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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Bertolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijjo Hardhit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardhit has chosen Soilwork - Nerve as his entrance music. Keijjo Hardhit looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucas Bertolini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijjo Hardhit!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bertolini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hardhit looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bertolini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bertolini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardhit but Hardhit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bertolini scores with a takedown into Hardhit's guard.
Bertolini 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.
Bertolini wants to control from the top but Hardhit keeps moving.
Bertolini sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bertolini wants to pass the guard but Hardhit is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardhit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bertolini controls the pace.
Bertolini thows a big elbow that misses.
Bertolini looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bertolini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bertolini knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hardhit on the ground.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bertolini is looking to clinch but Hardhit is avoiding it.
Bertolini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Bertolini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bertolini shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bertolini showed some decent athleticism there.
Hardhit is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertolini is looking for a kimura but Hardhit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bertolini to get the leverage.
Bertolini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hardhit is just riding it out for now. Bertolini eventually gives up the hold.
Bertolini tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hardhit preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bertolini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bertolini is thwarting Hardhit's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertolini wants to work for an arm triangle but Hardhit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hardhit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bertolini.
Bertolini is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bertolini decides to stand and escape the position.
Bertolini shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardhit tries to sprawl out of it but Bertolini keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardhit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bertolini shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bertolini changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hardhit looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bertolini working away.
Hardhit is not content to let Bertolini control the position.
Hardhit avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bertolini.
Hardhit is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bertolini's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bertolini is stalling here. Hardhit is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bertolini seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hardhit has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bertolini is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hardhit is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bertolini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bertolini is squirming around, avoiding Hardhit's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Bertolini dominated that round.
That's time! Bertolini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A choreographed right hand from Bertolini misses the target.
Bertolini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardhit.
Bertolini throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bertolini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardhit but Hardhit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bertolini closes the distance and clinches.
Hardhit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bertolini lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hardhit tries to break the clinch but Bertolini is controlling the position.
Hardhit is breathing heavily.
Hardhit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bertolini avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertolini lands a takedown into guard.
Bertolini forces his way into half guard.
Hardhit looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bertolini is keen to just control but Hardhit is a slippery customer.
Bertolini is looking for a kimura here.
Hardhit manages to get to full guard.
Hardhit is trying to keep Bertolini in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertolini won't allow Hardhit to sweep him here.
Bertolini trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hardhit's guard.
Hardhit wants to control the position but Bertolini says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bertolini looks to land a strike but Hardhit avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bertolini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hardhit is trying to keep Bertolini in close.
Bertolini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardhit is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardhit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bertolini gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hardhit keeping full guard, as Bertolini tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardhit looking to control.
Hardhit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bertolini is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hardhit slips a jab and a cross from Bertolini.
Bertolini shoots in but no luck this time.
No joy there for Bertolini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bertolini has closed the distance and engaged Hardhit in a clinch.
Bertolini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bertolini has managed to clinch.
Hardhit wants to get back to striking at distance but Bertolini won't allow it.
Bertolini breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bertolini instigates a clinch.
Bertolini has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hardhit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Bertolini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardhit wants to break free but Bertolini has control.
Hardhit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hardhit stops a takedown attempt from Bertolini.
Hardhit breaks the clinch.
Lucas Bertolini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bertolini scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hardhit is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bertolini trying to control the action but Hardhit is working from the bottom.
Hardhit is trying to buck Bertolini off.
Bertolini decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hardhit to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Bertolini dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bertolini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hardhit throws a sloppy head kick and Bertolini moves out of range easily.
Lucas Bertolini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardhit tries to clinch there but Bertolini circles away.
Bertolini forces Hardhit back against the cage and clinches.
Bertolini has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hardhit uses from the top position.
Bertolini pushes Hardhit off and gets back to his feet.
Bertolini scores with a hook.
Bertolini rushes Hardhit and presses him up against the cage.
Bertolini pulls Hardhit into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardhit preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bertolini has his foot on Hardhit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardhit works his way back into a safe position though.
Hardhit stopping the sweep attempt from Bertolini.
Hardhit trying to control but Bertolini is working from the bottom.
Bertolini striking off his back but it's not causing Hardhit any problems.
Hardhit wants to stand but Bertolini is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hardhit decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice takedown defense from Hardhit. No joy for Bertolini on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bertolini misses with a double jab
and Hardhit counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hardhit.
Hardhit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Bertolini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bertolini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bertolini closes the distance and clinches.
Bertolini tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Bertolini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardhit manages to break the clinch.
Bertolini swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hardhit counters with a single leg into guard. Bertolini didn't expect that.
Hardhit stopping the sweep attempt from Bertolini.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardhit trying to control but Bertolini is working from the bottom.
Hardhit drops back looking for a leg! Bertolini is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bertolini manages to kick Hardhit off! Hardhit jumps back into Bertolini's guard.
Hardhit being controlled here momentarily.
Bertolini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bertolini working for a triangle but Hardhit defends it easily.
Hardhit gets to his feet. Bertolini looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hardhit stuffs the takedown.
Hardhit keeps the fight on the outside.
Bertolini throws a series of punches but Hardhit moves out of range.
Hardhit tries to clinch but Bertolini moves out of range.
Bertolini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardhit tries to avoid it but Bertolini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardhit to the ground. Hardhit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hardhit misses with a takedown
and Bertolini counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hardhit wants to stand up but Bertolini is controlling him.
Hardhit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bertolini controls the pace.
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 Lucas Bertolini.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bertolini, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Bertolini!
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