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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Veikko Velmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Harbor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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184 cm
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191 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Velmu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Harbor!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harbor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Harbor is trying to work for a kimura but Velmu is defending well.
Harbor wants to work for an arm triangle but Velmu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Velmu is looking for a sweep. Harbor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Velmu missing with punches from the bottom.
Velmu wants to get back to full guard.
Harbor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Velmu controlling the position for now.
Velmu is looking to improve his position.
Harbor is working for a submission of some sort.
Velmu is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harbor is trying to work for a kimura but Velmu is defending well.
Harbor wants to pass the guard but Velmu is defending well.
Velmu trying to control here.
Velmu wants to improve his position but Harbor is controlling well.
Velmu is working hard here to advance position.
Harbor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Velmu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Velmu wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velmu is not content to let Harbor control the position.
Velmu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harbor frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Harbor is working for a guillotine from mount but Velmu frees his head quite easily.
Harbor tries to control but Velmu wriggling away.
Velmu is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velmu flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Harbor avoids the attempt from Velmu to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velmu can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu is squirming around, avoiding Harbor's attempts to control the action.
Velmu tries to reverse the position but Harbor maintains control.
Velmu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harbor on the ground.
Harbor looking to control but Velmu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Velmu is looking to improve his position but Harbor isn't that keen on the idea.
Harbor working for a submission but Velmu is keeping him at bay.
Harbor fails to take his opponent's back.
Harbor working for a submission but Velmu is keeping him at bay.
Velmu is looking to improve his position but Harbor isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harbor working for a guillotine from mount but Velmu is in no mood to give up.
Velmu is desperately trying to improve his position but Harbor has a good base and remains in mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Velmu is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Harbor has taken his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Harbor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harbor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Velmu but Velmu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harbor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velmu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harbor looks to score with a jab to the body but Velmu is just out of range.
Harbor gets caught napping as Velmu dives in and scores a takedown. Harbor manages to retain guard.
Harbor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Velmu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Velmu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Velmu passes Harbor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Velmu is keen to just control but Harbor is a slippery customer.
Velmu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Velmu wants to take a breather but Harbor is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harbor is trying to maintain the position but Velmu is very close to passing his half guard.
Harbor gets back to full guard.
Harbor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Velmu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harbor is looking for a triangle but Velmu pushes his legs off easily.
Velmu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harbor is trying to keep Velmu in close.
Velmu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harbor is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velmu pushing down on Harbor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
James Harbor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harbor is trying to maintain the position but Velmu is very close to passing his half guard.
Harbor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velmu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Velmu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harbor defending well though.
Harbor trying to control from the bottom.
Velmu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harbor actively working from the bottom here.
Harbor trying to control from the bottom.
Harbor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Velmu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Harbor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Velmu is aware though and is defending well.
Harbor wants to sweep but no luck.
Velmu tries to free his leg and advance position but Harbor is retaining full guard.
Harbor wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Velmu is now in half guard.
Harbor is not content to let Velmu control the position.
Velmu trying to pass the guard but Harbor defending well.
Harbor gets full guard.
Velmu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harbor's head.
Harbor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Velmu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harbor has his foot on Velmu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Velmu works his way back into a safe position though.
Harbor has momentary wrist control but Velmu slips an elbow through the middle.
Velmu trying to control but Harbor is working from the bottom.
Velmu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Velmu wants to control from the top but Harbor keeps moving.
Velmu throws an elbow that misses. Harbor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Velmu's guard. Nice move by Harbor!
Velmu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harbor manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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 Veikko Velmu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Velmu looking to score a takedown here. Harbor is defending well but Velmu drives through and ends up in Harbor's guard.
Velmu slips nicely into half guard.
Velmu wants to free his trapped foot but Harbor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Harbor looking for submissions off his back.
Velmu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Harbor has hold of Velmu's hands but Velmu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Velmu wants to free his trapped foot but Harbor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Harbor is trying to maintain the position but Velmu is very close to passing his half guard.
Velmu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harbor manages to get to full guard.
Harbor working for a triangle but Velmu defends it easily.
Velmu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Velmu is sitting in close to Harbor's body. Harbor has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Velmu is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Velmu is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Harbor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Harbor!
Jumping up and down and very excited, James Harbor waved his t-shirt featuring BioPharm Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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