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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pop You In Da Eye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrews is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Canibus - 2nd Round Knockout. Tim Andrews has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pop You In Da Eye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
In Da Eye swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
In Da Eye fails to land with a series of punches.
In Da Eye looks to throw the jab but Andrews is out of range.
In Da Eye looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrews is just out of range.
Andrews circles away from the clinch attempt.
In Da Eye swings for the body but Andrews moves out of range.
In Da Eye misses the shot to the body.
In Da Eye is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andrews is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from In Da Eye. Andrews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrews wants to counter the offense by In Da Eye and move into the clinch position.
In Da Eye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrews.
A telegraphed right hand from In Da Eye misses the target.
In Da Eye looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrews is just out of range.
In Da Eye throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrews is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from In Da Eye.
In Da Eye sets himself, and Andrews steps forward looking for the clinch! In Da Eye avoids it this time.
In Da Eye wants to clinch.
Andrews steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from In Da Eye.
Andrews avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andrews misses the shot to the body.
In Da Eye throws a big shot that misses.
Andrews is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Andrews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pop You In Da Eye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrews closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. In Da Eye did well to prevent Andrews getting side control.
In Da Eye is looking to control Andrews's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can In Da Eye avoid being mounted?
In Da Eye is doing well to control the position and prevent Andrews from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews trying to pass the guard but In Da Eye defending well.
In Da Eye wants to control but Andrews is keeping busy and won't allow it.
In Da Eye has his hands clasped together around Andrews's back. He's all about the action.
In Da Eye is trying to maintain the position but Andrews is very close to passing his half guard.
In Da Eye is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Andrews is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
In Da Eye is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
In Da Eye moves out of range of the body kick from Andrews.
In Da Eye looks to land a right hand but Andrews moved out of range.
Andrews steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from In Da Eye.
In Da Eye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrews manages to avoid it.
Andrews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from In Da Eye.
Andrews tries to counter with a clinch but In Da Eye shakes him off and moves away.
Andrews throws a chopping leg kick but In Da Eye manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
In Da Eye connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andrews's hands.
It looks like Tim Andrews has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andrews.
In Da Eye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrews moves away.
Andrews tries to counter by closing the distance.
In Da Eye tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrews was well out of range. Poor timing from In Da Eye.
Andrews wants to counter with a clinch but In Da Eye pushes him away.
In Da Eye looks to throw the jab but Andrews is out of range.
Andrews tries to counter by closing the distance.
In Da Eye misses with a body shot.
Andrews thinks about the counter body kick.
Andrews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from In Da Eye.
Andrews is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
In Da Eye throws an off balance right hand
so Andrews counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
In Da Eye pulls Andrews in to control the position.
Andrews with a flurry of punches that miss.
In Da Eye controls Andrews momentarily but Andrews frees himself.
Andrews tries to free his leg and advance position but In Da Eye is retaining full guard.
In Da Eye preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
In Da Eye 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
In Da Eye controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
In Da Eye 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tim Andrews will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tim Andrews's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
In Da Eye swings for the body but Andrews moves out of range.
Andrews uses good head movement to avoid the hook from In Da Eye.
A slow jab from In Da Eye misses its intended target.
Andrews throws a push kick but In Da Eye slaps the foot to one side.
Andrews gets tackled into the cage by In Da Eye. In Da Eye maintains the clinch.
Andrews is trying to maintain a safe position but In Da Eye gets an underhook and turns Andrews into the cage.
Andrews is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Andrews is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Andrews turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Andrews manages to end up in side control.
Andrews is looking to take a break and control but In Da Eye is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on In Da Eye's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews tries for a kimura but In Da Eye is defending well.
In Da Eye can't do much from the bottom here.
In Da Eye is trying to get back to half guard.
Andrews in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Andrews misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
I wouldn't like to be where In Da Eye is right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
In Da Eye tries to buck Andrews off but Andrews is having none of it.
In Da Eye keeps Andrews under control for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Andrews working the ground and pound but In Da Eye is defending the strikes.
In Da Eye tries to improve position but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andrews looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pop You In Da Eye is winning the standup battle so far.
In Da Eye is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andrews doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
In Da Eye throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrews.
Andrews moves away from the strike by In Da Eye.
