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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Sparraaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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183 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Sparraaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vincent Vega!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparraaja gets a takedown into half guard.
Sparraaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vega doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sparraaja.
Sparraaja lands strikes from half guard.
Sparraaja is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Vega has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sparraaja landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vega pushes Sparraaja off looking to stand but Sparraaja dives back in and keeps control.
Vega looking for submissions off his back.
Vega tries to get to full guard but Sparraaja has control of the leg.
Sparraaja has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sparraaja working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparraaja breaks from Vega's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vega is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vega is in a horrible position here. Sparraaja smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sparraaja has control of Vega's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vega regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sparraaja is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vega has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vega tries to reverse the position but Sparraaja maintains control.
Vega is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sparraaja lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sparraaja postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vega looks a forlorn figure.
Vega can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparraaja has hold of Vega's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vega manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sparraaja is breathing heavily.
Sparraaja lands a nice shot to the head.
Vega sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vega won't allow Sparraaja to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vega manages to get to full guard.
Sparraaja throwing strikes from guard but Vega blocks nicely.
Vega working for a triangle but Sparraaja defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Sparraaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vega looking for a guillotine here but Sparraaja defends easily.
Vega throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparraaja looking to pass the guard.
Vega looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vega wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparraaja drops back looking for a leg! Vega is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vega manages to kick Sparraaja off! Sparraaja jumps back into Vega's guard.
Vega wants to sweep here but Sparraaja controlling him for the moment.
Sparraaja makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sparraaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vega is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sparraaja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vega misses with a takedown attempt
and Sparraaja counters with a two punch combo.
Sparraaja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vega misses with a double jab.
Sparraaja fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vega sprawls well initially but Sparraaja persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vega is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparraaja looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vega is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Sparraaja pulls his head out easily.
Vega looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vega actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pertti Sparraaja dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vega takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice sprawl there from Sparraaja as Vega shoots in.
Sparraaja tries to clinch but Vega moves out of range.
Sparraaja changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vega looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sparraaja thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vega is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sparraaja off and has taken his back!
Vega has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sparraaja tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sparraaja gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sparraaja makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparraaja.
Sparraaja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pertti Sparraaja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vega looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vega jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sparraaja is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sparraaja is working hard here to advance position.
Vega is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vega drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vega jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sparraaja throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sparraaja throws a series of punches but Vega moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vega shoots and misses
and Sparraaja counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vega's guard now.
Sparraaja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sparraaja is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sparraaja looking to pass the guard.
Vega throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sparraaja with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sparraaja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vega had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sparraaja is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Vega Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sparraaja's back instead.
Sparraaja preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vega.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparraaja manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vega's guard. Nice work there by Sparraaja.
Vega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparraaja can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sparraaja landing some decent shots from guard.
Sparraaja sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vega's guard.
Vega looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sparraaja takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparraaja moves into full mount! Vega won't be happy about that!
Vega manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sparraaja has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vega can't escape the position.
Sparraaja dominating with strikes here.
Sparraaja throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vega is working to get back to half guard.
Sparraaja working Vega over with strikes here.
Vega keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pertti Sparraaja dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Vega blocks a low kick nicely.
Vega looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sparraaja 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.
Vega wants to get up but he can't break Sparraaja's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sparraaja keeping full guard, as Vega tries to pass.
Vega preventing the sweep.
Sparraaja manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vega manages to get himself to full guard.
Sparraaja distracts Vega with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vega had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sparraaja is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Vega Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sparraaja's back instead.
Vega is trying to stick to Sparraaja's back but Sparraaja is turning into Vega. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vega's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sparraaja.
Sparraaja forces his way into half guard.
Sparraaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vega is just riding it out for now. Sparraaja eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparraaja.
Vega makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vega.
Sparraaja wants to pass the guard but Vega is keeping the position.
Vega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vega working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparraaja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparraaja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vega is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vega looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sparraaja slips nicely into half guard.
Vega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparraaja passes to full mount!
Sparraaja looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sparraaja is looking to stand but Sparraaja has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Sparraaja misses with a head shot.
Vega tries to reverse the position but Sparraaja maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparraaja working for a submission but Vega is keeping him at bay.
Sparraaja stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Vega scoring well with a low kick there.
Sparraaja misses with a double jab
and Vega counters with a single leg into guard. Sparraaja didn't expect that.
Vega tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparraaja is retaining full guard.
Vega stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pertti Sparraaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sparraaja lands a lovely overhand right.
Vega with a poor takedown
and Sparraaja counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pertti Sparraaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sparraaja bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vega is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sparraaja is looking to take a break and control but Vega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega is looking for a sweep.
Vega prevents Sparraaja from improving position.
Sparraaja is looking to take a break and control but Vega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparraaja tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sparraaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vega keeps working.
Vincent Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sparraaja prevents Vega from escaping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vega scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vincent Vega.
Well Sparraaja 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pertti Sparraaja!
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