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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Chaos (ranked 380 p4p, 373 weight class) and Aku Serronen (ranked 57 p4p, 56 weight class). Chaos's entrance music is Cannibal Corpse - Hammer Smashed Face. A fine choice. Aku Serronen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Chaos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aku Serronen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serronen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chaos's head backwards.
Serronen tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chaos misses with a wild combination.
Chaos backing away here, and Serronen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've been hearing reports that Chaos has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Serronen cracks Chaos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Serronen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Chaos blocks the low kick.
Serronen connects with a body shot.
Serronen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chaos.
Serronen defending well as Chaos loads up on a big left hand.
Serronen throws a head kick but Chaos moves out of range.
Chaos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chaos misses with an uppercut. Serronen saw that one coming.
Chaos takes a swing at Serronen's ribcage but misses.
Chaos shoots in but no luck this time.
Serronen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Serronen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaos shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Chaos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chaos shoots in looking for a takedown. Serronen tries to sprawl out of it but Chaos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Serronen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chaos throws a jab when Serronen was well out of range.
Chaos misses with a right hand
letting Serronen counter with a right hand.
Chaos punishes Serronen's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serronen lands with a nice body punch.
Chaos connects with a looping right hand.
Jab from Chaos.
Serronen throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Serronen.
Max Chaos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Serronen is trying to defend but Chaos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chaos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Serronen defending well though.
Chaos trying to pass the guard but Serronen defending well.
Serronen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Serronen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chaos is working away from the top position though.
Chaos wants to take a breather but Serronen is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serronen wants to get back to full guard.
Chaos trying to control the action but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Chaos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaos controlling the pace.
Chaos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chaos trying to control from half guard but Serronen is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serronen is looking for a sweep. Chaos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chaos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chaos misses with a head shot. Serronen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Chaos stands up over Serronen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos tries to free his leg and advance position but Serronen is retaining full guard.
Serronen keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.
Chaos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Serronen's guard.
Serronen wants to get back to full guard.
Chaos content to control rather than advance.
Chaos works his way into full mount!
Chaos looking to finish with strikes here!
Chaos prevents Serronen from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serronen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Serronen makes his way to full guard, as Chaos worked for a kimura.
Chaos won't allow Serronen to get back to his feet.
Chaos throws a big elbow that misses.
Chaos wants to control from the top but Serronen keeps moving.
Chaos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chaos throwing shots but Serronen is blocking nicely.
Serronen is not content to let Chaos control the position.
Serronen tries to roll over but Chaos keeps him under control.
Chaos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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 Max Chaos will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chaos has a takedown stuffed.
Chaos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Serronen misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Chaos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chaos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Serronen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serronen throws a push kick but Chaos slaps the foot to one side.
Serronen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Serronen throws a lazy uppercut
and Chaos counters with a takedown into side control.
Serronen is looking for a sweep.
Serronen is not content to let Chaos control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen tries to buck Chaos off but Chaos is having none of it.
Chaos 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.
Chaos trying to control the action but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Serronen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serronen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Max Chaos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chaos in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chaos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Serronen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chaos is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Serronen tries to reverse the position but Chaos maintains control.
Chaos with the ground and pound from mount.
Chaos is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chaos lands a big shot there that rocks Serronen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Serronen is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaos lands a couple of good shots and Serronen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Serronen is still in real trouble! Can Chaos finish him?
Serronen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chaos's arms.
Serronen seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos connects with a big shot to the side of Serronen's head.
Serronen prevents Chaos from getting a body triangle.
Serronen tries to escape the position.
Serronen prevents Chaos from getting a body triangle.
Chaos not allowing Serronen to control his hands.
Serronen takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Chaos keeps control of the position easily here as Serronen tries to buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Chaos is controlling the position but Serronen somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Serronen is defending against the submission attempts here by Chaos.
Serronen pushes Chaos off looking to stand but Chaos dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Serronen is looking to improve his position.
Serronen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chaos.
Chaos wants to free his trapped foot but Serronen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Serronen is not content to let Chaos control the position.
Serronen gets full guard.
Chaos won't allow Serronen to get back to his feet.
Serronen wants to sweep but no luck.
Chaos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Serronen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chaos tries to free his leg and advance position but Serronen is retaining full guard.
Chaos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Chaos dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Serronen misses with a body shot.
Chaos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chaos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Serronen throws a low kick but Chaos avoids it.
Serronen throws a hook but Chaos avoids it easily.
Chaos avoids the body shot from Serronen.
Chaos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Chaos misses.
Serronen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chaos.
Serronen sizes up Chaos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aku Serronen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Serronen misses with a looping right.
Chaos blocks a head kick by Serronen.
Serronen scores with a hook.
Jab from Chaos.
Chaos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chaos connects with a right hand. Serronen shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serronen throws a looping overhand right but Chaos ducks down to avoid it.
Serronen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chaos throws a looping overhand right but Serronen ducks down to avoid it.
Serronen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Serronen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serronen throws a leg kick
and Chaos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaos.
Serronen is trying to control the position but Chaos postures up.
Serronen managing to control the position.
Serronen looking for a sweep. Not yet Serronen, not yet.
Chaos wants to pass the guard but Serronen is keeping the position.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaos landing with the ground and pound.
Serronen keeping full guard, as Chaos tries to pass.
Chaos wants to control from the top but Serronen keeps moving.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Chaos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos content to stall in guard here.
Chaos stands and throws Serronen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chaos has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Serronen!
Serronen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Chaos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Serronen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serronen is trying to control but can't.
Chaos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chaos trying to control from half guard but Serronen is working away.
Serronen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chaos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Serronen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Serronen wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chaos manages to pass to side control.
Chaos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Serronen trying to control but Chaos postures up.
Chaos not doing much here.
Chaos trying to pass the guard but Serronen defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaos controlling the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chaos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Serronen counters with a good, hard body kick but Chaos shrugs it off.
Serronen throws a looping overhand right but Chaos ducks down to avoid it.
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 Max Chaos.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chaos, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Chaos!
Max Chaos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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