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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Saku Numrinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Saku Numrinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark James!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Numrinen thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A shot to the liver by Numrinen. Beautiful body shot.
Saku Numrinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Numrinen swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Numrinen misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
James slips a straight right by Numrinen.
Numrinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and James counters by moving into the clinch.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Numrinen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Numrinen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
James gets through Numrinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from James.
Numrinen misses with a punch to the body.
Numrinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James pushes Numrinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Numrinen.
Numrinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from James.
James blocks a body shot from Numrinen.
A shot in the inside from James.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Numrinens head.
Numrinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Numrinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James pushes Numrinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
James lands a body punch in the clinch.
James misses with the head strike.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Numrinen misses with a punch to the body.
James gets through Numrinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from James.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for James.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Numrinen or not.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numrinen is looking to break free of the clinch but James has double underhooks.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
James lands a shoulder strike.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James lands with a right to the head.
James lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Numrinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Numrinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Numrinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Numrinen blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James cracks Numrinen with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from James.
A short left from James.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Numrinen tries to stall but James uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from James.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Numrinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
Nice body punch from James.
Numrinen misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
James gets through Numrinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Numrinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark James dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Numrinen finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
Numrinen misses with a left hand
letting James counter with a right hand.
Numrinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Numrinen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Mark James has been cut.
Numrinen misses with a right hand
and James counters by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James misses with a body punch.
James blocking some punches.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Numrinen backwards.
James works on Numrinen's body with a couple of short punches.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Numrinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Numrinen backwards.
Numrinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Numrinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Numrinen can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James misses with some punches.
Numrinen prevents a body shot from James.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Numrinen backwards.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
Numrinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mark James seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Numrinen throws a head punch that misses.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Numrinen.
A nice left hand lands by James.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Numrinen backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from James in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James pushes Numrinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James lands a body punch.
James lands with a light punch inside.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James blocks a body shot from Numrinen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numrinen prevents a body shot from James.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Numrinen.
Numrinen wants to break free but James has control.
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Numrinen backwards.
Numrinen blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Numrinen.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Numrinen fails to land.
Numrinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
James prevents a body shot from Numrinen.
A short left from James.
A short uppercut from James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numrinen blocks an uppercut.
Numrinen working hard to break the clinch.
Numrinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
James prevents Numrinen from breaking the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Numrinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James tries to throw a body punch but Numrinen avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
Numrinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James pushes Numrinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark James's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Numrinen misses with a straight right.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Numrinen.
A swing and a miss from Numrinen.
Numrinen throws a right hand that misses
and James counters by clinching up.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James misses with the head strike.
James lands a nice uppercut.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James lands a shoulder strike.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
James prevents a body shot from Numrinen.
James lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Numrinen throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James cracks Numrinen with a nice body shot.
Numrinen blocking some punches.
James presses Numrinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Numrinens head.
A frustrated look appears on Numrinen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Numrinens head.
Numrinen blocking some punches.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is working Numrinen over against the cage.
James gets through Numrinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Numrinen.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
James blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
James has a couple of punches blocked by Numrinen.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Numrinen.
Numrinen blocks a body shot from James.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Numrinen misses with a punch on the inside.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James misses with some punches.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Numrinen tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saku Numrinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James lands a shoulder strike.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
Numrinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James pushes Numrinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from James.
Numrinen is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from James.
James misses with the head strike.
James scores with a shoulder strike.
Numrinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Numrinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Numrinen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Numrinen wants to break free but James has control.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Numrinen backwards.
Numrinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got James 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark James!
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