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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Olavi Eriksson (ranked 4591 p4p, 4592 weight class) and Ispa Koski (ranked 442 p4p, 441 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olavi Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ispa Koski!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Eriksson with that takedown attempt.
Eriksson avoids the body shot from Koski.
Koski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Koski is keen to just control but Eriksson is a slippery customer.
Koski wants to stand up but Eriksson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eriksson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson is holding on to half guard well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Eriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eriksson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koski but Koski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Koski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Eriksson tries to clinch up but Koski circles away and keeps his distance.
Eriksson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koski sprawls well. Koski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Eriksson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olavi Eriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Eriksson did well to prevent Koski getting side control.
Koski thows a huge punch but Eriksson dodges it nicely.
Eriksson keeping hold of Koski's head, controlling as best he can.
Eriksson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Eriksson trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eriksson's head.
Eriksson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Eriksson trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koski uses his free foot to push down on Eriksson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Eriksson.
Eriksson wants to control but Koski is having none of it.
Koski is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Eriksson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Eriksson shrugs it off.
Eriksson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Eriksson holds of for dear life.
Eriksson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eriksson wants to control but Koski is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Koski dominated that round.
That's time! Eriksson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Eriksson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koski swivels and escapes.
Koski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Koski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eriksson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eriksson controlling the position well.
Koski tries to stand and escape but Eriksson is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eriksson tries to roll over but Koski keeps him under control.
Koski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koski is working away from the top position though.
Eriksson has his hands clasped together around Koski's back. He's all about the action.
Koski tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Eriksson.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koski misses with a wild combination.
Koski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Eriksson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski trying to control but Eriksson is working from the bottom.
Eriksson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Eriksson tries to get out of the position.
Koski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eriksson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eriksson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Koski trying to control but Eriksson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson trying to control the position here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Eriksson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koski's waist but Koski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eriksson off to one side.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Koski successfully pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eriksson manages to get himself to full guard.
Eriksson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koski defends it easily.
Eriksson keeping moving, preventing Koski from controlling successfully.
Koski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Koski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
No luck for Koski with that takedown attempt.
Koski is looking to clinch.
Koski misses with an uppercut.
Eriksson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Koski sprawls and moves away.
Olavi Eriksson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eriksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Eriksson counters with a three punch combo that has Koski backing up. Koski nods at Eriksson to acknowledge the strikes.
Eriksson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koski defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eriksson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Eriksson backs off Koski throws a huge counter combo but Eriksson manages to avoid it all.
Koski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson goes for a double leg but Koski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Koski continues to drive forward.
Koski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koski.
Eriksson breaks from the clinch.
Eriksson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olavi Eriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eriksson is not content to let Koski control the position.
Eriksson tries to get to full guard but Koski has control of the leg.
Eriksson keeping hold of Koski's head, controlling as best he can.
Eriksson is trying to control Koski's posture. Koski takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Eriksson! Koski is rotating here... this could be the end... Eriksson is out! Koski has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ispa Koski!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Hakkinen (ranked 4590 p4p, 4589 weight class) and Kalle Rosberg (ranked 420 p4p, 421 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ispa Hakkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Rosberg!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakkinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Rosberg.
Rosberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rosberg darts in looking for a takedown but Hakkinen gets double underhooks and turns Rosberg into the cage.
Hakkinen takes a kick to the side of the head.
 It looks like Ispa Hakkinen has been cut.
Rosberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Hakkinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rosberg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hakkinen defends well and Rosberg ends up having to push Hakkinen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ispa Hakkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Rosberg.
Hakkinen is looking to clinch but Rosberg is avoiding it.
Rosberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hakkinen's waist but Hakkinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rosberg off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hakkinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rosberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hakkinen throws a head kick that misses
and Rosberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hakkinen avoids a kick to the body.
As Rosberg looks to move away, Hakkinen throws a big counter combo but Rosberg just gets out of the way.
Hakkinen clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosberg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hakkinen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rosberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hakkinen working a defensive guard here.
Rosberg won't allow Hakkinen to sweep him here.
Hakkinen is working hard here to advance position.
Rosberg is fighting to break Hakkinen's control of his arms but Hakkinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hakkinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rosberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hakkinen is tightening it up a little... Rosberg has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rosberg reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rosberg taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hakkinen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ispa Hakkinen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kimi Enqvist (ranked 4587 p4p, 4588 weight class) and Timo Forssell (ranked 262 p4p, 263 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimi Enqvist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Forssell!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enqvist looks for a takedown but Forssell sprawls well.
Forssell has Enqvist up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Forssell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Enqvist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Enqvist is trying to stall.
