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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnoldo Paulakorpi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulakorpi comes into the arena with Volbeat -Sad Mans Tongue blaring out of the sound system. Taalasmaa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by J.Karjalainen - Missä se Väinö on?. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnoldo Paulakorpi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulakorpi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paulakorpi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Taalasmaa circles away.
Paulakorpi tries to clinch there but Taalasmaa circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Taalasmaa as Paulakorpi shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnoldo Paulakorpi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulakorpi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taalasmaa scores with a nice strike.
Paulakorpi ducks under a wild hook from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paulakorpi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taalasmaa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Paulakorpi is out of range and Taalasmaa settles back down.
Nice body punch from Taalasmaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa works Paulakorpi's body with a nice hook.
Jab by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa keeps the fight on the outside.
Taalasmaa takes the fight into the clinch.
Taalasmaa has had enough of the clinch but Paulakorpi keeps him there for the moment.
Taalasmaa blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Taalasmaa as the two fighters clinch.
Paulakorpi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taalasmaa wants to get back to striking at distance but Paulakorpi won't allow it.
Paulakorpi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Paulakorpi tries to pull guard but Taalasmaa holds him up against the cage and eventually Paulakorpi drops back down to his feet.
Paulakorpi wants a takedown.
Taalasmaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Paulakorpi backwards.
Taalasmaa can't break the clinch.
Paulakorpi swings wildly with an uppercut but Taalasmaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taalasmaa lands with a light punch inside.
Paulakorpi working aggressively here.
Taalasmaa blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulakorpi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taalasmaa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Paulakorpi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Taalasmaa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paulakorpi is breathing heavily.
Paulakorpi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Paulakorpi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taalasmaa walks away with a smile on his face. Paulakorpi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Taalasmaa has closed the distance and engaged Paulakorpi in a clinch.
Paulakorpi keeps control of Taalasmaa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taalasmaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paulakorpi backwards.
Taalasmaa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Taalasmaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paulakorpi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Taalasmaa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Paulakorpi misses with the head strike.
Taalasmaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paulakorpi shoots in for a double leg but Taalasmaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taalasmaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paulakorpi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paulakorpi clinches but Taalasmaa breaks the clinch
and Taalasmaa counters with a right hand to the body.
Paulakorpi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Seppo Taalasmaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paulakorpi tries to keep at a distance but Taalasmaa has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa is looking to break free of the clinch but Paulakorpi has double underhooks.
Paulakorpi wants to break free but Taalasmaa has control.
Taalasmaa is trying to break the clinch but Paulakorpi has him pressed against the cage.
Taalasmaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paulakorpi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Taalasmaa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Taalasmaa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taalasmaa scores with a hook to the body.
Taalasmaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa is trying to break free.
Taalasmaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Paulakorpi backwards.
Taalasmaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taalasmaa breaks from the clinch.
Taalasmaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paulakorpi doesn't seem bothered though.
Taalasmaa throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa misses with a two punch combination.
Taalasmaa misses with a two punch combination.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Paulakorpi. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Paulakorpi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Taalasmaa moves into the clinch.
Paulakorpi prevents Taalasmaa from breaking the clinch.
Paulakorpi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taalasmaa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Taalasmaa lands a nice hook to Paulakorpi's body. Paulakorpi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Taalasmaa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Taalasmaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Paulakorpi is just out of range.
Paulakorpi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taalasmaa.
Paulakorpi throws a sloppy head kick and Taalasmaa moves out of range easily.
Paulakorpi tries to clinch up
and Taalasmaa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paulakorpi tries to clinch
and Taalasmaa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taalasmaa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Taalasmaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taalasmaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Taalasmaa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taalasmaa clinches up against the cage.
Paulakorpi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taalasmaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taalasmaa lands a with a good body shot.
Paulakorpi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taalasmaa.
A left and a right from Taalasmaa both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Arnoldo Paulakorpi has been cut.
Seppo Taalasmaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taalasmaa scores with a hook.
Taalasmaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taalasmaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taalasmaa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Paulakorpi rather than just go for the knockout.
