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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 72
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Bee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haapasaari, pushing him back against the cage.
Bee lands a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Helmeri Haapasaari has been cut.
A short uppercut from Bee.
A short right from Bee on the inside. #ROC#
Haapasaari is rocked!
Bee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haapasaari's efforts to push away.
Haapasaari is still on wobbly legs! Can Bee finish him?
Bee loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Haapasaari senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Killer Bee!
A determined Killer Bee didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 68
Date: Oct 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Duffy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haapasaari takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Duffy throws a series of punches but Haapasaari avoids them all with ease.
Duffy throws a good cross that connects.
Duffy throws a series of punches but Haapasaari avoids them all with ease.
Duffy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haapasaari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haapasaari looks to land a combination but Duffy avoids it well.
Duffy scores with a jab to the head.
Duffy lands a jab.
Nice shot lands for Duffy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duffy throws a nice looking combination but Haapasaari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haapasaari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duffy.
Haapasaari throws a counter combo.
Haapasaari throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Haapasaari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duffy.
Duffy swinging wildly here.
Haapasaari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duffy looks to land a combination but Haapasaari avoids it well.
Duffy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haapasaari.
Haapasaari moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Duffy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haapasaari counters with a nice uppercut.
Haapasaari drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Duffy misses with a series of wild punches.
Despite the aggression on Haapasaari's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Duffy looks to land a combination but Haapasaari avoids it well.
Haapasaari throws a right and a left that Duffy avoids nicely. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Duffy.
Duffy lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duffy looks to score with a jab to the body but Haapasaari is just out of range.
A combination from Duffy does no damage.
A punch combination from Duffy misses.
Duffy misses with a wild combination.
Haapasaari let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Haapasaari slips a jab and a cross from Duffy.
Duffy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haapasaari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Duffy throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Haapasaari counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Haapasaari there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Well, if Haapasaari is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Duffy tries to kick Haapasaari off but Haapasaari keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Duffy has hold of Haapasaari's hands but Haapasaari slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Haapasaari lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Haapasaari wants to work for an arm triangle but Duffy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Haapasaari lands a nice short elbow.
Haapasaari is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Haapasaari keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Duffy is refusing to be controlled, as Haapasaari sits in half guard.
Haapasaari takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Haapasaari working Duffy over with strikes.
Haapasaari trying to control the action but Duffy is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haapasaari lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC2#
Duffy is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Phil Duffy has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haapasaari works his way into side control.
Oh Duffy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duffy gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T4#
You get the feeling that Duffy really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Duffy seems to have got his legs back now.
Haapasaari working Duffy over with strikes here. #SUB2#
Haapasaari looking to isolate an arm here. Duffy doesn't see it coming and as Haapasaari extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Haapasaari!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helmeri Haapasaari!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 64
Date: Sep 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Standfield shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Haapasaari counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Standfield throws a leg kick that is checked
and Haapasaari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Standfield throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Haapasaari counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Haapasaari is sitting in close to Standfield's body. Standfield has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Haapasaari is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Haapasaari is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Standfield.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marlo Standfield!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 55
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Haapasaari catches Ronaldo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haapasaari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haapasaari jabs at Ronaldo's body.
Haapasaari jabs Ronaldo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haapasaari cracks Ronaldo with an open hand slap.
Ronaldo misses with a takedown attempt
and Haapasaari counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ronaldo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haapasaari's waist but Haapasaari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ronaldo off to one side.
Haapasaari throws out a powerful jab.
Ronaldo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haapasaari throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Ronaldo gets the takedown into side control.
Haapasaari struggling a bit here.
Haapasaari on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haapasaari tries to get out of the position.
Haapasaari tries to improve position but can't. #T1##SUB2#
Ronaldo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ronaldo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ronaldo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling sparring gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Ronaldo has hold of Haapasaari's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Haapasaari tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ronaldo cranks the arm and Haapasaari screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Haapasaari, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pele Ronaldo!
Pele Ronaldo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 49
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Haapasaari cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
A head kick by James misses #TD2#
and Haapasaari counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Haapasaari.
