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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mica Makaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harri Mulqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Makaaja might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to BassLovers United - I Can't Dance. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
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216 lbs
41 - 15 - 1 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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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
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mica Makaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Mulqvist!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makaaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Mulqvist is just out of range.
Mulqvist moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mulqvist. Makaaja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mulqvist misses with a body shot.
Mulqvist shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mulqvist showed some decent athleticism there.
Mulqvist not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulqvist missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Makaaja has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mulqvist is working away from the top position though.
Mulqvist is trying to control the action in half guard but Makaaja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaaja has his hands clasped together around Mulqvist's back. He's all about the action.
Makaaja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mulqvist pulls his head out easily.
Makaaja tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mulqvist has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mulqvist avoids the attempt from Makaaja to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Makaaja's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Makaaja is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mulqvist is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Makaaja is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Makaaja is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Makaaja tries to reverse the position but Mulqvist maintains control.
Makaaja taking shots to the head.
Mulqvist connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mulqvist trying to control but Makaaja is having none of it.
Makaaja bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mulqvist has his foot on Makaaja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makaaja works his way back into a safe position though.
Mulqvist trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Makaaja haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mulqvist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Makaaja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makaaja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makaaja is staying active underneath Mulqvist, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makaaja tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mulqvist has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Makaaja is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja is working hard here to advance position.
Mulqvist tries to control but Makaaja wriggling away.
Mulqvist pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mulqvist takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mulqvist working Makaaja over with strikes here.
Makaaja takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Makaaja tries to hold on but Mulqvist pushes him away.
Mulqvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Makaaja is looking to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makaaja tries to lock up and control but Mulqvist gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harri Mulqvist dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mulqvist shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mulqvist working over Makaaja with some ground and pound. Makaaja looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Makaaja trying to control here.
Makaaja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mulqvist working Makaaja over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulqvist content to control rather than advance.
Makaaja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mulqvist lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Makaaja sees it coming and defends easily.
Mulqvist is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Makaaja is just riding it out for now. Mulqvist eventually gives up the hold.
Harri Mulqvist has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mulqvist throwing shots but Makaaja is blocking nicely.
Makaaja moves into full guard.
Mulqvist postures up in Makaaja's guard and throws a big left but Makaaja blocks it.
Mulqvist got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makaaja has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mulqvist has managed to get both his arms back between Makaaja's legs - danger averted.
Makaaja looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mulqvist has picked Makaaja up and slammed him! Makaaja can't keep hold of the triangle and Mulqvist manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mulqvist is trying to get an arm triangle but Makaaja is defending well.
Mulqvist scoring with punches from side control.
Makaaja tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mulqvist wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mulqvist cracks Makaaja with a big right hand but Makaaja just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
Mulqvist working away.
Mulqvist landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
It looks like Mica Makaaja has been cut.
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.
Mulqvist is staying tight to Makaaja's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Makaaja dodges the ground and pound from Mulqvist.
Makaaja gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Makaaja is not content to let Mulqvist control the position.
Makaaja tries to roll over but Mulqvist keeps him under control.
Mulqvist lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mulqvist controlling the action here.
Makaaja trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mulqvist controlling the action here.
Mulqvist is trying to control. Makaaja wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mulqvist missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mulqvist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Makaaja looking for submissions off his back.
Mulqvist wants to control but Makaaja is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harri Mulqvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makaaja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mulqvist pinned against the cage. Mulqvist gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harri Mulqvist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mica Makaaja's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Mulqvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaaja manages to avoid it.
Makaaja throwing a counter right hand but Mulqvist manages to avoid it.
Mulqvist throws a looping overhand right but Makaaja ducks down to avoid it.
Mulqvist defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makaaja.
Makaaja defending well as Mulqvist loads up on a big left hand.
Makaaja wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mulqvist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice takedown defense from Mulqvist. No joy for Makaaja on that attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Makaaja blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulqvist misses with a kick to the body.
Mulqvist throws a big shot that misses.
Mulqvist takes a swing at Makaaja's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaaja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mulqvist pinned against the cage. Mulqvist gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mica Makaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mulqvist lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makaaja shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mulqvist keeping moving, preventing Makaaja from controlling successfully.
Mulqvist looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makaaja can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mulqvist escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Makaaja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Makaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mulqvist keeping moving, preventing Makaaja from controlling successfully.
Makaaja preventing the sweep.
Makaaja showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mulqvist is looking for a triangle but Makaaja pushes his legs off easily.
Harri Mulqvist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist pulls Makaaja in close to prevent any damage.
Mulqvist working a defensive guard but Makaaja passes into half guard.
Mulqvist is trying to get back to full guard.
Mulqvist is staying active underneath Makaaja, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makaaja is working for a kimura but Mulqvist is defending it quite comfortably.
Mulqvist wants to control but Makaaja is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mulqvist shoots in looking for a takedown. Makaaja tries to sprawl out of it but Mulqvist keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Makaaja manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Makaaja tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mulqvist manages to circle out of the way.
Mulqvist throws a leg kick which misses Makaaja's front leg but catches the back leg as Makaaja tries to avoid it.
Mica Makaaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mulqvist fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harri Mulqvist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mulqvist has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harri Mulqvist!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Harri Mulqvist made sure he mentioned LUMBERJACK 160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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hype
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pop
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