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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukko Hamalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamalainen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by the Finnish National Anthem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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247 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jukko Hamalainen!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamalainen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hamalainen showed some decent athleticism there.
Hamalainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mir pushes Hamalainen off looking to stand but Hamalainen dives back in and keeps control.
Mir has one foot on Hamalainen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hamalainen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hamalainen wants to pass the guard but Mir is keeping the position.
Mir being controlled here, momentarily.
Mir not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hamalainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Mir has wrist control.
Hamalainen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hamalainen wants to pass the guard but Mir is keeping the position.
Hamalainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hamalainen.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mir throws out a powerful jab.
Hamalainen throws a combination. Mir tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hamalainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Mir fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hamalainen on the side of the head.
Hamalainen ducks right into an uppercut from Mir.
Hamalainen scores with a takedown into Mir's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mir lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hamalainen!
Hamalainen wants to hold on but Mir pushes him away.
Hamalainen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mir kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamalainen is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir stands up from mount. Strange move.
The fighters circling - Hamalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamalainen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mir to the mat! Mir manages to get full guard.
Mir 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.
Hamalainen looking to pass the guard.
Hamalainen won't allow Mir to sweep him here.
Mir is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hamalainen is controlling him.
Mir is trying to control the position but Hamalainen postures up.
Mir looking for a sweep. Not yet Mir, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen pushes down on Mir's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hamalainen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hamalainen's back!
You can see the frustration on Hamalainen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Despite being in a bad position, Hamalainen is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Mir tries to get the hooks in deep but Hamalainen pushed the leg off.
Mir is looking for the choke from the back position but Hamalainen is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mir not allowing Hamalainen to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mir's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mir keeps control of the position as Hamalainen tries to break free.
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.
Mir wants to control but Hamalainen is keeping busy.
Hamalainen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hamalainen is trying to escape the mount.
Hamalainen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mir 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.
Hamalainen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hamalainen slows the pace down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mir tries to bench press Hamalainen off him but Hamalainen keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukko Hamalainen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hamalainen needs to keep his hands up - Mir had a free shot at his head there.
Jukko Hamalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Mir - just one landing.
Mir takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hamalainen shoots for a double leg takedown but Mir sprawls well. He's pushed Hamalainen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hamalainen shoots in for a takedown but Mir shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mir doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jukko Hamalainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Mir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hamalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mir moves away.
Hamalainen misses with a body shot
and Mir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamalainen manages to avoid it.
Hamalainen throws a body punch but Mir moves out of range.
Mir stuffs the takedown.
Frank Mir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukko Hamalainen.
Mir dodges the punch combination from Hamalainen.
Hamalainen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mir counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hamalainen has a takedown stuffed.
Mir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hamalainen moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir thows a body shot but no joy.
Mir fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mir throws a series of punches but Hamalainen avoids them all with ease.
Hamalainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mir tries to avoid it but Hamalainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mir to the ground. Mir escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mir looks to throw the jab but Hamalainen is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Hamalainen. No joy for Mir on that attempt.
Mir misses the shot to the body.
Hamalainen lands an overhand right.
Mir walks into a stiff left hand from Hamalainen.
Mir's corner calls for a 1-2. Mir obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hamalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mir moves away.
Hamalainen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mir rather than just go for the knockout.
Mir throws an overhand right that lands on Hamalainen's shoulder, as Hamalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Hamalainen lands a slapping body shot.
Hamalainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hamalainen misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Mir lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hamalainen doesn't seem phased though.
Hamalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Mir throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hamalainen counters with a left to the body.
Hamalainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mir looks to land a combination but Hamalainen avoids it well.
No joy there for Hamalainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hamalainen misses with a body shot.
Mir slips a jab from Hamalainen.
Hamalainen scores with a takedown into Mir's guard.
Hamalainen preventing the sweep.
Hamalainen trying to control but Mir is working from the bottom.
Hamalainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Mir is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen looking to sit in guard and control but Mir gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mir wants to get up but he can't break Hamalainen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hamalainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Hamalainen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mir advances position into side control!
Hamalainen regains half guard.
Mir is trying to control the action in half guard but Hamalainen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mir not doing much here.
Mir is looking to take a break and control but Hamalainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hamalainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Hamalainen is not content to let Mir control the position.
Mir tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hamalainen manages to get to full guard.
Hamalainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mir manages to get himself to full guard.
Hamalainen looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mir wants to sweep here but Hamalainen controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Mir will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hamalainen throws a sloppy body shot
and Mir counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hamalainen!
Hamalainen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hamalainen regains half guard.
Mir passes to side control.
Mir stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mir throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hamalainen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mir!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamalainen lands with some strikes.
Hamalainen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mir tries to hold on but Hamalainen pushes him away.
Hamalainen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamalainen content just to control the position here.
Mir tries to hold on but Hamalainen postures up.
Mir is desperately trying to improve his position but Hamalainen has a good base and remains in mount.
Hamalainen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mir tries to lock up and control but Hamalainen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Hamalainen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mir is working to get back to half guard.
Hamalainen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Hamalainen.
Hamalainen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hamalainen wants to control the pace but Mir is squirming around nicely.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jukko Hamalainen just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hamalainen walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir throws out a loose jab but Hamalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Mir misses its intended target.
Mir throws a jab when Hamalainen was well out of range.
Mir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hamalainen throws a good cross that connects.
Mir with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hamalainen to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hamalainen is defended easily by Mir.
Hamalainen misses with a jab to the body
and Mir makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hamalainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mir misses with a body shot.
Mir looks to land a left hand but Hamalainen moved out of range nicely.
Hamalainen thows a body shot but no joy.
Hamalainen throws a right and a left that Mir avoids nicely.
Hamalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Mir lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice body punch from Mir.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mir lands in his opponent's guard.
Mir stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamalainen manages to avoid it.
Mir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mir with a hook.
Mir throws a jab but it's blocked by Hamalainen.
Mir lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hamalainen at a distance.
Mir lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mir throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hamalainen was covering up waiting for the punch and Mir finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mir wanted to stand there but Hamalainen had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Mir showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mir 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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