Enqvist is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Forssell is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enqvist gets control of Forssell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Enqvist will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Forssell throws a big elbow that misses.
Forssell wants to control from the top but Enqvist keeps moving.
Forssell is looking to advance position but Enqvist has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Forssell can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forssell wants to try and get back to his feet.
Forssell tries to lock up and control but Enqvist gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Forssell gets back to half guard.
Enqvist prevents Forssell from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Enqvist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Enqvist content to control rather than advance.
Forssell punching from the bottom.
Enqvist trying to mount his opponent but Forssell defends it.
Forssell moves into full guard.
Forssell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forssell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Forssell wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Enqvist looks to clinch
so Forssell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Enqvist wants to get back to his feet but Forssell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Enqvist looking to control but Forssell passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Forssell decides to stand and escape the position.
Enqvist misses with a body kick.
Forssell forces Enqvist back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist tries to circle away but Forssell has him pinned against the cage.
Enqvist misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Forssell.
Enqvist fails to pull guard.
Enqvist wants to take the fight to the mat but Forssell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimi Enqvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forssell managing to block the knees to the body from Enqvist.
Enqvist is trying to drag Forssell to the mat but Forssell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A bit of stalling here from Forssell.
Forssell taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Enqvist jumps guard but Forssell stands there with Enqvist around his waist. Enqvist gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Enqvist can't get the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Timo Forssell will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Enqvist dives in for a single leg takedown but Forssell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Forssell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Forssell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Forssell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Enqvist quickly recovers to half guard.
Forssell wants to control but Enqvist is keeping him busy.
Forssell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Forssell decides to stand and escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forssell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Enqvist sprawls well initially but Forssell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Forssell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Enqvist's head.
Enqvist won't allow Forssell to pass to mount.
Forssell seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Forssell is looking for a kimura here.
Forssell throwing shots but Enqvist is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forssell is looking to stall here but Enqvist recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Forssell trying to control the position from guard on top but Enqvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Enqvist wants to clinch up but Forssell keeps it at a distance.
Forssell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Enqvist.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Forssell.
Enqvist stops Forssell from passing to mount.
Enqvist is trying to control Forssell's posture but Forssell avoids it.
Enqvist is not content to let Forssell control the position.
Forssell tries to stand but Enqvist is controlling his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Forssell trying to control the position but Enqvist is working away.
Enqvist dodges the ground and pound from Forssell.
Enqvist struggling a bit here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Timo Forssell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Forssell decides to stand up, so the ref orders Enqvist to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forssell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Forssell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Enqvist throws a sloppy head kick and Forssell moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Forssell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Enqvist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Forssell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enqvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Forssell.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forssell. Enqvist does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick by Enqvist misses
and Forssell counters with a two punch combo.
Enqvist wants to clinch up but Forssell keeps it at a distance.
Forssell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Forssell thows a huge punch but Enqvist dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forssell throwing shots but Enqvist is blocking nicely.
Forssell is trying to control. Enqvist wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Enqvist trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forssell stands up and beckons Enqvist to join him on the feet.
Enqvist fails to land the takedown.
Forssell misses with a double jab.
Forssell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Enqvist did well to prevent Forssell getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Enqvist is staying active underneath Forssell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Enqvist is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forssell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Enqvist sees it coming and defends easily.
Forssell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Enqvist keeps working.
Forssell wants to stand up but Enqvist has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Enqvist wants to improve his position but Forssell is controlling well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Forssell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Forssell showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forssell is looking to take a break and control but Enqvist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Forssell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Enqvist's head.
Enqvist is trying to maintain the position but Forssell is very close to passing his half guard.
Enqvist is in trouble now - Forssell has advanced to mount!
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.
Forssell trying to control but Enqvist is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Enqvist tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timo Forssell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Forssell 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Forssell!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lars Bottas (ranked 4593 p4p, 4569 weight class) and Paska Pentele (ranked 434 p4p, 432 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lars Bottas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paska Pentele!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pentele leaves Bottas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Pentele as Bottas shoots in.
Bottas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Bottas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bottas fails with the takedown.
Pentele gets a takedown into half guard.
Bottas trying to control but Pentele postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentele slips a nice elbow through Bottas's hands, connecting with Bottas's forehead.
Pentele with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Pentele is going to stand back up.
Well, if Pentele is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bottas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pentele landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pentele passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bottas is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Pentele putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bottas is looking to improve his position but Pentele isn't that keen on the idea.
Pentele cracks Bottas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentele tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pentele looking to finish Bottas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bottas!
