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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raimo Tikkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Sulkijalihas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sulkijalihas has chosen SMC Hoodrats as his entrance music. Seppo Sulkijalihas is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raimo Tikkari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Sulkijalihas!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sulkijalihas blocks a head kick by Tikkari.
Sulkijalihas looks for a takedown but Tikkari sprawls well.
Sulkijalihas misses with a head kick.
Tikkari throws a right and a left that Sulkijalihas avoids nicely.
Tikkari fails to land with a series of punches.
Tikkari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tikkari throws a head kick but Sulkijalihas moves out of range.
Tikkari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Tikkari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sulkijalihas throws a shot from downtown. Tikkari moves away and avoids it.
Sulkijalihas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sulkijalihas fails to land the takedown.
Tikkari bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sulkijalihas's head backwards.
Sulkijalihas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tikkari pinned against the cage. Tikkari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Raimo Tikkari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Sulkijalihas.
Tikkari moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sulkijalihas connects with a high kick.
It looks like Raimo Tikkari has been cut.
Sulkijalihas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sulkijalihas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick but Tikkari moves out of range.
Sulkijalihas checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulkijalihas misses with a head kick.
Tikkari throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tikkari lands with a slapping head kick.
Sulkijalihas avoids the head kick by Tikkari.
Tikkari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sulkijalihas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tikkari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tikkari is breathing heavily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sulkijalihas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sulkijalihas decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tikkari to his feet.
Tikkari attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tikkari avoids the head kick by Sulkijalihas.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick that misses.
Sulkijalihas throws a sloppy head kick and Tikkari moves out of range easily.
Sulkijalihas tries a head kick but it misses.
Tikkari misses with the combination.
Sulkijalihas misses with a kick to the body.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick but Tikkari moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tikkari.
Sulkijalihas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tikkari on the side of the head.
Tikkari blocks a head kick by Sulkijalihas.
Sulkijalihas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sulkijalihas lands a really nice looking cross but Tikkari seems unphased.
Sulkijalihas tries to clinch but Tikkari moves out of range.
Tikkari throws a head kick but Sulkijalihas moves out of range.
Tikkari throws a head kick but Sulkijalihas moves out of range.
Sulkijalihas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tikkari is able to avoid easily.
Tikkari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sulkijalihas.
Sulkijalihas shoots in for a double leg but Tikkari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tikkari throws and low kick but Sulkijalihas moves out of range easily.
Sulkijalihas fails with the takedown.
Tikkari scores with a head kick.
Tikkari takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tikkari throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sulkijalihas's head.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick but Tikkari moves out of range.
Tikkari blocks a head kick by Sulkijalihas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sulkijalihas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick but Tikkari moves out of range.
Raimo Tikkari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Tikkari.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick but Tikkari moves out of range.
A combination from Tikkari does no damage.
Sulkijalihas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tikkari displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sulkijalihas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tikkari avoids the head kick by Sulkijalihas.
Tikkari avoids the head kick by Sulkijalihas.
Sulkijalihas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sulkijalihas looks to land a left hand but Tikkari moved out of range nicely.
Tikkari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tikkari connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sulkijalihas. Sulkijalihas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sulkijalihas fakes the leg kick and cracks Tikkari in the body.
An inside leg kick from Sulkijalihas misses.
Sulkijalihas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tikkari is trying to defend but Sulkijalihas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tikkari on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tikkari tries to get out of the position.
Sulkijalihas stands up from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari clinches but Sulkijalihas breaks the clinch
letting Sulkijalihas counter with a right hand.
Sulkijalihas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tikkari napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tikkari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sulkijalihas on the ground.
Sulkijalihas works to advance to full mount. Tikkari defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sulkijalihas is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Tikkari scores with a head kick.
Sulkijalihas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sulkijalihas throws a push kick but Tikkari slaps the foot to one side.
Raimo Tikkari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sulkijalihas lands a head kick. Tikkari smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tikkari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab from Tikkari.
Tikkari avoids the head kick by Sulkijalihas.
Tikkari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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 Raimo Tikkari will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raimo Tikkari's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tikkari misses with a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tikkari.
A punch combination from Sulkijalihas misses.
Tikkari takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sulkijalihas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Tikkari misses.
Sulkijalihas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tikkari on the side of the head.
Tikkari blocks a head kick by Sulkijalihas.
Sulkijalihas throws a lazy right hand but Tikkari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raimo Tikkari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tikkari misses with a straight left.
Sulkijalihas throws a sloppy head kick and Tikkari moves out of range easily.
Tikkari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick that misses
and Tikkari counters with a head kick.
Sulkijalihas lands an overhand right.
Sulkijalihas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sulkijalihas throws the kick towards the body but Tikkari avoids it.
Tikkari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sulkijalihas connects with a high kick.
Tikkari blocks a head kick by Sulkijalihas.
Tikkari on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulkijalihas thuds his right hand into Tikkari's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sulkijalihas throws a sloppy head kick and Tikkari moves out of range easily.
Sulkijalihas misses with a hook. Tikkari ducked under it nicely.
Sulkijalihas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sulkijalihas throws a front kick that sends Tikkari stumbling back into the cage.
Tikkari tries to clinch but Sulkijalihas moves away
and Sulkijalihas counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tikkari avoids the head kick by Sulkijalihas.
No joy there for Tikkari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tikkari slips a jab and a cross from Sulkijalihas.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Sulkijalihas misses.
