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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Splinter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andersson comes to the ring accompanied by Now we are free. The crowd seem to be enjoying Splinter's choice of entrance music: Ninja Tutles theme song by THROWDOWN. Sven Andersson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Master Splinter!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Splinter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Andersson clinches up against the ropes.
Splinter wants to break free but Andersson has control.
Splinter is trying to break the clinch but Andersson is controlling him.
Splinter is looking to break free of the clinch but Andersson has double underhooks.
Splinter tries to break the clinch but Andersson is controlling the position.
Splinter tries to circle away but Andersson has him pinned against the ropes.
Splinter can't break the clinch.
Andersson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Splinter's efforts to push away.
Andersson jumps into guard, dragging Splinter to the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Andersson pulls Splinter in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Splinter from controlling successfully.
Splinter tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersson is retaining full guard.
Andersson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Splinter tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersson is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Splinter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Master Splinter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Splinter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Splinter connects with a right hand. Andersson shakes it off.
Andersson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Splinter was covering up waiting for the punch and Andersson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Splinter keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Splinter is trying to keep Andersson in close.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Splinter keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sven Andersson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Andersson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Splinter is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Splinter is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Splinter is looking to improve his position.
Splinter pushes Andersson off looking to stand but Andersson dives back in and keeps control.
Andersson trying to control from half guard but Splinter is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Andersson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Splinter to stand up.
Splinter gets tackled into the ropes by Andersson. Andersson maintains the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Andersson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Andersson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Splinter lands a slapping body shot.
Splinter scores with a nice head shot.
Master Splinter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Splinter scores with a punch to the head.
Splinter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andersson on the side of the head.
Andersson moves into the clinch.
Andersson is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Splinter can't fight it off and eventually Andersson manages to take the fight to the floor. Splinter looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Splinter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Splinter working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Splinter is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Andersson is surviving well by controlling Splinter's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Splinter goes for an armbar but Andersson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Andersson.
Andersson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Splinter wants to stand but Andersson is controlling the position.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Splinter is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Splinter keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Splinter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andersson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Master Splinter will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Splinter lands with a hook. Andersson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Splinter digs a good body shot into Andersson's ribs.
Andersson throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Splinter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andersson doesn't seem phased though.
Andersson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Splinter to the ground. Andersson is now in Splinter's guard.
Andersson won't allow Splinter to get back to his feet.
Andersson throwing strikes but missing.
Splinter wants to stand and escape but Andersson is having none of it.
Splinter is trying to control the position but Andersson postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Master Splinter hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Splinter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Andersson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Splinter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice body punch from Splinter.
Splinter tries a head kick but it misses.
Andersson misses with a hook.
Andersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andersson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Splinter is out of range and Andersson settles back down.
Andersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Splinter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andersson.
Decent striking displayed by Splinter there.
Andersson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Splinter.
Andersson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Splinter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Splinter scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Splinter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Splinter throws a head kick that misses.
Splinter lands an overhand right.
Splinter with a hook.
Splinter throws a combination. Andersson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Andersson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good standup being displayed there by Splinter as he connects with a hook.
Andersson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Splinter gets caught flat footed, as Andersson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Andersson stands and steps away. Splinter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Andersson misses with a takedown attempt - Splinter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Splinter lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Splinter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A nice combination there by Splinter.
Andersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Splinter catches Andersson right on the button with a cross.
Andersson clinches with his opponent.
Andersson lands a takedown into guard.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andersson throwing strikes from guard but Splinter blocks nicely.
Splinter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Andersson wants to control but Splinter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Splinter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Andersson is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Splinter is working for a kimura but Andersson is defending it quite comfortably.
Splinter is stalling here. Andersson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Splinter seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Andersson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Splinter is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Andersson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Splinter avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Andersson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Splinter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Splinter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Andersson blocks a head kick by Splinter.
Andersson has closed the distance and engaged Splinter in a clinch.
Andersson pulls Splinter into guard.
Andersson looking to control.
Andersson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Splinter wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Splinter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Andersson's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Splinter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Andersson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Splinter, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Splinter wants to get back to his feet but Andersson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Splinter controls Andersson momentarily but Andersson frees himself.
Andersson prevents Splinter from getting back to his feet.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Splinter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Splinter tries to sprawl but Andersson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Andersson is keen to just control but Splinter is a slippery customer.
Splinter tries to roll over but Andersson keeps him under control.
Splinter tries to kick Andersson off but Andersson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Splinter is trying to control but can't.
Sven Andersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Splinter wants to get back to his feet.
Andersson stands up and beckons Splinter to join him on the feet.
Andersson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Splinter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andersson in his tracks.
Splinter digs a good hook to Andersson's body.
Splinter lands with a slapping head kick.
Splinter lands with a hook. Andersson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Splinter lands with a straight right. Andersson didn't see that one coming.
Splinter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Splinter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andersson drives through with a takedown into Splinter's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Splinter trying to control the position.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Splinter keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Splinter keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Splinter looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Splinter tries to keep at a distance but Andersson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Splinter can't break the clinch.
Splinter tries to break the clinch but Andersson is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andersson keeps control of Splinter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Splinter avoiding damage as Andersson throws knees to the body.
Splinter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Splinter has had enough of the clinch but Andersson keeps him there for the moment.
Splinter being controlled against the ropes.
Splinter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andersson has him pressed against the ropes.
Splinter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Splinter is looking to break free of the clinch but Andersson has double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Splinter is trying to break free.
Andersson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Splinter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Master Splinter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andersson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sven Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Splinter tries to circle away but Andersson has him pinned against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sven Andersson.
I think Splinter 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Master Splinter!
A very excited looking Master Splinter made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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