Pentele has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pentele controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
BOOM! Pentele connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pentele controlling the position easily from mount.
Pentele working Bottas over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentele looking to finish Bottas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bottas!
Pentele lands a big shot there that rocks Bottas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bottas is working to get back to half guard.
Pentele looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pentele is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bottas to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bottas shrugs it off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pentele sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Pentele has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paska Pentele dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bottas is defended easily by Pentele.
Pentele drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bottas wants to sweep here but Pentele controlling him for the moment.
Pentele postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele controlling from the top position.
Pentele sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bottas's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentele content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pentele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pentele stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bottas to get to his feet.
Bottas goes for a double leg but Pentele avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pentele continues to drive forward.
Bottas tries to score a body lock takedown but Pentele shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Bottas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bottas looking to stall.
Bottas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Pentele - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pentele manages to pull guard.
Pentele kicks Bottas off and gets to his feet.
Bottas tries to clinch up.
Pentele feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pentele distracts Bottas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pentele controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pentele gets to his feet - Bottas follows without any prompting.
Pentele closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentele wants the takedown. Bottas is fighting it off but Pentele persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bottas's guard against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentele lands a couple of elbows.
Bottas trying to strike off his back.
Pentele sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pentele gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bottas shoots for a double leg takedown but Pentele sprawls well. He's pushed Bottas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pentele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paska Pentele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bottas wants to slow Pentele down by chopping away at his legs.
Bottas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pentele circles away.
Pentele instigates a clinch.
Pentele looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pentele decides to pull guard.
Pentele controlling Bottas's posture.
Bottas stopping the sweep attempt from Pentele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bottas trying to control but Pentele is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottas prevents Pentele from getting back to his feet.
Pentele has his hands on Bottas's head, controlling the position.
Pentele is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pentele is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pentele manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bottas manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentele gets to his feet. Bottas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pentele shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pentele showed some decent athleticism there.
Pentele is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pentele is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pentele content just to control the position here.
Pentele putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentele lands with some strikes.
Pentele controlling the pace for now.
Pentele is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Bottas is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paska Pentele!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Usko Raikkonen (ranked 4570 p4p, 4573 weight class) and Marcus Ukkola (ranked 420 p4p, 417 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Usko Raikkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Ukkola!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raikkonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ukkola tries to avoid it but Raikkonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ukkola to the ground. Ukkola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Raikkonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raikkonen shoots for a takedown but Ukkola saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ukkola shoots in for a takedown but Raikkonen shows good takedown defense.
Ukkola shoots in and drives through. Raikkonen sprawls well.
Raikkonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ukkola tries to clinch there but Raikkonen circles away.
Raikkonen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ukkola drives through and clinches with Raikkonen against the cage.
Raikkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raikkonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ukkola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkola moves into the clinch successfully.
Raikkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ukkola throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Raikkonen.
Ukkola lands a big head kick that sends Raikkonen tumbling to the mat! Ukkola takes a step backwards and waves Raikkonen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Raikkonen is rocked!
It looks like Usko Raikkonen has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkola clinches up against the cage.
Oh Raikkonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ukkola misses with a knee to the head.
Raikkonen looking for a takedown.
Raikkonen seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Raikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ukkola taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ukkola has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Raikkonen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ukkola jumps guard and drags Raikkonen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ukkola being controlled here, momentarily.
Ukkola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raikkonen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raikkonen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Raikkonen postures up in Ukkola's guard and throws a big left but Ukkola blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen looking to sit in guard and control but Ukkola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ukkola won't allow Raikkonen to sweep him here.
Raikkonen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Raikkonen wants to stand up but Ukkola is controlling him.
Ukkola stands and steps away. Raikkonen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ukkola shoots in for a takedown but Raikkonen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ukkola fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ukkola misses with a takedown
and Raikkonen counters with a head kick. That will keep Ukkola thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown but Ukkola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkola! But no joy.
Ukkola fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Raikkonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ukkola throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Raikkonen's waist but Raikkonen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ukkola off to one side.
Raikkonen looks to land a body kick but Ukkola moved away.
Raikkonen has managed to clinch.
Raikkonen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ukkola is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ukkola is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Raikkonen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Raikkonen tries to pull guard but Ukkola holds him up against the cage and eventually Raikkonen drops back down to his feet.
Ukkola looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raikkonen.
Raikkonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raikkonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ukkola is looking to stand up but Raikkonen isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ukkola manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Ukkola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Usko Raikkonen'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.
Raikkonen rushes Ukkola and presses him up against the cage.
Ukkola goes for a takedown in the clinch but Raikkonen prevents it.
