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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdula Mikropopovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikropopovic has chosen Beat it as his entrance music. Thomas Hammer had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Thomas Hammer had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abdula Mikropopovic!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikropopovic moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.
Hammer wants a takedown but no success here.
Hammer keeps control of Mikropopovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hammer stalling against the cage.
Hammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mikropopovic.
It looks like Thomas Hammer has been cut.
Mikropopovic throws a combination. Hammer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Hammer dodges the punch combination from Mikropopovic.
Mikropopovic has Hammer up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mikropopovic.
Mikropopovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hammer as Mikropopovic tries to tie him up.
Mikropopovic with a knee to the head.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
Mikropopovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mikropopovic with a knee to the head.
Hammer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mikropopovic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mikropopovic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mikropopovic manages to break the clinch.
Mikropopovic is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer ducks right into an uppercut from Mikropopovic.
Mikropopovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mikropopovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mikropopovic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hammer's face.
Thomas Hammer's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A knee to the head by Mikropopovic.
Mikropopovic breaks from the clinch.
Mikropopovic closes the distance and clinches.
Hammer takes an elbow to the temple.
Hammer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mikropopovic tries to land a knee to the head but Hammer blocks with his arms.
Mikropopovic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mikropopovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mikropopovic avoiding damage.
Mikropopovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mikropopovic pushes Hammer up against the cage in a clinch.
Mikropopovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikropopovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mikropopovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mikropopovic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mikropopovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mikropopovic drives through and clinches with Hammer against the cage.
Mikropopovic taking a breather.
Mikropopovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mikropopovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mikropopovic.
Mikropopovic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mikropopovic stalling in the clinch but Hammer improves position.
Hammer lands an uppercut.
Hammer is trying to drag Mikropopovic to the mat but Mikropopovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mikropopovic lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer takes an elbow to the temple.
Mikropopovic is stalling here.
Mikropopovic breaks the clinch.
Hammer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mikropopovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mikropopovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mikropopovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hammer shoots in for a double leg but Mikropopovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hammer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mikropopovic landing knees to the head.
Mikropopovic jumps guard.
Hammer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammeris looking to pass into half guard but Mikropopovic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mikropopovic is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is trying to control the position but Mikropopovic postures up.
Hammer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hammer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mikropopovic prevents Hammer from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer controls Mikropopovic momentarily but Mikropopovic frees himself.
Mikropopovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdula Mikropopovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Hammer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hammer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mikropopovic instigates a clinch.
Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mikropopovic has him pressed against the cage.
Hammer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mikropopovic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hammer's face.
Hammer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mikropopovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mikropopovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hammer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mikropopovic breaks the clinch.
Mikropopovic is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Mikropopovic misses.
Mikropopovic wants to clinch.
Mikropopovic moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.
Mikropopovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mikropopovic closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mikropopovic tries for a takedown but Hammer manages to get underhooks.
Hammer takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikropopovic tries to break the clinch but Hammer is controlling the position.
Hammer trying to stall but Mikropopovic improves his position.
Knees to the body from Mikropopovic.
Hammer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mikropopovic's efforts to push away.
Mikropopovic misses with a knee strike.
Hammer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mikropopovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mikropopovic misses with an elbow strike.
Mikropopovic manages to break the clinch.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick
and Mikropopovic counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hammer.
Hammer gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hammer wants to control but Mikropopovic is keeping him busy.
Hammer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mikropopovic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hammer wants to free his trapped foot but Mikropopovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wants to take a breather but Mikropopovic is having none of it.
Mikropopovic wants to improve his position but Hammer is controlling well.
Hammer wants to free his trapped foot but Mikropopovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mikropopovic is trying to stand back up but Hammer is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is controlling the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mikropopovic works over Hammer's head and body with a nice combination.
Mikropopovic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hammer backs up against the cage.
Mikropopovic drives through and clinches with Hammer against the cage.
Mikropopovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hammer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Mikropopovic is controlling him.
Mikropopovic jumps guard but Hammer stands there with Mikropopovic around his waist. Mikropopovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thomas Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdula Mikropopovic.
Mikropopovic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hammer walks away with a smile on his face. Mikropopovic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mikropopovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammer circles away.
Hammer keeps the fight on the outside.
Mikropopovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mikropopovic clinches but Hammer breaks the clinch
and Hammer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mikropopovic shoots in but Hammer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mikropopovic is defended easily by Hammer.
Hammer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mikropopovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mikropopovic wants to clinch.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mikropopovic as he jumps to the side.
Mikropopovic tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdula Mikropopovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Hammer's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mikropopovic is looking to clinch.
Mikropopovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammer circles away.
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt - Mikropopovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mikropopovic tries to clinch up.
Hammer walks into a stiff left hand from Mikropopovic.
Thomas Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mikropopovic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hammer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hammer throwing strikes but missing.
Hammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mikropopovic is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer prevents Mikropopovic from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammer preventing the sweep.
Hammer trying to control but Mikropopovic is working from the bottom.
Hammer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammer wants to stand but Mikropopovic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hammer prevents Mikropopovic from getting back to his feet.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mikropopovic has Hammer up against the cage in a clinch.
Mikropopovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hammer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mikropopovic fails to pull guard.
Hammer has Mikropopovic pressed against the cage, preventing Mikropopovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mikropopovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mikropopovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hammer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mikropopovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hammer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hammer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hammer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mikropopovic looking to sit in guard and control but Hammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hammer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mikropopovic tries to buck Hammer off but Hammer is having none of it.
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.
Hammer working away.
Hammer prevents Mikropopovic from escaping the position.
Hammer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Abdula Mikropopovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammer throwing strikes but Mikropopovic manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammer struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Hammer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mikropopovic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 27:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdula Mikropopovic!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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