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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Weltto Wirtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Al Zarqawi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wirtanen's entrance music is Mt Eden Dubstep - Sierra Leone. A fine choice. Abu Al Zarqawi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Weltto Wirtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abu Al Zarqawi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wirtanen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Al Zarqawi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Zarqawi scores with a body shot.
Al Zarqawi misses the shot to the body.
Al Zarqawi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wirtanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wirtanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wirtanen avoids the body shot from Al Zarqawi.
Wirtanen swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wirtanen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Al Zarqawi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wirtanen has his takedown stuffed
and Al Zarqawi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weltto Wirtanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Zarqawi is working for a kimura but Wirtanen is defending it quite comfortably.
Al Zarqawi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Zarqawi wants to pass the guard but Wirtanen is defending well.
Al Zarqawi is trying to work for a kimura but Wirtanen is defending well.
Al Zarqawi is trying to control the action in half guard but Wirtanen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Al Zarqawi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Al Zarqawi is looking to take a break and control but Wirtanen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zarqawi is looking for a kimura but Wirtanen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Zarqawi to get the leverage.
Al Zarqawi uses his free foot to push down on Wirtanen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wirtanen.
Al Zarqawi goes for an armbar but Wirtanen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wirtanen.
Al Zarqawi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Al Zarqawi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wirtanen defends well.
Wirtanen throwing strikes from guard but Al Zarqawi blocks nicely.
Al Zarqawi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Zarqawi keeping full guard, as Wirtanen tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wirtanen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Al Zarqawi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wirtanen, into his guard.
Wirtanen working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wirtanen keeping moving, preventing Al Zarqawi from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Zarqawi throws a strike but Wirtanen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Al Zarqawi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wirtanen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Al Zarqawi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wirtanen thinking.
Wirtanen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Al Zarqawi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Al Zarqawi with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Zarqawi stopping the sweep attempt from Wirtanen.
Wirtanen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wirtanen is looking to stand up but Al Zarqawi isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zarqawi 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.
Al Zarqawi is looking to work some ground and pound but Wirtanen has wrist control.
Al Zarqawi pushes down on Wirtanen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wirtanen moves into full guard.
Al Zarqawi trying to control the position from guard on top but Wirtanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Al Zarqawi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wirtanen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Al Zarqawi, into his guard.
Al Zarqawi pulls Wirtanen in close to his closed guard and prevents Wirtanen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Al Zarqawi trying to control the position.
Wirtanen looking to sit in guard and control but Al Zarqawi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wirtanen is trying to keep Al Zarqawi in close.
Al Zarqawi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Al Zarqawi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wirtanen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Al Zarqawi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wirtanen taking some punishment here, with Al Zarqawi in his half guard.
Al Zarqawi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wirtanen is not content to let Al Zarqawi control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wirtanen tries to roll over but Al Zarqawi keeps him under control.
Al Zarqawi looks to land a strike but Wirtanen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wirtanen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al Zarqawi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Al Zarqawi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Wirtanen tries to clinch up
and Al Zarqawi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wirtanen misses with a takedown
and Al Zarqawi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Al Zarqawi is looking to take a break and control but Wirtanen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Zarqawi seems to be working for a kimura but Wirtanen defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zarqawi throwing shots but Wirtanen is blocking nicely.
Al Zarqawi seems to be looking for submissions.
Wirtanen trying to control from the bottom.
Abu Al Zarqawi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Al Zarqawi trying to control from half guard but Wirtanen is working away.
Al Zarqawi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wirtanen defends it well.
That's two 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.
Wirtanen is staying active underneath Al Zarqawi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wirtanen wants to control but Al Zarqawi is keeping busy.
Al Zarqawi is trying to control the action in half guard but Wirtanen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wirtanen actively working from the bottom here.
Wirtanen wants to get back to full guard.
Al Zarqawi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zarqawi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wirtanen defending well though.
Al Zarqawi seems to be working for a kimura but Wirtanen defends the submission attempt.
Al Zarqawi trying to control from half guard but Wirtanen is working away.
Al Zarqawi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Al Zarqawi wants to work for an arm triangle but Wirtanen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Al Zarqawi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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.
Al Zarqawi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wirtanen keeps working.
Al Zarqawi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wirtanen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wirtanen tries to get to full guard but Al Zarqawi has control of the leg.
Wirtanen wants to control but Al Zarqawi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Weltto Wirtanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Zarqawi wants to pass the guard but Wirtanen is defending well.
Abu Al Zarqawi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wirtanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Zarqawi pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abu Al Zarqawi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Al Zarqawi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abu Al Zarqawi!
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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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FIGHT
RATING
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