Haapasaari working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Haapasaari thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Haapasaari lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haapasaari's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Haapasaari scoring with some ground and pound.
Haapasaari advances position into side control!
Haapasaari working the ground and pound from side control.
James tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haapasaari wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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!#SUB2#
Haapasaari is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but James is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Haapasaari controlling from side mount. #T1#
Haapasaari in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
James is breathing heavily.
Haapasaari passes to full mount! That's big trouble for James!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haapasaari lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Haapasaari! James is hurt baaadly! Haapasaari is firing away with more strikes - James is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Helmeri Haapasaari!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 45
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Bee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
It looks like Helmeri Haapasaari has been cut.
Bee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Haapasaari counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bee!
Bee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bee struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Haapasaari working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Haapasaari working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Haapasaari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Haapasaari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Haapasaari is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Haapasaari fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T1#
Haapasaari working away.
Bee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bee tries to get out of the position.
Haapasaari trying to control the action but Bee is working from the bottom.
Haapasaari throws an elbow but Bee slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bee is not content to let Haapasaari control the position.
Bee avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Haapasaari.
Haapasaari works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Haapasaari lands a nice forearm strike.
Haapasaari throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Haapasaari looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bee is avoiding damage well.
Bee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haapasaari wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bee defending against the ground and pound.
Haapasaari cracks Bee with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Haapasaari works to advance to full mount. Bee defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bee is in a horrible position here. Haapasaari smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Haapasaari raining down hammerfists from mount.
Haapasaari lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bee hang on?
Haapasaari misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T3#
Bee is squirming around, avoiding Haapasaari's attempts to control the action.
Haapasaari controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Haapasaari jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bee manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Haapasaari is trying to get an arm triangle but Bee is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bee is not content to let Haapasaari control the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Haapasaari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bee, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Bee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Haapasaari trying to control the action but Bee is working from the bottom.
Haapasaari throws an elbow but Bee slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bee is trying to control Haapasaari's posture but Haapasaari avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helmeri Haapasaari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Helmeri Haapasaari's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haapasaari.
Bee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body punch from Haapasaari.
Bee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Bee misses the target.
Bee lands a jab to the head.
Bee looks to land a combination but Haapasaari avoids it well.
Haapasaari moves away from the strike by Bee.
A big left from Haapasaari misses.
Haapasaari looks to land a right hand but Bee moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haapasaari shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Haapasaari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bee misses with a straight left.
Bee scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Haapasaari slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Haapasaari's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Haapasaari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bee cracks Haapasaari with a good jab.
Bee walks into a left hand.
Bee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haapasaari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bee.
Some wild striking there from Haapasaari.
A shot to the body from Haapasaari misses
and Bee counters with a crisp right that sends Haapasaari to the canvas! Bee follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Bee!
An out of breath Killer Bee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 38
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
A shot to the body from Haapasaari misses
and Haapasaari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Helmeri Haapasaari has been cut.
Haapasaari looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haapasaari. Joukahainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joukahainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haapasaari attempts a counter takedown but Joukahainen avoids it well and moves away.
Haapasaari throws a body punch but Joukahainen moves out of range. #KD2#
Joukahainen drops his shoulder and cracks Haapasaari with a huge uppercut! Haapasaari goes down! Can Joukahainen finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joukahainen wants to pass the guard but Haapasaari is keeping the position.
Joukahainen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Haapasaari is looking for a sweep.
Joukahainen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Haapasaari might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Haapasaari tries to bench press Joukahainen off him but Joukahainen keeps the position. #T1#
Joukahainen trying to control the position but Haapasaari is working away.
Joukahainen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Haapasaari to see if he's OK.
Joukahainen wants to control but Haapasaari is keeping him busy.
Haapasaari takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Haapasaari tries to bench press Joukahainen off him but Joukahainen keeps the position.
Haapasaari is not content to let Joukahainen control the position. #T2#
Joukahainen scoring with punches and elbows.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Joukahainen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Haapasaari manages to work his way to half guard, despite Joukahainen's best efforts.
Joukahainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joukahainen wants to control but Haapasaari is keeping him busy.
