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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blair Middleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dran Jast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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346 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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223 cm
25
291 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dran Jast!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Middleton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jast tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Middleton is in Jast's guard.
Middleton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Middleton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Middleton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Middleton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jast's head.
Jast is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jast looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jast looks winded!
Middleton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jast's guard.
Middleton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Middleton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Middleton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Middleton scoring with some ground and pound.
Jast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Middleton.
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 postures up in Jast's guard and throws a big left but Jast blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Middleton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Middleton.
Middleton throws a big right hand that misses.
Middleton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Middleton throws a big right hand that misses.
Middleton postures up and lands a big shot to Jast's brow.
Middleton distracts Jast with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Middleton lands a couple of digs.
Middleton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jast's head.
Middleton is working Jast over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Middleton throws a big elbow that misses.
Middleton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jast is trying to control the position but Middleton postures up.
Middleton postures up and lands a big shot to Jast's brow.
Middleton landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jast is trying to keep Middleton in close.
Middleton tries to stand but Jast is controlling from the bottom.
Middleton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jast throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Middleton controlling from the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Jast as Middleton shoots in.
Middleton shoots in and bounces Jast off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Middleton cracks Jast with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Middleton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jast has momentary wrist control but Middleton slips an elbow through the middle.
Middleton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Middleton throws a big right hand that misses.
Middleton throwing strikes but missing.
Middleton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jast keeping moving, preventing Middleton from controlling successfully.
Middleton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jast is proving hard to escape from.
Middleton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Middleton scoring with some ground and pound.
Middleton is looking to stand up but Jast won't let him.
Jast utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Middleton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jast utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Middleton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jast lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Middleton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jast!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jast taking a bit of punishment here - Middleton scoring with strikes.
Middleton throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blair Middleton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Middleton is defended easily by Jast.
Middleton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jast keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jast wants to control but Middleton is keeping busy.
Middleton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jast with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Middleton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jast is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jast tries to kick Middleton off but Middleton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Middleton is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Middleton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Middleton thows a huge punch but Jast dodges it nicely.
Middleton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blair Middleton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Middleton tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jast.
Middleton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Middleton throws a strike but Jast avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Middleton scoring with some ground and pound.
Middleton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Middleton wanted to stand there but Jast had control of the position.
Middleton stands up over Jast, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Middleton.
Jast working for a triangle but Middleton defends it easily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Middleton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Middleton is defended easily by Jast.
Jast wants to counter with a clinch but Middleton pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Middleton or perhaps it was just good defense by Jast, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blair Middleton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jast tries a head kick but it misses.
Middleton looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Middleton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Middleton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jast as he jumps to the side.
Jast throws a counter combo.
Jast moves into range and clinches up with Middleton.
Middleton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jast uses from the top position.
Middleton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jast can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jast wants to stand but Middleton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Middleton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jast works over Middleton with some ground and pound from guard.
Middleton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Middleton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blair Middleton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jast fails with a takedown attempt.
Jast tries to sprawl but Middleton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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. Middleton connects with a nice short shot to Jast's temple.
Middleton throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jast to regain full guard.
Jast is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Middleton throwing strikes from guard but Jast blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Middleton is working Jast over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Middleton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Middleton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Middleton wants to stand but Jast is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jast wants to stand up but Middleton is controlling him.
Middleton landing some decent shots from guard.
Middleton connects with a couple of short punches.
Middleton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Middleton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jast's head.
Middleton cracks Jast with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Middleton scoring with some ground and pound.
Jast is trying to control the position but Middleton postures up.
Middleton wants to get up but he can't break Jast's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Middleton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Middleton.
Middleton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jast trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Middleton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jast's head.
Middleton landing with the ground and pound.
Middleton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Middleton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Middleton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jast is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Middleton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jast tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Middleton lands a couple of elbows.
Jast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Middleton landing with the ground and pound.
Jast preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Middleton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jast pinned against the cage. Jast gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jast clinches up with Middleton and pushes him back against the cage.
Middleton successfully pulls guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jast has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Middleton is proving hard to escape from.
Dran Jast 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 seems keen to control Jast's posture.
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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blair Middleton!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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