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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atturi Holgerson (ranked 4795 p4p, 4793 weight class) and Marcus Ukkola (ranked 430 p4p, 432 weight class). Atturi Holgerson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcus Ukkola's chin.
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Good wrestling
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BJJ White Belt
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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 1 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Ukkola!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holgerson stuffs the takedown.
Ukkola is looking to clinch but Holgerson is avoiding it.
Holgerson leaves Ukkola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ukkola tries for a takedown but Holgerson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Atturi Holgerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Ukkola.
Holgerson with a poor takedown
and Ukkola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holgerson darts in and clinches Ukkola up against the cage.
Ukkola tries to pull guard but Holgerson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ukkola keeps control of Holgerson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ukkola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holgerson just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgerson is stalling here.
Ukkola is pressed up against the cage. Holgerson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ukkola down to the mat. Ukkola avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ukkola throws a nice head kick!
Ukkola stuffs the takedown attempt from Holgerson. Holgerson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ukkola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgerson shoots in looking for a takedown but Ukkola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holgerson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Ukkola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from Ukkola as Holgerson shoots in.
Ukkola darts in looking for a takedown but Holgerson gets double underhooks and turns Ukkola into the cage.
Ukkola tries to clinch there but Holgerson circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holgerson is defended easily by Ukkola.
Holgerson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ukkola doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Holgerson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Holgerson stops a takedown attempt from Ukkola.
Holgerson leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ukkola tries to break the clinch but Holgerson is controlling the position.
Holgerson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ukkola dodges an elbow strike from Holgerson.
Holgerson avoiding damage.
Ukkola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ukkola tries to pull guard but Holgerson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ukkola changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holgerson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ukkola misses with a takedown attempt - Holgerson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgerson shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ukkola has Holgerson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Holgerson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Holgerson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ukkola is looking for a takedown.
Ukkola can't break the clinch.
Ukkola jumps guard but Holgerson stands there with Ukkola around his waist. Ukkola gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holgerson is trying to force a seperation but Ukkola has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgerson pulls guard effortlessly.
Holgerson controlling the position.
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.
Ukkola won't allow Holgerson to sweep him here.
Ukkola 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.
Holgerson wants to stand but Ukkola is controlling the position.
Ukkola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ukkola preventing the sweep.
Holgerson managing to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holgerson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atturi Holgerson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Holgerson gets a clinch.
Ukkola is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holgerson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Holgerson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holgerson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Holgerson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holgerson tries to pull guard but Ukkola won't allow it.
Holgerson blocks an uppercut.
Ukkola drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkola throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holgerson stays in close to Ukkola's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgerson lands a couple of elbows.
Holgerson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ukkola is trying to keep Holgerson in close.
Holgerson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Holgerson ducks right into an uppercut from Ukkola.
Ukkola fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holgerson avoids it really well and circles away.
Holgerson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holgerson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ukkola pinned against the cage. Ukkola gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ukkola is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holgerson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ukkola defends it nicely.
Ukkola steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atturi Holgerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ukkola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ukkola misses with a takedown attempt
and Holgerson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ukkola has Holgerson pressed against the cage, preventing Holgerson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ukkola prevents the takedown attempt.
Ukkola gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Holgerson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've been informed that Ukkola has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ukkola tries to score a body lock takedown but Holgerson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgerson is struggling to control the position.
Ukkola misses with an elbow over the top.
Ukkola stops a takedown attempt from Holgerson.
Ukkola is looking for a takedown.
Ukkola is working for takedown but Holgerson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ukkola pulls guard effortlessly.
Holgerson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holgerson controlling from the top position.
Ukkola looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Holgerson has picked Ukkola up and slammed him! Ukkola can't keep hold of the triangle and Holgerson manages to pass to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Atturi Holgerson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ukkola wants to land a leg kick but Holgerson is out of range.
Holgerson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ukkola. Ukkola obviously looking to wear him down.
Ukkola gets tackled into the cage by Holgerson. Holgerson maintains the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Holgerson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ukkola has had enough of the clinch but Holgerson keeps him there for the moment.
Ukkola drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holgerson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Holgerson decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkola being controlled here momentarily.
Ukkola prevents Holgerson from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgerson wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holgerson controlling Ukkola's posture.
Ukkola trying to control the position from guard on top but Holgerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holgerson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ukkola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holgerson is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Holgerson stands up and waves to Ukkola to follow him.
Holgerson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ukkola.
Holgerson shoots in looking for a takedown. Ukkola tries to sprawl out of it but Holgerson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ukkola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ukkola has a takedown stuffed.
Atturi Holgerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Ukkola.
Ukkola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holgerson forces Ukkola back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgerson drags the fight down to the ground.
Holgerson pushes Ukkola off and gets back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holgerson is defended easily by Ukkola.
Holgerson shoots and misses
and Ukkola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Atturi Holgerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ukkola throws a nice head kick!
Holgerson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ukkola counters with a three punch combo that has Holgerson backing up. Holgerson nods at Ukkola to acknowledge the strikes.
Ukkola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ukkola slaps away a takedown attempt from Holgerson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ukkola looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holgerson is fending him off so far but Ukkola persists. Nope, Holgerson circles away and we're back to standing.
Ukkola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A cross from Holgerson lands.
Marcus Ukkola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holgerson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holgerson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ukkola jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Holgerson walks away with a smile on his face. Ukkola gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ukkola misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ukkola slaps away a takedown attempt from Holgerson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holgerson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ukkola avoids it really well and circles away.
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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atturi Holgerson!
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RATING
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