Joukahainen wants to pass to mount but Haapasaari is defending the position.
Joukahainen throws a strike but Haapasaari avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Haapasaari keeping moving, preventing Joukahainen from controlling successfully.
Joukahainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haapasaari works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Haapasaari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joukahainen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Joukahainen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Joukahainen pulls Haapasaari in close to his closed guard and prevents Haapasaari from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Joukahainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haapasaari gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joukahainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joukahainen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Haapasaari throwing strikes from guard but Joukahainen blocks nicely. #T4##SUB2#
Haapasaari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joukahainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haapasaari has managed to get both his arms back between Joukahainen's legs - danger averted.
Haapasaari missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haapasaari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joukahainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haapasaari has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Haapasaari postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Joukahainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haapasaari is one step ahead there.
Haapasaari looking to sit in guard and control but Joukahainen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joukahainen wants to control from the top but Haapasaari keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorma Joukahainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Helmeri Haapasaari's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Haapasaari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joukahainen takes a swing at Haapasaari's ribcage but misses.
Haapasaari drops his hands momentarily and Joukahainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Haapasaari just misses with a punch to the body.
Joukahainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joukahainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joukahainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD2#
Joukahainen catches Haapasaari napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Haapasaari to the canvas!
#ROC2#
Haapasaari is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joukahainen loads up on a big left hand. Haapasaari felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Joukahainen looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Haapasaari can't hide his disappointment, as Joukahainen celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorma Joukahainen!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 33
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Haapasaari rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ghetta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Haapasaari misses.
Ghetta tries to clinch up but Haapasaari circles away and keeps his distance.
Ghetta connects with a nice looking jab.
Haapasaari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ghetta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ghetta is looking to clinch.
Ghetta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Haapasaari displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ghetta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetta wants to clinch#TD2#
and Haapasaari counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ghetta won't be happy with that. #T1#
Haapasaari scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ghetta to see if he's OK.
Ghetta takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ghetta is looking to regain half guard here but Haapasaari keeps moving and retains side control.
Haapasaari cracks Ghetta with a big right hand but Ghetta just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Haapasaari is looking to take a break and control but Ghetta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Haapasaari looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ghetta struggling a bit here.
Ghetta gets back to half guard.
Haapasaari is looking to advance position but Ghetta won't allow it. #T2#
Haapasaari blocks the strikes from Ghetta.
Ghetta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Haapasaari stays in close to Ghetta's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haapasaari wants to pass the guard but Ghetta is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ghetta has an active guard here but Haapasaari has managed to pass into half guard.
Ghetta is looking for a sweep. Haapasaari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ghetta moves into full guard.
Ghetta throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Haapasaari works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ghetta missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Haapasaari is looking for a kimura but Ghetta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haapasaari to get the leverage. #T3#
Ghetta tries to roll over but Haapasaari keeps him under control.
Ghetta flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Haapasaari takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ghetta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haapasaari landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ghetta moves into full guard.
Haapasaari missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Ghetta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haapasaari is aware though and is defending well.
Ghetta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ghetta throws a strike but Haapasaari rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Haapasaari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Ghetta looking for a guillotine here but Haapasaari defends easily.
#T4#
Haapasaari with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ghetta keeping full guard, as Haapasaari tries to pass.
Haapasaari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ghetta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haapasaari with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ghetta doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ghetta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haapasaari lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Haapasaari drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Haapasaari jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Haapasaari makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Haapasaari chips away with some ground and pound.
Ghetta looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghetta, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helmeri Haapasaari 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.
#R2#
Haapasaari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghetta tried to counter with a leg kick but Haapasaari avoided it.#CL#
Ghetta forces Haapasaari back against the cage and clinches.
Haapasaari is trying to force a seperation but Ghetta has the dominant position.#TD2#
Haapasaari wants the takedown. Ghetta is fighting it off but Haapasaari persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ghetta's guard against the cage.
Haapasaari wants to pass the guard but Ghetta is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ghetta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haapasaari gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Haapasaari with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetta is trying to keep Haapasaari in close.
