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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Niilo Hamalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braxton Brinkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamalainen comes to the cage accompanied by Face the Pain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niilo Hamalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Braxton Brinkley!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamalainen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brinkley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hamalainen is in Brinkley's guard.
Hamalainen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brinkley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hamalainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hamalainen working some strikes from top position.
Hamalainen lands a couple of digs.
Hamalainen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hamalainen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamalainen won't allow Brinkley to get back to his feet.
Hamalainen controlling from the top position.
Brinkley wants to stand and escape but Hamalainen is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hamalainen goes for a double leg but Brinkley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brinkley continues to drive forward.
Brinkley forces Hamalainen back against the cage and clinches.
Brinkley misses with a punch to the body.
Brinkley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hamalainen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Brinkley tries to escape but Hamalainen is in control.
Hamalainen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen prevents Brinkley from escaping the position.
Brinkley sneaks out the side door and pushes Hamalainen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hamalainen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hamalainen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hamalainen lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hamalainen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hamalainen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's 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!
Hamalainen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Brinkley wants to stand and escape but Hamalainen is having none of it.
Hamalainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hamalainen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brinkley's head.
Hamalainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hamalainen 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.
Hamalainen connects with a couple of short punches.
Brinkley has momentary wrist control but Hamalainen slips an elbow through the middle.
Hamalainen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brinkley's head.
Brinkley is looking to stand up but Hamalainen isn't so interested in that idea.
Hamalainen with a nice head shot there.
Brinkley is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hamalainen dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brinkley wants to get back to his feet but Hamalainen drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen scoring with punches from side control.
We've been informed that Brinkley has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brinkley is looking to get back to his feet here but Hamalainen is keeping cool and he's managed to take Brinkley's back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Brinkley showing good submission defense here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brinkley wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niilo Hamalainen 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.
Brinkley throws a right and a left that Hamalainen avoids nicely.
Brinkley moves into range and clinches up with Hamalainen.
Brinkley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hamalainen is defending well for now.
Hamalainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brinkley.
Hamalainen has clasped his hands together around Brinkley's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Niilo Hamalainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A lull in the action here as Hamalainen stalls from top position.
Hamalainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brinkley can do to turn this around?
Brinkley is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brinkley bucks up and tries to throw Hamalainen off but instead Hamalainen has got his back!
Hamalainen lands punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamalainen connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Brinkley to escape the position.
Hamalainen is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Brinkley. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Brinkley is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hamalainen.
Brinkley is trying to get back to his feet but Hamalainen has full control of the position and if anything, Brinkley has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hamalainen gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Hamalainen throwing damaging strikes from the back! Brinkley could be in trouble here!
Hamalainen is riding his opponent, not letting Brinkley buck him off.
Brinkley wants to get back to his feet.
Brinkley is trapped and Hamalainen is scoring with shots to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen is riding his opponent, not letting Brinkley buck him off.
Brinkley trying to get back to his feet but Hamalainen is in full control for now.
Hamalainen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brinkley doesn't escape.
Hamalainen is working the ground and pound. Can Brinkley escape?
I would not like to be Brinkley right now.
Hamalainen softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Brinkley is trying to get back to his feet but Hamalainen has full control of the position and if anything, Brinkley has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hamalainen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brinkley wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brinkley takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Brinkley covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Hamalainen lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Brinkley hold on?!
Brinkley is trying to stand back up.
Hamalainen is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Brinkley is trying to stand back up.
Hamalainen softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Hamalainen landing with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen lands shots from the back.
Hamalainen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Brinkley is trying to remain composed but Hamalainen is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Brinkley is trying to remain composed but Hamalainen is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Brinkley is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamalainen lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Hamalainen controlling from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niilo Hamalainen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hamalainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brinkley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hamalainen fails with the takedown.
Crunch! Brinkley slams his shin into Hamalainen's torso.
Nice takedown defense from Brinkley. No joy for Hamalainen on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niilo Hamalainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brinkley throws a nice head kick!
Brinkley throws a nice head kick!
Niilo Hamalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamalainen tries for a takedown but Brinkley circles away easily
and Brinkley counters with a nice body kick.
Hamalainen has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brinkley throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brinkley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hamalainen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brinkley counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Hamalainen!
Hamalainen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brinkley stands up and beckons Hamalainen to join him on the feet.
Oh Hamalainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brinkley closes the distance and clinches.
Brinkley manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Brinkley. No joy for Hamalainen on that attempt.
Brinkley closes the distance and clinches.
Brinkley lands a shoulder strike.
Brinkley working aggressively here.
Hamalainen seems to have got his legs back now.
Brinkley missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hamalainen.
Hamalainen dodges an elbow strike from Brinkley.
Hamalainen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hamalainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brinkley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hamalainen trying to control the pace.
Brinkley tries to kick Hamalainen off but Hamalainen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hamalainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brinkley is trying to stand back up but Hamalainen is controlling him
Brinkley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hamalainen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamalainen stops Brinkley from getting back to his feet.
Hamalainen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brinkley is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brinkley defends it well.
Hamalainen controlling the action here.
Brinkley is trying to stand up here but Hamalainen is controlling him well.
Brinkley taking some punishment here, with Hamalainen in his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hamalainen in particular looking to stall.
Brinkley is looking to escape.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Hamalainen goes for a double leg but Brinkley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brinkley continues to drive forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hamalainen.
Brinkley throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hamalainen.
Brinkley misses with a two punch combination.
Brinkley throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hamalainen.
Brinkley throws a head kick that misses.
Hamalainen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hamalainen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brinkley sprawls well. Brinkley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hamalainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Brinkley with the counter takedown but Hamalainen avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brinkley.
And that's the end of the fight!
Braxton Brinkley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hamalainen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niilo Hamalainen!
Niilo Hamalainen took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm the man of the hour, too sweet to be sour. What you see is what you get and what you don't is better yet!'.
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