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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Colt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Haapalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haapalainen has chosen Lentävä Kalakukko as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jackson Colt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mikko Haapalainen!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haapalainen gets a clinch.
A knee to the head by Haapalainen.
Haapalainen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Colt's efforts to push away.
Haapalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colt jumps guard but Haapalainen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Colt is looking to break free of the clinch but Haapalainen has double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Haapalainen.
Colt prevents the takedown attempt.
Haapalainen stalling in the clinch.
Haapalainen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Colt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haapalainen slows down the pace here.
Colt is looking to break free of the clinch but Haapalainen has double underhooks.
Haapalainen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Colt smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haapalainen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Haapalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haapalainen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Colt is defending well for now.
Haapalainen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Colt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Haapalainen can turn it around.
Haapalainen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Haapalainen has Colt pushed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Colt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Haapalainen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Haapalainen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Colt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson Colt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Haapalainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haapalainen tries to pull guard but Colt won't allow it.
Colt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Haapalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haapalainen trying to land knees to the body.
Haapalainen tries to land knees in the clinch but Colt avoids the damage to the body.
Colt wants to get back to striking at distance but Haapalainen won't allow it.
Haapalainen looking to stall.
Haapalainen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Haapalainen jumps guard and drags Colt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Colt looking to sit in guard and control but Haapalainen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Haapalainen trying to control but Colt is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colt wants to sweep here but Haapalainen controlling him for the moment.
Haapalainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colt is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haapalainen is looking to stand up but Colt won't let him.
Colt keeping moving, preventing Haapalainen from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Colt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haapalainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Haapalainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Colt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Haapalainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Colt's waist but Colt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Haapalainen off to one side.
Haapalainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Colt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haapalainen wants to clinch
and Colt counters with a series of strikes. Haapalainen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haapalainen is looking to clinch but Colt is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Haapalainen dominated that round.
That's time! Colt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Colt gets tackled into the cage by Haapalainen. Haapalainen maintains the clinch.
Colt avoiding damage as Haapalainen throws knees to the body.
Haapalainen has Colt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Colt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Haapalainen trying to land knees to the body.
Haapalainen lands a nice elbow.
Haapalainen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Colt blocks it with crossed arms.
Colt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Haapalainen throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Colt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colt letting Haapalainen take a breather here.
Colt wants to get back to striking at distance but Haapalainen won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Haapalainen fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haapalainen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Colt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Haapalainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Colt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Haapalainen has him pressed against the cage.
Colt can't break the clinch.
Haapalainen tries to land a knee to the head but Colt blocks with his arms.
Haapalainen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Haapalainen has Colt pressed against the cage, preventing Colt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Haapalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Colt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haapalainen gets control of Colt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Haapalainen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Colt slips nicely into half guard.
Haapalainen wants to control but Colt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Haapalainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colt slows the pace down in half guard.
Haapalainen is staying active underneath Colt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Colt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Colt thows a huge punch but Haapalainen dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haapalainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haapalainen is trying to maintain the position but Colt is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haapalainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Haapalainen looks to move away, Colt throws a big counter combo bu Haapalainen just gets out of the way.
Haapalainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Colt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson Colt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haapalainen.
Colt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jackson Colt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Haapalainen.
Haapalainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Colt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Colt is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Haapalainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Colt counters by moving into the clinch.
Haapalainen is looking to control Colt's arms but Colt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Haapalainen has his back to the cage.
Colt working hard to break the clinch.
Haapalainen tries a knee to the head but Colt blocks it.
Haapalainen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Colt kicks Haapalainen off and gets to his feet.
Haapalainen is breathing heavily.
Mikko Haapalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Colt tries to counter by clinching up but Haapalainen breaks away and moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haapalainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Colt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mikko Haapalainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Haapalainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haapalainen closes the distance and clinches.
Colt wants to get back to striking at distance but Haapalainen won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Haapalainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Colt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haapalainen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Haapalainen is stalling here.
Haapalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Colt uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haapalainen taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Colt.
Haapalainen stalling in the clinch.
Colt tries to circle away but Haapalainen has him pinned against the cage.
Colt is looking to break free of the clinch but Haapalainen has double underhooks.
Haapalainen missing with knees to the body.
Colt avoids a wild elbow strike from Haapalainen.
Haapalainen has picked Colt up - he's going for a ride! Haapalainen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Colt has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Haapalainen is on him like a limpet, forcing Colt back against the cage.
Colt managing to block the knees to the body from Haapalainen.
Haapalainen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Haapalainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Haapalainen walks away with a smile on his face. Colt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Haapalainen tries to clinch but Colt is having none of it.
Colt swats away the attempt to clinch by Haapalainen.
Colt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Colt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Haapalainen wants to clinch but Colt slips to the side
letting Colt counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haapalainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Colt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haapalainen somewhat.
It looked like Colt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haapalainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haapalainen shoots and misses
and Colt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jackson Colt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Haapalainen.
Colt drags the fight down to the ground.
Colt has his feet on Haapalainen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Haapalainen tries to clinch but Colt moves out of range.
Colt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Haapalainen manages to circle out of the way.
Haapalainen has his takedown stuffed
and Colt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haapalainen shoots for a double leg takedown but Colt sprawls well. He's pushed Haapalainen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Haapalainen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Colt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Colt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Haapalainen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Colt defends it nicely.
Colt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mikko Haapalainen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Haapalainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Colt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haapalainen tries to clinch up but Colt circles away and keeps his distance.
Colt feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson Colt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haapalainen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Colt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Haapalainen 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikko Haapalainen!
Mikko Haapalainen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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energy
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hype
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