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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alu Miini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomas Karlsson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomas Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alu Miini!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson looks to land a right hand but Miini moved out of range.
Miini has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miini there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karlsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Karlsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karlsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Karlsson swings for the body but Miini moves out of range.
Miini misses with a takedown attempt - Karlsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Miini trying to control here.
Miini is trying to get back to full guard.
Miini is controlling Karlsson's trapped leg to prevent Karlsson from advancing to side control.
Karlsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson is pressing down on Miini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miini is holding on for now.
Karlsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Miini tries to get to full guard but Karlsson has control of the leg.
Karlsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Miini has his takedown stuffed
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tomas Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alu Miini.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Karlsson misses.
Karlsson gets the takedown into side control.
Karlsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Miini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Karlsson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miini, who protects the arm well.
Karlsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miini sneaks back into half guard.
Karlsson seems to be working for a kimura but Miini defends the submission attempt.
Karlsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Karlsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Karlsson misses with a few strikes there.
Karlsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miini moves away from the strike by Karlsson.
Miini avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miini avoids the head kick by Karlsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miini with a poor takedown
and Karlsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Karlsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Miini is retaining full guard.
Karlsson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Miini is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Karlsson, into his guard.
Karlsson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Karlsson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miini is wriggling around trying to escape.
Karlsson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Miini is looking to improve his position but Karlsson isn't that keen on the idea.
Karlsson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Karlsson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Miini has worked his arm free - good work by Miini!
Karlsson tries to move to mount but Miini blocks the move with his legs.
Karlsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miini tries to buck Karlsson off but Karlsson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson tries to move to full mount but Miini actually manages to regain half guard.
Miini avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karlsson.
Karlsson wants to take a breather but Miini is having none of it.
Karlsson is really struggling to control Miini but he's trying to hold on to the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A jab from Karlsson misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Miini misses with a takedown attempt
and Karlsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Miini manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Karlsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miini defends it well.
Karlsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miini is refusing to be controlled, as Karlsson sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Karlsson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miini shoots and misses
and Miini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miini misses with a takedown attempt
and Karlsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Karlsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson looking to pass the guard.
Karlsson is working hard here to advance position.
Karlsson is pushing down on Miini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miini is fighting to maintain full guard but Karlsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Miini won't allow Karlsson to pass to mount.
Miini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karlsson is working away from the top position though.
Karlsson wants to pass to mount but Miini is defending the position.
Miini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Karlsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Karlsson's back!
Karlsson is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karlsson is really stuck here.
Miini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miini trying to control.
You can see the frustration on Karlsson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Karlsson breaks Miini's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Karlsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karlsson looking to pass the guard.
Karlsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Karlsson throws a head kick but Miini moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Miini slips the punch.
Miini has his takedown stuffed
and Karlsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miini thinking.
Tomas Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alu Miini.
Miini misses with a takedown
and Karlsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Karlsson wants to control from the top but Miini keeps moving.
Alu Miini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karlsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tomas Karlsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miini looking to control.
Karlsson looking to pass the guard.
Karlsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karlsson has gone for a leg lock! Miini slips out almost immediately though and dives into Karlsson's guard.
Miini won't allow Karlsson to sweep him here.
Karlsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomas Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karlsson 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Karlsson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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