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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jari Virta (ranked 4807 p4p, 4811 weight class) and Ispa Hakkinen (ranked 416 p4p, 414 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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, Jari Virta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ispa Hakkinen!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakkinen shoots in but no luck this time.
Virta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Virta backs off Hakkinen throws a huge counter combo but Virta manages to avoid it all.
Virta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hakkinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hakkinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Virta but Virta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Virta gets a takedown into half guard.
Hakkinen trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakkinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Virta controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakkinen keeping control of the position.
Virta trying to control the action but Hakkinen is working from the bottom.
Virta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Virta is trying to control. Hakkinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hakkinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Virta wants to take a breather but Hakkinen is having none of it.
That's two 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.
Hakkinen is trying to maintain the position but Virta is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nice strikes from Virta there.
Hakkinen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hakkinen wants to stand up but Virta is controlling him.
Virta trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hakkinen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Virta stacks Hakkinen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Virta!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virta tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hakkinen's legs.
Virta is putting a hurting on Hakkinen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hakkinen can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been informed that Hakkinen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Virta avoids the strikes from the bottom by Hakkinen.
Hakkinen can't do much from the bottom here.
Virta wants to stand but Hakkinen has his arm trapped.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hakkinen throws the kick towards the body but Virta avoids it.
Virta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hakkinen jabs Virta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Virta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hakkinen to the ground. Virta is now in Hakkinen's guard.
Virta is standing up over Hakkinen. Hakkinen looks to escape but Virta dives into side control.
Virta working away.
Virta wants to control but Hakkinen is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virta tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hakkinen is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Virta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hakkinen shoots in for a takedown but Virta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Virta tries to clinch but Hakkinen moves away
and Hakkinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Hakkinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Virta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hakkinen lands with a kick to the temple. Virta shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hakkinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Virta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hakkinen somewhat.
Virta lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Virta lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Ispa Hakkinen has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakkinen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Virta counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hakkinen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jari Virta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ispa Hakkinen.
Hakkinen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virta sneaks back into half guard.
Hakkinen is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakkinen controlling the action here.
Virta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Virta tries to get out of the position.
Virta is trying to stand back up but Hakkinen is controlling him
Hakkinen prevents Virta from improving his position.
Hakkinen is trying to work for a kimura but Virta is defending well.
Hakkinen is looking to advance position but Virta won't allow it.
That's two 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.
Virta is not content to let Hakkinen control the position.
Virta is trying to maintain the position but Hakkinen is very close to passing his half guard.
Virta wants to improve his position but Hakkinen is controlling well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Virta fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hakkinen sprawls well initially but Virta persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virta lands strikes from half guard.
Virta is trying to control. Hakkinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Virta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Virta is looking to take a break and control but Hakkinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hakkinen has his hands clasped together around Virta's back. He's all about the action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hakkinen trying to control but Virta postures up.
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.
Virta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Virta prevents Hakkinen from standing back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hakkinen as Virta shoots in.
Virta scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virta gets caught flat footed, as Hakkinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Virta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Virta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ispa Hakkinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Virta misses the shot to the body.
Virta gets the takedown into side control.
Virta taking a breather here.
Hakkinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hakkinen struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virta decides to stand back up. Virta steps back and let's Hakkinen get back to his feet.
Virta fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virta manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hakkinen on his heels. He'll look to pass Hakkinen's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hakkinen pulls Virta in close to prevent any damage.
Hakkinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Virta stands up over Hakkinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Virta wants to stand but Hakkinen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virta content to stall in guard here.
Virta postures up.
Virta trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hakkinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Virta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virta trying to control but Hakkinen is working from the bottom.
Hakkinen wants to control but Virta passes easily into half guard.
Virta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hakkinen defends it well.
Hakkinen gets back to full guard.
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.
Virta wants to pass the guard but Hakkinen is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hakkinen is on top in guard.
Hakkinen trying to control but Virta is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hakkinen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Virta's guard.
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 Jari Virta.
Well Virta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Virta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Timo Forssell (ranked 4809 p4p, 4808 weight class) and Kimi Enqvist (ranked 271 p4p, 270 weight class). Kimi Enqvist has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Forssell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimi Enqvist!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forssell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Enqvist.
