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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roope Hartikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roope Hartikainen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Benjamin Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roope Hartikainen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Hartikainen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith moves nicely into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hartikainen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith controls the position.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Smith advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Hartikainen is in trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to secure an arm triangle but Hartikainen defends it well.
Hartikainen is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Smith 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.
Hartikainen tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hartikainen is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hartikainen tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith has hold of Hartikainen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hartikainen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Hartikainen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartikainen tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is going olschool here, as he tries to force Hartikainen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hartikainen shrugs it off.
Hartikainen tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Smith throwing strikes here but Hartikainen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hartikainen is trying desperately to improve position.
Hartikainen wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Hartikainen is working to get back to half guard.
Smith working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartikainen tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Hartikainen tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Hartikainen is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Smith wants to finish this one by submission but Hartikainen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smith.
Hartikainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith landing shots from mount.
Hartikainen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Smith tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hartikainen wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hartikainen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hartikainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Hartikainen misses.
Hartikainen throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hartikainen throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Hartikainen misses with the combination.
A big right from Hartikainen misses.
Hartikainen cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hartikainen throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Hartikainen is breathing heavily.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hartikainen misses with a two punch combination.
Smith slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartikainen wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Hartikainen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hartikainen misses with a double jab.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hartikainen swivels and escapes.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Hartikainen misses with a few strikes there.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Hartikainen sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartikainen throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Hartikainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Hartikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith checks a low kick from Hartikainen.
Roope Hartikainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hartikainen swivels and escapes.
Hartikainen stuffs the takedown.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hartikainen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartikainen with a nice cross.
Hartikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A nice combination there by Hartikainen.
Hartikainen misses with a double jab.
Hartikainen gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hartikainen seems keen to control Smith's posture.
Hartikainen looking to control.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Hartikainen wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Hartikainen is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Hartikainen is defending well.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hartikainen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hartikainen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hartikainen taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hartikainen is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roope Hartikainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hartikainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hartikainen misses with a low kick.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Hartikainen misses with a few strikes there.
Hartikainen looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hartikainen connects with a body shot.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hartikainen can pounce on him.
Hartikainen misses with a two punch combination.
Hartikainen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hartikainen misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Hartikainen misses.
Hartikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartikainen tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hartikainen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hartikainen breaks the clinch.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Hartikainen pushes him off.
Hartikainen stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Hartikainen.
Hartikainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hartikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartikainen.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hartikainen as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartikainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hartikainen to score with a decent uppercut.
No joy there for Hartikainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Hartikainen.
Hartikainen wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hartikainen prevents it.
Hartikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick there by Hartikainen.
Hartikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith is looking to clinch but Hartikainen is avoiding it.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hartikainen's waist but Hartikainen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hartikainen. Hartikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartikainen throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Hartikainen.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Hartikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hartikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Hartikainen throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith tries to clinch up but Hartikainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hartikainen is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hartikainen avoid being mounted?
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hartikainen is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hartikainen!
Smith moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hartikainen has worked his arm free - good work by Hartikainen!
Smith tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roope Hartikainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hartikainen 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roope Hartikainen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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