Ukkola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raikkonen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ukkola uses from the top position.
Raikkonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ukkola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Raikkonen is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkola wants to hit a sweep here but Raikkonen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ukkola there!
Ukkola's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkola regains half guard.
Ukkola regains full guard. Nicely done.
Raikkonen preventing the sweep.
Raikkonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ukkola keeping moving, preventing Raikkonen from controlling successfully.
Raikkonen looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Raikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ukkola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ukkola pushes Raikkonen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Raikkonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raikkonen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ukkola tries to pull guard but Raikkonen holds him up against the cage and eventually Ukkola drops back down to his feet.
Ukkola drags the fight down to the ground.
Ukkola is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ukkola can't keep his opponent in guard - Raikkonen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Raikkonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Ukkola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Raikkonen seems content to control.
Ukkola is trying to maintain the position but Raikkonen is very close to passing his half guard.
Ukkola wants to get back to full guard.
Raikkonen wants to stand up but Ukkola is controlling the position.
Raikkonen passes into side control, despite Ukkola's attempt to control the 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.
Ukkola tries to buck Raikkonen off but Raikkonen is having none of it.
Ukkola trying to remain calm as Raikkonen controls from the top position.
Ukkola struggling a bit here.
Raikkonen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ukkola's legs.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raikkonen trying to control the action but Ukkola is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Raikkonen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Usko Raikkonen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Raikkonen throws a head kick but Ukkola moves out of range.
Raikkonen fails to land the takedown.
Ukkola wants to counter with a clinch but Raikkonen pushes him away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Raikkonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Ukkola, which made it look bad.
Nice body kick there by Ukkola.
Ukkola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raikkonen keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikkonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raikkonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raikkonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ukkola, pushing him back against the cage.
Ukkola being controlled against the cage.
Raikkonen is trying to break the clinch but Ukkola has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raikkonen lands an uppercut.
Ukkola goes for a takedown in the clinch but Raikkonen prevents it.
Raikkonen breaks from the clinch.
Raikkonen shoots in and drives through. Ukkola sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Raikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raikkonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ukkola shoots in and drives through. Raikkonen sprawls well.
Ukkola shoots in but no luck this time.
Ukkola shoots in for a takedown but Raikkonen shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ukkola tries to clinch there but Raikkonen circles away.
Raikkonen stuffs the takedown attempt from Ukkola. Ukkola gets slowly back to his feet.
Raikkonen closes the distance and clinches.
Ukkola tries to land knees in the clinch but Raikkonen avoids the damage to the body.
Ukkola goes for a takedown attempt but Raikkonen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Raikkonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Raikkonen throws a combination. Ukkola tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ukkola tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Raikkonen swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Raikkonen looks for a takedown but Ukkola sprawls well.
Ukkola tries to keep at a distance but Raikkonen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Raikkonen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Raikkonen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Raikkonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Raikkonen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ukkola defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ukkola controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ukkola chips away with some ground and pound.
Ukkola gets to his feet - Raikkonen follows without any prompting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ukkola shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raikkonen defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Usko Raikkonen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raikkonen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usko Raikkonen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atturi Holgerson (ranked 4575 p4p, 4574 weight class) and Aro Niemi (ranked 419 p4p, 418 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Atturi Holgerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aro Niemi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holgerson throws a body kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Niemi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Holgerson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Niemi checks it well.
Niemi throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holgerson.
Niemi works over Holgerson's head and body with a nice combination.
Holgerson drives through and clinches with Niemi against the cage.
Holgerson can't break the clinch.
Holgerson tries to break the clinch but Niemi is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgerson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holgerson drags the fight down to the ground.
Holgerson keeping moving, preventing Niemi from controlling successfully.
Niemi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Holgerson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgerson looking for a guillotine here but Niemi defends easily.
Niemi wants to get up but he can't break Holgerson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Holgerson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holgerson tries to get out of the position.
Holgerson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Niemi is one step ahead there.
Holgerson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holgerson looking for a guillotine here but Niemi defends easily.
Holgerson wants to sweep but no luck.
Niemi wants to control from the top but Holgerson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holgerson seems keen to control Niemi's posture.
Holgerson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Niemi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holgerson is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niemi trying to control the position from guard on top but Holgerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holgerson has control of Niemi's left arm, preventing Niemi from doing any damage.
Holgerson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Niemi manages to get himself to full guard.
Holgerson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Holgerson advances position into side control!
Holgerson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Holgerson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holgerson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holgerson fails with the takedown
and Niemi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atturi Holgerson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Niemi or perhaps it was just good defense by Holgerson, which made it look bad.
