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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valdemar Kosonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannu Hantta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
24
163 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valdemar Kosonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Hantta!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hantta finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kosonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kosonen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hantta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kosonen.
Hantta wants to get back to his feet.
Kosonen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hantta is just riding it out for now. Kosonen eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosonen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hantta is just riding it out for now. Kosonen eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosonen is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Hantta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hantta is trying to stand.
Kosonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Kosonen is taking a breather. Hantta says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hantta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kosonen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kosonen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hantta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kosonen.
Hantta looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hantta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kosonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kosonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kosonen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kosonen is working for an americana but Hantta has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Kosonen was thinking about the submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hantta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kosonen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hantta's guard.
Kosonen prevents Hantta from standing back up.
Kosonen wants to work for an arm triangle but Hantta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kosonen is trying to work for a kimura but Hantta is defending well.
Kosonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hantta is trying to stand up here but Kosonen is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kosonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hantta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hantta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hantta throws a series of punches but Kosonen avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valdemar Kosonen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kosonen moves in looking to clinch but Hantta pushes him off.
Kosonen dives in and grabs Hantta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hantta pushes down on Kosonen's head and hops out.
Hantta tries to land a front kick but Kosonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hantta swings for the body but Kosonen moves out of range.
Kosonen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kosonen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kosonen prevents Hantta from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hantta defending well though.
Kosonen is looking for a kimura but Hantta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kosonen to get the leverage.
Hantta is trying to stand up here but Kosonen is controlling him well.
Kosonen is trying to control. Hantta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hantta wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kosonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hantta.
Hantta throws a head kick but Kosonen moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kosonen dives in and grabs Hantta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hantta pushes down on Kosonen's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valdemar Kosonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hantta as he jumps to the side.
Hantta throws out a loose jab but Kosonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kosonen is looking to clinch.
Hantta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hantta misses with a head kick.
Hantta looks to score with a jab to the body but Kosonen is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hantta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A leg kick checked by Kosonen.
Hantta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kosonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Hannu Hantta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kosonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hantta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hannu Hantta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Hantta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hantta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kosonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Hantta scores with a jab to the head.
Kosonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hantta.
Hantta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hantta misses with a wild body shot.
Kosonen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hantta tries to kick Kosonen off in order to stand up. Kosonen Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Kosonen tries to score with some ground and pound. Hantta controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kosonen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hantta has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hantta is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kosonen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valdemar Kosonen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kosonen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hantta circles away.
Kosonen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hantta defends it nicely.
Hantta looks to throw the jab but Kosonen is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hantta throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Hantta misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hantta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kosonen somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valdemar Kosonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hantta misses with the combination.
Hantta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kosonen closes the distance and pushes Hantta back into the cage.
Kosonen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hantta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters circling a little - Hantta finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hantta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosonen.
Hantta throws a nice looking combination but Kosonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kosonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hantta.
Hantta lands with a right hand.
Hantta keeps Kosonen at a distance using the push kick.
Hantta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kosonen's calf.
Hantta takes a swing at Kosonen's ribcage but misses.
Kosonen shoots in for a takedown but Hantta shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Hantta finds it's target.
Hantta throws the left hand but Kosonen avoids the punch easily.
Hantta misses with an uppercut. Kosonen saw that one coming.
Kosonen tries to clinch but Hantta is having none of it.
Kosonen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hantta defends it nicely.
Hantta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kosonen manages to avoid it.
Hantta lands with a nice combination. Kosonen backs away looking to recover.
Valdemar Kosonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hannu Hantta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hantta looks to throw the jab but Kosonen is out of range.
Hannu Hantta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kosonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hantta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hantta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hantta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hantta tries to score with a low kick but Kosonen moves his leg out of the way.
Kosonen dives in and grabs Hantta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hantta pushes down on Kosonen's head and hops out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hantta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hantta throws a leg kick but Kosonen checks it.
The fighters circling - Hantta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hannu Hantta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kosonen 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valdemar Kosonen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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