Enqvist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Forssell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Enqvist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Forssell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Forssell closes the distance and clinches.
Forssell has clasped his hands together around Enqvist's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Forssell wants to control but Enqvist is keeping him busy.
Enqvist tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forssell wants to control but Enqvist is keeping him busy.
Enqvist is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute 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.
You can see the frustration on Enqvist's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Forssell tries to stand but Enqvist is controlling his head.
Forssell tries to score with some ground and pound. Enqvist controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Forssell trying to control the action but Enqvist is working from the bottom.
That's two 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 tries to get to his feet but Enqvist is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Forssell in his guard.
Enqvist trying to keep a closed guard but Forssell is proving a slippery customer.
Forssell throws a big elbow that misses.
Enqvist is trying to keep Forssell in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Forssell.
Enqvist is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forssell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Forssell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Forssell swings around for an armbar but Enqvist sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Forssell's guard.
Enqvist wants to control from the top but Forssell keeps moving.
Forssell has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Enqvist has passed into side control.
Forssell is trying to get back to half guard.
Enqvist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Forssell keeps working.
Forssell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forssell is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Enqvist working away.
Enqvist scores with a couple of short elbows.
Forssell isn't going anywhere.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forssell avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Enqvist.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kimi Enqvist will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Forssell tries for a takedown but Enqvist sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Enqvist throws a leg kick but Forssell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Forssell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Enqvist with that takedown attempt.
Forssell shoots in looking for a takedown. Enqvist tries to sprawl out of it but Forssell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Enqvist manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Enqvist dives in and grabs Forssell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Forssell pushes down on Enqvist's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forssell shoots in for a takedown but Enqvist shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Forssell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enqvist will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Enqvist looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Forssell is fending him off so far but Enqvist persists. Nope, Forssell circles away and we're back to standing.
Timo Forssell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Forssell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enqvist is looking to clinch but Forssell is avoiding it.
Forssell moves into the clinch.
Forssell breaks the clinch.
Enqvist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Forssell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Forssell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Enqvist tries to clinch but Forssell moves away
and Forssell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Enqvist is looking to stand back up but Forssell counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Enqvist.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Enqvist is not content to let Forssell control the position.
Enqvist misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Forssell seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forssell wants to take a breather but Enqvist is having none of it.
Enqvist is trying to stand back up but Forssell is controlling him
Forssell wants to take a breather but Enqvist is having none of it.
Kimi Enqvist has got the better of the ground game so far.
Forssell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Forssell is just content to waste time from the top position. Enqvist takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Forssell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Forssell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've been informed that Enqvist has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Forssell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Enqvist is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forssell trying to control the position but Enqvist is working away.
Forssell is really struggling to control Enqvist but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Enqvist 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.
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.
A lull in the action here.
Enqvist is trying to get back to his feet but Forssell has full control of the position and if anything, Enqvist has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Forssell tries to get the hooks in deep but Enqvist pushed the leg off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forssell is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Enqvist knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Enqvist for a finish.
Enqvist prevents Forssell from getting a body triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Forssell dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Enqvist shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Forssell but Forssell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Enqvist misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Forssell swats away the attempt to clinch by Enqvist.
Forssell lands a jab-cross combination.
Forssell has closed the distance and engaged Enqvist in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forssell is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Enqvist can't fight it off and eventually Forssell manages to take the fight to the floor. Enqvist looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Forssell throws an elbow that misses. Enqvist uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Forssell's guard. Nice move by Enqvist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forssell wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Forssell is on top in guard.
Forssell pushing down on Enqvist's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Forssell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Enqvist is trying to stand but he's just given Forssell his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will Forssell go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Forssell looking for the choke from the back.
Forssell looking for the RNC.
Forssell is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Enqvist is defending well though. Forssell let's go of the attempt for now.
Enqvist avoids the strikes from Forssell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist tries to escape the position.
Enqvist trying to control the position but Forssell manages to sink in the hooks.
Forssell trying to control.
Enqvist trying to control the action but Forssell just sinks the hooks in.
Enqvist prevents Forssell from getting a body triangle.
Enqvist trying to control the hands but Forssell won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Enqvist is keeping busy.
