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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arvo Satsuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arvo Satsuma has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvo Satsuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommy Powers!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers wants to clinch but Satsuma slips to the side
and Satsuma counters with a left and a right that stings Powers.
Satsuma shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Satsuma was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Powers regains half guard.
Satsuma seems to be working for a kimura but Powers defends the submission attempt.
Powers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Satsuma.
Satsuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Powers keeps working.
Powers looking for submissions off his back.
Powers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Powers looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Satsuma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers looking for submissions off his back.
Powers looking for submissions off his back.
Satsuma tries to pass the half guard into mount. Powers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Satsuma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Powers defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Satsuma is trying to control. Powers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Satsuma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Powers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Satsuma.
Powers manages to get to full guard.
Satsuma wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Satsuma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Satsuma wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satsuma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Satsuma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Satsuma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Satsuma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Satsuma slips nicely into half guard.
Powers is looking for a sweep. Satsuma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powers gets back to full guard.
Powers working for submissions but it's allowed Satsuma to get to half guard.
Satsuma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Powers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Satsuma drops an elbow to the side of Powers's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satsuma is thwarting Powers's attempts to control the position.
Powers actively working from the bottom here.
Satsuma looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Satsuma landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Powers looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Satsuma landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Powers taking some punishment here, with Satsuma in his half guard.
Satsuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Powers keeps working.
Powers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Satsuma.
Satsuma lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Satsuma takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satsuma trying to mount his opponent but Powers defends it.
Satsuma looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Powers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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!
Satsuma looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Powers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Satsuma working the head and body with strikes.
Powers looking for submissions off his back.
Powers regains full guard. Nicely done.
Powers working for a triangle but Satsuma defends it easily.
Satsuma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Satsuma is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Satsuma working some strikes from top position.
Satsuma scoring with some ground and pound.
Satsuma landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvo Satsuma dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Powers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Satsuma scores with a punch to the head.
Powers tries to clinch up.
Powers dives in and scores a takedown into Satsuma's guard.
Arvo Satsuma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Satsuma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Powers postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Satsuma is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Powers, into his guard.
Satsuma throws a big elbow that misses.
Satsuma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Satsuma's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Satsuma lands a couple of digs.
Satsuma looking to pass the guard.
Satsuma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Satsuma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Satsuma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Satsuma is in close to Powers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satsuma chips away with some ground and pound.
Powers working for a triangle but Satsuma defends it easily.
Satsuma throwing strikes but missing.
Satsuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Powers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Powers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Satsuma is aware though and is defending well.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Satsuma from controlling successfully.
Powers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Satsuma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satsuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Powers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Satsuma with a nice head shot there.
Satsuma with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satsuma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Satsuma keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Powers's head.
Satsuma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Powers working for a triangle but Satsuma defends it easily.
Powers looking for a guillotine here but Satsuma defends easily.
Powers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satsuma postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Powers has his foot on Satsuma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Satsuma works his way back into a safe position though.
Satsuma lands a couple of digs.
Satsuma landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Satsuma's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Powers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Satsuma defends well.
Satsuma postures up and lands a big shot to Powers's brow.
Satsuma looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Satsuma's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Satsuma is working Powers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satsuma distracts Powers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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!
Powers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Satsuma throws a big elbow that misses.
Satsuma landing some decent shots from guard.
Powers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Satsuma.
Satsuma lands a couple of digs.
Powers controls Satsuma momentarily but Satsuma frees himself.
Powers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Satsuma throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Powers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Satsuma defends it easily.
Satsuma wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arvo Satsuma will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Satsuma keeps the fight on the outside.
Satsuma walks into a stiff left hand from Powers.
Powers doesn't manage to clinch there - Satsuma circles away.
Powers wants to clinch up but Satsuma keeps it at a distance.
Powers tries to clinch up but Satsuma circles away and keeps his distance.
Satsuma misses with a looping right.
Powers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Powers doesn't manage to clinch there - Satsuma circles away.
Satsuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powers.
Satsuma keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Satsuma looks to score with a jab to the body but Powers is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Powers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Powers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Satsuma misses with a series of wild punches.
Satsuma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powers was well out of range. Poor timing from Satsuma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers avoids the body shot from Satsuma.
Powers is looking to clinch.
Satsuma moves in looking to clinch but Powers pushes him off.
Powers moves into the clinch.
Powers prevents a takedown attempt there.
Powers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Satsuma gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Powers regains guard.
Powers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Satsuma throws a big right hand that misses.
Satsuma stays in close to Powers's body and controls the position.
Satsuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Powers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satsuma wants to pass the guard but Powers is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satsuma trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
Satsuma working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Powers's head.
Satsuma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Powers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Satsuma has managed to get both his arms back between Powers's legs - danger averted.
Satsuma has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Powers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Satsuma is aware though and is defending well.
Powers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Satsuma defends well.
Powers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Powers is looking for a triangle but Satsuma pushes his legs off easily.
Powers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Satsuma is aware though and is defending well.
Powers is looking to stand up but Satsuma isn't so interested in that idea.
Satsuma connects with a couple of short punches.
Satsuma is working Powers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Satsuma defends it easily.
Powers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Satsuma from controlling successfully.
Arvo Satsuma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Satsuma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Satsuma stands up over Powers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Satsuma working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Powers's head.
Powers looking for a guillotine here but Satsuma defends easily.
Satsuma wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
Tommy Powers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers has momentary wrist control but Satsuma slips an elbow through the middle.
Satsuma connects with a couple of short punches.
Powers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Satsuma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Satsuma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Satsuma scoring with some ground and pound.
Satsuma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's 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!
Powers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Satsuma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Powers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Satsuma has managed to get both his arms back between Powers's legs - danger averted.
Satsuma connects with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Powers looking for a guillotine here but Satsuma defends easily.
Satsuma with a nice head shot there.
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 Arvo Satsuma.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Satsuma, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arvo Satsuma!
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