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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jedd Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aapo Kainulainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jedd Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aapo Kainulainen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kainulainen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knight sprawls well. Knight wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kainulainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Knight gets a clinch.
Knight is trying to push Kainulainen away but Kainulainen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knight gets control of Kainulainen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Knight will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Knight not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knight has his hands on Kainulainen's head, controlling the position.
Kainulainen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Knight is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight wants to control but Kainulainen is keeping him busy.
Kainulainen is trying to maintain the position but Knight is very close to passing his half guard.
Kainulainen has one foot on Knight's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Knight tries to clinch but Kainulainen is having none of it.
Kainulainen throws a wild body kick that Knight sees coming a mile off.
Kainulainen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knight defends it nicely.
Kainulainen darts in and clinches Knight up against the cage.
Kainulainen tries to pull guard but Knight forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jedd Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aapo Kainulainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kainulainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knight misses with a knee strike.
Kainulainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knight tries to clinch but Kainulainen is having none of it.
Kainulainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knight's waist but Knight gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kainulainen off to one side.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch but Kainulainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kainulainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A combination from Knight does no damage.
Kainulainen avoids the head kick by Knight.
Kainulainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Knight defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kainulainen.
Kainulainen looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kainulainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Knight.
Knight tries to clinch
and Kainulainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kainulainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knight pushes Kainulainen away with a front kick.
Knight misses with a series of wild punches.
Jedd Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kainulainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knight but Knight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knight misses with a low kick as Kainulainen jumps back.
Knight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kainulainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight throws a jab when Kainulainen was well out of range.
Kainulainen takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Aapo Kainulainen has been cut.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch but Kainulainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knight has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knight missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Kainulainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kainulainen trying to stall but Knight improves his position.
Kainulainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight successfully pulls guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kainulainen.
Knight trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jedd Knight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aapo Kainulainen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Some bone on bone action there as Knight checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kainulainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knight circles away.
Kainulainen clinches.
Kainulainen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knight smiles and moves away.
Kainulainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knight throws a lazy head kick
and Kainulainen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kainulainen looking for a takedown.
Jedd Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aapo Kainulainen.
Knight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knight trying to land knees to the body.
Knight is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kainulainen to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kainulainen.
Kainulainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kainulainen is breathing heavily.
Knight tries to clinch but Kainulainen moves away
and Kainulainen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kainulainen moves into the clinch successfully.
Knight taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kainulainen manages to break the clinch.
Knight fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kainulainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knight as he jumps to the side.
Knight wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries to clinch up.
Knight misses with a two punch combination.
Jedd Knight is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Knight does no damage.
Knight doesn't manage to clinch there - Kainulainen circles away.
Knight sizes up Kainulainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kainulainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kainulainen tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.
Jedd Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kainulainen clinches.
Kainulainen lands a nice uppercut.
Kainulainen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knight pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight is trying to push Kainulainen away but Kainulainen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Kainulainen.
Knight's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kainulainen breaks the clinch.
Kainulainen misses with the combination.
Knight tries to clinch but Kainulainen moves away
and Kainulainen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kainulainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kainulainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Knight rushes Kainulainen and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kainulainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kainulainen keeps control of Knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kainulainen is trying to pull guard but Knight has him pressed against the cage.
Knight can't break the clinch.
Kainulainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kainulainen breaks the clinch.
Kainulainen throws a lazy right hand but Knight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kainulainen moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off.
Knight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kainulainen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knight pulls guard.
Kainulainen wants to control from the top but Knight 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 Jedd Knight will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aapo Kainulainen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Knight.
Kainulainen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Knight tries to clinch up but Kainulainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Kainulainen shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kainulainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.
Knight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kainulainen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kainulainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knight tries to clinch up.
Knight lands a jab.
Kainulainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knight lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kainulainen misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight tries to clinch but Kainulainen is having none of it.
Kainulainen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knight is fending him off so far but Kainulainen persists. Nope, Knight circles away and we're back to standing.
Knight lands a jab.
Kainulainen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Knight is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kainulainen.
Knight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knight tries to clinch there but Kainulainen circles away.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kainulainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kainulainen tries to clinch but Knight moves away
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knight slips a jab and a cross from Kainulainen.
Knight gets a clinch.
Knight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knight working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kainulainen is pressed up against the cage. Knight has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kainulainen down to the mat. Kainulainen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Knight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Knight lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kainulainen doesn't seem phased though.
Knight lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight has closed the distance and engaged Kainulainen in a clinch.
Knight looking to slow down the pace here.
Knight using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kainulainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knight with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knight looking to stall.
Kainulainen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knight avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jedd Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aapo Kainulainen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knight misses with a punch to the body.
Kainulainen successfully pulls guard.
Kainulainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knight tries to free his leg and advance position but Kainulainen is retaining full guard.
Knight landing with the ground and pound.
Knight wants to control from the top but Kainulainen keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kainulainen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kainulainen keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Knight stops Kainulainen from standing up.
Knight slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jedd Knight has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kainulainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aapo Kainulainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jedd Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knight wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jedd Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knight has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jedd Knight!
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