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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lars Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Linna (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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130 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lars Larsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Linna!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Larsen.
A punch combination from Linna misses.
Larsen shoots in for a double leg but Linna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Larsen forces Linna back against the cage and clinches.
Linna is trying to break free.
Linna has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Larsen uses from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Linna trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Linna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Larsen manages to get himself to full guard.
Linna tries to free his leg and advance position but Larsen is retaining full guard.
Larsen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Linna trying to control but Larsen is working from the bottom.
Larsen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen keeping moving, preventing Linna from controlling successfully.
Linna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Larsen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Larsen is trying to control the position but Linna postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larsen wants to stand but Linna is controlling the position.
Larsen seems keen to control Linna's posture.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Larsen has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Larsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Linna closes this distance looking for a takedown but Larsen circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Larsen's waist but Larsen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Linna off to one side.
Linna pushes Larsen up against the cage in a clinch.
Linna breaks from the clinch.
Larsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Linna avoids it really well and circles away.
Larsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Linna, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Larsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Linna.
Larsen shoots in for a double leg but Linna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Linna shoots in for a takedown but Larsen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Linna takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Linna is fending him off so far but Larsen persists. Nope, Linna circles away and we're back to standing.
Larsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Larsen is breathing heavily.
Linna instigates a clinch.
Larsen has had enough of the clinch but Linna keeps him there for the moment.
Larsen gets control of Linna's arms and successfully pulls guard. Larsen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Larsen being controlled here, momentarily.
Larsen pulls Linna in close to his closed guard and prevents Linna from doing any damage or advancing position.
Linna sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Toni Linna hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Larsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linna keeps the fight on the outside.
Linna scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Larsen doesn't seem bothered though.
Linna slaps away a takedown attempt from Larsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toni Linna dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Larsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Linna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Larsen somewhat.
Larsen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Linna's waist but Linna gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Larsen off to one side.
Larsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Linna avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Larsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Linna keeps the fight on the outside.
Larsen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Linna swivels and escapes.
Linna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Larsen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lars Larsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Linna swings for the body but Larsen moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Linna closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen takes an elbow to the temple.
Larsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Linna fails with the takedown.
Linna tries for a takedown but Larsen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Larsen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Larsen misses with a takedown attempt - Linna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Larsen shoots in for a double leg but Linna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Linna moves in looking to clinch but Larsen pushes him off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Linna.
Larsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linna moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Linna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Larsen's waist but Larsen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Linna off to one side.
Linna looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Linna fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Larsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Linna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Larsen.
Linna tries to clinch but Larsen is having none of it.
Larsen closes the distance and clinches up with Linna, looking for a takedown. Larsen pushes Linna against the cage but Linna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Linna shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Larsen as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linna clinches.
Linna misses with a body punch.
Linna manages to break the clinch.
Linna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Larsen's waist but Larsen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Linna off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Linna as Larsen shoots in.
Linna stuffs the takedown.
Linna shoots in for a takedown but Larsen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Larsen pushes Linna up against the cage in a clinch.
Larsen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Linna to keep the fight standing.
Linna jumps guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linna trying to control the position.
Linna keeping moving, preventing Larsen from controlling successfully.
Larsen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Larsen postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lars Larsen.
Linna keeps the fight on the outside.
Larsen misses with a wild body shot.
Linna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Larsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toni Linna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
A slapping leg kick lands for Larsen.
Larsen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Linna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Larsen but Larsen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Linna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Larsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Larsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Linna misses with a takedown attempt - Larsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Larsen fakes the leg kick and cracks Linna in the body.
A big right from Linna misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linna takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Larsen tries to clinch but Linna moves out of range.
Toni Linna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larsen shoots for a takedown but Linna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Larsen throws a wild body kick that Linna sees coming a mile off.
Linna fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Larsen avoids it really well and circles away.
Lars Larsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toni Linna.
Larsen tries to clinch but Linna is having none of it.
Larsen stuffs the takedown attempt from Linna. Linna gets slowly back to his feet.
Larsen shoots in for a takedown but Linna shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Larsen slams his shin into Linna's torso.
Larsen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Larsen fails to land the takedown.
Linna misses with a head kick.
Larsen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Linna shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Larsen defends it nicely.
Linna thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Larsen if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Linna is defended easily by Larsen.
Larsen cracks Linna with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Larsen forces Linna back against the cage and clinches.
Linna pulls guard.
Larsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Linna pushes Larsen off and gets back to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Larsen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Larsen has managed to clinch.
Larsen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Larsen being controlled against the cage.
Linna wants a takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larsen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Linna smiles and moves away.
Linna looks for a takedown but Larsen sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Larsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Linna has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toni Linna!
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