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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Jussila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Mercury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercury comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shawn Michaels -Sexy Boy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Eddie Mercury is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Jussila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Mercury!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jussila looks to land a left hand but Mercury moved out of range nicely.
Jussila avoids the body shot from Mercury.
Mercury throws a combination that misses
and Jussila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mercury misses with a leg kick
and Jussila counters with a stiff right hand.
Jussila throws a jab when Mercury was well out of range.
Jussila scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mercury shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jussila as he jumps to the side.
Jussila lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jussila connects with the punch.
Mercury walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jussila checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jussila shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mercury gets tackled into the cage by Jussila. Jussila maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Jussila.
Mercury has Jussila pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jussila manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jussila misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mercury.
Jussila prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jaakko Jussila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Mercury.
Jussila throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mercurys head.
A body shot lands from Jussila.
Still in the clinch, Jussila scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mercury misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mercury is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mercury looks gassed!
Jussila scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mercury avoids the elbow strike from Jussila, against the cage.
Jussila lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jussila scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jussila lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Jussila - that landed with a thud.
Jussila's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mercury takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Eddie Mercury has been cut.
Jussila lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice elbow from Jussila.
Jussila presses Mercury against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jussila working Mercury over with knees to the body.
Jussila lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jussila lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mercury backwards.
Jussila gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jussila controlling the action here for a moment.
Jussila pushes Mercury back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Jussila.
Jussila pushes Mercury back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right handed body shot lands from Jussila.
Jussila lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mercury backwards.
Jussila lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Jussila.
A hook to the body from Jussila.
Jussila stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jussila pushes Mercury back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jussila lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jussila throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mercurys head.
Jussila scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jussila stalling in the clinch.
Jussila lands a hook that snaps the head of Mercury backwards.
Jussila lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Jussila.
Jussila is pushing Mercury up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jussila pushes off an throws an elbow but Mercury leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jussila landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jussila taking a breather.
Jussila lands a nice uppercut.
Jussila lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jussila - that landed with a thud.
Jussila is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jussila lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Jussila.
Mercury drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jussila lands a right hand.
Mercury is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good body shot from Jussila.
Mercury takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jussila creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mercury's defenses.
Jussila lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jussila lands a nice elbow.
Jussila stalling against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jussila.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jussila lands a shoulder strike.
Jussila misses with an elbow strike.
Jussila lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jussila scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Jussila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Mercury's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jussila tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mercury manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jussila fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jussila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jussila tries to sprawl but Mercury drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mercury wants to control but Jussila is keeping him busy.
Mercury with the ground and pound but Jussila uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mercury won't allow Jussila to sweep him here.
Mercury postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mercury looking to sit in guard and control but Jussila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jussila wants to stand but Mercury has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jussila.
Jussila scoring with some ground and pound.
Jussila stands up and waves to Mercury to follow him.
Eddie Mercury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Mercury has a takedown stuffed.
Mercury throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jussila's waist but Jussila gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mercury off to one side.
A good leg kick by Mercury.
Jussila throws a body punch but Mercury moves out of range.
Mercury scores with a sloppy right hand. Jussila should have avoided that one.
Jussila moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mercury on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jussila's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mercury under the eye.
Jussila throws a right hand that misses
and Mercury counters with a two punch combo.
Jussila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jussila closes the distance and pushes Mercury back into the cage.
Jussila lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mercury or not.
Jussila's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jussila creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mercury's defenses.
Jussila lands an elbow that stopped Mercury in his tracks for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Jussila.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jussila scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jussila taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jussila lands a shot to the body.
Jussila stops a takedown attempt from Mercury.
Jaakko Jussila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Mercury.
A shot in the inside from Jussila.
A right hook to the body lands for Jussila.
A short right from Jussila on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jussila creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jussila is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mercury is defending well for now.
Jussila lands an uppercut.
Jussila controlling the action here for a moment.
Jussila lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mercury is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jussila lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jussila lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mercury backwards.
Jussila stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Jussila dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Mercury's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jussila connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mercury momentarily.
Jussila moves in looking to clinch but Mercury pushes him off.
Mercury takes one to the chin there.
Jussila misses with a series of wild punches.
Jussila misses with a body shot.
Mercury closes the distance and clinches up with Jussila, looking for a takedown. Mercury pushes Jussila against the cage but Jussila circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jussila lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Eddie Mercury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jussila lands a nice shot to the body.
Jussila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury throws a lazy uppercut
and Mercury takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mercury fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jussila checks it well.
Jussila lunges at Mercury with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mercury's hand.
Mercury will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jussila ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jussila lands the left hand.
Jussila scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mercury throws a low kick, looking for Jussila's leg but Jussila calmly moves out of range.
Mercury misses with a double jab
and Jussila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jussila with a hook.
Jussila looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercury is just out of range.
Mercury misses with a right hand
and Jussila counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jussila scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jussila clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jussila lands a nice elbow.
A short left from Jussila.
Jussila lands a right hand.
Mercury wants a takedown but no success here.
Jaakko Jussila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Mercury.
Jussila lands with a left to the head.
Jussila is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercury is trying to break the clinch but Jussila has him pressed against the cage.
Jussila lands a shoulder strike.
Jussila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mercury can do to turn this around?
Mercury takes an elbow to the forehead.
Come on Jussila - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mercury tries for a takedown but Jussila manages to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Jussila.
Jussila pushes Mercury back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jussila lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jussila slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jussila for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Mercury tries to throw a body punch but Jussila avoids it by throwing Mercury back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jussila - that landed with a thud.
Jussila gets through Mercury's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Jussila.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercury is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jussila lands a damaging elbow.
Jussila pushes Mercury back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jussila presses Mercury against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jussila lands a hook that snaps the head of Mercury backwards.
Jaakko Jussila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jussila lands a nice elbow.
Jussila gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jussila lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Jussila.
Jussila content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Eddie Mercury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mercury on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jussila.
Jussila lands with a short shot to the head.
Mercury being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jussila fails to land.
Jussila creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jussila is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mercury is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaakko Jussila showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jussila, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:25
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaakko Jussila!
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energy
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hype
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