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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Martian Manhunter (ranked 4647 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimo Virtanen (ranked 23507 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martian Manhunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raimo Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhunter shoots in for a double leg but Virtanen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manhunter pushes Virtanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Manhunter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Virtanen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Manhunter uses from the top position.
Virtanen trying to control the position.
Virtanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manhunter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manhunter defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virtanen working a defensive guard but Manhunter passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manhunter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manhunter's back!
Manhunter defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Virtanen's arms.
Manhunter trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Manhunter breaks Virtanen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Manhunter content to stall in guard here.
Manhunter postures up in Virtanen's guard and throws a big left but Virtanen blocks it.
Virtanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manhunter.
Manhunter stands and steps away. Virtanen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manhunter.
Manhunter throws a right and a left that Virtanen avoids nicely.
Manhunter moves into range and clinches up with Virtanen.
Virtanen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Manhunter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Manhunter jumps guard but Virtanen stands there with Manhunter around his waist. Manhunter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martian Manhunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Manhunter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Manhunter jumps into guard, dragging Virtanen to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virtanen prevents Manhunter from getting back to his feet.
Virtanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manhunter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Virtanen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manhunter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Virtanen has managed to get both his arms back between Manhunter's legs - danger averted.
Virtanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virtanen postures up in Manhunter's guard and throws a big left but Manhunter blocks it.
Virtanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Manhunter has wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Manhunter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Virtanen as he jumps to the side.
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.
Virtanen goes for a double leg but Manhunter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manhunter continues to drive forward.
Virtanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Virtanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Manhunter has Virtanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Virtanen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Manhunter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manhunter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martian Manhunter dominated that round.
That's time! Manhunter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Virtanen swats away the attempt to clinch by Manhunter.
Virtanen goes for a double leg but Manhunter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manhunter continues to drive forward.
Virtanen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manhunter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Virtanen somewhat.
Virtanen darts in looking for a takedown but Manhunter gets double underhooks and turns Virtanen into the cage.
Martian Manhunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raimo Virtanen.
Virtanen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Manhunter moves into range and clinches up with Virtanen.
Manhunter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Virtanen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhunter pulls Virtanen into guard.
Manhunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manhunter looking for a guillotine here but Virtanen defends easily.
Manhunter wants to sweep here but Virtanen controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen postures up and lands a big shot to Manhunter's brow.
Manhunter is looking to stand up but Virtanen isn't so interested in that idea.
Manhunter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Manhunter is pulling down on Virtanen's head to control his posture.
Virtanen landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Virtanen trying to control but Manhunter is working from the bottom.
Manhunter has his foot on Virtanen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Virtanen works his way back into a safe position though.
Virtanen throws a big right hand that misses.
Manhunter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Virtanen wants to control from the top but Manhunter keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Martian Manhunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manhunter lands a two punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Manhunter as Virtanen shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhunter shoots for a double leg takedown but Virtanen sprawls well. He's pushed Manhunter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Manhunter shoots in for a takedown but Virtanen shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Virtanen keeps the fight on the outside.
As Manhunter backs off Virtanen throws a huge counter combo but Manhunter manages to avoid it all.
Virtanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Manhunter tries to counter with a takedown but Virtanen is quick to defend against it.
Martian Manhunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhunter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Virtanen counters with a head kick.
Manhunter slaps away a takedown attempt from Virtanen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manhunter throws a sloppy head kick and Virtanen moves out of range easily.
Manhunter is looking to clinch.
Virtanen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Virtanen looks to land a combination but Manhunter avoids it well.
Virtanen throws a series of punches but Manhunter moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Manhunter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Virtanen unleashes a big counter combination but Manhunter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Virtanen fails to land the takedown.
Virtanen misses with a head kick.
Manhunter clinches up with Virtanen and pushes him back against the cage.
Virtanen wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manhunter is trying to push Virtanen away but Virtanen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Manhunter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Virtanen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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 Martian Manhunter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Manhunter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Virtanen.
Manhunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manhunter.
Manhunter closes the distance and clinches.
Virtanen is trying to force a seperation but Manhunter has the dominant position.
Virtanen prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Virtanen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manhunter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen is trying to break the clinch but Manhunter has him pressed against the cage.
Manhunter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Manhunter jumps guard and drags Virtanen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Virtanen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Manhunter has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martian Manhunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Virtanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Virtanen throws a head kick that misses.
Virtanen lands a head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Virtanen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen throws a sloppy head kick and Manhunter moves out of range easily.
Manhunter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Virtanen shoots in looking for a takedown. Manhunter tries to sprawl out of it but Virtanen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manhunter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Virtanen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Manhunter clinches with his opponent.
Virtanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manhunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Virtanen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen misses with a head kick.
Manhunter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Virtanen tries to avoid it but Manhunter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Virtanen to the ground. Virtanen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Virtanen is looking for the big counter here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Virtanen.
Virtanen tries to keep at a distance but Manhunter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Raimo Virtanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manhunter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Virtanen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Manhunter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manhunter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manhunter pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manhunter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Virtanen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Virtanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Manhunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martian Manhunter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manhunter is pulling down on Virtanen's head. It's preventing any offense from Virtanen, at least for the moment.
Manhunter wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manhunter fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Martian Manhunter.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manhunter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martian Manhunter!
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RATING
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