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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nicko Rodriges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Sikailija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nicko Rodriges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Sikailija!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriges shoots in looking for a takedown. Sikailija tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriges keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sikailija manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sikailija shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sikailija is working for a submission of some sort.
Sikailija is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodriges sees it coming and defends easily.
Sikailija trying to mount his opponent but Rodriges defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikailija is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Rodriges is looking for a triangle but Sikailija pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriges is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sikailija drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rodriges looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rodriges looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rodriges!
Sikailija gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sikailija actively working from the bottom here.
Sikailija looks gassed!
Sikailija is looking to improve his position.
Rodriges is working for a kimura but Sikailija is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rodriges moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sikailija.
Sikailija is not content to let Rodriges control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriges tries for a kimura but Sikailija is defending well.
Rodriges is trying to get an arm triangle but Sikailija is defending well.
Rodriges is trying to get an arm triangle but Sikailija is defending well.
Rodriges is trying to get an arm triangle but Sikailija is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sikailija gets back to half guard.
Sikailija looking for submissions off his back.
Sikailija looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sikailija throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nicko Rodriges will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rodriges fails with the takedown
and Sikailija decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rodriges's guard.
Rodriges is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sikailija has gone for a leg lock! Rodriges slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sikailija's guard.
Sikailija is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodriges is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikailija wants to sweep but no luck.
Sikailija working for submissions but it's allowed Rodriges to get to half guard.
Sikailija looking for submissions off his back.
Sikailija actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sikailija wants to improve his position but Rodriges is controlling well.
Sikailija looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rodriges passes into side control!
Sikailija is not content to let Rodriges control the position.
Sikailija struggling a bit here.
Rodriges trying to control the action but Sikailija is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriges is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sikailija is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sikailija fails with the takedown
and Rodriges counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sikailija is pressed up against the cage. Rodriges has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sikailija down to the mat. Sikailija avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rodriges stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodriges wants it to stay on the feet.
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.
Rodriges misses with a takedown attempt
and Sikailija counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicko Rodriges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sikailija wants to control but Rodriges is keeping him busy.
Rodriges has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sikailija is working away from the top position though.
Sikailija wants to take a breather but Rodriges is having none of it.
Sikailija is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodriges sees it coming and defends easily.
Sikailija tries to stand and escape but Rodriges actually recovers to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Sikailija showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sikailija has his takedown stuffed
and Rodriges counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rodriges perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sikailija pushes Rodriges off but Rodriges dives into side control.
Sikailija tries to improve position but can't.
Rodriges taking a breather here.
Rodriges thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikailija is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodriges moves into full mount!
Rodriges working for a guillotine from mount but Sikailija is in no mood to give up.
Rodriges manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sikailija to take his back!
Rodriges has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sikailija has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rodriges is trying to stick to Sikailija's back but Sikailija is turning into Rodriges. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rodriges's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sikailija.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriges not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sikailija has gone for a leg lock! Rodriges slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sikailija's guard.
Rodriges is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rodriges trying to control the position from guard on top but Sikailija is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikailija is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sikailija working for submissions but it's allowed Rodriges to get to half guard.
Sikailija looking for submissions off his back.
Nicko Rodriges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sikailija wants to control but Rodriges passes into side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rodriges has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rodriges has control of Sikailija's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sikailija regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rodriges has control of Sikailija's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sikailija regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rodriges wants to control the pace but Sikailija is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicko Rodriges showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rodriges has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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