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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enos Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Potkukelkka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Potkukelkka has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Enos Erikson's chin.
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150 lbs
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154 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enos Erikson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Potkukelkka!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erikson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Potkukelkka as he jumps to the side.
Erikson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Potkukelkka counters with a flying knee that drops Erikson!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potkukelkka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Erikson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Erikson keeping moving, preventing Potkukelkka from controlling successfully.
Potkukelkka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Erikson's head.
Potkukelkka lands a couple of digs.
Erikson keeping moving, preventing Potkukelkka from controlling successfully.
Potkukelkka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Potkukelkka's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Erikson is trying to control the position but Potkukelkka postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potkukelkka trying to control the position from guard on top but Erikson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. James Potkukelkka hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Potkukelkka misses with a low kick.
Potkukelkka throws a head kick but Erikson moves out of range.
Potkukelkka just misses with a punch to the body.
Potkukelkka thows a body kick. Erikson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Potkukelkka stuffs the takedown attempt from Erikson. Erikson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enos Erikson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Erikson.
Potkukelkka throws a head kick but Erikson moves out of range.
Erikson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Potkukelkka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Erikson scrambles back to his feet.
Potkukelkka misses with a few strikes there.
Erikson shoots and misses
and Potkukelkka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Enos Erikson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Erikson.
Potkukelkka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Erikson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Erikson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Erikson has his takedown stuffed
and Potkukelkka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Erikson is trying to keep Potkukelkka in close.
Potkukelkka looking to sit in guard and control but Erikson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Erikson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Potkukelkka lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Erikson!
Potkukelkka with good strikes from the mount here!
Erikson has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Potkukelkka's lack of action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka is looking to take a break and control but Erikson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Erikson is trying to get back to full guard.
Erikson is refusing to be controlled, as Potkukelkka sits in half guard.
Erikson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Potkukelkka pulls his head out easily.
Potkukelkka is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Potkukelkka wants to control but Erikson is keeping him busy.
Potkukelkka is looking to stall here but Erikson recovers full guard.
Erikson wants to control but Potkukelkka passes easily into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Potkukelkka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Erikson keeping moving, preventing Potkukelkka from controlling successfully.
Potkukelkka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Erikson lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Erikson is trying to keep Potkukelkka in close.
Erikson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Potkukelkka is one step ahead there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Erikson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Potkukelkka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enos Erikson's cut.
That's time! Erikson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Potkukelkka lands with an uppercut that bounces Erikson off the cage and back into range.
Potkukelkka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Erikson.
Erikson misses with a takedown attempt - Potkukelkka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James Potkukelkka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Erikson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Potkukelkka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Enos Erikson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Erikson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Potkukelkka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enos Erikson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Erikson shoots and misses
letting Potkukelkka counter with a right hand.
Erikson blocks a low kick nicely.
Potkukelkka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enos Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erikson misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Erikson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Potkukelkka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Potkukelkka lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Potkukelkka to work.
Potkukelkka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Potkukelkka lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Erikson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Come on Potkukelkka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Potkukelkka throws a punch but it's blocked by Erikson.
Potkukelkka stops a takedown attempt from Erikson.
Erikson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Potkukelkka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Potkukelkka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erikson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Potkukelkka counters with a takedown into side control.
Potkukelkka working the body and head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erikson tries to buck Potkukelkka off but Potkukelkka is having none of it.
Erikson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Erikson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Potkukelkka works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Erikson is not content to let Potkukelkka control the position.
Potkukelkka scores with a couple of short elbows.
Erikson sneaks back into half guard.
Potkukelkka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Erikson tries to get to full guard but Potkukelkka has control of the leg.
Potkukelkka trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson is trying to get back to full guard.
Potkukelkka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Potkukelkka prevents Erikson from improving his position.
Potkukelkka stalling.
Potkukelkka winds up and cracks Erikson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikson actively working from the bottom here.
Potkukelkka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Erikson is just riding it out for now. Potkukelkka eventually gives up the hold.
Potkukelkka not doing much here.
Potkukelkka is looking for a kimura but Erikson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Potkukelkka to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Erikson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Erikson keeping moving, preventing Potkukelkka from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Potkukelkka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Enos Erikson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Erikson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Potkukelkka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Erikson somewhat.
Potkukelkka scores with a hook to the body. Erikson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Erikson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Potkukelkka pinned against the cage. Potkukelkka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Potkukelkka throws a body punch but Erikson moves out of range.
Erikson misses with a takedown
and Potkukelkka counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enos Erikson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potkukelkka throws a wild body kick that Erikson sees coming a mile off.
Potkukelkka lands a nice hook to Erikson's body. Erikson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Potkukelkka feints and as Erikson raises his hands in defense, Potkukelkka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Potkukelkka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Potkukelkka 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Potkukelkka wants to pass the guard but Erikson is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potkukelkka trying to control but Erikson is working from the bottom.
James Potkukelkka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Potkukelkka won't allow Erikson to sweep him here.
Potkukelkka trying to control but Erikson is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Potkukelkka cracks Erikson with a solid left hand.
Potkukelkka trying to control the position from guard on top but Erikson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Erikson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Erikson has his foot on Potkukelkka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Potkukelkka works his way back into a safe position though.
Potkukelkka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erikson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Potkukelkka trying to control but Erikson is working from the bottom.
Potkukelkka tries to free his leg and advance position but Erikson is retaining full guard.
Potkukelkka is working Erikson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Potkukelkka tries to free his leg and advance position but Erikson is retaining full guard.
Erikson working for submissions but it's allowed Potkukelkka to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erikson has hold of Potkukelkka's hands but Potkukelkka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Potkukelkka works his way into side control.
Erikson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Potkukelkka off and has taken his back!
Potkukelkka is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka wants to control his opponent's hands but Erikson gets his hands free.
Potkukelkka tries to escape the position.
Potkukelkka tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Potkukelkka is in all sorts of trouble here.
Erikson looking to control but Potkukelkka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Potkukelkka working to try and regain half guard.
Erikson wants to control the pace but Potkukelkka is squirming around nicely.
Potkukelkka is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Erikson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
James Potkukelkka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Potkukelkka takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Erikson trying to control but Potkukelkka is having none of 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!
Potkukelkka is trying desperately to improve position.
Erikson thowing shots but they're missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potkukelkka slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Potkukelkka wants to get back to full guard.
Enos Erikson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Potkukelkka gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Potkukelkka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Potkukelkka 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Potkukelkka!
After winning the bout, James Potkukelkka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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