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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eero Haapasaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eero Haapasaari is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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160 lbs
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179 lbs
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Good wrestling
Good kicks
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eero Haapasaari!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab by Killer.
Killer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Killer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Killer.
Haapasaari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killer.
Killer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haapasaari has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Killer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haapasaari throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haapasaari.
Killer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Haapasaari's calf.
Killer lands a nice looking body kick.
Killer has closed the distance and engaged Haapasaari in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Killer.
Killer scores with a shoulder strike.
Killer scores with a shot to the side of Haapasaari's head.
Killer presses Haapasaari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Haapasaari is trying to break free.
Killer breaks the clinch.
Killer clinches up with Haapasaari and pushes him back against the cage.
Killer stalls.
Killer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Killer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haapasaari takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Killer, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Killer lands a jab.
Haapasaari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killer moves away.
Haapasaari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killer delivers a nice body kick.
Haapasaari misses with an uppercut
and Killer counters with a nice body kick.
Haapasaari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer.
Killer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haapasaari takes a kick to the side of the head.
Haapasaari sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Killer lands with a hook. Haapasaari tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haapasaari. Killer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dan Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer cracks the inside of Haapasaari's front leg.
Killer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer is looking to slow Haapasaari down with leg kicks.
Haapasaari blocks a head kick by Killer.
Haapasaari with the counter takedown but Killer avoids it easily.
Haapasaari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from Haapasaari.
Haapasaari throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Killer counters with a straight right hand.
Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killer lands with a hook. Haapasaari tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Haapasaari sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Killer avoids the body shot from Haapasaari.
Haapasaari ducks right into an uppercut from Killer.
Killer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Killer misses with a head kick.
Haapasaari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from Haapasaari.
Killer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Haapasaari if he has to take too many more of those.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Killer.
Dan Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haapasaari stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Killer.
Haapasaari on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Killer tests Haapasaari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Killer looks to land a body kick but Haapasaari moved away.
Killer scores with a spinning back kick!
Killer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haapasaari has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Killer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Killer.
Killer throws a head kick but Haapasaari moves out of range.
Haapasaari is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Killer rather than just go for the knockout.
Killer closes the distance and pushes Haapasaari back into the cage.
Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haapasaari has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Killer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Killer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Killer tries to clinch but Haapasaari moves away
and Haapasaari counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Haapasaari.
Killer scores with a nice head shot.
Haapasaari misses with a hook to the body
and Killer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Killer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haapasaari can do to turn this around?
Killer is looking to clinch but Haapasaari is avoiding it.
Haapasaari has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Killer.
Killer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Killer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fighters circling - Haapasaari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Killer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Haapasaari will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haapasaari misses with an uppercut. Killer saw that one coming.
As Haapasaari backs away, Killer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Killer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Haapasaari's head.
Killer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Killer coming out on top.
Killer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Killer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haapasaari backwards.
Killer leaning against his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Killer.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Killer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Killer.
A short uppercut from Killer.
Killer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Killer scores with a hook to the body.
Dan Killer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Killer lands a nice uppercut.
Killer slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Killer lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Killer.
Killer breaks from the clinch.
Killer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haapasaari. That did some damage!
Killer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Killer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Killer.
Haapasaari throws a hook to the side of Killer's head but Killer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping leg kick lands for Killer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer lands with a slapping head kick.
A shot to the body from Haapasaari misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Killer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Killer. That's going to slow Haapasaari down.
Killer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haapasaari takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dan Killer is winning the standup battle so far.
Killer is looking to slow Haapasaari down with leg kicks.
Killer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haapasaari.
Jab by Killer.
Haapasaari stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Killer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haapasaari has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Killer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Haapasaari was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Killer clinches up with Haapasaari and pushes him back against the cage.
Killer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haapasaari misses with a wild body shot.
Haapasaari swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Killer moves into the clinch.
Killer slowing the pace effectively.
Haapasaari wants a takedown but no success here.
Killer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Killer scores with a shoulder strike.
Killer pushes Haapasaari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killer avoiding damage.
Killer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Killer for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Killer dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Haapasaari takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Killer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haapasaari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Killer.
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Haapasaari.
Killer scores with a body shot.
Killer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Killer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Killer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haapasaari's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer lands a leg kick that knocks Haapasaari off balance momentarily.
Killer connects with a solid leg kick.
Killer lands a front kick.
Killer scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haapasaari doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Haapasaari takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haapasaari shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Killer as he jumps to the side.
Killer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Haapasaari misses with a body shot.
Killer looks to land a body kick but Haapasaari moved away.
Killer rushes Haapasaari and presses him up against the cage.
Killer cracks Haapasaari with a nice body shot.
Haapasaari being controlled against the cage.
Killer lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Killer stalls.
A right hook to the body lands for Killer.
Killer breaks the clinch.
Haapasaari throws a body punch but Killer moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Killer misses the target.
Killer scores with a nice strike.
Haapasaari takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haapasaari blocks a jab.
Haapasaari's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haapasaari takes a swing at Killer's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Killer.
The crowd cheers as Killer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haapasaari doesn't seem phased though.
Haapasaari tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haapasaari takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A solid body kick from Killer.
Killer throws a body shot but no joy.
Haapasaari misses with a shot to the body
and Killer counters with an inside leg kick.
Haapasaari takes a swing at Killer's ribcage but misses.
Killer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab from Killer finds it's way through Haapasaari's defenses.
Killer lands a slapping body shot.
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haapasaari moves away.
Haapasaari let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haapasaari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killer moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haapasaari on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Killer. Killer obviously looking to wear him down.
Haapasaari throws a body shot but no joy.
Killer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haapasaari.
It looked like Killer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Killer.
Killer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Killer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killer wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Killer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eero Haapasaari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haapasaari stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Killer.
Killer scores with a spinning back kick!
Killer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Killer lunges at Haapasaari with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haapasaari's hand.
Haapasaari has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Haapasaari on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Killer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Killer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:24
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Killer!
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energy
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