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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hogan (ranked 5093 p4p, 4284 weight class) and Marcus Ukkola (ranked 549 p4p, 496 weight class). Marcus Ukkola is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Ukkola!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan looks to land a right hand but Ukkola moved out of range.
Hogan really is a fat lump.
Hogan throws out a loose jab but Ukkola uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Ukkola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paul Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ukkola staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkola! But no joy.
Hogan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ukkola's waist but Ukkola gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hogan off to one side.
Hogan misses with a straight left.
Hogan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ukkola staying out of range there.
Ukkola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hogan.
Hogan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ukkola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan misses with an uppercut
enabling Ukkola to counter with a crisp jab.
Hogan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hogan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ukkola defends well and Hogan ends up having to push Ukkola into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ukkola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hogan manages to break the clinch.
Hogan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hogan shoots in and drives through. Ukkola sprawls well.
It seemed like Ukkola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hogan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ukkola dodges the punch combination from Hogan.
Hogan throws a combination that misses
and Ukkola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hogan misses with an uppercut
and Ukkola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hogan misses with an uppercut
and Hogan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ukkola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ukkola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hogan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ukkola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ukkola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Hogan finds it's way through Ukkola's defenses.
Marcus Ukkola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hogan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ukkola looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hogan misses with an uppercut
and Ukkola counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogan looks to land a combination. Ukkola sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hogan misses the body punch
and Ukkola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hogan misses the body punch
and Ukkola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hogan throws a looping overhand right but Ukkola ducks down to avoid it.
Ukkola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hogan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ukkola slips a straight right by Hogan.
Hogan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ukkola.
A little jabbing left from Ukkola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hogan throws a right hand that misses
and Ukkola counters with a nice uppercut.
Hogan throws the left hand but Ukkola avoids the punch easily.
Ukkola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Hogan misses.
Hogan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hogan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ukkola is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hogan, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ukkola controlling from the top position.
Hogan has an active guard here but Ukkola has managed to pass into half guard.
Hogan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hogan tries to get out of the position.
Hogan wants to get back to full guard but Ukkola has passed into side control.
Ukkola prevents Hogan from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ukkola working away.
Ukkola wants to control but Hogan is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan is trying to work for a sweep but Ukkola has mounted him!
Hogan tries to buck Ukkola off but Ukkola takes his back!
You can see the frustration on Hogan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hogan trying to control but not successfully.
Hogan is really stuck here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paul Hogan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hogan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ukkola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hogan goes for a double leg but Ukkola avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ukkola continues to drive forward.
Hogan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ukkola smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ukkola throws out a counter right but Hogan avoids it with no problem.
Ukkola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
Ukkola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hogan misses with a lunging right hand
and Ukkola counters with a stiff right hand.
Ukkola dodges the punch combination from Hogan.
Paul Hogan is winning the standup battle so far.
Hogan misses with a body shot
and Ukkola counters with a straight right hand.
Hogan misses with an uppercut.
Ukkola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ukkola is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ukkola takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hogan looks to throw the jab but Ukkola is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkola! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan throws a sloppy body shot
and Ukkola counters with a straight right hand.
Hogan tries for a takedown but Ukkola circles away easily
and Ukkola counters with a nice uppercut.
Hogan with a jab.
Ukkola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hogan.
It seemed like Ukkola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hogan throws an overhand right that lands on Ukkola's shoulder, as Ukkola tries to avoid the shot.
Ukkola moves out of range as Hogan strikes.
Hogan misses with a right hand
and Ukkola counters with a stiff right hand.
Hogan throws a head kick that Ukkola semi-blocks.
Hogan looks to land a left hand but Ukkola moved out of range nicely.
Ukkola blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkola! But no joy.
Hogan misses with a combination
and Ukkola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ukkola circles away.
A punch combination from Hogan misses.
It seemed like Ukkola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hogan throws a sloppy head kick and Ukkola moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkola! But no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hogan misses with a takedown
and Ukkola counters with a straight right hand.
Hogan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ukkola defends it nicely.