Forssell has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Enqvist has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Forssell trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forssell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Enqvist defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timo Forssell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Forssell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Forssell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Salo (ranked 4815 p4p, 4789 weight class) and Paska Pentele (ranked 444 p4p, 442 weight class). The key to victory for Pekka Salo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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, Pekka Salo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paska Pentele!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pentele shoots in for a double leg but Salo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pentele throws a big shot that misses.
Pentele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salo was well out of range. Poor timing from Pentele.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salo shoots in and drives through. Pentele sprawls well.
Salo throws a body kick that misses.
Pentele fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pentele tries for a takedown but Salo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pekka Salo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paska Pentele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele stuffs the takedown.
Pentele stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pentele wants it to stay on the feet.
Pentele is looking for the big counter here.
Salo tries to clinch but Pentele moves out of range.
Pentele misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Pentele looks to move away, Salo throws a big counter combo but Pentele just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pentele defends it nicely.
Pentele unleashes a big counter combination but Salo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Salo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentele throws a body punch but Salo moves out of range.
Salo shoots for a takedown but Pentele saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pentele is looking to score with low kicks.
Pentele is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pentele shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salo as he jumps to the side.
Salo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salo tries for a takedown but Pentele sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salo dives in and grabs Pentele's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pentele pushes down on Salo's head and hops out.
Pentele darts in and clinches Salo up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pentele.
Salo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pentele to keep the fight standing.
Salo throws an elbow that misses.
Salo stops a takedown attempt from Pentele.
Pentele manages to pull guard.
Pentele lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Salo working a defensive guard but Pentele manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentele wants to stand but Salo has his arm trapped.
Pentele looks up at the clock and then as Salo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pentele smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pentele gets to mount! Salo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Pentele controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pentele is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Salo is surviving well by controlling Pentele's body position as best he can.
Pentele throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Salo because Pentele loaded up on that one.
Pentele content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paska Pentele dominated that round.
That's time! Salo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pentele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salo is looking to clinch.
Salo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salo tries to clinch up but Pentele circles away and keeps his distance.
Salo looks for a takedown but Pentele sprawls well.
Pentele defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salo.
Pentele fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Salo avoids it really well and circles away.
Pekka Salo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Salo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pentele shoots in but no luck this time.
Pentele stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pentele wants it to stay on the feet.
Salo shoots in for a double leg but Pentele sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pentele shoots in and drives through. Salo sprawls well.
Salo tries to clinch up.
Salo stuffs the takedown attempt from Pentele. Pentele gets slowly back to his feet.
Salo checks a leg kick.
Salo shoots for a takedown but Pentele saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pentele displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pentele swivels and escapes.
Pentele throws a jab but it's blocked by Salo.
Salo blocks a head kick by Pentele.
Pentele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pentele tries for a takedown but Salo manages to get underhooks.
Salo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pentele walks away with a smile on his face. Salo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Salo wants to clinch.
Pentele shoots in and drives through. Salo sprawls well.
Salo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pentele.
Salo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pentele.
Pentele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentele looks for a takedown but Salo sprawls well.
Pentele moves into the clinch.
Salo tries for a takedown but Pentele manages to get underhooks.
Salo can't get the takedown.
Pentele manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pentele wants to stand but Salo is controlling the position.
Pentele has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pentele lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentele advances position into side control!
Pentele stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Salo has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salo dives in and grabs Pentele's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pentele pushes down on Salo's head and hops out.
Pentele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Pentele throws a leg kick but Salo moved away.
Salo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pentele shoots for a takedown but Salo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pentele sprawls and moves away.
We've been informed that Pentele has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pentele closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Salo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pentele is trying to break the clinch but Salo is controlling him.
Pentele tries to pull guard but Salo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Salo tries a body shot but Pentele blocks it.
Pentele wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salo is trying to stall.
Pentele is trying to force a seperation but Salo has the dominant position.
Salo jumps guard but Pentele stands there with Salo around his waist. Salo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentele is trying to drag Salo to the mat but Salo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pekka Salo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paska Pentele.
Pentele has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Salo uses from the top position.
Pentele managing to control the position.
Salo tries to stand but Pentele is controlling from the bottom.
Pentele has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salo wants to control from the top but Pentele keeps moving.
Salo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pentele can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pentele is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salo defends well.
