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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward McLauglin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tomilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tomilson's choice of entrance music: Bout that Life. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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218 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edward McLauglin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Tomilson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomilson lands with a straight right. McLauglin didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Edward McLauglin has been cut.
McLauglin moves in looking to clinch but Tomilson pushes him off.
McLauglin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from McLauglin misses.
McLauglin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tomilson moves away.
Tomilson moves out of range of the body kick.
McLauglin clinches.
McLauglin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McLauglin trying to control the position but instead, Tomilson has worked for underhooks and has pushed McLauglin into the cage.
McLauglin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tomilson blocks it with crossed arms.
Tomilson swings wildly with an uppercut but McLauglin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLauglin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tomilson's face.
Tomilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tomilson tries to throw a body punch but McLauglin avoids it by throwing Tomilson back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLauglin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomilson trying to stall but McLauglin improves his position.
Tomilson lands a shot to the body.
McLauglin misses with the head strike.
McLauglin is looking to control Tomilson's arms but Tomilson gets an underhook and turns him. Now McLauglin has his back to the cage.
Tomilson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McLauglin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tomilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomilson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McLauglin is looking to clinch.
McLauglin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tomilson slips under a jab.
Tomilson checks a low kick from McLauglin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomilson misses with a low kick.
Edward McLauglin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomilson scores with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tomilson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tomilson looks to score with a jab to the body but McLauglin is just out of range.
Tomilson thows a body shot but no joy.
McLauglin checks a leg kick nicely.
McLauglin throws a leg kick but Tomilson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McLauglin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLauglin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tomilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McLauglin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLauglin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tomilson.
McLauglin wants to clinch.
A big left from McLauglin misses.
Edward McLauglin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLauglin is looking to clinch but Tomilson is avoiding it.
Tomilson lands an overhand right.
Tomilson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McLauglin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tomilson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tomilson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McLauglin lands a jab to the head.
Tomilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLauglin takes a swing at Tomilson's ribcage but misses.
Tomilson throws a leg kick but McLauglin sees it coming and moves out of range.
McLauglin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tomilson was well out of range. Poor timing from McLauglin.
McLauglin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomilson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McLauglin.
McLauglin cracks the inside of Tomilson's front leg.
McLauglin tries to land a front kick but Tomilson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McLauglin doesn't manage to clinch there - Tomilson circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLauglin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McLauglin throws a jab when Tomilson was well out of range.
Tomilson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McLauglin defends it nicely.
Tomilson lands with a kick to the temple. McLauglin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McLauglin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McLauglin wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Tomilson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edward McLauglin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McLauglin tries to close the distance and clinch but Tomilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McLauglin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tomilson throws a wild body kick that McLauglin sees coming a mile off.
McLauglin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tomilson checks a leg kick.
Tomilson moves forwards but McLauglin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tomilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLauglin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McLauglin tries to clinch up but Tomilson circles away and keeps his distance.
Tomilson avoids the body shot from McLauglin.
Tomilson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLauglin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Tomilson misses its intended target.
McLauglin scores with the left hand. Tomilson knows he should have avoided that one.
McLauglin tries to score with a low kick but Tomilson moves his leg out of the way.
Tomilson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tomilson throws out a leg kick but McLauglin moves out of range and Tomilson only half commits.
McLauglin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tomilson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looks like McLauglin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tomilson staying out of range there.
Tomilson throws a series of punches but McLauglin moves out of range.
Tomilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLauglin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tomilson.
Tomilson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Tomilson tenderised McLauglin's leg. McLauglin is trying to keep his angry face on.
McLauglin thows a leg kick but Tomilson checks it
and Tomilson counters with a head kick.
Edward McLauglin's cut is getting worse.
McLauglin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tomilson.
McLauglin misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomilson lands a high kick!
McLauglin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLauglin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McLauglin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomilson takes a swing at McLauglin's ribcage but misses.
Tomilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLauglin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McLauglin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edward McLauglin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomilson needs to keep his hands up - McLauglin had a free shot at his head there.
Tomilson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tomilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Tomilson misses with a body kick.
Tomilson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mike Tomilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tomilson looks to land a combination but McLauglin avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tomilson. McLauglin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLauglin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tomilson ducks under a wild hook from McLauglin.
McLauglin looks to score with a jab to the body but Tomilson is just out of range.
McLauglin throws a right hand that Tomilson ducks under and follows up with a left that Tomilson also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLauglin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tomilson in his tracks.
Tomilson blocks a head kick by McLauglin.
McLauglin works over Tomilson's head and body with a nice combination.
McLauglin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tomilson.
Tomilson avoids the body shot from McLauglin.
McLauglin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLauglin motions for Tomilson to come forward. McLauglin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by McLauglin. Beautiful body shot.
McLauglin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLauglin staying out of range there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tomilson. McLauglin shrugs it off though.
McLauglin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McLauglin there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Tomilson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Edward McLauglin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tomilson blocks a head kick by McLauglin.
Tomilson scores with a kick to the body.
Tomilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edward McLauglin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - McLauglin coming out on top.
Tomilson throws a sloppy head kick and McLauglin moves out of range easily.
McLauglin lands with a right hand.
McLauglin wants to clinch up but Tomilson keeps it at a distance.
McLauglin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLauglin lands with a straight right. Tomilson didn't see that one coming.
McLauglin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tomilson misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - McLauglin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tomilson misses with a straight left.
McLauglin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tomilson swings for the body but McLauglin moves out of range.
McLauglin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tomilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLauglin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tomilson counters with a nice low kick that buckles McLauglin's knee momentarily.
A shot to the body from McLauglin misses
and Tomilson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tomilson.
McLauglin keeping moving, preventing Tomilson from controlling successfully.
Tomilson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tomilson postures up.
Tomilson trying to control the position from guard on top but McLauglin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McLauglin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tomilson.
Edward McLauglin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tomilson looking to sit in guard and control but McLauglin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tomilson holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Edward McLauglin just wasn't active enough.
McLauglin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLauglin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tomilson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tomilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLauglin manages to avoid it.
McLauglin doesn't manage to clinch there - Tomilson circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLauglin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tomilson finds it's way round the side to connect with McLauglin's head.
Tomilson tests McLauglin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McLauglin tries to clinch up.
McLauglin moves out of range as Tomilson throws a body kick.
Tomilson dodges the punch combination from McLauglin.
Tomilson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McLauglin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tomilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Tomilson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tomilson throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from McLauglin does it's job there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Tomilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tomilson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tomilson!
Our winner, Mike Tomilson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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