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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Man Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Banting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Banting will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Man Logan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Banting!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan forces Banting back against the cage and clinches.
Banting looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Logan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Banting.
Logan successfully pulls guard.
Banting must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Logan is on top in guard.
Logan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Logan tries to close the distance and clinch but Banting swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Banting misses with a head kick.
Logan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Banting manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Logan tries to stand but Banting is controlling from the bottom.
Logan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Logan wanted to stand there but Banting had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Logan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Logan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Logan gets to his feet. Banting looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Logan closes the distance and pushes Banting back into the cage.
Come on Logan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Banting has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Logan has Banting pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Banting manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Banting has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banting breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banting leaves Logan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Man Logan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Logan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Banting tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Logan is in Banting's guard.
Logan wants to stand but Banting is controlling his posture from full guard.
Logan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Logan gets to his feet - Banting follows without any prompting.
Logan clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Banting wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Logan has him pressed against the cage.
Logan pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banting prevents Logan from getting back to his feet.
Logan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Logan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Logan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Banting avoids it.
Logan wants a takedown.
Logan pulls guard successfully.
Logan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Logan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Logan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Logan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Logan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Banting, up you get!
Banting has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Logan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Logan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Logan moves in looking to clinch but Banting pushes him off.
Jon Banting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Logan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banting swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Logan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Logan moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Logan manages to break the clinch.
Logan instigates a clinch.
Logan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Banting breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Man Logan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Banting will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Logan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banting darts in and clinches Logan up against the cage.
Logan is trying to pull guard but Banting has him pressed against the cage.
Banting keeps control of Logan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Banting prevents a body shot from Logan.
Banting is trying to break free.
Logan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Banting to keep the fight standing.
Logan looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Man Logan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Logan stops a takedown attempt from Banting.
Banting is breathing heavily.
Logan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Logan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Banting pulls his leg out and moves away.
Banting tries to keep at a distance but Logan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Logan gets control of Banting's arms and successfully pulls guard. Logan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Logan wants to improve his position but instead Banting has moved into half guard.
Logan gets full guard.
Man Logan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Logan has his feet on Banting's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Logan wants to clinch.
Logan has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan successfully pulls guard.
Banting won't allow Logan to get back to his feet.
Logan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Logan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banting is fighting off a takedown attempt but Logan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Banting to the mat. Banting regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Logan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banting can do to turn this around?
Banting has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Logan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Banting has Logan up against the cage in a clinch.
Logan gets control of Banting's arms and successfully pulls guard. Logan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Logan wants to stand but Banting is controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Logan is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Logan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice shot by Logan.
Logan lunges at Banting with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banting's hand.
Logan tries to clinch up.
Banting throws a head kick that half lands.
Logan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Logan lands in his opponent's guard.
Banting keeping full guard, as Logan tries to pass.
Logan wants to get up but he can't break Banting's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Logan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Logan wants to get up but he can't break Banting's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Banting is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Logan is controlling him.
Logan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Man Logan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Logan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banting swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banting throws a sloppy head kick
and Logan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Logan.
Logan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Logan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Logan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Logan controls the position.
Logan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Logan gets a clinch.
Logan cracks Banting with a nice body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Logan pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Logan wants to stand and escape but Banting is having none of it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Logan holds on and takes a little breather.
Logan wants to get back to his feet but Banting is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Logan pushes Banting off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Logan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Banting's guard.
Logan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Banting wants to get back to his feet but Logan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Logan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan shoots in and gets a takedown into Banting's guard.
Banting has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Logan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Banting misses with a takedown
and Logan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Logan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banting breaks from the clinch.
Logan tries to close the distance and clinch but Banting swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Logan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banting, pushing him back against the cage.
Logan successfully pulls guard.
Logan wants to stand and escape but Banting is having none of it.
Banting pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Logan is keeping the position for now.
Jon Banting has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Logan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Banting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Logan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Logan forces Banting back against the cage and clinches.
Banting breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banting throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Logan tries to clinch but Banting is having none of it.
Banting tries to sprawl but Logan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Banting tries to get to full guard but Logan has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Logan connects with a nice short shot to Banting's temple.
Logan slows the pace down in half guard.
Logan is thwarting Banting's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Logan is looking to clinch.
Logan tries to clinch up.
Banting instigates a clinch.
Banting looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Logan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banting circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banting circles away from the clinch attempt.
Man Logan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Logan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Man Logan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Logan, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Man Logan!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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