Tikkari lands a jab to the head.
Tikkari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sulkijalihas counters with a head kick.
Sulkijalihas cracks Tikkari with a good jab.
Tikkari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sulkijalihas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tikkari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tikkari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick that misses
and Tikkari holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sulkijalihas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tikkari has him pressed against the cage.
Tikkari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sulkijalihas connects with a high kick.
Sulkijalihas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tikkari.
Sulkijalihas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Tikkari.
Sulkijalihas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sulkijalihas showed some decent athleticism there.
Tikkari is trying to stand up here but Sulkijalihas is controlling him well.
Sulkijalihas stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tikkari to get to his feet.
Sulkijalihas clinches with his opponent.
Tikkari connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sulkijalihas's face.
Sulkijalihas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sulkijalihas manages to break the clinch.
Sulkijalihas lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick that misses.
Tikkari wants to clinch.
Tikkari throws a right hand that Sulkijalihas ducks under and follows up with a left that Sulkijalihas also avoids with ease.
Sulkijalihas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sulkijalihas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sulkijalihas is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick but Tikkari moves out of range.
Tikkari misses with a double jab.
Tikkari blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Sulkijalihas.
Tikkari throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sulkijalihas's head.
Sulkijalihas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tikkari napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tikkari is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sulkijalihas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tikkari is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari is pushing Sulkijalihas's head away, looking to escape. Sulkijalihas manages to hold on to the position though.
Sulkijalihas decides to stand back up. Sulkijalihas steps back and let's Tikkari get back to his feet.
Tikkari avoids the head kick by Sulkijalihas.
Sulkijalihas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tikkari pinned against the cage. Tikkari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick by Tikkari misses
and Sulkijalihas counters with a big head kick but Tikkari shrugs it off.
Sulkijalihas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sulkijalihas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tikkari's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tikkari is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sulkijalihas is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sulkijalihas gets to his feet. Tikkari looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sulkijalihas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sulkijalihas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Sulkijalihas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raimo Tikkari's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sulkijalihas avoids a kick to the body.
Sulkijalihas scores with a kick to the body.
Sulkijalihas throws a sloppy head kick and Tikkari moves out of range easily.
Sulkijalihas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sulkijalihas.
Tikkari thumps Sulkijalihas with a low kick.
Tikkari fails to land with a series of punches.
Tikkari darts in and clinches Sulkijalihas up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tikkari's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tikkari tries to land a knee to the head but Sulkijalihas blocks with his arms.
Sulkijalihas has Tikkari pressed against the cage, preventing Tikkari from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sulkijalihas tries for a takedown but Tikkari manages to get underhooks.
Tikkari tries to break the clinch but Sulkijalihas is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sulkijalihas is trying to force a seperation but Tikkari has the dominant position.
Tikkari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sulkijalihas blocks it with crossed arms.
Sulkijalihas can't break the clinch.
Tikkari manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulkijalihas tries a head kick but it misses.
Tikkari throws a nice looking combination but Sulkijalihas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tikkari avoids the head kick by Sulkijalihas.
Sulkijalihas fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Tikkari 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tikkari moves out of range of the body kick from Sulkijalihas.
Sulkijalihas tries a head kick but it misses.
Sulkijalihas moves into the clinch.
Tikkari breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sulkijalihas.
Tikkari scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sulkijalihas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tikkari looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sulkijalihas decides to stand back up.
Sulkijalihas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tikkari looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tikkari is trying to buck Sulkijalihas off.
Sulkijalihas decides to stand back up.
Tikkari slaps away a takedown attempt from Sulkijalihas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Raimo Tikkari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Sulkijalihas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sulkijalihas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tikkari backs up against the cage.
Tikkari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sulkijalihas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tikkari is trying to stand up here but Sulkijalihas is controlling him well.
Sulkijalihas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Seppo Sulkijalihas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sulkijalihas is working for a kimura but Tikkari is defending it quite comfortably.
Sulkijalihas prevents Tikkari from standing back up.
Sulkijalihas gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Tikkari moves out of range of the body kick from Sulkijalihas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari tries to bum rush Sulkijalihas with a series of wild strikes but Sulkijalihas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick that misses.
Sulkijalihas throws the left hand but Tikkari avoids the punch easily.
Sulkijalihas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tikkari throws a series of strikes that have Sulkijalihas backpedaling.
Tikkari misses with a combination
and Sulkijalihas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sulkijalihas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tikkari avoids the head kick by Sulkijalihas.
Tikkari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tikkari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tikkari avoids the head kick by Sulkijalihas.
Tikkari misses with a two punch combination.
Tikkari blocks a head kick by Sulkijalihas.
A head kick from Tikkari lands but Sulkijalihas takes it in his stride.
Sulkijalihas lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tikkari misses with a head kick.
Tikkari misses with a double jab.
Sulkijalihas just misses with a punch to the body.
Sulkijalihas misses with a body shot.
Sulkijalihas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tikkari lands a head kick!
Tikkari throws a nice looking combination but Sulkijalihas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raimo Tikkari is winning the standup battle so far.
Tikkari doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sulkijalihas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sulkijalihas trying to control but Tikkari is working from the bottom.
Tikkari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sulkijalihas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tikkari is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sulkijalihas wants to get up but he can't break Tikkari's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tikkari wants to get back to his feet but Sulkijalihas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sulkijalihas stands and steps away. Tikkari gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Sulkijalihas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sulkijalihas 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Sulkijalihas!
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