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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Fitzpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukka Hilden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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187 cm
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220 lbs
4 - 3 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mick Fitzpatrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jukka Hilden!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilden misses with the combination.
Hilden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hilden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice uppercut.
Hilden throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fitzpatrick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hilden misses with a double jab
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick slips a jab and a cross from Hilden.
Hilden misses with a few strikes there.
Hilden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fitzpatrick gets a clinch.
Fitzpatrick turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fitzpatrick cracks Hilden with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Check out the look on Fitzpatrick's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fitzpatrick happy to just control the position for now.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the action but Hilden is working from the bottom.
Fitzpatrick working the head with strikes.
Fitzpatrick working away.
Fitzpatrick 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.
Hilden is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick is staying tight to Hilden's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fitzpatrick seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hilden for as long as he can get away with.
Fitzpatrick cracks Hilden with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hilden is looking for a sweep.
Fitzpatrick wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hilden, who protects the arm well.
Fitzpatrick wants to control but Hilden is keeping him busy.
Fitzpatrick staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the position but Hilden is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fitzpatrick in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fitzpatrick is looking to take a break and control but Hilden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice forearm strike.
Hilden struggling a bit here.
Hilden is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fitzpatrick wants to control but Hilden is keeping him busy.
Hilden is letting Fitzpatrick control him for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilden is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fitzpatrick landing a few strikes.
Fitzpatrick is looking to take a break and control but Hilden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hilden on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hilden is looking for a sweep.
Hilden struggling a bit here.
Fitzpatrick landing a few strikes.
Fitzpatrick tries to move to mount but Hilden blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Hilden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hilden tries to buck Fitzpatrick off but Fitzpatrick is having none of it.
Hilden is trying to escape the position but Fitzpatrick is controlling the position.
Fitzpatrick grinds an elbow into Hilden's temple.
Fitzpatrick controls the position.
Hilden tries to buck Fitzpatrick off but Fitzpatrick is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Fitzpatrick stalls from top position.
Fitzpatrick advances to full mount.
Fitzpatrick looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Fitzpatrick as the two fighters clinch.
Hilden fails to pull guard.
Fitzpatrick gets through Hilden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick works on Hilden's body with a couple of short punches.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hilden backwards.
Fitzpatrick content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hilden backwards.
Fitzpatrick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hilden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fitzpatrick controls the pace.
Fitzpatrick trying to control but Hilden is working from the bottom.
Hilden is breathing heavily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mick Fitzpatrick has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fitzpatrick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hilden's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick connects with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a jab.
Hilden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fitzpatrick counters with a thumping low kick.
Fitzpatrick lands a two punch combo.
Jukka Hilden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hilden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fitzpatrick scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fitzpatrick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fitzpatrick showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice strikes from Fitzpatrick there.
Nice strikes from Fitzpatrick there.
Fitzpatrick controlling the pace.
Fitzpatrick wants to free his trapped foot but Hilden is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fitzpatrick takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Fitzpatrick seems content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hilden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mick Fitzpatrick just wasn't active enough.
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hilden did well to prevent Fitzpatrick getting side control.
Fitzpatrick wants to take a breather but Hilden is having none of it.
Mick Fitzpatrick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fitzpatrick performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fitzpatrick trying to pass the guard but Hilden defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzpatrick working Hilden over with strikes.
Fitzpatrick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hilden can do to turn this around?
Fitzpatrick scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hilden is not content to let Fitzpatrick control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick slows the pace down in half guard.
Fitzpatrick landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hilden is staying active underneath Fitzpatrick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fitzpatrick is really struggling to control Hilden but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fitzpatrick seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mick Fitzpatrick just wasn't active enough.
Hilden throws a hook but Fitzpatrick avoids it easily.
Hilden misses with a double jab
and Fitzpatrick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick moves into the clinch.
Fitzpatrick unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fitzpatrick digs a right hand into Hilden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hilden's gas tank.
Fitzpatrick gets through Hilden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Fitzpatrick on the inside.
Fitzpatrick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Fitzpatrick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzpatrick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hilden drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick gets through Hilden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick has Hilden pressed against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees to the body from Fitzpatrick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Fitzpatrick dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Hilden takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A combination from Hilden does no damage.
Hilden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fitzpatrick throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hilden was covering up waiting for the punch and Fitzpatrick finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fitzpatrick throwing strikes from guard but Hilden blocks nicely.
Hilden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fitzpatrick defends well.
Hilden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fitzpatrick slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hilden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzpatrick scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilden trying to remain calm as Fitzpatrick controls from the top position.
Fitzpatrick moves into full mount!
Fitzpatrick takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fitzpatrick is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hilden can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hilden taking shots to the head.
Fitzpatrick controlling the pace for now.
Fitzpatrick landing punches.
Fitzpatrick with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick landing punches.
Hilden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fitzpatrick with the ground and pound from mount.
Hilden is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fitzpatrick controlling his opponent.
Hilden is looking to get to half guard.
Hilden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fitzpatrick controlling from mount.
Fitzpatrick lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilden wants to control but Fitzpatrick is having none of it.
Fitzpatrick raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hilden is working to get back to half guard.
Fitzpatrick raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fitzpatrick lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fitzpatrick controlling the pace for now.
Mick Fitzpatrick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fitzpatrick has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hilden flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fitzpatrick cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Hilden that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hilden tries to hold on but Fitzpatrick postures up.
Fitzpatrick controlling from mount.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hilden is trying desperately to improve position.
Fitzpatrick controlling the position easily from mount.
Fitzpatrick with a couple of short strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitzpatrick controlling from mount.
Jukka Hilden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hilden is bucking up trying to escape but Fitzpatrick cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Fitzpatrick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fitzpatrick 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:24
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Fitzpatrick!
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