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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Ahokangas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Spartan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahokangas comes into the arena with Sentenced - Cross my heart and hope to die blaring out of the sound system. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Ahokangas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Spartan!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ahokangas tries to clinch up.
Ahokangas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahokangas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahokangas tries to clinch up but Spartan circles away and keeps his distance.
Ahokangas throws the left hand but Spartan avoids the punch easily.
Spartan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ahokangas misses with a double jab.
Ahokangas is looking to clinch but Spartan is avoiding it.
Mikael Ahokangas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahokangas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spartan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahokangas wants to clinch up but Spartan keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ahokangas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ahokangas is pressed up against the cage. Spartan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ahokangas down to the mat. Ahokangas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Spartan scores with a takedown into Ahokangas's guard.
Ahokangas wants to get back to his feet but Spartan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ahokangas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spartan postures up in Ahokangas's guard and throws a big left but Ahokangas blocks it.
Spartan looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spartan wants to get up but he can't break Ahokangas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Spartan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ahokangas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Spartan has Ahokangas in his guard.
Spartan is controlling Ahokangas's posture.
That's two 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.
Spartan trying to keep a closed guard but Ahokangas is proving a slippery customer.
Ahokangas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ahokangas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Spartan is proving hard to escape from.
Ahokangas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ahokangas tries to clinch up but Spartan circles away and keeps his distance.
Ahokangas tries to clinch up.
Ahokangas moves in looking to clinch but Spartan pushes him off.
Ahokangas tries to clinch but Spartan is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokangas misses with a head kick.
Ahokangas is breathing heavily.
Ahokangas tries to clinch but Spartan is having none of it.
Ahokangas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mikael Ahokangas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Spartan.
Spartan pushes Ahokangas up against the cage in a clinch.
Spartan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ahokangas.
Spartan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ahokangas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Spartan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Spartan jumps guard but Ahokangas stands there with Spartan around his waist. Spartan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ahokangas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spartan's brow.
Ahokangas has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Spartan regains guard immediately.
Ahokangas content to stall in guard here.
Ahokangas postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahokangas preventing the sweep.
Ahokangas controlling from the top position.
Spartan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ahokangas won't allow Spartan to sweep him here.
Spartan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Spartan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spartan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spartan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ahokangas stopping the sweep attempt from Spartan.
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 Mikael Ahokangas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spartan keeps the fight on the outside.
Ahokangas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Spartan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Spartan.
Ahokangas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahokangas, not yet.
Ahokangas trying to keep a closed guard but Spartan is proving a slippery customer.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but Ahokangas is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahokangas keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Spartan has gone for a leg lock! Ahokangas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Spartan's guard.
Ahokangas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan wants to stand up but Ahokangas is controlling him.
Ahokangas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ahokangas stands up and waves to Spartan to follow him.
Mikael Ahokangas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahokangas wants to clinch but Spartan slips to the side
and Spartan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ahokangas has control of Spartan's left arm, preventing Spartan from doing any damage.
Ahokangas scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ahokangas fails with the takedown
and Spartan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ahokangas's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Ahokangas keeping full guard, as Spartan tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ahokangas is proving hard to escape from.
Ahokangas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spartan is controlling him.
Spartan gets to his feet - Ahokangas follows without any prompting.
Ahokangas darts in trying to clinch
and Spartan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ahokangas won't be happy with that.
Ahokangas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ahokangas prevents Spartan from improving position.
Ahokangas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spartan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ahokangas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan is looking to advance position but Ahokangas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Spartan is desperately trying to improve his position but Ahokangas has a good base and remains in mount.
Ahokangas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Spartan is trying to escape the mount.
Spartan is squirming around, avoiding Ahokangas's attempts to control the action.
Spartan is trying desperately to improve position.
Ahokangas tries to control but Spartan wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ahokangas content just to control the position here.
Ahokangas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spartan is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Spartan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ahokangas stuffs the takedown.
Ahokangas lands with a shot to the body.
Ahokangas clinches but Spartan breaks the clinch
and Spartan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Spartan.
Ahokangas pushes Spartan off and gets back to his feet.
Spartan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spartan shoots in for a takedown but Ahokangas shows good takedown defense.
Ahokangas forces Spartan back against the cage and clinches.
Ahokangas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spartan tries to pull guard but Ahokangas holds him up against the cage and eventually Spartan drops back down to his feet.
Mikael Ahokangas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Spartan.
Spartan is trying to maintain a safe position but Ahokangas gets an underhook and turns Spartan into the cage.
Spartan leaning against his opponent.
Spartan dodges an elbow strike from Ahokangas.
Ahokangas lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan tries to score a body lock takedown but Ahokangas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Spartan is trying to break free.
Spartan has Ahokangas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ahokangas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Spartan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ahokangas jumps guard and drags Spartan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Alexander Spartan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ahokangas wants to get back to his feet but Spartan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ahokangas uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ahokangas is looking to clinch but Spartan is avoiding it.
Ahokangas wants to clinch up but Spartan keeps it at a distance.
Spartan avoids the head kick by Ahokangas.
Ahokangas fails with a takedown attempt.
Spartan has Ahokangas up against the cage in a clinch.
Ahokangas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spartan dodges the punch combination from Ahokangas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokangas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ahokangas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ahokangas clinches but Spartan breaks the clinch
and Spartan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ahokangas!
Ahokangas wants to hold on but Spartan pushes him away.
Ahokangas is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Ahokangas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ahokangas is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Spartan goes for an armbar but Ahokangas turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ahokangas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokangas postures up.
Ahokangas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Spartan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spartan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahokangas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spartan wants to stand up but Ahokangas is controlling him.
Spartan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spartan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahokangas postures up.
Spartan is looking for a triangle but Ahokangas pushes his legs off easily.
Spartan working for a triangle but Ahokangas defends it easily.
Spartan controlling Ahokangas's posture.
Ahokangas wants to stand but Spartan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahokangas gets to his feet - Spartan follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Spartan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spartan 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Spartan!
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