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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Unski Hallavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Les Grossman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grossman has chosen Apple bottom jeans, boots with the fur... as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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213 lbs
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217 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Unski Hallavaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Les Grossman!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallavaara throws a lazy right hand but Grossman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hallavaara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grossman.
Hallavaara dips to his left and cracks Grossman with an uppercut!
Hallavaara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grossman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Unski Hallavaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grossman has a takedown stuffed.
Hallavaara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grossman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grossman moves out of range of the leg kick from Hallavaara.
Grossman throws a body punch but Hallavaara moves out of range.
Hallavaara misses with a looping right.
Hallavaara throws a front kick aimed at Grossman's knee but Grossman avoids it well.
Hallavaara misses with a body shot.
Grossman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grossman there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman misses the body punch
and Hallavaara counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hallavaara.
Hallavaara lands with a right to the head.
Hallavaara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hallavaara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grossman or not.
Hallavaara scores with a shot to the side of Grossman's head.
Hallavaara misses with a punch on the inside.
Hallavaara throws a punch but it's blocked by Grossman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hallavaara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hallavaara misses with a punch to the body.
Hallavaara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hallavaara throws a punch but it's blocked by Grossman.
Hallavaara effectively controlling the action here.
Hallavaara lands a shoulder strike.
Hallavaara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hallavaara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hallavaara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hallavaara lands with a right to the head.
Hallavaara presses Grossman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grossman.
Hallavaara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hallavaara misses with an elbow over the top.
Hallavaara scores with a hook to the body.
Grossman looks gassed!
A nice left hand lands by Hallavaara.
Hallavaara lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grossman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hallavaara pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grossman swats away the attempt to clinch by Hallavaara.
Hallavaara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hallavaara looks to land a right hand but Grossman moved out of range.
Hallavaara throws a leg kick which misses Grossman's front leg but catches the back leg as Grossman tries to avoid it.
Hallavaara works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick from Hallavaara misses.
Hallavaara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grossman has time to react.
Hallavaara avoids the body shot from Grossman.
Hallavaara lands a glancing blow to the side of Grossman's head.
Hallavaara tried to score with a low kick but Grossman checks it.
Hallavaara throws a good cross that connects.
Hallavaara clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallavaara throws a head punch that misses.
Hallavaara misses with the head strike.
Hallavaara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hallavaara misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Hallavaara.
Hallavaara misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hallavaara.
Hallavaara stalling.
Grossman just leaning against Hallavaara, taking a breather.
Hallavaara lands an uppercut.
Hallavaara misses with a punch on the inside.
Hallavaara leaning against his opponent.
Hallavaara lands a body punch.
Hallavaara gets through Grossman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grossman taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hallavaara.
Hallavaara digs a right hand underneath Grossman's ribcage. Grossman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Hallavaara.
Hallavaara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grossmans head.
A short left from Hallavaara.
That's four 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!
Hallavaara lands with a light punch inside.
Hallavaara lands an elbow that stopped Grossman in his tracks for a moment.
Hallavaara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hallavaara lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Hallavaara.
Grossman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Hallavaara.
Hallavaara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hallavaara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hallavaara gets through Grossman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hallavaara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grossman is defending well for now.
Hallavaara lands with a right to the head.
Hallavaara lands a body shot.
Hallavaara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hallavaara is leaning against Grossman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hallavaara lands with a light punch inside.
Hallavaara lands a good knee to the midsection. Grossman won't want to take too many of those.
Hallavaara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Unski Hallavaara dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hallavaara lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hallavaara fails to land with a series of punches.
Hallavaara misses with a straight left.
Hallavaara lands an overhand right.
Hallavaara pushes Grossman away with a front kick.
Hallavaara has closed the distance and engaged Grossman in a clinch.
Hallavaara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hallavaara working aggressively here.
Hallavaara tries a body shot but Grossman blocks it.
Hallavaara utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hallavaara.
Hallavaara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hallavaara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grossman is breathing heavily.
Grossman tries to stall but Hallavaara uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hallavaara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grossman can do to turn this around?
Hallavaara misses with some punches.
Hallavaara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grossman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallavaara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hallavaara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Hallavaara.
