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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matti Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fritz Haarmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haarmann has chosen Macabre - Fritz Haarmann The Butcher as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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205 lbs
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190 cm
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210 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fritz Haarmann!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen scores with a takedown into Haarmann's guard.
Virtanen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Haarmann trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virtanen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Virtanen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haarmann has an active guard here but Virtanen has managed to pass into half guard.
Virtanen controlling the pace.
Haarmann wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haarmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Virtanen not doing much here.
Haarmann actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Virtanen wants to stand up but Haarmann is controlling the position.
Haarmann wants to improve his position but Virtanen is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Virtanen there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann wants to get back to full guard.
Virtanen wants to pass to mount but Haarmann is defending the position.
Virtanen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Virtanen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Virtanen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Haarmann on the ground.
Haarmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Virtanen controlling the pace.
Virtanen is pressing down on Haarmann's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haarmann is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matti Virtanen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Virtanen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Haarmann tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Virtanen is in Haarmann's guard.
Virtanen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Haarmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Haarmann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Virtanen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Matti Virtanen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
No luck for Virtanen with that takedown attempt.
Virtanen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haarmann avoids it really well and circles away.
Virtanen shoots in looking for a takedown but Haarmann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Virtanen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matti Virtanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haarmann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Virtanen swivels and escapes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haarmann misses with a takedown attempt - Virtanen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haarmann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Virtanen's waist but Virtanen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Haarmann off to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Virtanen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Haarmann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haarmann wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Virtanen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Virtanen is defended easily by Haarmann.
Virtanen dives in and scores a takedown into Haarmann's guard.
Virtanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Haarmann is retaining full guard.
Virtanen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Virtanen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Haarmann for as long as he can get away with.
Haarmann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Virtanen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Haarmann working for a triangle but Virtanen defends it easily.
Haarmann looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Virtanen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Haarmann working a defensive guard but Virtanen manages to pass into side control anyway.
Virtanen controlling from side mount.
Virtanen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Virtanen controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann is trying to control Virtanen's posture but Virtanen avoids it.
Virtanen throws an elbow but Haarmann slips to the side and avoids it well.
Virtanen controlling the position from side mount.
Virtanen working away.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Virtanen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Haarmann sprawls well initially but Virtanen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haarmann trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Haarmann really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Haarmann looking for submissions off his back.
Virtanen works his way into side control.
Haarmann is looking for a sweep.
Virtanen wants to stand but Haarmann has his arm trapped.
Haarmann tries to bench press Virtanen off him but Virtanen keeps the position.
Virtanen working away.
Haarmann is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Virtanen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann wants to improve his position but Virtanen is controlling well.
Virtanen slows the pace down in half guard.
Virtanen prevents Haarmann from improving his position.
Virtanen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Matti Virtanen.
Haarmann tries to sprawl but Virtanen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virtanen wants to control but Haarmann is keeping him busy.
Haarmann works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Virtanen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Virtanen gets the takedown into side control.
Haarmann manages to get back to half guard.
Virtanen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Haarmann wants to get back to full guard.
Virtanen controlling the action here.
Haarmann wants to get back to full guard.
Virtanen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Haarmann tries to get to full guard but Virtanen has control of the leg.
Haarmann is trying to control but can't.
Matti Virtanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haarmann is looking to improve his position.
Virtanen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Matti Virtanen just wasn't active enough.
Haarmann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Virtanen.
Virtanen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Haarmann quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haarmann tries to roll over but Virtanen keeps him under control.
Virtanen not doing much here.
Haarmann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fritz Haarmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann wants to control but Virtanen is keeping busy.
Virtanen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Matti Virtanen.
Virtanen goes for a double leg but Haarmann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haarmann continues to drive forward.
Virtanen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Haarmann can't fight it off and eventually Virtanen manages to take the fight to the floor. Haarmann looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Virtanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Haarmann is retaining full guard.
Haarmann looking for a sweep. Not yet Haarmann, not yet.
Virtanen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Haarmann to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Virtanen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Haarmann pulls down on the head and he's put Virtanen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fritz Haarmann!
A relieved looking Fritz Haarmann thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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