#SUB#
Ghetta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haapasaari keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ghetta's head.#T1#
Haapasaari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ghetta is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Haapasaari drops back looking for a leg! Ghetta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ghetta manages to kick Haapasaari off! Haapasaari jumps back into Ghetta's guard.
Haapasaari keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ghetta's head.
Haapasaari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Ghetta is looking for a triangle but Haapasaari pushes his legs off easily.
Ghetta keeping moving, preventing Haapasaari from controlling successfully.
Haapasaari lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Haapasaari trying to control but Ghetta is working from the bottom.
Haapasaari stopping the sweep attempt from Ghetta.
Helmeri Haapasaari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haapasaari wants to control from the top but Ghetta keeps moving.
Haapasaari looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haapasaari won't allow Ghetta to sweep him here.
Ghetta trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Haapasaari wants to control from the top but Ghetta keeps moving.
Ghetta keeping full guard, as Haapasaari tries to pass. #SUB#
Ghetta is looking for a triangle but Haapasaari pushes his legs off easily.
Ghetta looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghetta, not yet.
Haapasaari connects with a couple of short punches.
Haapasaari in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Haapasaari landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Ghetta is trying to control the position but Haapasaari postures up.
Haapasaari makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ghetta keeping moving, preventing Haapasaari from controlling successfully.
Haapasaari must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Haapasaari lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Ghetta is looking for a triangle but Haapasaari pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Ghetta looking for a guillotine here but Haapasaari defends easily.
#SUB#
Ghetta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haapasaari gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Haapasaari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Haapasaari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ghetta swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ghetta working for a triangle but Haapasaari defends it easily.
#SUB#
Ghetta has his foot on Haapasaari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haapasaari works his way back into a safe position though.
Haapasaari is working Ghetta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ghetta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haapasaari with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Haapasaari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haapasaari trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghetta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghetta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haapasaari's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helmeri Haapasaari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Haapasaari misses with a combination
and Ghetta counters with a nice uppercut.
Haapasaari throws a sloppy body shot
and Ghetta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ghetta tries to close the distance and clinch but Haapasaari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Ghetta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ghetta lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Haapasaari lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
Ghetta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haapasaari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haapasaari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ghetta keeping moving, preventing Haapasaari from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ghetta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haapasaari defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Ghetta looking for a guillotine here but Haapasaari defends easily.
#SUB#
Ghetta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Haapasaari wants to pass the guard but Ghetta is keeping the position.
Ghetta has momentary wrist control but Haapasaari slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Ghetta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ghetta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haapasaari can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Ghetta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haapasaari defends it easily.
Haapasaari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ghetta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haapasaari is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Haapasaari thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Haapasaari cracks Ghetta with a solid left hand.
Ghetta thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Haapasaari trying to control but Ghetta is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ghetta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haapasaari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haapasaari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Haapasaari chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Haapasaari is in close to Ghetta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Haapasaari lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Haapasaari stands up over Ghetta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ghetta lands some strikes from the bottom.#SUB#
Haapasaari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Haapasaari scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Ghetta has his foot on Haapasaari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haapasaari works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Haapasaari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ghetta wants to sweep but no luck.
Haapasaari is working Ghetta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Haapasaari trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghetta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haapasaari chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Ghetta is rocked!
Haapasaari arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Ghetta's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Helmeri Haapasaari!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 29
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
xu dives in for a single leg takedown but Haapasaari sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from xu - that will leave a mark!
wu xu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Haapasaari feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Haapasaari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
xu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haapasaari is controlling him.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - xu has eaten all the pies!
Haapasaari lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Haapasaari won't allow xu to get back to his feet.
Haapasaari pushes down on xu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
xu trying to get back to full guard but Haapasaari takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Haapasaari takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Haapasaari with shots to the head and body - xu looks very uncomfortable down there. #T1#
xu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
xu tries to improve his position but instead Haapasaari has taken his back! #SUB#
Haapasaari is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
A lull in the action here.
Haapasaari has the hooks in. xu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
xu is still trying to improve position.
Haapasaari lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Haapasaari.
#SUB#
Haapasaari is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and xu taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Haapasaari.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helmeri Haapasaari!
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