Hallavaara lands a right hand.
Hallavaara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hallavaara scores with a hook to the body.
Hallavaara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hallavaara scores with a hook to the body.
Hallavaara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hallavaara lands a nice elbow.
Hallavaara digs a right hand into Grossman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grossman's gas tank.
Hallavaara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hallavaara lands a nice uppercut.
Hallavaara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grossman backwards.
Grossman blocking some punches.
Hallavaara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grossman backwards.
Hallavaara lands with a light punch inside.
Hallavaara throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallavaara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hallavaara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossman trying to stall but Hallavaara improves his position.
Hallavaara is leaning against Grossman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hallavaara pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hallavaara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grossman.
Unski Hallavaara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hallavaara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hallavaara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hallavaara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hallavaara.
A hook to the body from Hallavaara.
Grossman avoiding damage as Hallavaara throws knees to the body.
Hallavaara throws a head punch that misses.
Hallavaara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossman dodges an elbow strike from Hallavaara.
Grossman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Hallavaara as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallavaara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Hallavaara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hallavaara.
Hallavaara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossman stalling in the clinch but Hallavaara improves position.
Hallavaara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hallavaara works on Grossman's body with a couple of short punches.
Grossman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hallavaara avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hallavaara lands a shoulder strike.
Hallavaara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grossman.
Hallavaara lands with a left to the head.
Hallavaara digs a right hand underneath Grossman's ribcage. Grossman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hallavaara misses with some punches.
Hallavaara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hallavaara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hallavaara has a couple of punches blocked by Grossman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Hallavaara to work.
Hallavaara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grossman.
Hallavaara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hallavaara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hallavaara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hallavaara.
Hallavaara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hallavaara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hallavaara lands a right hand.
Hallavaara throws an elbow that misses.
Hallavaara lands a shot to the body.
Grossman avoiding damage as Hallavaara throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grossman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hallavaara is keeping busy.
Hallavaara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hallavaara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Unski Hallavaara dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hallavaara works over Grossman's head and body with a nice combination.
Hallavaara lands a jab to the head.
Hallavaara wants to clinch up but Grossman keeps it at a distance.
Hallavaara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grossman.
Hallavaara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grossman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hallavaara thinking.
Hallavaara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grossman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hallavaara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grossman has time to react.
Hallavaara avoids the body shot from Grossman.
Hallavaara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman swings for the body but Hallavaara moves out of range.
Hallavaara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grossman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grossman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hallavaara lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hallavaara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallavaara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grossman.
Hallavaara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grossman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grossman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hallavaara rather than just go for the knockout.
Hallavaara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hallavaara misses with a shot to the body
and Grossman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hallavaara wants to control but Grossman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hallavaara wants to get back to his feet.
Hallavaara is staying active underneath Grossman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hallavaara is looking for a sweep. Grossman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grossman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Grossman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hallavaara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grossman.
Grossman trying to pass the guard but Hallavaara defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallavaara tries to kick Grossman off but Grossman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Grossman trying to pass the guard but Hallavaara defending well.
Hallavaara is trying to stand.
Grossman thows a huge punch but Hallavaara dodges it nicely.
Hallavaara tries to kick Grossman off but Grossman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hallavaara trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Grossman swings for the body but Hallavaara moves out of range.
Grossman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallavaara manages to avoid it.
A jab from Grossman does it's job there.
Hallavaara scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hallavaara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grossman.
Grossman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grossman looking to control but Hallavaara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grossman looking to ground and pound but Hallavaara is blocking nicely.
Hallavaara is trying to escape the mount.
Grossman with a couple of short strikes.
Unski Hallavaara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grossman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hallavaara's face.
Hallavaara in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hallavaara bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Grossman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hallavaara taking some punishment here, with Grossman in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallavaara trying to control here.
Hallavaara is trying to stand up here but Grossman is controlling him well.
Hallavaara pushes Grossman off and gets back to his feet.
Grossman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hallavaara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hallavaara gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Grossman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hallavaara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Les Grossman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hallavaara wants to stand but Grossman is controlling the position.
Grossman landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Les Grossman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hallavaara 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Unski Hallavaara!
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