Paulakorpi darts in trying to clinch
and Taalasmaa counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Seppo Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paulakorpi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taalasmaa rushes Paulakorpi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Taalasmaa manages to break the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Taalasmaa.
A lazy left from Taalasmaa finds it's target.
Taalasmaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taalasmaa lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Paulakorpi sprawling to the canvas. Taalasmaa follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Paulakorpi hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Taalasmaa is nestled in close to Paulakorpi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Taalasmaa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Paulakorpi is rocked!
Taalasmaa drops an elbow to the side of Paulakorpi's head.
Oh Paulakorpi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taalasmaa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Taalasmaa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Taalasmaa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paulakorpi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Taalasmaa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Paulakorpi seems to have got his legs back now.
Paulakorpi is in trouble now - Taalasmaa has advanced to mount!
Taalasmaa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Paulakorpi's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taalasmaa landing strikes from the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paulakorpi is looking to improve his position but Taalasmaa isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Taalasmaa.
A nice elbow there by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Taalasmaa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Paulakorpi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa working Paulakorpi over with strikes here.
Taalasmaa lands a big shot there that rocks Paulakorpi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Paulakorpi taking shots to the head.
Taalasmaa with shots to the head and body - Paulakorpi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Taalasmaa is landing with some decent strikes but Paulakorpi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Taalasmaa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Taalasmaa landing punches.
Paulakorpi is trying desperately to improve position.
Taalasmaa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Taalasmaa dominating with strikes here.
Paulakorpi is trying desperately to improve position.
Taalasmaa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taalasmaa working the ground and pound effectively.
Paulakorpi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Taalasmaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arnoldo Paulakorpi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Taalasmaa scores with a nice right hand.
Paulakorpi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taalasmaa counters with a one-two to the body.
Taalasmaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Paulakorpi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Taalasmaa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Taalasmaa.
A punch combination from Taalasmaa misses.
Paulakorpi checks a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Taalasmaa misses with a wild body shot.
Taalasmaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Paulakorpi shoots and misses
and Taalasmaa counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnoldo Paulakorpi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulakorpi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taalasmaa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Taalasmaa scores with a shot to the side of Paulakorpi's head.
Taalasmaa has had enough of the clinch but Paulakorpi keeps him there for the moment.
Taalasmaa lands a shot to the body.
Taalasmaa wants to break free but Paulakorpi has control.
Taalasmaa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Paulakorpi prevents Taalasmaa from breaking the clinch.
Taalasmaa wants to get back to striking at distance but Paulakorpi won't allow it.
Taalasmaa has had enough of the clinch but Paulakorpi keeps him there for the moment.
Taalasmaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taalasmaa throws a solid leg kick but Paulakorpi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Taalasmaa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulakorpi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taalasmaa!
Taalasmaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paulakorpi was well out of range. Poor timing from Taalasmaa.
Paulakorpi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Paulakorpi shoots and misses
and Taalasmaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taalasmaa digs a good hook to Paulakorpi's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulakorpi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Arnoldo Paulakorpi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decent striking displayed by Taalasmaa there.
Taalasmaa lands with a straight right. Paulakorpi didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulakorpi shoots and misses
and Taalasmaa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arnoldo Paulakorpi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taalasmaa throws a low kick but Paulakorpi avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Taalasmaa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Paulakorpi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Paulakorpi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Paulakorpi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Taalasmaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paulakorpi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paulakorpi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paulakorpi walks into a left hand.
Seppo Taalasmaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throws a right and a left that Paulakorpi avoids nicely.
Paulakorpi dodges the punch combination from Taalasmaa.
Paulakorpi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Paulakorpi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taalasmaa closes the distance and clinches.
Taalasmaa tries to break the clinch but Paulakorpi is controlling the position.
Taalasmaa wants to get back to striking at distance but Paulakorpi won't allow it.
Paulakorpi is trying to drag Taalasmaa to the mat but Taalasmaa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Taalasmaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taalasmaa 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Taalasmaa!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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