Pentele looking for a sweep. Not yet Pentele, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salo throws a head kick that Pentele semi-blocks.
Pentele stuffs the takedown attempt from Salo. Salo gets slowly back to his feet.
Salo slaps away a takedown attempt from Pentele, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pentele throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Salo's waist but Salo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pentele off to one side.
Salo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Salo is looking to clinch.
Pentele feints the counter takedown.
Salo wants to clinch up but Pentele keeps it at a distance.
Salo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentele keeps the fight on the outside.
Pentele misses with a takedown attempt - Salo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Salo misses with a leg kick
so Pentele counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pentele manages to get himself to full guard.
Pentele has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pentele working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Salo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paska Pentele.
Well Pentele 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paska Pentele!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aro Niemi (ranked 4794 p4p, 4790 weight class) and Usko Raikkonen (ranked 429 p4p, 431 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Usko Raikkonen enters the cage!
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Excellent MT
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aro Niemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Usko Raikkonen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niemi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Niemi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raikkonen defends it nicely.
Raikkonen darts in and clinches Niemi up against the cage.
Niemi jumps guard but Raikkonen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Niemi wants to get back to striking at distance but Raikkonen won't allow it.
Raikkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niemi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raikkonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raikkonen rushes Niemi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Niemi wants to take the fight to the mat but Raikkonen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aro Niemi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niemi looking for a takedown.
Raikkonen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Niemi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Raikkonen has Niemi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Niemi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Niemi jumps guard but Raikkonen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Raikkonen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Raikkonen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raikkonen can't get the takedown.
Raikkonen works on Niemi's body with a couple of short punches.
Niemi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Niemi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Raikkonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niemi avoids the head kick by Raikkonen.
Niemi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Niemi counters with a nice uppercut.
Niemi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Raikkonen circles away.
Niemi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Niemi tries to clinch there but Raikkonen circles away.
Niemi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Raikkonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raikkonen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Niemi's waist but Niemi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Raikkonen off to one side.
Raikkonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Niemi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Raikkonen somewhat.
Raikkonen tries for a takedown but Niemi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Niemi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Raikkonen.
Raikkonen moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raikkonen jumps guard and drags Niemi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Raikkonen looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niemi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Raikkonen's guard.
Raikkonen managing to control the position.
Raikkonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Niemi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Raikkonen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Niemi wants to stand but Raikkonen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Raikkonen 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.
Niemi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Raikkonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been informed that Raikkonen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Niemi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Niemi dives in and grabs Raikkonen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Raikkonen pushes down on Niemi's head and hops out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Raikkonen dominated that 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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Niemi tries to circle away but Raikkonen has him pinned against the cage.
Raikkonen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Niemi walks away with a smile on his face. Raikkonen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Raikkonen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Raikkonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Raikkonen tries to get set, Niemi tries to push him back and clinch up but Raikkonen manages to avoid the attempt.
Aro Niemi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usko Raikkonen.
Raikkonen swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niemi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Niemi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niemi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Raikkonen will feel that in the morning.
Raikkonen blocks a head kick by Niemi.
Raikkonen pushes Niemi up against the cage in a clinch.
Niemi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Raikkonen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Raikkonen gets through Niemi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Niemi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Raikkonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raikkonen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Niemi jumps guard but Raikkonen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Niemi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Raikkonen.
Raikkonen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Niemi smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Raikkonen is defended easily by Niemi.
Raikkonen is breathing heavily.
Raikkonen has a takedown stuffed.
Niemi shoots in but Raikkonen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Niemi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Raikkonen gets a clinch.
Niemi goes for a takedown attempt but Raikkonen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen moves into the clinch successfully.
Raikkonen tries to throw a body punch but Niemi avoids it by throwing Raikkonen back against the cage.
Raikkonen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Niemi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Raikkonen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Niemi circles away.
Niemi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Niemi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Raikkonen swivels and escapes.
Niemi stuffs the takedown attempt from Raikkonen. Raikkonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Raikkonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Niemi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aro Niemi is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen rushes Niemi and presses him up against the cage.
Raikkonen wants to take the fight to the mat but Niemi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Niemi is looking to break free of the clinch but Raikkonen has double underhooks.
Niemi goes for a takedown attempt but Raikkonen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Niemi tries to clinch
enabling Raikkonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Raikkonen takes the fight into the clinch.
Raikkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Niemi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Raikkonen but Raikkonen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raikkonen shoots in for a double leg but Niemi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Niemi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Niemi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raikkonen defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Raikkonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Raikkonen fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Niemi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Raikkonen clinches up with Niemi and pushes him back against the cage.
Niemi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niemi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Niemi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Raikkonen is defending well for now.
Raikkonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niemi has a takedown stuffed.
Raikkonen wants to counter with a clinch but Niemi pushes him away.
Raikkonen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Niemi to the mat! Niemi manages to get full guard.
Niemi pushes Raikkonen off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niemi wants to clinch up but Raikkonen keeps it at a distance.
Niemi is looking to clinch but Raikkonen is avoiding it.
Raikkonen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Niemi shoots in for a takedown but Raikkonen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raikkonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Niemi gets tackled into the cage by Raikkonen. Raikkonen maintains the clinch.
Niemi wants to stall.
Raikkonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raikkonen clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen is looking for a takedown.
Aro Niemi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usko Raikkonen.
Raikkonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raikkonen tries to land a knee to the head but Niemi blocks with his arms.
Niemi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Niemi fails to pull guard.
Raikkonen drags the fight down to the ground.
Niemi chips away with some ground and pound.
Niemi with a nice head shot there.
Raikkonen is striking from the bottom but Niemi uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raikkonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niemi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Niemi prevents Raikkonen from improving his position.
Niemi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Niemi controlling the pace for now.
Niemi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Raikkonen wants to control but Niemi is having none of it.
Niemi controlling from the full mount.
Raikkonen wants to control but Niemi is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niemi looking to control and managing it successfully.
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 Aro Niemi.
I think Raikkonen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usko Raikkonen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atturi Holgerson (ranked 4795 p4p, 4793 weight class) and Marcus Ukkola (ranked 430 p4p, 432 weight class). Atturi Holgerson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcus Ukkola's chin.
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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 1 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Ukkola!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holgerson stuffs the takedown.
Ukkola is looking to clinch but Holgerson is avoiding it.
Holgerson leaves Ukkola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ukkola tries for a takedown but Holgerson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Atturi Holgerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Ukkola.
Holgerson with a poor takedown
and Ukkola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holgerson darts in and clinches Ukkola up against the cage.
Ukkola tries to pull guard but Holgerson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ukkola keeps control of Holgerson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ukkola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holgerson just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgerson is stalling here.
Ukkola is pressed up against the cage. Holgerson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ukkola down to the mat. Ukkola avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ukkola throws a nice head kick!
Ukkola stuffs the takedown attempt from Holgerson. Holgerson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ukkola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgerson shoots in looking for a takedown but Ukkola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holgerson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Ukkola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from Ukkola as Holgerson shoots in.
Ukkola darts in looking for a takedown but Holgerson gets double underhooks and turns Ukkola into the cage.
Ukkola tries to clinch there but Holgerson circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holgerson is defended easily by Ukkola.
Holgerson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ukkola doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Holgerson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Holgerson stops a takedown attempt from Ukkola.
Holgerson leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ukkola tries to break the clinch but Holgerson is controlling the position.
Holgerson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ukkola dodges an elbow strike from Holgerson.
Holgerson avoiding damage.
Ukkola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ukkola tries to pull guard but Holgerson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ukkola changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holgerson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ukkola misses with a takedown attempt - Holgerson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgerson shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ukkola has Holgerson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Holgerson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Holgerson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ukkola is looking for a takedown.
Ukkola can't break the clinch.
Ukkola jumps guard but Holgerson stands there with Ukkola around his waist. Ukkola gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holgerson is trying to force a seperation but Ukkola has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgerson pulls guard effortlessly.
Holgerson controlling the position.
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.
Ukkola won't allow Holgerson to sweep him here.
Ukkola 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.
Holgerson wants to stand but Ukkola is controlling the position.
Ukkola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ukkola preventing the sweep.
Holgerson managing to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holgerson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atturi Holgerson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Holgerson gets a clinch.
Ukkola is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holgerson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Holgerson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holgerson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Holgerson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holgerson tries to pull guard but Ukkola won't allow it.
Holgerson blocks an uppercut.
