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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ting Yan Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mika Hamalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wang comes to the cage accompanied by Minority - Green Day. Ting Yan Wang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ting Yan Wang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mika Hamalainen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang tries to bum rush Hamalainen with a series of wild strikes but Hamalainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hamalainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wang blocks the body kick.
Wang lands a head shot.
Wang throws a series of strikes that have Hamalainen backpedaling.
It looks like Mika Hamalainen has been cut.
Hamalainen wants to clinch up but Wang keeps it at a distance.
Hamalainen misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hamalainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wang counters with a stiff right hand.
Hamalainen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wang's half guard.
Hamalainen thows a huge punch but Wang dodges it nicely.
Wang is pressing down on Hamalainen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hamalainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hamalainen is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Hamalainen from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamalainen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wang's head.
Hamalainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hamalainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamalainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hamalainen pushing down on Wang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hamalainen is working for a kimura but Wang is defending it quite comfortably.
Hamalainen trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Hamalainen from controlling successfully.
Hamalainen controlling from the top position.
Hamalainen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wang dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen is trying to control the position but Wang postures up.
Hamalainen keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang wants to stand but Hamalainen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hamalainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang won't allow Hamalainen to sweep him here.
Hamalainen has a closed guard, preventing Wang from standing up.
Hamalainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hamalainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hamalainen drops Wang with a beautiful combination! Wang stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hamalainen is looking for the KO!
It looks like Ting Yan Wang has been cut.
Wang throws out a powerful jab.
Ting Yan Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamalainen slips a jab and a cross from Wang.
Hamalainen tries to clinch but Wang moves away
and Wang counters with an outside leg kick.
Wang throws out a powerful jab.
Wang fails to land with a series of punches.
Hamalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wang looks to land a combination but Hamalainen avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamalainen shoots for a double leg takedown but Wang sprawls well. He's pushed Hamalainen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab by Wang.
No joy there for Hamalainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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 Ting Yan Wang will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hamalainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Wang coming out on top.
Wang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hamalainen.
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamalainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Hamalainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wang cracks Hamalainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wang with a jab.
Hamalainen tries for a takedown but Wang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wang moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hamalainen has a takedown stuffed.
Hamalainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hamalainen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wang lands a two punch combo.
Hamalainen is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang lands a right hook to the body.
Wang moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hamalainen tries to keep at a distance but Wang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Wang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wang wants to clinch up but Hamalainen keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Wang. That snapped Hamalainen's head back.
Hamalainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ting Yan Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mika Hamalainen.
Wang throws a right hand that Hamalainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Hamalainen also avoids with ease.
Wang lands a nice shot that snaps Hamalainen's head back.
Wang tries to bum rush Hamalainen with a series of wild strikes but Hamalainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wang lands with a straight right. Hamalainen didn't see that one coming.
Ting Yan Wang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang moves into the clinch successfully.
Wang has Hamalainen pressed against the cage, preventing Hamalainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hamalainen is trying to break free.
Wang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamalainen throws a series of punches but Wang moves out of range.
Hamalainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wang lands a nice shot to the body.
Hamalainen slips a jab and a cross from Wang.
Hamalainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wang is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hamalainen works over Wang's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch combination from Wang misses.
Hamalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Wang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen wants to clinch up but Wang keeps it at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wang.
Wang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wang lands a nice hook to Hamalainen's body. Hamalainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Wang.
A jab from Wang does it's job there.
Ting Yan Wang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamalainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wang displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wang lands an overhand right.
Hamalainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wang lands a nice hook to Hamalainen's body. Hamalainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hamalainen walks into a stiff left hand from Wang.
Hamalainen walks into a left hand.
Wang throws a combination that misses
and Hamalainen counters with a shoot takedown. Wang fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wang has his foot on Hamalainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hamalainen works his way back into a safe position though.
Hamalainen wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang wants to stand up but Hamalainen is controlling him.
Hamalainen content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Hamalainen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamalainen being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ting Yan Wang dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A shot to de liver by Wang. Beautiful body shot.
Wang tries to clinch up but Hamalainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Hamalainen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wang's half guard.
Hamalainen is working for a kimura but Wang is defending it quite comfortably.
Hamalainen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hamalainen controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Hamalainen has a good base and remains in mount.
Hamalainen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hamalainen working for a triangle but Wang defends it easily.
Hamalainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hamalainen looking to control.
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 is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wang wanted to stand there but Hamalainen had control of the position.
Hamalainen trying to control the position.
Wang wants to stand but Hamalainen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hamalainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hamalainen is tightening it up a little... Wang has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Wang reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Wang taps out! nice BJJ there by Hamalainen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mika Hamalainen!
Mika Hamalainen is the new middleweight champion!
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