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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juha Maenpaa (ranked 1462 p4p, 1601 weight class) and Simo Halli (ranked 170 p4p, 189 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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9 - 12 - 0 |
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17 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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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 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Maenpaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Simo Halli!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maenpaa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Halli is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maenpaa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halli wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maenpaa.
Halli is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maenpaa is defending well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Halli has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Juha Maenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Halli.
Maenpaa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Halli tries for a takedown but Maenpaa manages to get underhooks.
Halli can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
Maenpaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maenpaa throws out a loose jab but Halli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maenpaa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Maenpaa clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halli is trying to drag Maenpaa to the mat but Maenpaa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maenpaa.
Maenpaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maenpaa lands a right hand.
Maenpaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Halli takes a shot to the head.
Maenpaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Halli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Halli has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maenpaa after a bit of a struggle.
Maenpaa misses with some punches.
Halli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Halli jumps guard but Maenpaa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Maenpaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Maenpaa on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maenpaa.
Maenpaa gets through Halli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Halli controls the action.
Maenpaa misses with some punches.
Halli is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Halli avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
A short right from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maenpaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Maenpaa on the inside.
Halli gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Maenpaa regains guard.
Halli wants to control from the top but Maenpaa keeps moving.
Maenpaa managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maenpaa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Maenpaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Halli is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maenpaa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maenpaa has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli trying to control the position.
Halli controlling the position.
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.
Halli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maenpaa tries to stand but Halli is controlling from the bottom.
Halli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Halli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maenpaa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maenpaa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maenpaa wanted to stand there but Halli had control of the position.
Halli looking for a sweep. Not yet Halli, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Maenpaa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The crowd cheers as Maenpaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Halli doesn't seem phased though.
Maenpaa jabs Halli right on the nose. Halli blinks but takes it well.
Halli tries for a takedown but Maenpaa circles away easily
letting Maenpaa counter with a right hand.
Maenpaa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Halli, pushing him back against the cage.
Halli is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maenpaa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maenpaa lands with a right to the head.
Halli is trying to stall.
Maenpaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halli.
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Maenpaa lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maenpaa pushes Halli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maenpaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Maenpaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maenpaa misses with some punches.
Maenpaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Halli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Maenpaa as the two fighters clinch.
Juha Maenpaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Halli is breathing heavily.
Maenpaa is working Halli over against the cage.
Maenpaa scores with a hook to the body.
Maenpaa lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maenpaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Halli goes for a takedown attempt but Maenpaa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Juha Maenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Halli.
Maenpaa lands a nice hook to Halli's body. Halli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Juha Maenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maenpaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Halli at a distance.
Simo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maenpaa with a hook.
Maenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maenpaa swivels and escapes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maenpaa, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maenpaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halli doesn't seem bothered though.
Juha Maenpaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Halli walks into a jab.
Maenpaa lands with a hook. Halli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maenpaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halli doesn't seem bothered though.
Maenpaa scores with a hook to the body. Halli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maenpaa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hallis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maenpaa moves into range and clinches up with Halli.
Halli tries to pull guard but Maenpaa won't allow it.
Maenpaa working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Maenpaa as the two fighters clinch.
Maenpaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halli.
Maenpaa cracks Halli with a nice body shot.
Maenpaa digs a right hand underneath Halli's ribcage. Halli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maenpaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Maenpaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maenpaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maenpaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa lands a left hand.
Halli prevents a body shot from Maenpaa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maenpaa works on Halli's body with a couple of short punches.
Maenpaa lands with a left to the head.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Halli avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
Maenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maenpaa.
Halli is rocked!
Maenpaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
Halli is still on wobbly legs! Can Maenpaa finish him?
Maenpaa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maenpaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maenpaa throws a big uppercut that drops Halli! More strikes from Maenpaa and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Halli lies dazed against the cage as Maenpaa celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Maenpaa!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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