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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blair Middleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Ingrot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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346 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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210 cm
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290 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blair Middleton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Ingrot!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ingrot tries a head kick but it misses.
Ingrot gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Middleton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Middleton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ingrot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ingrot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Middleton postures up.
Middleton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Middleton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Middleton lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Middleton trying to control but Ingrot is working from the bottom.
Ingrot has momentary wrist control but Middleton slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Middleton landing some decent shots from guard.
Middleton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Middleton content to stall in guard here.
Ingrot trying to control the position.
Middleton postures up and lands a big shot to Ingrot's brow.
Middleton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Middleton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Middleton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ingrot's head.
Middleton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Middleton lands a couple of digs.
Middleton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Middleton landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Middleton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ingrot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Middleton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Middleton is working Ingrot over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Middleton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Middleton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Middleton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Middleton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ingrot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Middleton shoots in but no luck this time.
Middleton tries to clinch up but Ingrot circles away and keeps his distance.
Ingrot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ingrot has his takedown stuffed
and Middleton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ingrot looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingrot lands an uppercut.
Ingrot is trying to pull guard but Middleton has him pressed against the cage.
Blair Middleton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Ingrot.
Middleton is looking for a takedown.
Middleton jumps into guard, dragging Ingrot to the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Middleton manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Middleton is working for takedown but Ingrot is calmly controlling the position for now.
Middleton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ingrot prevents it.
Ingrot tries to pull guard but Middleton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Middleton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Middleton working hard to break the clinch.
Ingrot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ingrot.
Ingrot rushes Middleton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ingrot throws an elbow but misses.
Middleton is trying to break the clinch but Ingrot is controlling him.
Ingrot taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ingrot is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ingrot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ingrot tries to clinch but Middleton moves away
and Middleton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ingrot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blair Middleton dominated that round.
That's time! Middleton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Middleton fails with a takedown attempt.
Ingrot misses with a series of wild punches.
Middleton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ingrot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Middleton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Middleton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Middleton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blair Middleton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Middleton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Middleton misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Middleton throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ingrot is trying to improve his position.
Middleton landing strikes.
Ingrot is looking to reverse the position.
Middleton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Middleton lands a nice forearm strike.
Middleton scores with punches from side control.
Ingrot is trying to get back to half guard.
Ingrot is breathing heavily.
Middleton prevents Ingrot from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ingrot is working to avoid the ground and pound but Middleton connects with a decent elbow.
Middleton stands up and beckons Ingrot to his feet.
Ingrot looks to score with a jab to the body but Middleton is just out of range.
Middleton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ingrot's guard.
Ingrot is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blair Middleton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Middleton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Middleton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Middleton lands a couple of elbows.
Middleton landing some decent shots from guard.
Middleton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ingrot can do to turn this around?
Middleton landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Middleton works over Ingrot with some ground and pound from guard.
Middleton distracts Ingrot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Middleton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Middleton lands a couple of elbows.
Middleton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ingrot's head.
Middleton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Middleton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ingrot is looking to stand up but Middleton isn't so interested in that idea.
Middleton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Middleton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Middleton postures up and lands a big shot to Ingrot's brow.
Middleton stands up and waves to Ingrot to follow him.
Ingrot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Middleton as he jumps to the side.
Middleton tries to counter with a takedown but Ingrot is quick to defend against it.
Middleton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ingrot!
Middleton grinds an elbow into Ingrot's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Middleton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Middleton working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blair Middleton dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ingrot shoots in and drives through. Middleton sprawls well.
Ingrot rushes Middleton and presses him up against the cage.
Ingrot breaks from the clinch.
Middleton shoots for a double leg takedown but Ingrot sprawls well. He's pushed Middleton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Middleton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ingrot did well to prevent Middleton getting side control.
Ingrot taking some punishment here, with Middleton in his half guard.
Ingrot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Middleton.
Ingrot is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Middleton is nestled in close to Ingrot, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Middleton working over Ingrot with some ground and pound. Ingrot looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Middleton.
Ingrot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ingrot on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Middleton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Middleton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ingrot pushes Middleton off looking to stand but Middleton dives back in and keeps control.
Middleton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Middleton slips a nice elbow through Ingrot's hands, connecting with Ingrot's forehead.
Middleton working over Ingrot with some ground and pound. Ingrot looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Middleton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Middleton escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Middleton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ingrot tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Middleton is in Ingrot's guard.
Middleton stands up over Ingrot, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Middleton scoring with some ground and pound.
Middleton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ingrot has momentary wrist control but Middleton slips an elbow through the middle.
Middleton postures up and lands a big shot to Ingrot's brow.
Middleton scoring with some ground and pound.
Middleton scoring with some ground and pound.
Middleton chips away with some ground and pound.
Middleton lands a couple of digs.
Middleton scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Middleton distracts Ingrot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Middleton landing with the ground and pound.
Middleton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Middleton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Middleton chips away with some ground and pound.
Middleton scoring with some ground and pound.
Middleton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Middleton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Middleton lands a couple of elbows.
Middleton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Middleton lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Middleton stands up and waves to Ingrot to follow him.
Middleton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ingrot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Middleton somewhat.
Middleton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ingrot's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ingrot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Middleton throws a big elbow that misses.
Igor Ingrot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blair Middleton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Middleton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blair Middleton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Middleton, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blair Middleton!
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