Ukkola drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkola throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holgerson stays in close to Ukkola's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgerson lands a couple of elbows.
Holgerson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ukkola is trying to keep Holgerson in close.
Holgerson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two 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 ducks right into an uppercut from Ukkola.
Ukkola fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holgerson avoids it really well and circles away.
Holgerson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holgerson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ukkola pinned against the cage. Ukkola gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ukkola is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holgerson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ukkola defends it nicely.
Ukkola steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atturi Holgerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ukkola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ukkola misses with a takedown attempt
and Holgerson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ukkola has Holgerson pressed against the cage, preventing Holgerson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ukkola prevents the takedown attempt.
Ukkola gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Holgerson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've been informed that Ukkola has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ukkola tries to score a body lock takedown but Holgerson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgerson is struggling to control the position.
Ukkola misses with an elbow over the top.
Ukkola stops a takedown attempt from Holgerson.
Ukkola is looking for a takedown.
Ukkola is working for takedown but Holgerson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ukkola pulls guard effortlessly.
Holgerson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holgerson controlling from the top position.
Ukkola looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Holgerson has picked Ukkola up and slammed him! Ukkola can't keep hold of the triangle and Holgerson manages to pass to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Atturi Holgerson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ukkola wants to land a leg kick but Holgerson is out of range.
Holgerson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ukkola. Ukkola obviously looking to wear him down.
Ukkola gets tackled into the cage by Holgerson. Holgerson maintains the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Holgerson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ukkola has had enough of the clinch but Holgerson keeps him there for the moment.
Ukkola drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holgerson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Holgerson decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkola being controlled here momentarily.
Ukkola prevents Holgerson from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgerson wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holgerson controlling Ukkola's posture.
Ukkola trying to control the position from guard on top but Holgerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holgerson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ukkola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holgerson is one step ahead there.
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.
Holgerson stands up and waves to Ukkola to follow him.
Holgerson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ukkola.
Holgerson shoots in looking for a takedown. Ukkola tries to sprawl out of it but Holgerson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ukkola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ukkola has a takedown stuffed.
Atturi Holgerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Ukkola.
Ukkola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holgerson forces Ukkola back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgerson drags the fight down to the ground.
Holgerson pushes Ukkola off and gets back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holgerson is defended easily by Ukkola.
Holgerson shoots and misses
and Ukkola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Atturi Holgerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ukkola throws a nice head kick!
Holgerson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ukkola counters with a three punch combo that has Holgerson backing up. Holgerson nods at Ukkola to acknowledge the strikes.
Ukkola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ukkola slaps away a takedown attempt from Holgerson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ukkola looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holgerson is fending him off so far but Ukkola persists. Nope, Holgerson circles away and we're back to standing.
Ukkola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A cross from Holgerson lands.
Marcus Ukkola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holgerson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holgerson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ukkola jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Holgerson walks away with a smile on his face. Ukkola gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ukkola misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ukkola slaps away a takedown attempt from Holgerson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holgerson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ukkola avoids it really well and circles away.
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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
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 Mikael Johansson (ranked 4791 p4p, 4792 weight class) and Niko Ahola (ranked 501 p4p, 502 weight class). Niko Ahola has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Ahola!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahola clinches with his opponent.
Johansson pulls guard effortlessly.
Johansson striking from his own guard.
Johansson pulls Ahola in close to his closed guard and prevents Ahola from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ahola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johansson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johansson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahola manages to get himself to full guard.
Johansson stays in close to Ahola's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johansson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johansson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johansson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ahola's head.
Johansson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two 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.
Johansson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Johansson taking a breather here.
Johansson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Johansson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ahola looks calm but he's in trouble here. Johansson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ahola is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Johansson lets go of the hold and Ahola can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mikael Johansson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mika Lehto (ranked 4796 p4p, 4813 weight class) and Ispa Koski (ranked 435 p4p, 437 weight class). The key to victory for Mika Lehto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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, Mika Lehto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ispa Koski!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Koski. No joy for Lehto on that attempt.
Lehto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lehto jabs at Koski's body.
Koski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Koski is looking to work some ground and pound but Lehto has wrist control.
Koski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lehto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koski on the ground.
Koski lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Koski seems to have locked his on tight now - Lehto screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Koski, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ispa Koski!
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