Hogan doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Ukkola to counter with a crisp jab.
Hogan throws a nice looking combination but Ukkola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkola! But no joy.
Hogan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan misses with a right hand
and Ukkola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hogan misses with a hook to the body
and Ukkola counters with a stiff right hand.
Hogan throws a poor cross that misses
and Ukkola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hogan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ukkola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hogan throws a lazy uppercut
and Ukkola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hogan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ukkola counters with a nice uppercut.
Ukkola might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hogan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ukkola counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hogan.
Ukkola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hogan throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ukkola counter with a right hand.
Hogan throws a poor cross that misses
and Ukkola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogan misses with a looping left.
Ukkola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ukkola to counter with a crisp jab.
Hogan misses the shot to the body.
Ukkola blocks a head kick by Hogan.
Hogan misses with a hook
and Ukkola counters with a straight right hand.
Ukkola moves out of range as Hogan strikes.
Hogan misses with a right hand
letting Ukkola counter with a right hand.
Hogan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ukkola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hogan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ukkola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hogan misses with a hook.
Ukkola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ukkola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hogan throws a leg kick
and Ukkola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hogan misses with an uppercut.
Ukkola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hogan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Ukkola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hogan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ukkola but Ukkola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ukkola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hogan misses with a hook.
Ukkola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hogan throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkola! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hogan. Ukkola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ukkola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hogan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hogan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ukkola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hogan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Ukkola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ukkola. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hogan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hogan throws a poor cross that misses
and Ukkola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ukkola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ukkola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hogan.
Ukkola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ukkola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
It seemed like Ukkola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hogan with a poor takedown
and Ukkola counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Hogan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan misses with an uppercut
letting Ukkola counter with a right hand.
Hogan throws a hook to the side of Ukkola's head but Ukkola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hogan closes the distance and clinches up with Ukkola, looking for a takedown. Hogan pushes Ukkola against the cage but Ukkola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hogan misses with a double jab
and Ukkola counters with a nice uppercut.
Hogan looks to land a left hand but Ukkola moved out of range nicely.
Ukkola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hogan with a poor takedown
and Ukkola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ukkola moves away from the strike by Hogan.
Hogan misses with a hook to the body
and Ukkola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hogan throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ukkola to counter with a crisp jab.
Hogan misses with a left hand
and Ukkola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hogan throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ukkola counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ukkola slips under a jab from Hogan.
Hogan throws a shot from downtown. Ukkola moves away and avoids it.
Hogan misses with a right hand
enabling Ukkola to counter with a crisp jab.
Hogan swings widly with a right hand
and Ukkola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hogan misses with a looping left.
Ukkola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hogan.
Hogan misses with a straight right.
Hogan looks to land a right hand but Ukkola moved out of range.
Ukkola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ukkola defending well as Hogan loads up on a big left hand.
Ukkola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hogan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ukkola.
A little jabbing left from Ukkola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Ukkola blocks the leg kick.
Hogan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hogan misses with a two punch combination.
Ukkola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan throws a shot from downtown. Ukkola moves away and avoids it.
Hogan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ukkola pinned against the cage. Ukkola gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hogan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ukkola was well out of range. Poor timing from Hogan.
Hogan looks to land a left hand but Ukkola moved out of range nicely.
Ukkola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ukkola throws out a counter right but Hogan avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Hogan misses.
Ukkola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hogan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Hogan.
Hogan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Ukkola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hogan misses the body punch
enabling Ukkola to counter with a crisp jab.
Hogan throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ukkola leaves Hogan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hogan misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Ukkola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hogan dives in and grabs Ukkola's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ukkola pushes down on Hogan's head and hops out.
Hogan misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkola! But no joy.
Hogan misses with a double jab
and Ukkola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hogan misses with an uppercut
and Ukkola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hogan swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ukkola to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogan throws a right hand that misses
and Ukkola counters with a nice uppercut.
Hogan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ukkola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hogan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkola! But no joy.
Hogan throws a low kick but Ukkola avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Ukkola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ukkola has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Ukkola!
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