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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Hallava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammer Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julius Hallava has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julius Hallava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hammer Fist!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Hallava.
Fist drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hallava defends it well.
Hallava rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fist shoots in but Hallava avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hallava, pushing him back against the cage.
Fist is trying to drag Hallava to the mat but Hallava just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fist slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hallava is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Julius Hallava has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hammer Fist.
Fist drags the fight down to the ground.
Fist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallava trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fist's guard.
Fist is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hallava presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hallava changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hallava misses with the combination.
Fist shoots in for a takedown but Hallava shows good takedown defense.
Hallava looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fist blocks a head kick by Hallava.
Julius Hallava is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fist scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fist stops Hallava from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Fist fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallava will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fist moves in looking to clinch but Hallava pushes him off.
Hallava tries to work over Fist's front leg with a kick but Fist checks it.
Hallava throws a solid leg kick but Fist takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hallava.
Fist lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fist shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fist was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fist decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hallava to his feet.
Fist checks a low kick from Hallava.
Hallava tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallava.
Hallava displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fist.
As Fist looks to move away, Hallava throws a big counter combo bu Fist just gets out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallava tries to bum rush Fist with a series of wild strikes but Fist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hallava throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fist tries to counter by closing the distance.
Julius Hallava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fist instigates a clinch.
Fist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fist breaks the clinch.
Hallava throws a low kick but Fist avoids it.
Hallava throws a one two combo.
Hallava fails to land with a series of punches.
Fist closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallava escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fist is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hallava sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Hallava was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fist rushes Hallava and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fist keeps control of Hallava as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fist misses with a punch to the body.
Hallava's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hallava throws a body kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallava throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fist tries for a takedown but Hallava circles away easily
and Hallava counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fist shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hallava defends it nicely.
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 Julius Hallava will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hallava misses with an uppercut.
Fist misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice combination there by Hallava.
It looks like Hammer Fist has been cut.
Fist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hallava, pushing him back against the cage.
Fist wants to take the fight to the mat but Hallava manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Fist - that landed with a thud.
Fist slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Hallava's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fist shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hallava defends it nicely.
Julius Hallava has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hammer Fist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallava tries to land a leg kick but Fist saw it coming and moves away.
Fist pushes Hallava up against the cage in a clinch.
Fist manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hallava wants to get up but he can't break Fist's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist pulls Hallava in close to his closed guard and prevents Hallava from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hallava is looking to stand up but Fist won't let him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fist gets a clinch.
Fist prevents Hallava from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallava being controlled against the cage.
Fist tries to pull guard but Hallava forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fist tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hallava just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fist goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hallava prevents it.
Fist fails to pull guard.
Fist changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hallava fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hallava attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
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.
Hallava throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fist.
Fist tries to clinch there but Hallava circles away.
Fist fails with the takedown.
Fist attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hallava swings for the body but Fist moves out of range.
Fist goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hallava throws a right and a left that Fist avoids nicely.
Hallava backing away here, and Fist unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fist takes the fight into the clinch.
Hallava wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fist is trying to stall.
Fist has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hallava avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Julius Hallava will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hammer Fist's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hallava throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hallava takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hallava throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick from Hallava misses.
Fist takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hallava leaves Fist with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hallava lands a leg kick that knocks Fist off balance momentarily.
Fist throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hallava's waist but Hallava gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fist off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallava throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hallava tries to work over Fist's front leg with a kick but Fist checks it.
Hallava lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fist circles away quickly and effectively.
Hallava throws a leg kick
and Fist counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist stops Hallava from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist stands up from Hallava's guard - Fist perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hallava tries to bum rush Fist with a series of wild strikes but Fist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fist wants to clinch.
Hallava fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fist checks it well.
Fist misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Julius Hallava has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hammer Fist.
Fist shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hallava sprawls well. Hallava wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fist gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallava throws a wild body kick that Fist sees coming a mile off.
Hallava throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hallava fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hallava at a distance.
Fist shoots in for a takedown but Hallava shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fist dodges the punch combination from Hallava.
Hallava throws a head kick that misses
and Fist counters with a three punch combo that has Hallava backing up. Hallava nods at Fist to acknowledge the strikes.
Fist fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallava fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fist moves out of range as Hallava throws a body kick.
Fist goes for a double leg but Hallava avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hallava continues to drive forward.
Hallava is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fist can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallava tries to land a front kick but Fist steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hallava will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fist! But no joy.
Fist dodges the punch combination from Hallava.
Hallava cracks Fist with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fist is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hallava sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hallava paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hallava, right into the meat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fist or perhaps it was just good defense by Hallava, which made it look bad.
Fist misses with a takedown attempt - Hallava sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Hallava misses.
Fist tries to counter with a clinch but Hallava shakes him off and moves away.
Hallava is looking to score with low kicks.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Hallava.
Fist dodges the punch combination from Hallava.
Hallava misses with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fist.
Fist throws a sloppy head kick and Hallava moves out of range easily.
Hallava fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fist feints the counter takedown.
Hallava throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hallava throws a right hand that Fist ducks under and follows up with a left that Fist also avoids with ease.
Hammer Fist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julius Hallava is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fist with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Hallava showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hallava, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Hallava!
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