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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jari Puikkonen (ranked 3935 p4p, 3769 weight class) and Jarrah Hooper (ranked 414 p4p, 401 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Puikkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jarrah Hooper!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Puikkonen with that takedown attempt.
Hooper misses with a hook. Puikkonen ducked under it nicely.
Hooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puikkonen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hooper lands with an overhand left.
Puikkonen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hooper defends well and Puikkonen ends up having to push Hooper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jari Puikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooper lands a body shot.
Puikkonen lands an uppercut.
Hooper lands with a light punch inside.
Puikkonen throws a head punch that misses.
Puikkonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puikkonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hooper.
Hooper tries to throw a body punch but Puikkonen avoids it by throwing Hooper back against the cage.
Hooper lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hooper throws a head punch that misses.
Hooper is working Puikkonen over against the cage.
A short right from Puikkonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hooper is leaning against Puikkonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Puikkonen is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Hooper.
Puikkonen blocks an uppercut.
Hooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hooper blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Hooper.
Hooper gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Puikkonen regains guard.
Puikkonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hooper is looking to work some ground and pound but Puikkonen has wrist control.
Puikkonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hooper controls from within his opponent's guard.
Puikkonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooper trying to control but Puikkonen is working from the bottom.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Hooper as Puikkonen shoots in.
Puikkonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puikkonen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hooper defends well and Puikkonen ends up having to push Hooper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Puikkonen prevents a body shot from Hooper.
Hooper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hooper has a couple of punches blocked by Puikkonen.
Puikkonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hooper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hooper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puikkonen.
Puikkonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Puikkonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Hooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puikkonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot lands for Hooper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puikkonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Hooper tries to sprawl out of it but Puikkonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hooper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Puikkonen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Puikkonen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hooper counters with a straight right hand.
Hooper misses with a looping right.
Puikkonen has his takedown stuffed
and Hooper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hooper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Puikkonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Puikkonen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hooper looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Puikkonen!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A lull in the action here as Hooper stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper tries to score with some ground and pound. Puikkonen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hooper throws a strike aimed at the side of Puikkonen's head but Puikkonen avoids it well.
A lull in the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooper creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Puikkonen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooper trying to control the action but Puikkonen is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrah Hooper dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hooper throws a series of punches but Puikkonen moves out of range.
Nice shot by Hooper.
Hooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puikkonen ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
Puikkonen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hooper.
Puikkonen has his takedown stuffed
and Hooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hooper loads up on a big right hand but Puikkonen slips the punch.
Puikkonen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hooper throws out a counter right but Puikkonen avoids it with no problem.
Puikkonen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jari Puikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooper lands a slapping body shot.
Hooper lands a really nice looking cross but Puikkonen seems unphased.
Puikkonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hooper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hooper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Puikkonen dives in for a single leg takedown but Hooper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hooper with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hooper tightens his grip and picks Puikkonen up, before dumping him to the ground. Puikkonen manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooper trying to control but Puikkonen is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper throwing strikes from guard but Puikkonen blocks nicely.
Hooper lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hooper wants to control from the top but Puikkonen keeps moving.
Jarrah Hooper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puikkonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hooper.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hooper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hooper advances to half guard.
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.
Puikkonen is not content to let Hooper control the position.
Puikkonen tries to roll over but Hooper keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hooper lands a nice short elbow.
Puikkonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hooper.
Hooper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Puikkonen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hooper.
Hooper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hooper is trying to control. Puikkonen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hooper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper throwing shots but Puikkonen is blocking nicely.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hooper gets a double leg takedown into Puikkonen's guard.
Hooper stays in close to Puikkonen's body and controls the position.
Puikkonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puikkonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hooper.
Hooper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Puikkonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puikkonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hooper looking to pass the guard.
Hooper is looking to work some ground and pound but Puikkonen has wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Puikkonen fails to land the takedown.
Jarrah Hooper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puikkonen dives in for a single leg takedown but Hooper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hooper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hooper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puikkonen backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hooper is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Puikkonen can't fight it off and eventually Hooper manages to take the fight to the floor. Puikkonen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hooper trying to control but Puikkonen is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrah Hooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Puikkonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jari Puikkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Puikkonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Puikkonen slips a jab from Hooper.
Puikkonen tries for a takedown but Hooper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jari Puikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puikkonen tries for a takedown but Hooper circles away easily
and Hooper counters with a series of strikes. Puikkonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hooper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Puikkonen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puikkonen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hooper catches Puikkonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hooper has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Puikkonen is rocked!
Puikkonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hooper is fending him off so far but Puikkonen persists. Nope, Hooper circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh Puikkonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puikkonen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hooper counters with a right hand that sends Puikkonen tumbling to the canvas! Can Hooper finish him? He dives into Puikkonen's guard looking to do just that!
Hooper is looking to work some ground and pound but Puikkonen has wrist control.
Hooper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hooper slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Puikkonen seems to have got his legs back now.
Hooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Puikkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jari Puikkonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooper postures up in Puikkonen's guard and throws a big left but Puikkonen blocks it.
Hooper throws an elbow that misses. Puikkonen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hooper's guard. Nice move by Puikkonen!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puikkonen is fighting to break Hooper's control of his arms but Hooper is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Puikkonen throws an elbow that misses. Hooper uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Puikkonen's guard. Nice move by Hooper!
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Puikkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooper throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper wants to pass the guard but Puikkonen is keeping the position.
Puikkonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hooper throws an elbow that misses. Puikkonen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hooper's guard. Nice move by Puikkonen!
Puikkonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hooper pulls Puikkonen in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hooper is on top in guard.
Puikkonen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hooper wants to control from the top but Puikkonen keeps moving.
Hooper throws a strike but Puikkonen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Puikkonen won't allow Hooper to sweep him here.
Puikkonen postures up.
Hooper is controlling Puikkonen's posture.
Hooper is trying to control the position but Puikkonen postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarrah Hooper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hooper 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarrah Hooper!
Jarrah Hooper bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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