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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jani Ketola Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Pallihiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pallihiki's choice of entrance music: Deadmau5 - Strobe. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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174 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jani Ketola Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Pallihiki!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pallihiki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ketola Jr swings for the body but Pallihiki moves out of range.
Pallihiki scores with a three punch combo!
Pallihiki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ketola Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Pallihiki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pallihiki.
Pallihiki breaks the clinch.
Ketola Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ketola Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pallihiki moves into the clinch.
Ketola Jr is working for takedown but Pallihiki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ketola Jr has had enough of the clinch but Pallihiki keeps him there for the moment.
A hook to the body from Pallihiki.
Pallihiki breaks the clinch.
Pallihiki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Ketola Jr misses its intended target.
Ketola Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pallihiki clinches with his opponent.
Ketola Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pallihiki breaks from the clinch.
Pallihiki throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketola Jr misses with a right hand
and Pallihiki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ketola Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pallihiki's corner calls for a 1-2. Pallihiki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ketola Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pallihiki.
A jab from Pallihiki does it's job there.
Ketola Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Jani Ketola Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pallihiki tries to bum rush Ketola Jr with a series of wild strikes but Ketola Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ketola Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Pallihiki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ketola Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pallihiki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ketola Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pallihiki slips under a jab from Ketola Jr.
Pallihiki lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ketola Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ketola Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Pallihiki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketola Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ketola Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ketola Jr throws a lazy right hand but Pallihiki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ketola Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pallihiki moves into range and clinches up with Ketola Jr.
Pallihiki turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ketola Jr is looking for a sweep.
Ketola Jr tries to escape but Pallihiki is in control.
Ketola Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ketola Jr is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pallihiki stands up and beckons Ketola Jr to his feet.
Pallihiki throws a combination. Ketola Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ketola Jr. Pallihiki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ketola Jr misses with an uppercut.
Ketola Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Pallihiki sprawls well. He's pushed Ketola Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ketola Jr takes a swing at Pallihiki's ribcage but misses.
Pallihiki blocks a jab.
Ketola Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pallihiki works over Ketola Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Pallihiki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab lands there for Ketola Jr.
Pallihiki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ketola Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pallihiki clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pallihiki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pallihiki stalling in the clinch.
Pallihiki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pallihiki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ketola Jr.
Ketola Jr swings for the body but Pallihiki moves out of range.
Pallihiki ducks under a wild hook from Ketola Jr.
Ketola Jr throws a looping overhand right but Pallihiki ducks down to avoid it.
Ketola Jr misses with a hook.
Pallihiki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ketola Jr throws out the jab.
Pallihiki closes the distance and clinches.
Pallihiki avoiding damage.
Pallihiki turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pallihiki decides to stand back up. Pallihiki steps back and let's Ketola Jr get back to his feet.
Pallihiki is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ketola Jr fails with the takedown
and Pallihiki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jani Ketola Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pallihiki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ketola Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Pallihiki avoiding damage.
Good body shot from Pallihiki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasi Pallihiki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ketola Jr misses with the combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ketola Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Pallihiki misses.
Pallihiki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ketola Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ketola Jr.
Pallihiki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ketola Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Pallihiki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ketola Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Pallihiki.
Pallihiki works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pallihiki gets to his feet. Ketola Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pallihiki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ketola Jr is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Pallihiki does no damage.
Ketola Jr misses with a hook.
Ketola Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pallihiki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketola Jr misses with a hook.
Pallihiki looks to land a combination but Ketola Jr avoids it well.
Ketola Jr misses with a straight right.
Ketola Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Ketola Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Pallihiki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pallihiki throws out a powerful jab.
Ketola Jr misses with a hook
and Pallihiki counters with a series of strikes. Ketola Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pallihiki closes the distance and pushes Ketola Jr back into the cage.
Pallihiki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pallihiki leaning against his opponent.
Ketola Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pallihiki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pallihiki scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pallihiki lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ketola Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Pallihiki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketola Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Pallihiki.
Pallihiki prevents Ketola Jr from improving his position.
Pallihiki stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Pallihiki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ketola Jr.
Pallihiki defending well as Ketola Jr loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketola Jr dodges the punch combination from Pallihiki.
Pallihiki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ketola Jr looks to land a left hand but Pallihiki moved out of range nicely.
Ketola Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pallihiki throws a series of punches but Ketola Jr moves out of range.
Ketola Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Pallihiki counters with a right hand to the body.
Pallihiki throws a nice looking combination but Ketola Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ketola Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pallihiki in his tracks.
Pallihiki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ketola Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Ketola Jr slips a jab and a cross from Pallihiki.
Pallihiki cracks a nice hook into Ketola Jr's ribs.
Ketola Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ketola Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pallihiki drives through and clinches with Ketola Jr against the cage.
Pallihiki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ketola Jr throws a hook but Pallihiki blocks it.
Pasi Pallihiki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Ketola Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Pallihiki moves out of range as Ketola Jr strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Pallihiki. That snapped Ketola Jr's head back.
Ketola Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Pallihiki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pallihiki wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jani Ketola Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pallihiki moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Pallihiki.
Pallihiki lands a body punch.
Pallihiki manages to break the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ketola Jr. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Pallihiki lands with a hook. Ketola Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pallihiki tries to bum rush Ketola Jr with a series of wild strikes but Ketola Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ketola Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pallihiki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ketola Jr.
Pallihiki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pallihiki scores with a hook to the body. Ketola Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasi Pallihiki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ketola Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pallihiki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ketola Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pallihiki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pallihiki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pallihiki!
Pasi Pallihiki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ketola Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pallihiki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ketola Jr lands with a hook. Pallihiki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pallihiki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pallihiki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ketola Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pallihiki.
Ketola Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pallihiki moves away.
Ketola Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Pallihiki jabs at Ketola Jr's body.
Pallihiki slips under a jab.
Ketola Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ketola Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Pallihiki scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ketola Jr misses its intended target.
Pallihiki moves into the clinch successfully.
Pallihiki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ketola Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ketola Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pallihiki moves away.
Pallihiki misses with a few strikes there.
Ketola Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Pallihiki counters with a three punch combo that has Ketola Jr backing up. Ketola Jr nods at Pallihiki to acknowledge the strikes.
Ketola Jr misses the jab.
Pallihiki swings for the body but Ketola Jr moves out of range.
Ketola Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pallihiki lands a head shot.
Some wild striking there from Pallihiki.
Pallihiki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oh Ketola Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pallihiki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pallihiki avoids the body shot from Ketola Jr.
Ketola Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pallihiki lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pallihiki throws a combination. Ketola Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pallihiki connects with a right that clearly hurt Ketola Jr. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Pallihiki proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Ketola Jr collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pasi Pallihiki!
During a confident post fight interview, Pasi Pallihiki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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