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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mika Hamalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Engel Brotheamus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mika Hamalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Engel Brotheamus!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamalainen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Brotheamus!
Hamalainen controlling from the full mount.
Hamalainen with shots to the head and body - Brotheamus looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hamalainen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hamalainen throwing strikes here but Brotheamus is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamalainen avoids the attempt from Brotheamus to control.
Hamalainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brotheamus is looking to escape.
Brotheamus is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brotheamus tries to lock up and control but Hamalainen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hamalainen dominating with strikes here.
Hamalainen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brotheamus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hamalainen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Brotheamus has worked his arm free - good work by Brotheamus!
Hamalainen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brotheamus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen is just content to waste time from the top position. Brotheamus takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hamalainen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brotheamus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hamalainen, into his guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hamalainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brotheamus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brotheamus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hamalainen is breathing heavily.
Brotheamus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brotheamus wants to control from the top but Hamalainen keeps moving.
Brotheamus gets to his feet. Hamalainen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A bone on bone clash there as Hamalainen blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Brotheamus.
Hamalainen shoots in for a double leg but Brotheamus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brotheamus moves into range and clinches up with Hamalainen.
Hamalainen has Brotheamus pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hamalainen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Brotheamus tumbling to the mat - Hamalainen dives into Brotheamus's guard.
Brotheamus looking to control.
Brotheamus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hamalainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brotheamus controls Hamalainen momentarily but Hamalainen frees himself.
Brotheamus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hamalainen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brotheamus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hamalainen manages to get himself to full guard.
Hamalainen is trying to keep Brotheamus in close.
Brotheamus trying to control but Hamalainen is working from the bottom.
Brotheamus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hamalainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brotheamus decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hamalainen, up you get!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brotheamus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Hamalainen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brotheamus wants to clinch up but Hamalainen keeps it at a distance.
Hamalainen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hamalainen stalling against the cage.
Hamalainen prevents the takedown attempt.
Brotheamus is looking to break free of the clinch but Hamalainen has double underhooks.
Brotheamus turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Brotheamus manages to end up in side control.
Hamalainen tries to improve position but can't.
Brotheamus happy to just control the position for now.
Hamalainen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brotheamus's best efforts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hamalainen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hamalainen.
Brotheamus trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamalainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brotheamus pushing down on Hamalainen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hamalainen is looking for a sweep. Brotheamus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hamalainen is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Brotheamus pulls his head out easily.
Brotheamus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brotheamus not doing much here.
Hamalainen is not content to let Brotheamus control the position.
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.
Brotheamus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hamalainen trying to control from the bottom.
Hamalainen is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Brotheamus is looking to take a break and control but Hamalainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brotheamus misses with a takedown
and Hamalainen counters by clinching up.
Hamalainen gets underhooks to prevent Brotheamus's takedown attempt.
Mika Hamalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Engel Brotheamus.
Brotheamus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hamalainen just stands there and leans against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brotheamus wants to get back to striking at distance but Hamalainen won't allow it.
Hamalainen keeps control of Brotheamus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brotheamus jumps into guard, dragging Hamalainen to the mat.
Hamalainen looking to sit in guard and control but Brotheamus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hamalainen 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Brotheamus wants to control from the top but Hamalainen keeps moving.
Hamalainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brotheamus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hamalainen keeping moving, preventing Brotheamus from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamalainen being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Engel Brotheamus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hamalainen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hamalainen lands in his opponent's guard.
Hamalainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hamalainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brotheamus working a defensive guard here.
Hamalainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brotheamus is keeping the position for now.
Hamalainen looking to sit in guard and control but Brotheamus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hamalainen throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Mika Hamalainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brotheamus throwing strikes but missing.
Brotheamus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hamalainen is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brotheamus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brotheamus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hamalainen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hamalainen.
Brotheamus distracts Hamalainen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brotheamus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brotheamus wants to control from the top but Hamalainen keeps moving.
Brotheamus passes Hamalainen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hamalainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hamalainen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brotheamus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brotheamus's back!
I really don't envy Brotheamus right now.
Brotheamus prevents Hamalainen from getting a body triangle.
Hamalainen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hamalainen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Brotheamus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen is persistently looking for the submission but Brotheamus is defending it well.
Brotheamus trying to control but not successfully.
Hamalainen is looking for the choke from the back position but Brotheamus is controlling his hands well.
Hamalainen is trying to stick to Brotheamus's back but Brotheamus is turning into Hamalainen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hamalainen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brotheamus.
Hamalainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Hamalainen is trying to control the position but Brotheamus postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hamalainen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brotheamus lands an overhand right.
Brotheamus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hamalainen moves into the clinch.
Brotheamus blocking some punches.
Brotheamus jumps guard but Hamalainen stands there with Brotheamus around his waist. Brotheamus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hamalainen tries to break the clinch but Brotheamus is controlling the position.
Brotheamus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hamalainen's defenses.
A left hand lands to the body for Brotheamus.
Brotheamus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hamalainen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mika Hamalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Engel Brotheamus.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brotheamus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brotheamus manages to break the clinch.
Hamalainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Hamalainen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hamalainen 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Hamalainen!
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hype
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