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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Zadarozhni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yukki Happaninen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Happaninen has chosen The Roots - The Fire as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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267 lbs
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230 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Igor Zadarozhni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yukki Happaninen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Happaninen throws a series of punches but Zadarozhni moves out of range.
Zadarozhni shoots for a double leg takedown but Happaninen sprawls well. He's pushed Zadarozhni's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zadarozhni goes for a double leg but Happaninen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Happaninen continues to drive forward.
Happaninen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Happaninen feints and then cracks Zadarozhni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zadarozhni down.
Happaninen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zadarozhni avoids the head kick by Happaninen.
Happaninen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zadarozhni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zadarozhni misses with a takedown attempt
and Happaninen counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Zadarozhni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Happaninen gets tackled into the cage by Zadarozhni. Zadarozhni maintains the clinch.
Happaninen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zadarozhni wants to take the fight to the mat but Happaninen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zadarozhni goes for a takedown in the clinch but Happaninen prevents it.
Zadarozhni gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zadarozhni with a flurry of punches that miss.
Happaninen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Happaninen is trying to control the position but Zadarozhni postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zadarozhni throws an elbow that misses. Happaninen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zadarozhni's guard. Nice move by Happaninen!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Happaninen stops Zadarozhni from standing up.
Happaninen trying to control but Zadarozhni is working from the bottom.
Zadarozhni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Happaninen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Happaninen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zadarozhni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Happaninen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Happaninen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zadarozhni keeping moving, preventing Happaninen from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
Zadarozhni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zadarozhni keeping moving, preventing Happaninen from controlling successfully.
Zadarozhni will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Happaninen prevents Zadarozhni from getting back to his feet.
Happaninen wants to control from the top but Zadarozhni keeps moving.
Zadarozhni being controlled here, momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Happaninen wants to control from the top but Zadarozhni keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Happaninen lunges at Zadarozhni with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zadarozhni's hand.
Happaninen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Igor Zadarozhni has been cut.
Happaninen jabs at Zadarozhni's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happaninen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Happaninen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zadarozhni is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Happaninen's half guard.
Zadarozhni missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zadarozhni 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.
Zadarozhni lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zadarozhni missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zadarozhni missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zadarozhni takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Happaninen won't allow Zadarozhni to pass to mount.
Zadarozhni scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Happaninen looks winded!
Happaninen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zadarozhni.
Zadarozhni is nestled in close to Happaninen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zadarozhni landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Happaninen is staying active underneath Zadarozhni, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Happaninen taking some punishment here, with Zadarozhni in his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zadarozhni drops an elbow to the side of Happaninen's head.
Zadarozhni lands strikes from half guard.
Zadarozhni lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zadarozhni with the ground and pound but Happaninen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Zadarozhni scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zadarozhni landing some decent shots from guard.
Zadarozhni with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yukki Happaninen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Igor Zadarozhni's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zadarozhni shoots in for a takedown but Happaninen shows good takedown defense.
Happaninen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Happaninen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Happaninen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zadarozhni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zadarozhni feinted with a counter takedown.
Happaninen works Zadarozhni's body with a nice hook.
Yukki Happaninen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Happaninen tenderised Zadarozhni's leg. Zadarozhni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zadarozhni looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Happaninen is fending him off so far but Zadarozhni persists. Nope, Happaninen circles away and we're back to standing.
Happaninen misses the shot to the body.
Zadarozhni misses with an uppercut. Happaninen saw that one coming.
Zadarozhni on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Happaninen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zadarozhni closes the distance and clinches up with Happaninen, looking for a takedown. Zadarozhni pushes Happaninen against the cage but Happaninen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Zadarozhni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Happaninen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zadarozhni tries for a takedown but Happaninen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zadarozhni takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Happaninen tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Happaninen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Happaninen, as that shot connected.
Zadarozhni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Happaninen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happaninen lands a slapping body shot.
Happaninen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Happaninen lands a slapping body shot.
