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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helsingin Sanomat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katie Redhair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helsingin Sanomat has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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275 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Helsingin Sanomat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katie Redhair!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanomat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanomat tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Redhair just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sanomat works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sanomat stands and steps away. Redhair gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Some wild striking there from Redhair.
Katie Redhair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redhair shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redhair looks to clinch
and Sanomat counters with a shoot takedown. Redhair fights it but they end up in guard.
Sanomat has gone for a leg lock! Redhair slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sanomat's guard.
Redhair chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanomat looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanomat, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redhair in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanomat trying to control the position.
Sanomat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Redhair chips away with some ground and pound.
Sanomat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Redhair with a nice head shot there.
Redhair has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redhair wants to get up but he can't break Sanomat's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Redhair working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanomat's head.
Redhair working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Redhair works over Sanomat with some ground and pound from guard.
Sanomat keeping moving, preventing Redhair from controlling successfully.
Redhair won't allow Sanomat to sweep him here.
Sanomat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Redhair scoring with some ground and pound.
Redhair working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Redhair lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Redhair is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanomat wants to stand and escape but Redhair is having none of it.
Sanomat is breathing heavily.
Redhair with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Redhair postures up in Sanomat's guard and throws a big left but Sanomat blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanomat tries to strike from the bottom.
Sanomat keeping moving, preventing Redhair from controlling successfully.
Redhair works over Sanomat with some ground and pound from guard.
Redhair lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Redhair postures up in Sanomat's guard and throws a big left but Sanomat blocks it.
Sanomat keeping moving, preventing Redhair from controlling successfully.
Redhair connects with a couple of short punches.
Redhair with a flurry of punches that miss.
Redhair lands a couple of digs.
Redhair working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanomat's head.
Redhair trying to control but Sanomat is working from the bottom.
Sanomat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redhair.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redhair lands a couple of digs.
Sanomat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Redhair scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Redhair is in close to Sanomat's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Redhair landing some decent shots from guard.
Redhair working some strikes from top position.
Redhair working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanomat's head.
Redhair wants to control from the top but Sanomat keeps moving.
Redhair keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanomat's head.
Redhair distracts Sanomat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Redhair 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redhair content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Redhair with a nice head shot there.
Redhair working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Redhair wanted to stand there but Sanomat had control of the position.
Sanomat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanomat keeping moving, preventing Redhair from controlling successfully.
Redhair is in close to Sanomat's body, working some short punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redhair lands a couple of elbows.
Redhair working some strikes from top position.
Redhair connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katie Redhair dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Redhair tries for a takedown but Sanomat circles away easily
and Sanomat counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Redhair is pressing down on Sanomat's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sanomat stopping the sweep attempt from Redhair.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Redhair. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Redhair wants to stand but Sanomat is controlling the position.
Redhair trying to keep a closed guard but Sanomat is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Redhair looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sanomat puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Redhair tries to kick Sanomat off but Sanomat keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redhair punching from the bottom.
Sanomat has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Redhair is trying desperately to improve position.
Redhair 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.
Redhair keeping control of the position.
Redhair looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Redhair wants to control the action here but instead Sanomat manages to pass to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redhair is trying desperately to improve position.
Redhair tries to lock up and control but Sanomat gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanomat trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Redhair is desperately trying to improve his position but Sanomat has a good base and remains in mount.
Redhair tries to lock up and control but Sanomat gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Redhair is squirming around, avoiding Sanomat's attempts to control the action.
Redhair is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redhair tries to hold on but Sanomat postures up.
Redhair is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sanomat is staying active.
Redhair is trying desperately to improve position.
Sanomat throwing strikes here but Redhair is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sanomat goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Redhair is on top in guard.
Redhair sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Redhair landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Redhair is working Sanomat over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Redhair scoring with punches to the head and body.
Redhair 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.
Redhair is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redhair postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Redhair scoring with punches to the head and body.
Redhair cracks Sanomat with a solid left hand.
Redhair won't allow Sanomat to sweep him here.
Redhair wants to stand but Sanomat has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Redhair stands up over Sanomat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Katie Redhair will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Redhair looks for a takedown but Sanomat sprawls well.
Redhair throws a series of punches but Sanomat avoids them all with ease.
Redhair tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sanomat counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sanomat is trying to control. Redhair wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Redhair pushes Sanomat off looking to stand but Sanomat dives back in and keeps control.
Redhair wants to get back to full guard.
Sanomat throwing shots but Redhair is blocking nicely.
Redhair is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanomat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanomat's back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redhair is landing with strikes from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redhair softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Sanomat is taking damage to the body and head.
Redhair trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Redhair lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Redhair tightening his grip on Sanomat, looking for the choke.
Redhair scores with punches from the back.
Redhair trying to control.
Redhair is landing with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanomat is really stuck here.
Can Sanomat hold on?! Redhair is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Sanomat takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Redhair lands strikes to the head.
Sanomat tries to escape but Redhair has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Redhair scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
You can see the frustration on Sanomat's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Redhair.
Redhair lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Sanomat hold on?!
Redhair is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Sanomat is trapped and Redhair is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Redhair cracks Sanomat with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Sanomat from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Sanomat turns into Redhair and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanomat tries to stand but Redhair is controlling from the bottom.
Redhair looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Redhair is trying to keep Sanomat in close.
Sanomat wants to pass the guard but Redhair is keeping the position.
Redhair trying to keep a closed guard but Sanomat is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Redhair shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sanomat napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanomat tries to improve position but can't.
Sanomat taking a bit of punishment here - Redhair scoring with strikes.
Sanomat is pushing Redhair's head away, looking to escape. Redhair manages to hold on to the position though.
Sanomat taking a bit of punishment here - Redhair scoring with strikes.
Sanomat is trying to get back to half guard.
Redhair working the ground and pound from side control.
Katie Redhair is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Redhair has control of an arm but Sanomat manages to advance to Redhair's back!
Redhair trying to control the hands but Sanomat breaks the grip.
Redhair breaks Sanomat's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Helsingin Sanomat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redhair trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanomat keeping moving, preventing Redhair from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katie Redhair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Redhair winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katie Redhair!
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RATING
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