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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liam Nate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Pikkarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liam Nate has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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147 lbs
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149 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liam Nate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Pikkarainen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pikkarainen shoots in for a double leg but Nate sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pikkarainen moves into range and clinches up with Nate.
Nate is trying to force a seperation but Pikkarainen has the dominant position.
Nate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pikkarainen has him pressed against the cage.
Nate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pikkarainen pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nate stands up from Pikkarainen's guard - Nate perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pikkarainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nate's waist but Nate gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pikkarainen off to one side.
Pikkarainen has a takedown stuffed.
Liam Nate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekka Pikkarainen.
Nate misses with a double jab
and Pikkarainen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pikkarainen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pikkarainen is standing up over Nate. Nate looks to escape but Pikkarainen dives into side control.
Pikkarainen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nate is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pikkarainen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nate is trying to get back to his feet.
Pikkarainen working the ground and pound but Nate is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pikkarainen trying to control the position but Nate is working away.
Pikkarainen prevents Nate from escaping the position.
Pikkarainen advances nicely into full mount.
Nate is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Nate is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nate is squirming around, avoiding Pikkarainen's attempts to control the action.
Pikkarainen controlling from mount.
Nate is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Pikkarainen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pikkarainen looking to ground and pound but Nate is blocking nicely.
Pikkarainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nate is looking to escape.
Pikkarainen lands a big shot there that rocks Nate but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pikkarainen wants to finish this one by submission but Nate is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pikkarainen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pikkarainen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen won't let Nate get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Pikkarainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nate is looking to escape.
Nate is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Pikkarainen dominating with strikes here.
Nate wants to try and get back to his feet.
Pikkarainen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pikkarainen wants to control the pace but Nate is squirming around nicely.
Pikkarainen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nate defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Nate is trying to stand up.
Pikkarainen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Nate's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pikkarainen has control of Nate's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nate regains control of the situation pretty easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nate is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Pikkarainen has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pikkarainen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pikkarainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nate but Nate pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nate misses with a two punch combination.
Pikkarainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pikkarainen shoots for a double leg takedown but Nate sprawls well. He's pushed Pikkarainen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pikkarainen shoots in for a double leg but Nate sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Liam Nate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekka Pikkarainen.
Nate misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pikkarainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pikkarainen shoots in but no luck this time.
Nate looks to land a combination but Pikkarainen avoids it well.
Pikkarainen is breathing heavily.
Pikkarainen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nate is trying to stand up here but Pikkarainen is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nate avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen wants to free his trapped foot but Nate is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nate pushes Pikkarainen off looking to stand but Pikkarainen dives back in and keeps control.
Pikkarainen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nate is just riding it out for now. Pikkarainen eventually gives up the hold.
Pikkarainen is working for a submission of some sort.
Nate kicks Pikkarainen off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nate throws a right and a left that Pikkarainen avoids nicely.
Pikkarainen fails with the takedown
and Nate counters with a series of strikes. Pikkarainen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pikkarainen dodges the punch combination from Nate.
Nate lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pikkarainen fails with the takedown
letting Nate counter with a right hand.
Nate lands a jab.
Nate lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pikkarainen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nate lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen scores a takedown into full mount!
Pikkarainen tries to control but Nate wriggling away.
Nate is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Pikkarainen has hold of Nate's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nate manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nate holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pikkarainen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nate is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Nate is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nate taking shots to the head.
Pikkarainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nate is looking to escape.
Nate is trying to stand up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pikkarainen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nate?
Nate trying desperately to get to his feet.
Pikkarainen trying to control but Nate is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nate wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pekka Pikkarainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Pikkarainen fails with the takedown.
Nate lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nate falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pikkarainen moves into the clinch.
Nate tries to break free but Pikkarainen pushes him back against the cage.
Nate is looking to break free of the clinch but Pikkarainen has double underhooks.
Nate tries to break the clinch but Pikkarainen is controlling the position.
Nate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pikkarainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nate tries to avoid it but Pikkarainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nate to the ground. Nate escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pikkarainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nate.
Nate stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nate wants it to stay on the feet.
Liam Nate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekka Pikkarainen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pikkarainen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nate scores with a one two! Pikkarainen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pikkarainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nate misses with a combination
and Pikkarainen counters with a takedown into side control.
Nate is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pikkarainen advances to full mount.
Pikkarainen trying to control but Nate is having none of it.
Nate is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Pikkarainen thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pikkarainen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nate because Pikkarainen loaded up on that one.
You get the feeling that Nate really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Pikkarainen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nate because Pikkarainen loaded up on that one.
You get the feeling that Nate really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Nate is squirming around, avoiding Pikkarainen's attempts to control the action.
Pikkarainen throwing strikes here but Nate is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nate is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Pikkarainen wants to control the pace but Nate is squirming around nicely.
Nate is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nate trying desperately to get to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pikkarainen is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Liam Nate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pikkarainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nate tries to avoid it but Pikkarainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nate to the ground. Nate escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pikkarainen fails with the takedown
and Nate counters with a three punch combo that has Pikkarainen backing up. Pikkarainen nods at Nate to acknowledge the strikes.
Pekka Pikkarainen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pikkarainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nate tries to avoid it but Pikkarainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nate to the ground. Nate escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nate throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pikkarainen fails to land the takedown.
Nate throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen shoots in for a double leg but Nate sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nate looks to land a combination but Pikkarainen avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Nate.
Pikkarainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nate sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pikkarainen ducks right into an uppercut from Nate.
A right-left combo lands from Nate.
Pikkarainen moves into range and clinches up with Nate.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nate is trying to force a seperation but Pikkarainen has the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pikkarainen jumps guard but Nate stands there with Pikkarainen around his waist. Pikkarainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pekka Pikkarainen.
I've got Pikkarainen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Pikkarainen!
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