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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Usko Raikkonen (ranked 4570 p4p, 4573 weight class) and Marcus Ukkola (ranked 420 p4p, 417 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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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, Usko Raikkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Ukkola!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raikkonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ukkola tries to avoid it but Raikkonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ukkola to the ground. Ukkola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Raikkonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raikkonen shoots for a takedown but Ukkola saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ukkola shoots in for a takedown but Raikkonen shows good takedown defense.
Ukkola shoots in and drives through. Raikkonen sprawls well.
Raikkonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ukkola tries to clinch there but Raikkonen circles away.
Raikkonen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ukkola drives through and clinches with Raikkonen against the cage.
Raikkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raikkonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ukkola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkola moves into the clinch successfully.
Raikkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ukkola throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Raikkonen.
Ukkola lands a big head kick that sends Raikkonen tumbling to the mat! Ukkola takes a step backwards and waves Raikkonen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Raikkonen is rocked!
It looks like Usko Raikkonen has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkola clinches up against the cage.
Oh Raikkonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ukkola misses with a knee to the head.
Raikkonen looking for a takedown.
Raikkonen seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Raikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ukkola taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ukkola has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Raikkonen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ukkola jumps guard and drags Raikkonen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ukkola being controlled here, momentarily.
Ukkola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raikkonen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raikkonen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Raikkonen postures up in Ukkola's guard and throws a big left but Ukkola blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen looking to sit in guard and control but Ukkola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ukkola won't allow Raikkonen to sweep him here.
Raikkonen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Raikkonen wants to stand up but Ukkola is controlling him.
Ukkola stands and steps away. Raikkonen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ukkola shoots in for a takedown but Raikkonen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ukkola fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ukkola misses with a takedown
and Raikkonen counters with a head kick. That will keep Ukkola thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown but Ukkola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkola! But no joy.
Ukkola fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Raikkonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ukkola throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Raikkonen's waist but Raikkonen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ukkola off to one side.
Raikkonen looks to land a body kick but Ukkola moved away.
Raikkonen has managed to clinch.
Raikkonen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ukkola is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ukkola is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Raikkonen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Raikkonen tries to pull guard but Ukkola holds him up against the cage and eventually Raikkonen drops back down to his feet.
Ukkola looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raikkonen.
Raikkonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raikkonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Ukkola is looking to stand up but Raikkonen isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ukkola manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Ukkola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Usko Raikkonen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Raikkonen rushes Ukkola and presses him up against the cage.
Ukkola goes for a takedown in the clinch but Raikkonen prevents it.
Ukkola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raikkonen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ukkola uses from the top position.
Raikkonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ukkola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Raikkonen is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkola wants to hit a sweep here but Raikkonen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ukkola there!
Ukkola's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkola regains half guard.
Ukkola regains full guard. Nicely done.
Raikkonen preventing the sweep.
Raikkonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ukkola keeping moving, preventing Raikkonen from controlling successfully.
Raikkonen looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Raikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ukkola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ukkola pushes Raikkonen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Raikkonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raikkonen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ukkola tries to pull guard but Raikkonen holds him up against the cage and eventually Ukkola drops back down to his feet.
Ukkola drags the fight down to the ground.
Ukkola is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ukkola can't keep his opponent in guard - Raikkonen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Raikkonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Ukkola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Raikkonen seems content to control.
Ukkola is trying to maintain the position but Raikkonen is very close to passing his half guard.
Ukkola wants to get back to full guard.
Raikkonen wants to stand up but Ukkola is controlling the position.
Raikkonen passes into side control, despite Ukkola's attempt to control the position.
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.
Ukkola tries to buck Raikkonen off but Raikkonen is having none of it.
Ukkola trying to remain calm as Raikkonen controls from the top position.
Ukkola struggling a bit here.
Raikkonen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ukkola's legs.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raikkonen trying to control the action but Ukkola is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Raikkonen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Usko Raikkonen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Raikkonen throws a head kick but Ukkola moves out of range.
Raikkonen fails to land the takedown.
Ukkola wants to counter with a clinch but Raikkonen pushes him away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Raikkonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Ukkola, which made it look bad.
Nice body kick there by Ukkola.
Ukkola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raikkonen keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikkonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raikkonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raikkonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ukkola, pushing him back against the cage.
Ukkola being controlled against the cage.
Raikkonen is trying to break the clinch but Ukkola has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raikkonen lands an uppercut.
Ukkola goes for a takedown in the clinch but Raikkonen prevents it.
Raikkonen breaks from the clinch.
Raikkonen shoots in and drives through. Ukkola sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Raikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raikkonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ukkola shoots in and drives through. Raikkonen sprawls well.
Ukkola shoots in but no luck this time.
Ukkola shoots in for a takedown but Raikkonen shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ukkola tries to clinch there but Raikkonen circles away.
Raikkonen stuffs the takedown attempt from Ukkola. Ukkola gets slowly back to his feet.
Raikkonen closes the distance and clinches.
Ukkola tries to land knees in the clinch but Raikkonen avoids the damage to the body.
Ukkola goes for a takedown attempt but Raikkonen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Raikkonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Raikkonen throws a combination. Ukkola tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ukkola tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Raikkonen swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Raikkonen looks for a takedown but Ukkola sprawls well.
Ukkola tries to keep at a distance but Raikkonen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Raikkonen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Raikkonen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Raikkonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Raikkonen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ukkola defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ukkola controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ukkola chips away with some ground and pound.
Ukkola gets to his feet - Raikkonen follows without any prompting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ukkola shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raikkonen defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Usko Raikkonen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raikkonen 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usko Raikkonen!
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