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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aku Juhtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Pikkarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pikkarainen has chosen Apocalyptica - Path as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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160 cm
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149 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aku Juhtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Pikkarainen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juhtanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Juhtanen's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Juhtanen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pikkarainen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pikkarainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Juhtanen defending well though.
Juhtanen trying to hold on to Pikkarainen's head to control him but Pikkarainen postures up.
Pikkarainen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Juhtanen's thigh. Juhtanen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Pikkarainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Juhtanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pikkarainen is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekka Pikkarainen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Juhtanen throws a wild body kick that Pikkarainen sees coming a mile off.
Juhtanen scores with a head kick.
Pikkarainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Juhtanen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Juhtanen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pikkarainen.
Juhtanen is looking to improve his position but Pikkarainen isn't that keen on the idea.
Pikkarainen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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 two minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Juhtanen turns into him and now he's in Pikkarainen's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pikkarainen trying to control the position.
Juhtanen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Juhtanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pikkarainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pikkarainen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Juhtanen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pikkarainen is looking for a triangle but Juhtanen pushes his legs off easily.
Pikkarainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen keeping moving, preventing Juhtanen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pikkarainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juhtanen is one step ahead there.
Pikkarainen working for a triangle but Juhtanen defends it easily.
Pikkarainen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Juhtanen escapes and throws Pikkarainen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Juhtanen in particular looking to stall.
Pikkarainen trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juhtanen trying to control the action but Pikkarainen is working from the bottom.
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!
Juhtanen misses with a body shot.
Pikkarainen throws a right and a left that Juhtanen avoids nicely.
A combination from Juhtanen does no damage.
Pikkarainen lands a right hook to the body.
Aku Juhtanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Juhtanen throws the left hand but Pikkarainen avoids the punch easily.
Pikkarainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Juhtanen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Juhtanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pikkarainen throws out the jab.
Pikkarainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Juhtanen.
Pikkarainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pikkarainen works over Juhtanen's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Aku Juhtanen has been cut.
Juhtanen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pikkarainen throws an overhand right that lands on Juhtanen's shoulder, as Juhtanen tries to avoid the shot.
Juhtanen throws a combination. Pikkarainen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Juhtanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juhtanen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Juhtanen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juhtanen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen digs a good body shot into Juhtanen's ribs.
Pikkarainen scores with a takedown into Juhtanen's guard.
Juhtanen has Pikkarainen pulled in close to control his posture.
Pikkarainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juhtanen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pikkarainen pushes down on Juhtanen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juhtanen is refusing to be controlled, as Pikkarainen sits in half guard.
Juhtanen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Juhtanen manages to get to 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!
Juhtanen controls Pikkarainen momentarily but Pikkarainen frees himself.
Juhtanen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Juhtanen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pikkarainen controlling from the top position.
Pikkarainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pikkarainen throwing strikes from guard but Juhtanen blocks nicely.
Pikkarainen cracks Juhtanen with a solid left hand.
Pikkarainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Juhtanen has wrist control.
Pikkarainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Juhtanen wants to sweep here but Pikkarainen controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen postures up.
Pikkarainen distracts Juhtanen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pikkarainen cracks Juhtanen with a solid left hand.
Juhtanen is trying to keep Pikkarainen in close.
Pikkarainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juhtanen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juhtanen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pikkarainen is one step ahead there.
Juhtanen keeping moving, preventing Pikkarainen from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pikkarainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aku Juhtanen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pikkarainen gets the takedown into side control.
Juhtanen struggling a bit here.
Pekka Pikkarainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Juhtanen is looking to regain half guard here but Pikkarainen keeps moving and retains side control.
Pikkarainen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Pikkarainen moves away from the strike by Juhtanen.
Juhtanen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pikkarainen circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Juhtanen does no damage.
Juhtanen misses with a straight right.
Juhtanen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Juhtanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pikkarainen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pikkarainen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Juhtanen some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikkarainen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Juhtanen defending against the ground and pound.
Juhtanen trying to control but Pikkarainen flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Juhtanen avoids the strikes from Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen missing with punches from the back.
Pikkarainen controls the action.
Can Juhtanen hold on?! Pikkarainen is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Pikkarainen keeps control of the position easily here as Juhtanen tries to buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Juhtanen tries to roll but Pikkarainen sticks to his back.
Pikkarainen is working the ground and pound. Can Juhtanen escape?
Juhtanen is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pikkarainen avoiding Juhtanen 's attempts to control his hands.
Oh Juhtanen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Juhtanen is taking damage to the body and head.
Juhtanen is really stuck here.
Pikkarainen is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Juhtanen up.
Pikkarainen has got his arm under Juhtanen's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Juhtanen has spun round into Pikkarainen's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Pikkarainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pikkarainen wants to sweep here but Juhtanen controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Juhtanen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pikkarainen trying to control the position.
Pikkarainen working for a triangle but Juhtanen defends it easily.
Pikkarainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aku Juhtanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juhtanen is looking to stand up but Pikkarainen won't let him.
Pekka Pikkarainen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Juhtanen seems to have got his legs back now.
Pikkarainen working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pikkarainen holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Pekka Pikkarainen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen trying to control the position but Juhtanen is working away.
Pikkarainen tries to advance to mount but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pikkarainen is staying tight to Juhtanen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Pikkarainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juhtanen keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Pikkarainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Pikkarainen!
Pekka Pikkarainen made sure to mention his sponsor, Outkast Clothing Line in his post fight interview.
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energy
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