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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Rantala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Maslanka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rantala kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Roy Jones Jr - Can´t Be Touched. Lasse Rantala has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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212 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasse Rantala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Maslanka!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rantala shoots in but no luck this time.
Maslanka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rantala's hands.
Rantala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A combination from Maslanka does no damage.
Rantala takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maslanka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maslanka is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Maslanka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rantala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maslanka wants to stand but Rantala has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Maslanka looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rantala tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rantala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rantala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maslanka pulls his head out easily.
Maslanka wants to stand up but Rantala has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Maslanka decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Maslanka throws an overhand right that lands on Rantala's shoulder, as Rantala tries to avoid the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Maslanka as Rantala shoots in.
Maslanka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maslanka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rantala is trying desperately to improve position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maslanka tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Rantala is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rantala is working hard here to advance position.
Maslanka get's back to his feet.
Maslanka misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maslanka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maslanka wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasse Rantala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maslanka slaps away a takedown attempt from Rantala, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maslanka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maslanka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maslanka gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rantala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maslanka stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rantala to get to his feet.
Rantala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maslanka as he jumps to the side.
Rantala looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maslanka wants to get back to his feet but Rantala is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Maslanka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rantala shoots in and drives through. Maslanka sprawls well.
Rantala avoids a kick to the body.
Rantala has his takedown stuffed
and Maslanka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maslanka lands a high kick!
Rantala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maslanka sprawls well. Maslanka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rantala gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasse Rantala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maslanka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rantala momentarily.
Maslanka manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rantala on his heels. He'll look to pass Rantala's guard now, I'm sure.
Maslanka is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maslanka stands and steps away. Rantala gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Maslanka catches Rantala right on the button with a cross.
Maslanka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maslanka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maslanka throws a hook to the side of Rantala's head but Rantala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maslanka throws a hook but Rantala avoids it easily.
Rantala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maslanka throws out the jab.
Rantala closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maslanka did well to prevent Rantala getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rantala is working for a kimura but Maslanka is defending it quite comfortably.
Rantala is looking for a kimura but Maslanka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rantala to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rantala passes to side control.
Maslanka can't do much from the bottom here.
Rantala throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rantala looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rantala working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rantala tries for a kimura but Maslanka is defending well.
Rantala tries for a kimura but Maslanka is defending well.
Maslanka tries to bench press Rantala off him but Rantala keeps the position.
Rantala tries for a kimura but Maslanka is defending well.
Rantala fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rantala is trying to get an arm triangle but Maslanka is defending well.
Rantala is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maslanka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maslanka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rantala tries for a kimura but Maslanka is defending well.
Rantala is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maslanka has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Rantala dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Maslanka cracks Rantala with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maslanka clinches up with Rantala and pushes him back against the cage.
Maslanka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rantala fails with a takedown attempt.
Rantala shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maslanka napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rantala looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maslanka gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maslanka is trying to maintain the position but Rantala is very close to passing his half guard.
Rantala thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Maslanka to regain full guard.
Rantala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maslanka is keeping the position for now.
Rantala is pushing down on Maslanka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maslanka is fighting to maintain full guard but Rantala has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maslanka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rantala.
Rantala seems to be working for a kimura but Maslanka defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maslanka tries to get to full guard but Rantala has control of the leg.
Maslanka wants to control but Rantala is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rantala is looking for a kimura here.
Rantala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rantala is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rantala seems to be looking for submissions.
Rantala is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maslanka sees it coming and defends easily.
Rantala stops Maslanka from getting back to his feet.
Maslanka is looking for a sweep. Rantala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rantala is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rantala is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maslanka has one foot on Rantala's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Maslanka. That snapped Rantala's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rantala blocks a head kick by Maslanka.
Maslanka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lasse Rantala.
I think Rantala has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lasse Rantala!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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