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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maatuska Mummo (ranked 5866 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukka Poukola (ranked 6291 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maatuska Mummo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jukka Poukola!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poukola stuffs the takedown.
Mummo looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Poukola lands a right hook to the body.
Poukola shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Poukola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Poukola is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Poukola effectively controlling the action here.
A frustrated look appears on Poukola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Poukola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Poukola wants to break free but Mummo has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poukola is trying to break free.
Poukola blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Poukola has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Poukola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Poukola prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poukola manages to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Poukola holds on and takes a little breather.
Poukola throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Poukola managing to control the position.
Poukola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Poukola doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Poukola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing that Mummo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Poukola pulls Mummo in close to his closed guard and prevents Mummo from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two 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.
Poukola wants to stand and escape but Mummo is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Poukola will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maatuska Mummo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Poukola.
Poukola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mummo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Poukola somewhat.
Mummo fails with a takedown attempt.
Poukola throws a right and a left that both miss.
A leg kick checked by Mummo.
Mummo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Poukola manages to circle out of the way.
Poukola throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mummo's waist but Mummo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Poukola off to one side.
Mummo throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poukola lands a jab-cross combination.
Poukola closes the distance and pushes Mummo back into the cage.
Poukola tries to break the clinch but Mummo is controlling the position.
Poukola has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mummo after a bit of a struggle.
Poukola prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stalling in the clinch from Poukola.
Poukola trying to land knees to the body.
Mummo lands an elbow inside.
Poukola throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Poukola stalling.
Poukola tries for a takedown but Mummo manages to get underhooks.
Mummo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mummo tries to break the clinch but Poukola is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poukola has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mummo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mummo.
Poukola wants a takedown but no success here.
Mummo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mummo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mummo trying to keep a closed guard but Poukola is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poukola wants to pass the guard but Mummo is keeping the position.
Mummo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poukola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mummo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poukola is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Poukola dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Poukola moves into the clinch successfully.
Poukola jumps guard.
Mummo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poukola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mummo has managed to get both his arms back between Poukola's legs - danger averted.
Poukola wants to stand but Mummo is controlling the position.
Mummo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mummo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mummo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poukola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poukola trying to keep a closed guard but Mummo is proving a slippery customer.
Poukola keeping moving, preventing Mummo from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mummo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Poukola looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mummo is fending him off so far but Poukola persists. Nope, Mummo circles away and we're back to standing.
Mummo tries to clinch but Poukola moves away
enabling Poukola to counter with a crisp jab.
Poukola shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mummo sprawls well. Mummo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Poukola gets slowly back to his feet.
Poukola throws a head kick that misses.
Poukola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Poukola.
Maatuska Mummo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Poukola.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poukola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mummo.
Poukola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mummo, pushing him back against the cage.
Poukola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mummo avoids it.
Poukola tries to break free but Mummo pushes him back against the cage.
Mummo manages to pull guard.
Mummo working for a triangle but Poukola defends it easily.
Mummo wants to sweep but no luck.
Mummo controlling Poukola's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mummo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poukola trying to control the position from guard on top but Mummo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poukola is stalling in the full guard.
Mummo keeping moving, preventing Poukola from controlling successfully.
Poukola looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Poukola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jukka Poukola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poukola tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mummo defends well and Poukola ends up having to push Mummo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mummo has a takedown stuffed.
Poukola moves into the clinch.
Mummo tries to pull guard but Poukola holds him up against the cage and eventually Mummo drops back down to his feet.
Poukola wants to get back to striking at distance but Mummo won't allow it.
Poukola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mummo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mummo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poukola shoots in for a takedown but Mummo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mummo shoots for a double leg takedown but Poukola sprawls well. He's pushed Mummo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Poukola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Poukola is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mummo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mummo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Poukola swivels and escapes.
Mummo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Poukola tries to counter with a clinch but Mummo shakes him off and moves away.
A combination from Poukola does no damage.
Mummo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Poukola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mummo closes the distance and clinches up with Poukola, looking for a takedown. Mummo pushes Poukola against the cage but Poukola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maatuska Mummo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poukola moves into the clinch successfully.
Mummo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mummo fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poukola closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mummo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Poukola avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Poukola tries to pull guard but Mummo holds him up against the cage and eventually Poukola drops back down to his feet.
Poukola drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Poukola is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mummo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poukola stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Poukola wants it to stay on the feet.
Poukola feints the counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Poukola. Those never looked like landing.
Mummo moves out of range of the body kick.
Mummo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Maatuska Mummo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mummo works the jab nicely.
Mummo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mummo dives in for a single leg takedown but Poukola sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poukola lands an overhand right.
Poukola moves into range and clinches up with Mummo.
Poukola prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mummo tries for a takedown but Poukola manages to get underhooks.
Poukola stalling the fight.
Poukola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Poukola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mummo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mummo slowing the pace effectively.
Poukola has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mummo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mummo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Poukola pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mummo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poukola dives in and grabs Mummo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mummo pushes down on Poukola's head and hops out.
Mummo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Poukola.
Poukola takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Poukola stuffs the takedown.
Poukola shoots in and drives through. Mummo sprawls well.
Poukola shoots in looking for a takedown but Mummo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Poukola's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mummo shoots in and drives through. Poukola sprawls well.
Mummo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Poukola sprawls well. Poukola wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mummo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poukola has taken the fight to the clinch.
Poukola tries to break the clinch but Mummo is controlling the position.
Mummo has Poukola pressed against the cage, preventing Poukola from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maatuska Mummo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mummo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Poukola is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mummo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poukola smiles and moves away.
Mummo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poukola clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poukola has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mummo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jukka Poukola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mummo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jukka Poukola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Poukola 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 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukka Poukola!
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