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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Atomic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukko Hamalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atomic comes to the cage accompanied by A Kiss to Build a Dream On . Hamalainen has chosen the Finnish National Anthem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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247 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Atomic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jukko Hamalainen!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atomic thows a body shot but no joy.
Atomic slips a jab from Hamalainen.
Hamalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atomic manages to avoid it.
Atomic throws a shot to the body.
Hamalainen misses with a two punch combination.
Hamalainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hamalainen ducks under a wild hook from Atomic.
Hamalainen misses with a few strikes there.
Atomic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hamalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Atomic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hamalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atomic was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamalainen.
Hamalainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hamalainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Atomic seems keen to control Hamalainen's posture.
Hamalainen pushes down on Atomic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hamalainen thows a huge punch but Atomic dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hamalainen.
Atomic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hamalainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hamalainen looking to pass the guard.
Hamalainen wants to control from the top but Atomic keeps moving.
Atomic is pulling down on Hamalainen's head. It's preventing any offense from Hamalainen, at least for the moment.
Hamalainen won't allow Atomic to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hamalainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hamalainen stopping the sweep attempt from Atomic.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hamalainen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Atomic lands a lovely overhand right.
Hamalainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Atomic's waist but Atomic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hamalainen off to one side.
Atomic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hamalainen throws a sloppy body shot
and Atomic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hamalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamalainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Atomic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hamalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Atomic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hamalainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen missing with a left hand there. Atomic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atomic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Atomic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hamalainen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Atomic throws a looping overhand right but Hamalainen ducks down to avoid it.
Hamalainen swings for the body but Atomic moves out of range.
Hamalainen closes the distance and pushes Atomic back into the cage.
Hamalainen lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Atomic on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hamalainen - that landed with a thud.
Atomic throws a punch but it's blocked by Hamalainen.
Hamalainen lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atomic.
Hamalainen tries to throw a body punch but Atomic avoids it by throwing Hamalainen back against the cage.
Hamalainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atomic backwards.
Hamalainen has Atomic pressed against the cage, preventing Atomic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hamalainen blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atomic.
Atomic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atomic can't break the clinch.
Hamalainen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atomic tries to roll over but Hamalainen keeps him under control.
Hamalainen moves into full mount! Atomic won't be happy about that!
Hamalainen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hamalainen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hamalainen throws some wild stikes that Atomic manages to avoid easily.
Hamalainen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Atomic?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamalainen working the ground and pound effectively.
Hamalainen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Atomic's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukko Hamalainen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hamalainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hamalainen thows a body shot but no joy.
Atomic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamalainen.
Atomic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hamalainen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hamalainen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Atomic was covering up waiting for the punch and Hamalainen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hamalainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hamalainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hamalainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Atomic is retaining full guard.
Hamalainen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hamalainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomic trying to control the position here.
Hamalainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atomic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Atomic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hamalainen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jukko Hamalainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hamalainen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Check out the look on Hamalainen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Atomic avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hamalainen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Atomic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Atomic prevents Hamalainen from improving position.
Hamalainen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hamalainen tries to score with some ground and pound. Atomic controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hamalainen wants to control for a moment but Atomic uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atomic is refusing to be controlled, as Hamalainen sits in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hamalainen lands a slapping body shot.
Hamalainen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Atomic finds it's way round the side to connect with Hamalainen's head.
Hamalainen misses with a hook to the body
and Atomic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hamalainen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Atomic ducks under a wild hook from Hamalainen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hamalainen is defended easily by Atomic.
Atomic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hamalainen misses with a body shot
and Atomic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hamalainen.
Hamalainen throws the left hand but Atomic avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atomic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Atomic connects with a body shot.
Hamalainen is breathing heavily.
Atomic lands a nice looking body shot.
Atomic throws a right hand that Hamalainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Hamalainen also avoids with ease.
Decent striking displayed by Atomic there.
Atomic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamalainen.
Atomic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atomic's corner calls for a 1-2. Atomic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Atomic scores with a nice head shot.
Tom Atomic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamalainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Atomic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hamalainen's head.
Atomic lands with a cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Atomic.
Hamalainen drops his hands momentarily and Atomic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Atomic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hamalainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hamalainen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Atomic rather than just go for the knockout.
Atomic fails to land with a series of punches.
Atomic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Atomic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Atomic scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Atomic dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Atomic lands with a shot to the body.
Hamalainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Atomic scores with a jab to the body.
Atomic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Atomic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Atomic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Atomic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hamalainen.
Hamalainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No joy there for Atomic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Atomic catches Hamalainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Atomic misses with a series of wild punches.
Atomic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Atomic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hamalainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Atomic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hamalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atomic.
Hamalainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Atomic lands with a good body shot.
Hamalainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atomic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hamalainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atomic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Atomic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Atomic.
Atomic lands a jab to Hamalainen's midsection.
Atomic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hamalainen has time to react.
Atomic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Atomic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hamalainen throws a hook to the side of Atomic's head but Atomic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hamalainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Atomic counters with a two punch combo.
Atomic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Atomic jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hamalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atomic.
Hamalainen moves away from the strike by Atomic.
Atomic misses with a looping right.
Atomic misses with a body punch
and Hamalainen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Atomic's guard now.
Atomic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hamalainen is one step ahead there.
Hamalainen looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomic seems keen to control Hamalainen's posture.
Atomic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hamalainen wants to pass the guard but Atomic is keeping the position.
Atomic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hamalainen looking to sit in guard and control but Atomic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atomic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hamalainen's head.
Hamalainen trying to control the position.
Hamalainen working for a triangle but Atomic defends it easily.
Hamalainen is trying to control the position but Atomic postures up.
Hamalainen is looking for a triangle but Atomic pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hamalainen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Atomic passes into half guard.
Atomic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hamalainen's head.
Hamalainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Atomic is trying to control. Hamalainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Atomic lands a nice short elbow.
Hamalainen trying to hold on to Atomic's head to control him but Atomic postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Atomic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Atomic 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Atomic!
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