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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Logan Xoom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Turmoil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan Xoom had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Logan Xoom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dante Turmoil!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turmoil decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Turmoil is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Xoom defends it well.
Xoom wants to improve his position but Turmoil is controlling well.
Turmoil not doing much here.
Xoom is pressing down on Turmoil's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Xoom pulls Turmoil in close to his closed guard and prevents Turmoil from doing any damage or advancing position.
Turmoil has gone for a leg lock! Xoom slips out almost immediately though and dives into Turmoil's guard.
Xoom trying to control the position from guard on top but Turmoil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xoom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Xoom throwing strikes from guard but Turmoil blocks nicely.
Xoom wants to control from the top but Turmoil keeps moving.
Turmoil escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Xoom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Xoom wants to control from the top but Turmoil keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turmoil had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Xoom defends it easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turmoil can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Xoom pushes down on Turmoil's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Turmoil is staying active underneath Xoom, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Xoom is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Turmoil doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Xoom.
Turmoil is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Xoom pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xoom is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turmoil has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turmoil tries to roll over but Xoom keeps him under control.
Xoom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turmoil keeps working.
Xoom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Turmoil sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Turmoil is looking to improve his position.
Xoom is looking to take a break and control but Turmoil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xoom is looking for a kimura but Turmoil is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Xoom to get the leverage.
Turmoil is not content to let Xoom control the position.
Turmoil is defending against the submission attempts here by Xoom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xoom wants to work for an arm triangle but Turmoil is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Logan Xoom will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Xoom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Turmoil.
A cross from Turmoil lands.
It looks like Logan Xoom has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turmoil misses with a left hand
and Xoom counters with a shoot takedown. Turmoil fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xoom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Xoom drops back, looking for a kneebar! Turmoil looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Turmoil looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Turmoil!
Turmoil goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Xoom rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Turmoil's guard! Nice work there by Xoom!
Xoom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Xoom trying to control the position from guard on top but Turmoil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turmoil looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xoom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Turmoil keeping full guard, as Xoom tries to pass.
Xoom works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Xoom wants to take a breather but Turmoil is having none of it.
Xoom trying to work for an americana but Turmoil has managed to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xoom wants to control from the top but Turmoil keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turmoil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turmoil is looking for a triangle but Xoom pushes his legs off easily.
Xoom trying to control but Turmoil is working from the bottom.
Xoom drops back looking for a leg! Turmoil is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Turmoil manages to kick Xoom off! Xoom jumps back into Turmoil's guard.
Xoom drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Turmoil manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Xoom has Turmoil in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Xoom is looking to stand up but Turmoil isn't so interested in that idea.
Turmoil trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Xoom keeping full guard, as Turmoil tries to pass.
Turmoil drops back, looking for a kneebar! Xoom looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Xoom looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Xoom!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Xoom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Logan Xoom's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Xoom wants to clinch up but Turmoil keeps it at a distance.
Xoom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xoom tries to clinch but Turmoil moves out of range.
Turmoil circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Turmoil to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turmoil looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good leg kick by Xoom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xoom tries to clinch
and Turmoil decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Xoom's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xoom wants to get back to his feet but Turmoil is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Xoom is trying to control the position but Turmoil postures up.
Turmoil slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Turmoil tries to move to mount but Xoom blocks the move with his legs.
Turmoil tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Turmoil has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Xoom manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xoom gets back to full guard.
Xoom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turmoil manages to get himself to full guard.
Xoom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xoom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Turmoil is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Turmoil has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turmoil is pushing down on Xoom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Xoom is fighting to maintain full guard but Turmoil has managed to sneak the leg through.
Logan Xoom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xoom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turmoil passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dante Turmoil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dante Turmoil has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turmoil wants to control the pace but Xoom is squirming around nicely.
Xoom working to try and regain half guard.
Turmoil moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Xoom has worked his arm free - good work by Xoom!
Turmoil thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Xoom is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Turmoil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Xoom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Xoom!
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