson seems content to control.
Boykov wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Michael Anderson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Boykov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boykov somewhat.
Horrible takedown by Boykov or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson which made him look bad.
Boykov fails with the takedown.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boykov defends it nicely.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Boykov which made him look bad.
Boykov moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boykov tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Boykov drops back down to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jury Boykov.
I think Boykov 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Michael Anderson!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Jury Boykov!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Michael Anderson!
Michael Anderson wins by split decision!
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