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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joonas Laakkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claes Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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158 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joonas Laakkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Claes Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laakkonen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Karlsson swivels and escapes.
Laakkonen shoots for a takedown but Karlsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karlsson drops Laakkonen with a right and a left! Karlsson comes rushing in but Laakkonen regains his composure and manages to keep Karlsson in guard.
Laakkonen is rocked!
Laakkonen is breathing heavily.
Karlsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oh Laakkonen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlsson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Laakkonen is proving hard to escape from.
Laakkonen seems to have got his legs back now.
Karlsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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!
Laakkonen is pulling down on Karlsson's head. It's preventing any offense from Karlsson, at least for the moment.
Karlsson trying to control but Laakkonen is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson is stalling in the full guard.
Laakkonen working a defensive guard here.
Karlsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laakkonen is keeping the position for now.
Laakkonen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Laakkonen tries to get out of the position.
Laakkonen is trying to keep Karlsson in close.
That's two 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.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Laakkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karlsson. That's going to slow Laakkonen down.
Karlsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laakkonen in his tracks.
Claes Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karlsson.
Laakkonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karlsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Laakkonen's head.
Karlsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for Karlsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Karlsson.
Laakkonen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Karlsson misses with a wild combination.
Karlsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Laakkonen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Laakkonen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Laakkonen trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson wants to stand but Laakkonen is controlling the position.
Laakkonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Laakkonen from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laakkonen stops Karlsson from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claes Karlsson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice uppercut there from Karlsson.
Karlsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Joonas Laakkonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karlsson throws a series of strikes that have Laakkonen backpedaling.
Karlsson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Laakkonen.
Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Laakkonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Karlsson does no damage.
Laakkonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laakkonen shoots in but no luck this time.
Karlsson throws a sloppy head kick and Laakkonen moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses.
Karlsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Karlsson does no damage.
Karlsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Karlsson lands with a hook. Laakkonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laakkonen avoids the head kick by Karlsson.
Karlsson swinging wilding here.
Laakkonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karlsson.
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.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that Laakkonen avoids nicely.
Laakkonen clinches up against the cage.
Karlsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Karlsson tries to stall but Laakkonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Laakkonen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joonas Laakkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Karlsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Laakkonen prevents Karlsson from breaking the clinch.
Laakkonen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Laakkonen trying to control the position but Karlsson is working away.
Laakkonen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Laakkonen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Karlsson is not content to let Laakkonen control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karlsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laakkonen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Laakkonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karlsson keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Karlsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Claes Karlsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Karlsson.
A head kick misses from Karlsson.
No luck for Laakkonen with that takedown attempt.
Karlsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laakkonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karlsson throws a sloppy head kick and Laakkonen moves out of range easily.
Karlsson has his takedown stuffed
and Laakkonen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Laakkonen.
Laakkonen wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laakkonen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Karlsson is proving hard to escape from.
Laakkonen wants to pass the guard but Karlsson is keeping the position.
Karlsson trying to keep a closed guard but Laakkonen is proving a slippery customer.
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 keeping moving, preventing Laakkonen from controlling successfully.
Karlsson is trying to keep Laakkonen in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A jab from Karlsson finds it's way through Laakkonen's defenses.
Karlsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Karlsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson lands with an overhand left.
Laakkonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karlsson.
Laakkonen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Karlsson!
Karlsson is trying desperately to improve position.
Laakkonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karlsson is looking to escape.
Laakkonen is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Joonas Laakkonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laakkonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
Karlsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Laakkonen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Karlsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laakkonen.
Laakkonen passes Karlsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laakkonen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Laakkonen 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joonas Laakkonen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karlsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claes Karlsson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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