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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juha Pekka Matila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Pallukka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Sami Pallukka enters the cage!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Pekka Matila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Pallukka!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matila slips a jab and a cross from Pallukka.
Matila darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like Matila is going to stand back up.
Pallukka is pressing down on Matila's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pallukka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pallukka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matila trying to control but Pallukka is working from the bottom.
Matila scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pallukka is working an open guard so Matila takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Matila shoots in but Pallukka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pallukka wants to clinch.
Pallukka instigates a clinch.
Pallukka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Matila drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pallukka pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Matila.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pallukka throws a head kick but Matila moves out of range.
Matila takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matila misses with a takedown attempt - Pallukka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Pekka Matila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Matila with that takedown attempt.
Matila is breathing heavily.
Matila shoots in for a takedown but Pallukka shows good takedown defense.
Matila tries to keep at a distance but Pallukka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pallukka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pallukka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pallukka misses with an elbow over the top.
Pallukka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pallukka.
Matila is trying to break the clinch but Pallukka has him pressed against the cage.
Pallukka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pallukka lands an elbow just above Matila 's eye.
Come on Pallukka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Matila tries to pull guard but Pallukka won't allow it.
Pallukka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matila blocks it with crossed arms.
Pallukka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matila wants to get back to striking at distance but Pallukka won't allow it.
Pallukka avoiding damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pallukka.
Pallukka is pressed up against the cage. Matila has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pallukka down to the mat. Pallukka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matila looks for a takedown but Pallukka sprawls well.
Pallukka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pallukka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pallukka connects with a single shot there.
Matila throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pallukka's waist but Pallukka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matila off to one side.
Matila shoots for a takedown but Pallukka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pallukka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pallukka instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Juha Pekka Matila will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pallukka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Juha Pekka Matila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matila throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pallukka's waist but Pallukka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matila off to one side.
Matila changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pallukka tries to avoid it but Matila manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pallukka to the ground. Pallukka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pallukka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pallukka is looking to clinch but Matila is avoiding it.
Matila slips a jab and a cross from Pallukka.
Pallukka misses with a double jab.
Pallukka tries to clinch there but Matila circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matila tries a head kick but it misses.
Matila fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Pekka Matila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matila takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pallukka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Juha Pekka Matila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pallukka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pallukka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Matila can't get the takedown.
Pallukka lands an uppercut.
Pallukka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pallukka taking a breather.
Pallukka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Matila's face.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Pallukka has eaten all the pies!
Pallukka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Come on Pallukka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pallukka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pallukka lands with a short shot to the head.
Pallukka lands an elbow just above Matila 's eye.
Pallukka lands an elbow that stopped Matila in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pallukka throws an elbow but misses.
Matila takes an elbow to the forehead.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Matila blocks the elbow strike.
Pallukka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pallukka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Matila is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pallukka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matila has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matila changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pallukka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matila fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matila misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matila looks to clinch
and Pallukka counters by moving into the clinch.
Pallukka looking to throw knees to the head but Matila is blocking nicely.
Matila lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pallukka.
Pallukka landing knees to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pallukka fails to land.
Matila is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pallukka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Matila jumps guard but Pallukka stands there with Matila around his waist. Matila gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pallukka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pallukka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Matila tries for a takedown but Pallukka manages to get underhooks.
Pallukka misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Matila has Pallukka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pallukka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pallukka stalling in the clinch but Matila improves position.
Pallukka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matila is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pallukka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pallukka is trying to stall.
Pallukka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matila wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pallukka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pallukka is trying to maintain a safe position but Matila gets an underhook and turns Pallukka into the cage.
Matila successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pallukka won't allow Matila to get back to his feet.
Matila will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matila trying to control the position.
Matila 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.
Pallukka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Matila's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Pallukka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Matila shoots and misses
and Pallukka counters by moving into the clinch.
Pallukka stalling against the cage.
Pallukka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matila jumps guard but Pallukka stands there with Matila around his waist. Matila gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pallukka lands an elbow inside.
Pallukka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matila has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matila changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pallukka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Pekka Matila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matila looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pallukka is fending him off so far but Matila persists. Nope, Pallukka circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matila tries for a takedown but Pallukka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pallukka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Matila if he has to take too many more of those.
Pallukka closes the distance and clinches.
Pallukka misses with a knee to the head.
Pallukka stalls.
Pallukka stops a takedown attempt from Matila.
Pallukka stalls.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pallukka.
Matila tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matila jumps guard but Pallukka stands there with Matila around his waist. Matila gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matila as Pallukka tries to tie him up.
Matila tries to pull guard but Pallukka holds him up against the cage and eventually Matila drops back down to his feet.
Matila is trying to drag Pallukka to the mat but Pallukka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pallukka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Matila can't break the clinch.
Pallukka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pallukka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sami Pallukka.
No joy there for Matila, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sami Pallukka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matila shoots in for a takedown but Pallukka shows good takedown defense.
No joy there for Matila, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matila fails with the takedown.
Pallukka instigates a clinch.
Pallukka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pallukka lands with a left to the head.
Pallukka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pallukka slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pallukka throws an elbow that misses.
Pallukka is trying to maintain a safe position but Matila gets an underhook and turns Pallukka into the cage.
Matila tries for a takedown but Pallukka manages to get underhooks.
Matila wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pallukka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matila manages to pull guard.
Matila looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pallukka is defending well. Matila quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pallukka has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Matila celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juha Pekka Matila!
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