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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reima Hulkkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Forza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hulkkonen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rage Against the Machine - Know Your Enemy. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reima Hulkkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Larry Forza!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Forza is trying to break the clinch but Hulkkonen is controlling him.
Forza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hulkkonen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Forza has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hulkkonen after a bit of a struggle.
A frustrated look appears on Forza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hulkkonen.
Forza prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hulkkonen tries for a takedown but Forza manages to get underhooks.
Forza gets underhooks to prevent Hulkkonen's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reima Hulkkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hulkkonen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Forza is trying to keep an underhook but Hulkkonen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Forza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Forza is staying active underneath Hulkkonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hulkkonen wants to work for an arm triangle but Forza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hulkkonen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Forza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hulkkonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulkkonen trying to control from half guard but Forza is working away.
Hulkkonen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Forza defends it well.
Hulkkonen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hulkkonen is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forza looks like he's trying to stand up.
Forza looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forza is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hulkkonen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Forza is just riding it out for now. Hulkkonen eventually gives up the hold.
Hulkkonen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hulkkonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hulkkonen is working for a kimura but Forza is defending it quite comfortably.
Hulkkonen is looking for a kimura but Forza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hulkkonen to get the leverage.
Hulkkonen wants to pass to mount but Forza is defending the position.
Forza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulkkonen throwing shots but Forza is blocking nicely.
Hulkkonen trying to control the action but Forza is working from the bottom.
Hulkkonen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hulkkonen 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.
Forza kicks Hulkkonen off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulkkonen shoots in but no luck this time.
Hulkkonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Forza.
Hulkkonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Forza tries to sprawl out of it but Hulkkonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Forza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Forza takes the fight into the clinch.
Forza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Forza tries to bum rush Hulkkonen with a series of wild strikes but Hulkkonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Forza is looking to slow Hulkkonen down with leg kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Forza rushes Hulkkonen and presses him up against the cage.
Forza ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Forza no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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!
Hulkkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Forza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reima Hulkkonen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Forza misses with a wild combination.
Hulkkonen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Forza tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hulkkonen is in Forza's guard.
Hulkkonen stands and throws Forza's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hulkkonen has hold of Forza's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Forza seems comfortable defending it but Hulkkonen has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Forza is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Forza is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hulkkonen couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reima Hulkkonen!
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