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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cristoff Melkovick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liam McGarrity will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cristoff Melkovick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liam McGarrity!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melkovick misses with a straight right.
Melkovick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Melkovick scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGarrity in his tracks.
A jab lands there for Melkovick.
McGarrity misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McGarrity shoots in for a takedown but Melkovick shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Melkovick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice sprawl there from Melkovick as McGarrity shoots in.
Cristoff Melkovick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam McGarrity.
Melkovick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGarrity's head backwards.
McGarrity dives in for a single leg takedown but Melkovick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Melkovick closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McGarrity's guard.
Melkovick slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Melkovick thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melkovick controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melkovick is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Melkovick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Melkovick is pushing down on McGarrity's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGarrity is fighting to maintain full guard but Melkovick has managed to sneak the leg through.
Melkovick with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McGarrity really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Melkovick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGarrity is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Melkovick cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McGarrity really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Melkovick takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McGarrity is looking to improve his position but Melkovick isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Melkovick controlling the position easily from mount.
McGarrity really wants to buck Melkovick off and get back to his feet.
Melkovick pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McGarrity is in a horrible position here. Melkovick smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McGarrity taking shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Melkovick lands a couple of good shots and McGarrity has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melkovick scores with strikes from the back.
Melkovick is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
McGarrity is rocked!
Melkovick has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for McGarrity.
McGarrity is still in real trouble! Can Melkovick finish him?
Melkovick is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but McGarrity won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Melkovick off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cristoff Melkovick!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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