A low kick from Andrews misses
and In Da Eye counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
In Da Eye throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Andrews is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
In Da Eye misses with a punch to the body.
In Da Eye avoiding damage as Andrews throws knees to the body.
In Da Eye tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
In Da Eye doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
In Da Eye can't find room to land a body shot as Andrews controls the action.
Andrews tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and In Da Eye avoids it.
Andrews blocks a body shot from In Da Eye.
Andrews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andrews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as In Da Eye throws out the jab.
Andrews is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
In Da Eye swings for the body but Andrews moves out of range.
Andrews thinks about the counter body kick.
A jab from In Da Eye misses.
And Andrews responds with a good body kick, but In Da Eye manages to step out the way in time.
Andrews moves away from the strike by In Da Eye.
Andrews tries to counter by closing the distance.
In Da Eye is looking to clinch.
Andrews tries to counter by closing the distance.
Andrews blocks a jab.
Andrews circles away from the clinch attempt.
In Da Eye moves in looking to clinch but Andrews pushes him off.
In Da Eye backing away here, and Andrews unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Andrews has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Andrews walks into a straight right hand from In Da Eye.
In Da Eye takes a swing at Andrews's ribcage but misses.
In Da Eye sets himself, and Andrews steps forward looking for the clinch! In Da Eye avoids it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrews defending well as In Da Eye loads up on a big left hand.
Andrews with the counter takedown but In Da Eye avoids it easily.
Andrews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from In Da Eye.
In Da Eye swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrews is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pop You In Da Eye will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tim Andrews's cut.
That's time! In Da Eye's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Andrews slips under a jab.
In Da Eye sets himself, and Andrews steps forward looking for the clinch! In Da Eye avoids it this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - In Da Eye looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrews tries a quick counter leg kick but In Da Eye is wise to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from In Da Eye. Andrews does a little dance to reset his feet.
In Da Eye looks to land a left hand but Andrews moved out of range nicely.
Andrews flicks out a counter leg kick but In Da Eye steps away.
In Da Eye misses with a wild body shot.
Andrews avoids the body shot from In Da Eye.
In Da Eye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrews.
Andrews feints the counter takedown.
Andrews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as In Da Eye throws out the jab.
In Da Eye sets himself, and Andrews steps forward looking for the clinch! In Da Eye avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from In Da Eye.
Andrews tries to counter with a clinch but In Da Eye shakes him off and moves away.
In Da Eye misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Andrews counters with a nice body kick.
In Da Eye misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Andrews misses.
In Da Eye connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
In Da Eye is looking to regain half guard here but Andrews keeps moving and retains side control.
Andrews working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
In Da Eye wants to control but Andrews postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
In Da Eye is trying to get back to half guard.
Andrews looking to punish the body of his opponent here but In Da Eye is avoiding damage well.
In Da Eye is looking for a sweep.
Andrews in side control, throwing shots but In Da Eye defends.
In Da Eye is trying to control Andrews's posture but Andrews avoids it.
Tim Andrews has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but In Da Eye is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews throws an elbow but In Da Eye slips to the side and avoids it well.
In Da Eye is trying to control Andrews's posture but Andrews avoids it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
In Da Eye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrews wants to counter the offense by In Da Eye and move into the clinch position.
Andrews blocks a jab.
Andrews wants to counter the offense by In Da Eye and move into the clinch position.
Andrews scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
In Da Eye is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andrews counters with a body kick.
In Da Eye throws a jab when Andrews was well out of range.
Andrews tries to counter with a clinch but In Da Eye shakes him off and moves away.
Pop You In Da Eye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
In Da Eye misses the shot to the body.
Andrews blocks a jab.
In Da Eye tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrews is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Andrews looks to score with a jab to the body but In Da Eye is just out of range.
In Da Eye tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrews tries to counter by closing the distance.
In Da Eye looks to land a left hand but Andrews moved out of range nicely.
Andrews is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
In Da Eye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrews.
Andrews is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as In Da Eye checks a leg kick.
In Da Eye misses with a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
In Da Eye throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrews slips under a jab from In Da Eye.
In Da Eye is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Andrews's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Andrews blocks a jab.
Andrews tries to counter with a clinch but In Da Eye shakes him off and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tim Andrews.
I think Andrews has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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