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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sho Fukamachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mara Salonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fukamachi comes to the cage accompanied by Genki Sudo world order mindshift. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mara Salonen enters the cage!
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139 lbs
24 - 15 - 0 |
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171 cm
19
139 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sho Fukamachi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mara Salonen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salonen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Salonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Salonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Salonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Salonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Salonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Salonen controlling the action here.
Fukamachi wants to get back to full guard.
Fukamachi won't allow Salonen to pass to mount.
Salonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salonen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Salonen throwing shots but Fukamachi is blocking nicely.
Salonen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fukamachi is just riding it out for now. Salonen eventually gives up the hold.
Fukamachi wants to get back to full guard.
Fukamachi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salonen.
Salonen prevents Fukamachi from improving his position.
Salonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fukamachi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salonen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fukamachi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Salonen in particular looking to stall.
Fukamachi taking some punishment here, with Salonen in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Salonen connects with a nice short shot to Fukamachi's temple.
Fukamachi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salonen throws a strike but Fukamachi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salonen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Salonen with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salonen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Salonen works over Fukamachi with some ground and pound from guard.
Salonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Fukamachi is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Fukamachi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salonen throwing strikes but missing.
Salonen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fukamachi's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Salonen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Salonen content to stall in guard here.
Salonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Fukamachi is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salonen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Salonen lands a couple of digs.
Salonen lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salonen postures up and lands a big shot to Fukamachi's brow.
Salonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Salonen throwing strikes but missing.
Salonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fukamachi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fukamachi wants to sweep here but Salonen controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Fukamachi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mara Salonen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fukamachi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fukamachi showed some decent athleticism there.
Fukamachi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fukamachi wants to pass the guard but Salonen is defending well.
Salonen tries to get to full guard but Fukamachi has control of the leg.
Fukamachi throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Salonen to regain full guard.
Fukamachi trying to move into half guard but instead Salonen has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Salonen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Salonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Salonen looking to sit in guard and control but Fukamachi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fukamachi throws a strike but Salonen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Salonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Salonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Fukamachi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fukamachi is pulling down on Salonen's head. It's preventing any offense from Salonen, at least for the moment.
Fukamachi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salonen scoring with some ground and pound.
Salonen trying to control but Fukamachi is working from the bottom.
Salonen working some strikes from top position.
Salonen works over Fukamachi with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salonen pushing down on Fukamachi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salonen lands strikes from half guard.
Salonen wants to free his trapped foot but Fukamachi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fukamachi is defending against the submission attempts here by Salonen.
Salonen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Salonen is thwarting Fukamachi's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Salonen in particular looking to stall.
Salonen prevents Fukamachi from improving his position.
Mara Salonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salonen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fukamachi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salonen.
Salonen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fukamachi is trying to control but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salonen throwing shots but Fukamachi is blocking nicely.
Salonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mara Salonen 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Salonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fukamachi doesn't seem bothered though.
Sho Fukamachi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fukamachi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Salonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Salonen enables Fukamachi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Salonen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Salonen working for a triangle but Fukamachi defends it easily.
Salonen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fukamachi.
Fukamachi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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!
Salonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fukamachi's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukamachi pulls Salonen in close to prevent any damage.
Fukamachi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Salonen lands a couple of digs.
Salonen is working Fukamachi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Salonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fukamachi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salonen's guard.
Fukamachi looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fukamachi is working Salonen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fukamachi manages to get himself to full guard.
Salonen won't allow Fukamachi to sweep him here.
Salonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fukamachi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Salonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salonen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Salonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fukamachi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salonen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Salonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Salonen is stalling in the full guard.
Salonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Fukamachi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fukamachi wants to sweep but no luck.
Fukamachi is trying to control the position but Salonen postures up.
Salonen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fukamachi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Salonen, into his guard.
Salonen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sho Fukamachi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Salonen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Salonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Salonen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Salonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salonen seems to be looking for submissions.
Fukamachi wants to improve his position but Salonen is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salonen controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mara Salonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Salonen 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mara Salonen!
Mara Salonen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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