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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Turo Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Puhakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puhakka has chosen Condemned 84 - Face the Aggression as his entrance music. Niko Puhakka acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Turo Sapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Puhakka !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sapp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Puhakka wants to clinch up but Sapp keeps it at a distance.
Puhakka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sapp shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sapp showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sapp with the ground and pound but Puhakka uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sapp won't allow Puhakka to get back to his feet.
Sapp is looking to stand up but Puhakka won't let him.
Sapp trying to control the position from guard on top but Puhakka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sapp thows a big elbow that misses.
Sapp has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puhakka wants to stand but Sapp is controlling the position.
Sapp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sapp won't allow Puhakka to get back to his feet.
Sapp trying to control the position from guard on top but Puhakka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puhakka pushes Sapp off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sapp slaps away a takedown attempt from Puhakka , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Puhakka is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapp cracks Puhakka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Puhakka avoids the head kick by Sapp.
Puhakka is looking to clinch but Sapp is avoiding it.
Puhakka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sapp rushes Puhakka and presses him up against the cage.
Sapp stalling in the clinch but Puhakka improves position.
Puhakka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Puhakka jumps into guard, dragging Sapp to the mat.
Sapp wants to stand but Puhakka has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sapp is breathing heavily.
Sapp stands and throws Puhakka 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sapp tries to score with some ground and pound. Puhakka controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapp looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sapp working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Puhakka throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The fight stays on the outside here - Puhakka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Puhakka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sapp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Puhakka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Puhakka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sapp keeps working.
Sapp avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Puhakka .
Puhakka advances nicely into full mount.
Puhakka putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sapp on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sapp tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puhakka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sapp is bucking up trying to escape but Puhakka cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Niko Puhakka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sapp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Puhakka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sapp manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Puhakka trying to control but Sapp is working from the bottom.
Puhakka gets to his feet - Sapp follows without any prompting.
Nice sprawl there from Sapp as Puhakka shoots in.
Puhakka tries to clinch up but Sapp circles away and keeps his distance.
Sapp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Puhakka circles away quickly and effectively.
Puhakka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sapp slaps away a takedown attempt from Puhakka , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Niko Puhakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Puhakka .
Turo Sapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niko Puhakka .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sapp defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Puhakka .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapp clinches.
Sapp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sapp tries to land a leg kick but Puhakka saw it coming and moves away.
Sapp circles away from the clinch attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sapp enables Puhakka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sapp manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sapp has Puhakka pulled in close to control his posture.
Sapp manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sapp slaps away a takedown attempt from Puhakka , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Puhakka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sapp throws a head kick but Puhakka moves out of range.
Turo Sapp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Puhakka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Puhakka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sapp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puhakka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sapp circles away.
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!
Sapp throws a leg kick but Puhakka moved away.
Puhakka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sapp as he jumps to the side.
No joy there for Sapp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Puhakka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sapp scores with a nice head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Puhakka .
Puhakka misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Sapp to counter with a crisp jab.
Puhakka clinches.
Puhakka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sapp manages to break the clinch.
Puhakka tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sapp enables Puhakka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sapp manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Puhakka postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sapp is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Puhakka , into his guard.
Puhakka has his feet on Sapp's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sapp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Puhakka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puhakka fails with the takedown
and Sapp counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puhakka tries to clinch up but Sapp circles away and keeps his distance.
Sapp throws a low kick but it's checked well by Puhakka .
Puhakka tries to clinch up
and Sapp makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Puhakka tries for a takedown but Sapp circles away easily
and Sapp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sapp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Puhakka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sapp circles away from the clinch attempt
so Sapp counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sapp stands up from Puhakka 's guard - Sapp perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Puhakka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sapp tries to clinch but Puhakka moves out of range.
Puhakka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sapp pinned against the cage. Sapp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sapp swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Puhakka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sapp avoids it really well and circles away.
Puhakka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Turo Sapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niko Puhakka .
Sapp decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sapp thows a huge punch but Puhakka dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapp is pressing down on Puhakka 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Puhakka is holding on for now.
Sapp stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Puhakka to get to his feet.
Sapp scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sapp cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sapp is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Puhakka has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Puhakka !
Puhakka wants to control from the top but Sapp keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puhakka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sapp manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Puhakka has Sapp in his guard.
Sapp stands and steps away. Puhakka gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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!
Sapp is looking to clinch.
Sapp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Sapp. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puhakka tries to clinch there but Sapp circles away.
Puhakka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sapp swivels and escapes.
Puhakka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Puhakka looks to clinch
and Sapp counters with a leg kick.
Puhakka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sapp as he jumps to the side.
Sapp moves into the clinch.
Puhakka pulls guard.
Sapp trying to control the position from guard on top but Puhakka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puhakka is working an open guard so Sapp takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sapp shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sapp stands up and waves to Puhakka to follow him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sapp misses with a low kick.
Puhakka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sapp tries to avoid it but Puhakka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sapp to the ground. Sapp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Puhakka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sapp's waist but Sapp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Puhakka off to one side.
Sapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puhakka .
Puhakka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Niko Puhakka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sapp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turo Sapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puhakka tries to clinch there but Sapp circles away.
Puhakka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sapp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turo Sapp showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Puhakka 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Puhakka !
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RATING
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