Holgerson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Niemi looking to slow down the pace here.
Niemi is pressed up against the cage. Holgerson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Niemi down to the mat. Niemi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Niemi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holgerson avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Holgerson with that takedown attempt.
Niemi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Niemi shoots in looking for a takedown but Holgerson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Niemi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Atturi Holgerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aro Niemi.
Holgerson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgerson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Niemi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holgerson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Niemi wants to pass the guard but Holgerson is keeping the position.
Holgerson wants to stand but Niemi is controlling the position.
Holgerson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holgerson has his hands on Niemi's head, controlling the position.
Atturi Holgerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgerson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Niemi manages to get himself to full guard.
Holgerson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Niemi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Holgerson dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgerson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Holgerson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Niemi to his feet.
Niemi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holgerson.
Niemi moves in looking to clinch but Holgerson pushes him off.
Niemi closes the distance and clinches up with Holgerson, looking for a takedown. Niemi pushes Holgerson against the cage but Holgerson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holgerson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Niemi wants to counter the offense by Holgerson and move into the clinch position.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holgerson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgerson forces Niemi back against the cage and clinches.
Holgerson misses with an elbow over the top.
Niemi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holgerson decides to pull guard.
Holgerson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Holgerson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holgerson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holgerson works to advance to full mount. Niemi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atturi Holgerson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Holgerson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holgerson misses with a knee strike.
Holgerson wants to take the fight to the mat but Niemi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Holgerson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Niemi after a bit of a struggle.
A right handed body shot lands from Holgerson.
A frustrated look appears on Holgerson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holgerson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holgerson pulls guard successfully.
Niemi wants to control from the top but Holgerson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgerson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Niemi manages to get himself to full guard.
Holgerson controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgerson 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.
Holgerson stands and steps away. Niemi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Niemi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Niemi tries to close the distance and clinch but Holgerson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holgerson has managed to clinch.
Holgerson tries to break free but Niemi pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niemi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holgerson smiles and moves away.
Niemi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Niemi blocks a low kick nicely.
Holgerson throws the kick towards the body but Niemi avoids it.
Niemi feints the counter takedown.
Niemi shoots in looking for a takedown but Holgerson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Niemi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Niemi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Atturi Holgerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aro Niemi.
Horrible takedown attempt by Niemi or perhaps it was just good defense by Holgerson, which made it look bad.
Niemi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holgerson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niemi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holgerson pinned against the cage. Holgerson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aro Niemi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Niemi. No joy for Holgerson on that attempt.
Holgerson clinches up with Niemi and pushes him back against the cage.
Niemi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holgerson is trying to push Niemi away but Niemi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Niemi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holgerson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Niemi is working for takedown but Holgerson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Holgerson looking for a takedown.
Holgerson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Niemi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Niemi throws a series of strikes that have Holgerson backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niemi moves out of range of the leg kick from Holgerson.
Niemi cracks a nice hook into Holgerson's ribs.
Niemi tries a head kick but it misses.
Holgerson closes the distance and clinches.
Niemi has Holgerson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Holgerson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Holgerson prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holgerson has Niemi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Niemi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Holgerson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Niemi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atturi Holgerson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holgerson, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atturi Holgerson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Ahola (ranked 4572 p4p, 4571 weight class) and Mikael Johansson (ranked 493 p4p, 492 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Ahola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Johansson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahola shoots in but no luck this time.
Johansson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ahola, pushing him back against the cage.
Johansson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ahola is trying to pull guard but Johansson has him pressed against the cage.
Ahola jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johansson walks away with a smile on his face. Ahola gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niko Ahola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johansson is pushing Ahola up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johansson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johansson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ahola looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johansson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson shoots in and gets a takedown into Ahola's guard.
Johansson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ahola wants to get back to his feet but Johansson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johansson stands up from Ahola's guard - Johansson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ahola tries to clinch but Johansson is having none of it.
Ahola looks to land a combination. Johansson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ahola changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johansson tries to avoid it but Ahola manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johansson to the ground. Johansson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ahola shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johansson pinned against the cage. Johansson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johansson throws a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ahola.
Johansson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ahola is breathing heavily.
Ahola looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johansson is fending him off so far but Ahola persists. Nope, Johansson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johansson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johansson lands in his opponent's guard.
Ahola is wriggling around but Johansson manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson passes to side control.
Johansson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ahola is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Johansson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johansson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahola.
Ahola shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johansson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ahola looking for a takedown.
Johansson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Johansson manages to end up in side control.
Ahola tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Ahola! Can he survive? No! He's out! Johansson gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mikael Johansson!
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