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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Timo Mikkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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190 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Mikkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, BJ Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mikkonen tries to clinch up but Belfort circles away and keeps his distance.
Mikkonen wants to clinch up but Belfort keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Mikkonen. No joy for Belfort on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mikkonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mikkonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belfort tries to keep at a distance but Mikkonen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Belfort blocks the elbow strike.
Belfort is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mikkonen can't fight it off and eventually Belfort manages to take the fight to the floor. Mikkonen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Belfort prevents Mikkonen from getting back to his feet.
Belfort missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belfort pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mikkonen is keeping the position for now.
Belfort looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort works over Mikkonen with some ground and pound from guard.
Belfort with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mikkonen wants to stand up but Belfort is controlling him.
Mikkonen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Belfort works over Mikkonen with some ground and pound from guard.
Mikkonen keeping full guard, as Belfort tries to pass.
Belfort postures up and lands a big shot to Mikkonen's brow.
Belfort loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikkonen wants to get back to his feet but Belfort is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Belfort is working Mikkonen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Belfort trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belfort trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikkonen wants to stand but Belfort is controlling the position.
Mikkonen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mikkonen tries to get out of the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mikkonen tries to clinch but Belfort is having none of it.
Mikkonen tries to clinch but Belfort moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort pushes Mikkonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Mikkonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Belfort goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mikkonen prevents it.
Mikkonen looking to throw knees to the head but Belfort is blocking nicely.
Mikkonen taking a breather.
Mikkonen can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Belfort gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mikkonen regains guard.
Belfort makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Belfort landing some decent shots from guard.
Mikkonen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belfort on the ground.
Belfort lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Belfort makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Belfort wants to control from the top but Mikkonen keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikkonen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Belfort is controlling him.
Belfort passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Belfort connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mikkonen some visible discomfort.
Mikkonen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Belfort cracks Mikkonen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mikkonen is not content to let Belfort control the position.
Belfort cracks Mikkonen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Belfort dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Belfort closes the distance and clinches.
Mikkonen stalling in the clinch but Belfort improves position.
Belfort has Mikkonen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mikkonen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Belfort tries for a takedown but Mikkonen manages to get underhooks.
Mikkonen gets underhooks to prevent Belfort's takedown attempt.
Timo Mikkonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Belfort.
Belfort has clasped his hands together around Mikkonen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mikkonen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Belfort is controlling him well.
Belfort throws an elbow but Mikkonen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Belfort connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mikkonen some visible discomfort.
Belfort lands a decent elbow from side control.
Belfort scores with a couple of short elbows.
Belfort landing strikes.
Belfort lands a nice forearm strike.
Mikkonen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Belfort tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikkonen defending against the ground and pound.
Mikkonen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Belfort creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Belfort lands a nice forearm strike.
Mikkonen wants to get back to his feet.
BJ Belfort has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belfort trying to control the action but Mikkonen is working from the bottom.
Belfort is working Mikkonen over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort lands a few punches from side control.
Belfort has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
An elbow from Belfort crashes against the mat.
Belfort working the head and body with strikes.
Belfort lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mikkonen down.
Mikkonen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Belfort connects with a decent elbow.
Mikkonen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Belfort has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mikkonen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Belfort connects with a decent elbow.
Belfort postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Belfort wants to control but Mikkonen is keeping him busy.
Belfort working the body and head with strikes.
Mikkonen pushes Belfort away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Belfort gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mikkonen taking a bit of punishment here - Belfort scoring with strikes.
Mikkonen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Belfort trying to control the position but Mikkonen is working away.
Belfort scores with a couple of short elbows.
Belfort creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mikkonen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mikkonen is trying to get back to his feet.
Belfort tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mikkonen is not content to let Belfort control the position.
Belfort working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is putting a hurting on Mikkonen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Belfort lands some shots froms side control.
Mikkonen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort looks up at the clock and then as Mikkonen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Belfort smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mikkonen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mikkonen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belfort lands an elbow.
Belfort connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mikkonen some visible discomfort.
Belfort scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mikkonen to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Belfort showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mikkonen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Belfort decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mikkonen's guard.
Belfort in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belfort looking to pass the guard.
Belfort trying to control but Mikkonen is working from the bottom.
Mikkonen wants to stand but Belfort is controlling the position.
Belfort lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Belfort's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Belfort landing some decent shots from guard.
Belfort prevents Mikkonen from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort forces his way into half guard.
Mikkonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belfort.
Belfort content to control rather than advance.
Mikkonen pushes Belfort off looking to stand but Belfort dives back in and keeps control.
Belfort sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mikkonen defending well though.
Mikkonen is looking to escape.
Belfort seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mikkonen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Belfort lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Belfort lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
BJ Belfort is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mikkonen is trying to stand.
Belfort with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Belfort looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mikkonen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if Belfort is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort trying to mount his opponent but Mikkonen defends it.
Mikkonen wants to get back to his feet.
Belfort slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mikkonen is looking to escape.
Belfort trying to control the pace.
Mikkonen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belfort.
Belfort content to control rather than advance.
Despite being in the dominant position, BJ Belfort just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mikkonen tries to keep at a distance but Belfort has taken the fight into the clinch.
Timo Mikkonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikkonen is looking to control Belfort's arms but Belfort gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mikkonen has his back to the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
BJ Belfort comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Belfort winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Belfort!
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