Happaninen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Happaninen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zadarozhni rather than just go for the knockout.
Happaninen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Happaninen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Happaninen cracks a nice hook into Zadarozhni's ribs.
Happaninen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Happaninen lands a leg kick that knocks Zadarozhni off balance momentarily.
Zadarozhni changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Happaninen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zadarozhni throws an elbow but Happaninen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Zadarozhni sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Happaninen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zadarozhni is chipping away with strikes.
Happaninen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zadarozhni.
Happaninen taking a bit of punishment here - Zadarozhni scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zadarozhni is working Happaninen over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've been hearing that Zadarozhni has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Igor Zadarozhni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zadarozhni landing strikes.
Zadarozhni scores with punches from side control.
Zadarozhni lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Happaninen down.
Zadarozhni lands a few punches from side control.
Zadarozhni working the ground and pound from side control.
Zadarozhni cracks Happaninen with a big elbow.
Zadarozhni working the ground and pound from side control.
Happaninen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Happaninen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zadarozhni creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zadarozhni is putting a hurting on Happaninen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Check out the look on Zadarozhni's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Zadarozhni is putting a hurting on Happaninen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zadarozhni content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Happaninen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Happaninen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zadarozhni connects with a decent elbow.
Zadarozhni lands an elbow.
Zadarozhni lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Happaninen down.
Zadarozhni scores with punches from side control.
Zadarozhni scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zadarozhni working the body and head with strikes.
Happaninen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Zadarozhni scoring with punches from side control.
Happaninen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zadarozhni lands a few punches from side control.
Happaninen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Happaninen parries the strikes from Zadarozhni easily there. Zadarozhni is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Happaninen to escape.
Zadarozhni working the head and body with strikes.
Happaninen is still in real trouble! Can Zadarozhni finish him?
Zadarozhni lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Zadarozhni trying to control the action but Happaninen is working from the bottom.
Happaninen taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Igor Zadarozhni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Igor Zadarozhni's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Zadarozhni dives in and grabs Happaninen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Happaninen pushes down on Zadarozhni's head and hops out.
Happaninen seems to have recovered his senses.
No luck for Zadarozhni with that takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Happaninen.
Zadarozhni misses with a takedown attempt - Happaninen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Zadarozhni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zadarozhni blocks a head kick by Happaninen.
Happaninen misses with a wild combination.
Zadarozhni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zadarozhni tries to close the distance and clinch but Happaninen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happaninen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Happaninen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zadarozhni closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Happaninen quickly recovers to half guard.
Happaninen manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Zadarozhni keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zadarozhni can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Happaninen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zadarozhni is working for takedown but Happaninen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Happaninen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Happaninen punishes Zadarozhni's body with a nice straight punch.
Zadarozhni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zadarozhni moves forwards but Happaninen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Happaninen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Happaninen scores with a four punch combination!
Zadarozhni shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zadarozhni is looking to work some ground and pound but Happaninen has wrist control.
Zadarozhni sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zadarozhni postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zadarozhni landing some decent shots from guard.
Zadarozhni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zadarozhni landing with the ground and pound.
Zadarozhni scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zadarozhni landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zadarozhni keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Happaninen's head.
Zadarozhni distracts Happaninen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zadarozhni landing with the ground and pound.
Zadarozhni landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zadarozhni working some strikes from top position.
Zadarozhni stays in close to Happaninen's body and controls the position.
Zadarozhni won't allow Happaninen to get back to his feet.
Zadarozhni scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zadarozhni distracts Happaninen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zadarozhni controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zadarozhni makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zadarozhni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zadarozhni postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Happaninen has momentary wrist control but Zadarozhni slips an elbow through the middle.
Happaninen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zadarozhni makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zadarozhni working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zadarozhni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Happaninen is trying to keep Zadarozhni in close.
Zadarozhni makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zadarozhni postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yukki Happaninen.
I think Happaninen 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yukki Happaninen!
A victorious Yukki Happaninen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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