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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harri Mulqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Tapio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
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188 cm
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220 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Mulqvist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Tapio!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulqvist keeps Tapio at a distance using the push kick.
Mulqvist lands a jab to Tapio's midsection.
Mulqvist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tapio looks gassed!
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!
Mulqvist drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mulqvist wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tapio, who protects the arm well.
Mulqvist is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tapio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mulqvist wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tapio, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist trying to control the action but Tapio is working from the bottom.
Mulqvist swings around for an armbar but Tapio sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mulqvist's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mulqvist trying to control the position.
Mulqvist is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tapio is aware though and is defending well.
Mulqvist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tapio is one step ahead there.
Mulqvist working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tapio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tapio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mulqvist looking to control.
Tapio wants to get up but he can't break Mulqvist's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tapio decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mulqvist, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mulqvist circles away quickly and effectively.
Tapio looks to land a combination but Mulqvist avoids it well.
Kari Tapio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mulqvist lands a slapping body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tapio!
It looks like Harri Mulqvist has been cut.
Mulqvist throws a leg kick but Tapio checks it.
Mulqvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tapio manages to avoid it.
Mulqvist fails with a takedown attempt.
Mulqvist scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mulqvist is thwarting Tapio's attempts to control the position.
Mulqvist is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mulqvist is just content to waste time from the top position. Tapio takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Tapio's face as Mulqvist controls the position.
Mulqvist tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tapio is trying to buck Mulqvist off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harri Mulqvist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harri Mulqvist's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mulqvist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mulqvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tapio.
Mulqvist throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mulqvist tests Tapio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tapio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mulqvist fails to land with a series of punches.
Mulqvist tries to clinch there but Tapio circles away.
Tapio tries to keep at a distance but Mulqvist has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tapio blocks an elbow strike.
Tapio gets underhooks to prevent Mulqvist's takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mulqvist throws an elbow but misses.
Mulqvist looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mulqvist taking a breather.
Tapio blocks an elbow strike from Mulqvist.
Tapio wants to break free but Mulqvist has control.
Mulqvist tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tapio working hard to break the clinch.
Tapio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mulqvist looks to score with a jab to the body but Tapio is just out of range.
Mulqvist is looking to wear down Tapio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mulqvist wants to clinch up but Tapio keeps it at a distance.
Mulqvist attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mulqvist rushes Tapio and presses him up against the cage.
Mulqvist throws an elbow but it misses.
Mulqvist has Tapio pressed against the cage, preventing Tapio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mulqvist has Tapio pushed against the cage.
Tapio tries to break the clinch but Mulqvist is controlling the position.
Mulqvist misses with an elbow strike.
Tapio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tapio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mulqvist.
Mulqvist avoids the head kick by Tapio.
Mulqvist 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.
Mulqvist passes Tapio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mulqvist stops Tapio from getting back to his feet.
Tapio is breathing heavily.
Mulqvist tries to pass to full mount but Tapio defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist is looking to stall here but Tapio recovers full guard.
Mulqvist postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tapio is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mulqvist, into his guard.
Mulqvist is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tapio is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist being controlled here, momentarily.
Mulqvist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tapio is looking to stand up but Mulqvist won't let him.
Mulqvist trying to control the position.
Mulqvist working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tapio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tapio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tapio decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mulqvist, up you get!
Tapio drops Mulqvist with a beautiful combination! Mulqvist stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tapio is looking for the KO!
A punch combination from Tapio misses.
Mulqvist shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mulqvist controlling the pace.
Mulqvist seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tapio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tapio is trying to stand up here but Mulqvist is controlling him well.
Mulqvist is working for a kimura but Tapio is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kari Tapio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Harri Mulqvist'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. This is the final round!
Mulqvist thuds a left hand into Tapio's body.
Tapio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mulqvist counters with a left to the body.
Tapio throws a head kick that misses.
Harri Mulqvist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mulqvist bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mulqvist trying to control the position but Tapio is working away.
Mulqvist in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tapio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mulqvist is trying to ground and pound but Tapio uses the momentary lack of control by Mulqvist to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist trying to pass the guard but Tapio defending well.
Mulqvist stops Tapio from getting back to his feet.
Tapio makes his way to full guard, as Mulqvist worked for a kimura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mulqvist drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tapio looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tapio looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tapio!
Tapio decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tapio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tapio misses with a double jab
and Mulqvist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tapio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mulqvist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mulqvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist moves into range and clinches up with Tapio.
Mulqvist gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mulqvist is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tapio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mulqvist.
Mulqvist trying to mount his opponent but Tapio defends it.
Mulqvist trying to control from Tapio's half guard. Tapio has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist throws a strike but Tapio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mulqvist wants to sweep here but Tapio controlling him for the moment.
Tapio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mulqvist is proving hard to escape from.
Mulqvist is working an open guard so Tapio takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mulqvist throws a wild body kick that Tapio sees coming a mile off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harri Mulqvist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mulqvist 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harri Mulqvist!
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