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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Iceman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Chandler (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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150 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Iceman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iceman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chandler defends well and Iceman ends up having to push Chandler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Michael Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler moves into the clinch successfully.
Come on Chandler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Iceman is trying to force a seperation but Chandler has the dominant position.
Iceman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Iceman has had enough of the clinch but Chandler keeps him there for the moment.
Chandler manages to break the clinch.
Chandler lands a high kick!
It looks like The Iceman has been cut.
Chandler connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iceman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chandler avoids it really well and circles away.
Chandler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown but Iceman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iceman has his takedown stuffed
and Chandler counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Iceman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iceman dives in and grabs Chandler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chandler pushes down on Iceman's head and hops out.
Chandler stuffs the takedown.
Iceman is looking to break free of the clinch but Chandler has double underhooks.
Iceman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Iceman tries to pull guard but Chandler won't allow it.
Iceman fails to pull guard.
Iceman is looking for a takedown.
Iceman is looking to break free of the clinch but Chandler has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Chandler.
Iceman taking a breather.
Iceman tries to break the clinch but Chandler is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Iceman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chandler after a bit of a struggle.
Iceman has Chandler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chandler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Iceman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chandler prevents it.
Chandler displaying some good clinch control by pressing Iceman up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Iceman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler misses with a knee strike.
Chandler scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chandler displaying some good clinch control by pressing Iceman up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Chandler.
Iceman pulls guard effortlessly.
Iceman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chandler manages to get himself to full guard.
Iceman trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chandler holds on and takes a little breather.
Iceman throwing strikes but missing.
Chandler pulls Iceman in close to his closed guard and prevents Iceman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iceman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chandler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chandler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chandler!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Chandler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Iceman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Iceman misses with a kick to the body
and Chandler counters with a low kick, right behind Iceman 's knee.
Iceman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chandler as he avoids it easily.
Chandler lands a big head kick that sends Iceman tumbling to the mat! Chandler takes a step backwards and waves Iceman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Iceman is rocked!
Iceman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chandler rattles Iceman with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Iceman tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Chandler dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Iceman stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Chandler!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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