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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Hackenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mertsi Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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224 lbs
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212 lbs
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Great wrestler
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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 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Christian Hackenburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mertsi Peltola!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hackenburg lands with a straight right. Peltola didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Hackenburg.
Christian Hackenburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hackenburg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Peltola.
Hackenburg throws the left hand but Peltola avoids the punch easily.
Hackenburg misses the shot to the body.
Hackenburg has closed the distance and engaged Peltola in a clinch.
Hackenburg pushes off an throws an elbow but Peltola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hackenburg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hackenburg misses with an elbow over the top.
Hackenburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Peltola controls his hands.
Peltola is trying to force a seperation but Hackenburg has the dominant position.
Peltola wants to break free but Hackenburg has control.
Hackenburg misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hackenburg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Peltola's brow.
Peltola gets underhooks to prevent Hackenburg's takedown attempt.
A short right from Hackenburg on the inside.
Hackenburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Hackenburg.
Hackenburg throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackenburg pushes off an throws an elbow but Peltola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Peltola blocks a body shot from Hackenburg.
Peltola looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Peltola prevents a body shot from Hackenburg.
Peltola blocks an elbow strike.
Hackenburg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Peltola's defenses.
It looks like Mertsi Peltola has been cut.
Hackenburg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peltola backwards.
Hackenburg prevents Peltola from breaking the clinch.
Hackenburg presses Peltola against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Peltola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hackenburg backwards.
Peltola takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hackenburg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peltola backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Peltola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Peltola blocks an elbow strike from Hackenburg.
Peltola is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Peltola avoids the elbow strike from Hackenburg, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackenburg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Peltola prevents a body shot from Hackenburg.
Hackenburg misses with an elbow over the top.
Hackenburg throws an elbow but it misses.
Peltola is pressed up against the cage. Hackenburg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Peltola down to the mat. Peltola avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Peltola looks to throw the jab but Hackenburg is out of range.
Hackenburg wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hackenburg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peltola as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Hackenburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackenburg tries to clinch up but Peltola circles away and keeps his distance.
Hackenburg lands a nice shot to the body.
Peltola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hackenburg throws out the jab.
Hackenburg wants to clinch up but Peltola keeps it at a distance.
Peltola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hackenburg.
Hackenburg scores with a jab to the head.
Hackenburg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hackenburg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Peltola but Peltola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackenburg wants to clinch up but Peltola keeps it at a distance.
Hackenburg slips a jab from Peltola.
Peltola looks to throw the jab but Hackenburg is out of range.
Peltola looks to throw the jab but Hackenburg is out of range.
Peltola looks to throw the jab but Hackenburg is out of range.
Mertsi Peltola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hackenburg.
Peltola throws a jab when Hackenburg was well out of range.
Hackenburg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Peltola looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Peltola is looking to regain half guard here but Hackenburg keeps moving and retains side control.
Peltola defending against the ground and pound.
Hackenburg tries to move to mount but Peltola blocks the move with his legs.
Hackenburg throwing strikes but Peltola manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hackenburg keeps working.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hackenburg is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hackenburg's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hackenburg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peltola keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hackenburg controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Hackenburg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mertsi Peltola's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Peltola misses with a looping left.
A punch lands to the side of Hackenburg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hackenburg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hackenburg moves in looking to clinch but Peltola pushes him off.
Hackenburg tries to clinch but Peltola moves out of range.
Hackenburg cracks the inside of Peltola's front leg.
Peltola misses with a hook.
Donk. Peltola catches Hackenburg right on the button with a cross.
Hackenburg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peltola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hackenburg. That's going to slow Peltola down.
Peltola missing with a left hand there. Hackenburg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Peltola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Peltola lands.
Hackenburg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peltola looks to land a left hand but Hackenburg moved out of range nicely.
Hackenburg lands a nice looking kick to the body. Peltola takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peltola throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackenburg tries to clinch up but Peltola circles away and keeps his distance.
Hackenburg tries to clinch but Peltola moves out of range.
Hackenburg is looking to clinch.
Peltola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hackenburg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick from Hackenburg lands but Peltola takes it in his stride.
A jab from Peltola misses.
Hackenburg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peltola can do to turn this around?
Peltola misses with an uppercut.
Hackenburg throws a head kick that misses
and Peltola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hackenburg scores with a takedown into Peltola's guard.
Hackenburg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peltola keeping moving, preventing Hackenburg from controlling successfully.
Hackenburg throws a strike but Peltola rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackenburg working a defensive guard here.
Hackenburg is looking to stand back up but Peltola counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hackenburg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peltola stalling.
Hackenburg is trying to get back to full guard.
Hackenburg trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackenburg preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Christian Hackenburg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hackenburg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hackenburg keeping moving, preventing Peltola from controlling successfully.
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.
Peltola showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hackenburg seems keen to control Peltola's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hackenburg misses with a body shot.
Hackenburg tries for a takedown but Peltola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hackenburg's corner calls for a 1-2. Hackenburg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peltola scores with a nice right hand.
Hackenburg moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hackenburg is defended easily by Peltola.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mertsi Peltola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mertsi Peltola's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hackenburg tries to clinch but Peltola moves out of range.
Hackenburg throws a low kick, looking for Peltola's leg but Peltola calmly moves out of range.
Hackenburg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Peltola sprawls well. Peltola wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hackenburg gets slowly back to his feet.
Hackenburg wants to clinch up but Peltola keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Peltola! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Peltola as he connects with a hook.
Hackenburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peltola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hackenburg misses with an uppercut. Peltola saw that one coming.
A big left from Hackenburg misses.
Peltola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Hackenburg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackenburg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peltola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Peltola checks a leg kick.
Peltola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Peltola.
Hackenburg lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackenburg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Hackenburg.
Hackenburg slips a straight right by Peltola.
Peltola misses with a hook.
Hackenburg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hackenburg takes a swing at Peltola's ribcage but misses.
Peltola stuffs the takedown attempt from Hackenburg. Hackenburg gets slowly back to his feet.
Peltola blocks the body kick.
Peltola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Peltola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Peltola lunges at Hackenburg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hackenburg's hand.
Hackenburg cracks the inside of Peltola's front leg.
Hackenburg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Peltola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Peltola finds it's way through Hackenburg's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackenburg wants to clinch up but Peltola keeps it at a distance.
Peltola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hackenburg tries to clinch there but Peltola circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hackenburg slips under a jab from Peltola.
Hackenburg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Peltola counter with a right hand.
Peltola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hackenburg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Peltola is trying to improve his position.
Peltola struggling a bit here.
Peltola is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hackenburg is staying active.
Hackenburg lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackenburg is working Peltola over with some ground and pound from side control.
Peltola gets back to half guard.
Hackenburg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Peltola wants to control but Hackenburg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Peltola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hackenburg.
Hackenburg is keen to just control but Peltola is a slippery customer.
Hackenburg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltola tries to get to full guard but Hackenburg has control of the leg.
Hackenburg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Peltola knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Peltola is trying to control but can't.
Peltola manages to get to full guard.
Hackenburg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hackenburg forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mertsi Peltola.
I think Peltola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mertsi Peltola!
A very excited looking Mertsi Peltola made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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