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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Puukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Andes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pat Andes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Puukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pat Andes!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puukko.
Puukko scores a takedown into full mount!
Puukko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Puukko trying to control but Andes is having none of it.
Puukko lands a heavy elbow.
Andes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Puukko wants to control the pace but Andes is squirming around nicely.
Puukko working Andes over with strikes here.
Andes is trying to escape the mount.
Puukko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andes is looking to escape.
Puukko controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andes working to try and regain half guard.
Puukko is landing with some decent strikes but Andes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Puukko lands a nice shot to the head.
Puukko wants to control the pace but Andes is squirming around nicely.
Puukko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Puukko jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Andes manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Andes stops Puukko from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Puukko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Andes looks gassed!
Puukko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Puukko trying to control the action but Andes is working from the bottom.
Puukko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andes is just riding it out for now. Puukko eventually gives up the hold.
Puukko works his way into side control.
Andes manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Andes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Puukko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Andes dives on top into guard.
Puukko has his foot on Andes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andes works his way back into a safe position though.
Andes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puukko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andes advances to half guard.
Andes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puukko keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puukko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puukko tries to kick Andes off but Andes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Puukko is staying active underneath Andes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Puukko wants to control but Andes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Andes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Puukko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Andes's guard now.
Puukko tries to stand but Andes is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puukko postures up in Andes's guard and throws a big left but Andes blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andes throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Puukko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Puukko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Andes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Puukko!
Andes avoids the attempt from Puukko to control.
Puukko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Puukko wants to hold on but Andes pushes him away.
Puukko is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puukko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andes wants to finish this one by submission but Puukko is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Andes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Puukko tries to buck Andes off but Andes takes his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andes looking to break Puukko's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Puukko remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Andes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Andes not allowing Puukko to control his hands.
Puukko is really stuck here.
Andes looking for the choke but no joy.
Puukko defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Andes cracks Puukko with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Puukko from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andes has the hooks in. Puukko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Andes looking for the choke from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Puukko looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Andes is persistently looking for the submission but Puukko is defending it well.
Andes gets his hands free as Puukko looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andes lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Andes.
Puukko tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Puukko is trying to escape the mount but Andes keeps good control and instead manages to take Puukko's back.
Andes scores with punches and elbows.
Andes gets his hands free as Puukko looks to control.
Pat Andes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andes controlling the position well here. Puukko rolled but Andes kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Andes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Puukko wants to control his opponent's hands but Andes gets his hands free.
Puukko breaks Andes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Andes keeping moving, preventing Puukko from controlling successfully.
Puukko has gone for a leg lock! Andes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Puukko's guard.
Puukko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Andes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Puukko.
Andes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Puukko is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Andes 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. And we move into the final round!
Puukko closes the distance and clinches up with Andes, looking for a takedown. Puukko pushes Andes against the cage but Andes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Puukko fails with a takedown attempt.
Puukko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andes tries to avoid it but Puukko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andes to the ground. Andes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teppo Puukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andes closes the distance and clinches.
Andes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Andes tries for a takedown but Puukko manages to get underhooks.
Andes gets underhooks to prevent Puukko's takedown attempt.
Puukko avoiding damage as Andes throws knees to the body.
Puukko pulls guard effortlessly.
Puukko had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Andes is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Puukko Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Andes's back instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puukko is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Andes knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Andes for a finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puukko struggling to keep hold of the position.
Andes breaks Puukko's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Andes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andes postures up.
Andes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Andes trying to control but Puukko is working from the bottom.
Puukko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andes trying to control the position from guard on top but Puukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Puukko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andes trying to control but Puukko is working from the bottom.
Puukko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Puukko tries to get out of the position.
Puukko had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Andes is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Puukko Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Andes's back instead.
Puukko throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Andes gets back to full guard.
Puukko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Andes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puukko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Puukko is controlling him.
Puukko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Andes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Puukko, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puukko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andes trying to control the position from guard on top but Puukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puukko trying to control the position.
Andes trying to control the position from guard on top but Puukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puukko working a defensive guard here.
Andes wants to control from the top but Puukko keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pat Andes.
Well Andes 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Andes!
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energy
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