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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey War (ranked 3314 p4p, 6115 weight class) and Antero Aalto (ranked 409 p4p, 588 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 New York, Mickey War!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Aalto!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aalto is defended easily by War.
War lands a body shot.
War displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aalto.
Aalto fails with a takedown attempt.
Mickey War has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Aalto.
War keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
War waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aalto.
War swings for the body but Aalto moves out of range.
Aalto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from War.
War scores with a hook to the body. Aalto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aalto.
War swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto fails with the takedown
and War counters with a nice body shot.
War throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aalto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aalto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by War.
War moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aalto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
War's coaches at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
War is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aalto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aalto's back!
War is hanging on to Aalto's back as he tries to escape.
War has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Aalto's body.
War continues to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aalto trying to control the hands but War won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto is trying to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
War is not going to allow Aalto to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Aalto right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
I really don't envy Aalto right now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Aalto manages to reverse the position and now he's in War's guard. Nice work there by Aalto.
Aalto throwing strikes from guard but War blocks nicely.
Aalto looking to pass the guard.
Aalto trying to control the position from guard on top but War is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey War dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
War leaves Aalto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Antero Aalto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from War. No joy for Aalto on that attempt.
War ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aalto moves away.
War lands an overhand right.
War works the jab nicely.
Aalto shoots for a takedown but War saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mickey War has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Aalto.
War lands a two punch combo.
Aalto dives in for a single leg takedown but War sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aalto goes for a double leg but War avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as War continues to drive forward.
Nice body punch from Aalto.
War stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
War darts in and clinches Aalto up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
War breaks from the clinch.
Mickey War is winning the standup battle so far.
Aalto blocks a jab.
Aalto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and War counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by War.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aalto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
War lands a hook that snaps the head of Aalto backwards.
War lands a right hand.
War works on Aalto's body with a couple of short punches.
War lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aalto is breathing heavily.
War lands on the inside with an uppercut.
War lands a body punch in the clinch.
War goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
War lands a shoulder strike.
War lands a right hand.
Aalto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. War avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aalto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
War working some nice short punches in the clinch.
War leaning his opponent against the cage.
War lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aalto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. War smiles and moves away.
Aalto gets off balance looking for a body kick
and War counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
War throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
War slaps away a takedown attempt from Aalto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
War is looking to counter the offense by Aalto and move into the clinch.
Aalto needs to keep his hands up - War had a free shot at his head there.
War forces Aalto back against the cage and clinches.
War working some nice short punches in the clinch.
War lands with a short shot to the head.
War prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from War.
War scores with an uppercut up the middle.
War lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from War.
War just leaning against Aalto, taking a breather.
War scores with a shot to the side of Aalto's head.
Aalto is trying to pull guard but War turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
War lands a shot to the body.
War pushes Aalto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
War escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
War lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aalto circles away quickly and effectively.
War misses with a body shot.
War lands a nice hook to Aalto's body. Aalto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aalto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. War defends it nicely.
War moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
War scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from War.
War throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
War lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from War.
War stops a takedown attempt from Aalto.
War breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
War has closed the distance and engaged Aalto in a clinch.
War lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from War.
A body shot lands from War.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Aalto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but War pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey War dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
War clobbers Aalto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab, jab by War - just one landing.
War misses with a hook.
Aalto moves away from the strike by War.
No luck for Aalto with that takedown attempt.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says War as he avoids it easily.
War lunges at Aalto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aalto's hand.
War throws a body punch but Aalto moves out of range.
War throws a looping overhand right but Aalto ducks down to avoid it.
Aalto shoots in and drives through. War sprawls well.
War tries to counter by clinching up but Aalto breaks away and moves out of range.
Mickey War has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Aalto.
War moves into range and clinches up with Aalto.
Aalto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. War fights it off and pushes away nicely.
War throws an overhand right that lands on Aalto's shoulder, as Aalto tries to avoid the shot.
War throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aalto.
Aalto takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Aalto with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by War.
War stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
War throws out a loose jab but Aalto uses good head movement to avoid it.
War throws a looping overhand right but Aalto ducks down to avoid it.
War cracks Aalto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aalto is rocked!
Aalto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aalto is still on wobbly legs! Can War finish him?
Aalto throws a predictable looking body shot
and War counters with a huge left! Aalto is in big trouble! He's backing up but War isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Aalto from any more damage. A dominating finish by War!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey War!
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energy
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hype
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