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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atturi Holgerson (ranked 4575 p4p, 4574 weight class) and Aro Niemi (ranked 419 p4p, 418 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good wrestling
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Atturi Holgerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aro Niemi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holgerson throws a body kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Niemi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Holgerson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Niemi checks it well.
Niemi throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holgerson.
Niemi works over Holgerson's head and body with a nice combination.
Holgerson drives through and clinches with Niemi against the cage.
Holgerson can't break the clinch.
Holgerson tries to break the clinch but Niemi is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgerson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holgerson drags the fight down to the ground.
Holgerson keeping moving, preventing Niemi from controlling successfully.
Niemi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Holgerson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgerson looking for a guillotine here but Niemi defends easily.
Niemi wants to get up but he can't break Holgerson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Holgerson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holgerson tries to get out of the position.
Holgerson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Niemi is one step ahead there.
Holgerson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holgerson looking for a guillotine here but Niemi defends easily.
Holgerson wants to sweep but no luck.
Niemi wants to control from the top but Holgerson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holgerson seems keen to control Niemi's posture.
Holgerson'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.
Niemi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holgerson is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niemi trying to control the position from guard on top but Holgerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holgerson has control of Niemi's left arm, preventing Niemi from doing any damage.
Holgerson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Niemi manages to get himself to full guard.
Holgerson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Holgerson advances position into side control!
Holgerson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Holgerson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holgerson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holgerson fails with the takedown
and Niemi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atturi Holgerson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Niemi or perhaps it was just good defense by Holgerson, which made it look bad.
Holgerson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Niemi looking to slow down the pace here.
Niemi is pressed up against the cage. Holgerson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Niemi down to the mat. Niemi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Niemi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holgerson avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Holgerson with that takedown attempt.
Niemi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Niemi shoots in looking for a takedown but Holgerson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Niemi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Atturi Holgerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aro Niemi.
Holgerson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgerson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Niemi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holgerson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Niemi wants to pass the guard but Holgerson is keeping the position.
Holgerson wants to stand but Niemi is controlling the position.
Holgerson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holgerson has his hands on Niemi's head, controlling the position.
Atturi Holgerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgerson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Niemi manages to get himself to full guard.
Holgerson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Niemi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Holgerson dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgerson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Holgerson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Niemi to his feet.
Niemi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holgerson.
Niemi moves in looking to clinch but Holgerson pushes him off.
Niemi closes the distance and clinches up with Holgerson, looking for a takedown. Niemi pushes Holgerson against the cage but Holgerson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holgerson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Niemi wants to counter the offense by Holgerson and move into the clinch position.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holgerson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgerson forces Niemi back against the cage and clinches.
Holgerson misses with an elbow over the top.
Niemi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holgerson decides to pull guard.
Holgerson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Holgerson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holgerson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holgerson works to advance to full mount. Niemi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atturi Holgerson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Holgerson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holgerson misses with a knee strike.
Holgerson wants to take the fight to the mat but Niemi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Holgerson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Niemi after a bit of a struggle.
A right handed body shot lands from Holgerson.
A frustrated look appears on Holgerson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holgerson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holgerson pulls guard successfully.
Niemi wants to control from the top but Holgerson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgerson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Niemi manages to get himself to full guard.
Holgerson controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgerson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Holgerson stands and steps away. Niemi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Niemi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Niemi tries to close the distance and clinch but Holgerson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holgerson has managed to clinch.
Holgerson tries to break free but Niemi pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niemi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holgerson smiles and moves away.
Niemi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Niemi blocks a low kick nicely.
Holgerson throws the kick towards the body but Niemi avoids it.
Niemi feints the counter takedown.
Niemi shoots in looking for a takedown but Holgerson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Niemi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Niemi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Atturi Holgerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aro Niemi.
Horrible takedown attempt by Niemi or perhaps it was just good defense by Holgerson, which made it look bad.
Niemi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holgerson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niemi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holgerson pinned against the cage. Holgerson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aro Niemi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Niemi. No joy for Holgerson on that attempt.
Holgerson clinches up with Niemi and pushes him back against the cage.
Niemi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holgerson is trying to push Niemi away but Niemi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Niemi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holgerson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Niemi is working for takedown but Holgerson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Holgerson looking for a takedown.
Holgerson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Niemi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Niemi throws a series of strikes that have Holgerson backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niemi moves out of range of the leg kick from Holgerson.
Niemi cracks a nice hook into Holgerson's ribs.
Niemi tries a head kick but it misses.
Holgerson closes the distance and clinches.
Niemi has Holgerson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Holgerson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Holgerson prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holgerson has Niemi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Niemi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Holgerson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Niemi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atturi Holgerson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holgerson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atturi Holgerson!
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