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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Risto Haeyhae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Roger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Haeyhae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Roger!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haeyhae keeps the fight on the outside.
Haeyhae gets a clinch.
Haeyhae has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Roger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Roger jumps guard.
Roger is looking to stand up but Haeyhae isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roger keeping moving, preventing Haeyhae from controlling successfully.
Haeyhae slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haeyhae is looking to take a break and control but Roger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roger is trying to control Haeyhae's posture but Haeyhae avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haeyhae is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Haeyhae wants to control but Roger is keeping him busy.
Haeyhae is trying to get an arm triangle but Roger is defending well.
Haeyhae working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haeyhae trying to control the position but Roger is working away.
Haeyhae working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roger is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Haeyhae seems to be looking for submissions.
Haeyhae working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Roger's thigh. Roger counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haeyhae trying to control the position from guard on top but Roger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haeyhae drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Roger dives on top into guard.
Roger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Haeyhae manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Roger tries to reverse the position but Haeyhae maintains control.
Haeyhae pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Haeyhae is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Roger has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roger is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Haeyhae looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Haeyhae controlling the pace for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haeyhae is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Haeyhae dominated that round.
That's time! Haeyhae's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Haeyhae tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roger swivels and escapes.
Roger misses with a double jab.
Joe Roger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roger tries to clinch up but Haeyhae circles away and keeps his distance.
Roger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Roger wants to clinch up but Haeyhae keeps it at a distance.
Roger doesn't manage to clinch there - Haeyhae circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Roger - that will leave a mark!
Roger is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roger dives in and grabs Haeyhae's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haeyhae pushes down on Roger's head and hops out.
Roger tries to clinch there but Haeyhae circles away.
Roger looks to clinch
and Haeyhae counters with a single leg into guard. Roger didn't expect that.
Roger keeping moving, preventing Haeyhae from controlling successfully.
Roger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haeyhae is controlling him.
Haeyhae sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roger's guard.
Haeyhae seems to be working for a kimura but Roger defends the submission attempt.
Haeyhae is working for an americana but Roger has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Haeyhae was thinking about the submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haeyhae passes Roger's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Haeyhae is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roger sees it coming and defends easily.
Haeyhae is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Haeyhae missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roger tries to kick Haeyhae off but Haeyhae keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haeyhae tries to pass to full mount but Roger defends it.
Haeyhae works his way into full mount!
Haeyhae moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Roger has worked his arm free - good work by Roger!
Haeyhae trying to control the position but Roger is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haeyhae is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Haeyhae wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roger, who protects the arm well.
Haeyhae taking a breather here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haeyhae is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roger has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Haeyhae dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Roger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roger tries to clinch up but Haeyhae circles away and keeps his distance.
Roger wants to clinch up but Haeyhae keeps it at a distance.
Roger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Haeyhae.
Roger closes the distance and clinches up with Haeyhae, looking for a takedown. Roger pushes Haeyhae against the cage but Haeyhae circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Risto Haeyhae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Roger.
Roger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haeyhae.
Haeyhae on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roger. Roger obviously looking to wear him down.
Roger should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Roger tries to clinch there but Haeyhae circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roger moves in looking to clinch but Haeyhae pushes him off.
Roger shoots in for a double leg but Haeyhae sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haeyhae slaps away a takedown attempt from Roger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Haeyhae shoots in looking for a takedown. Roger tries to sprawl out of it but Haeyhae keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Roger throws a low kick but Haeyhae moves out of range easily.
Haeyhae gets a double leg takedown into Roger's guard.
Haeyhae postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Roger is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Haeyhae, into his guard.
Haeyhae looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roger postures up in Haeyhae's guard and throws a big left but Haeyhae blocks it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Haeyhae holds on and takes a little breather.
Haeyhae wants to sweep but no luck.
Haeyhae has his foot on Roger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roger works his way back into a safe position though.
Haeyhae avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roger stopping the sweep attempt from Haeyhae.
Roger throws a strike but Haeyhae rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Haeyhae looking to sit in guard and control but Roger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haeyhae manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Roger is trying desperately to improve position.
Roger wants to control but Haeyhae is having none of it.
Haeyhae goes for an armbar but Roger turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Roger.
Roger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haeyhae throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roger throwing strikes from guard but Haeyhae blocks nicely.
Haeyhae looking for a sweep. Not yet Haeyhae, not yet.
Haeyhae lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Roger!
Haeyhae is working for a guillotine from mount but Roger frees his head quite easily.
Risto Haeyhae is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roger sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Risto Haeyhae showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haeyhae, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Risto Haeyhae!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Risto Haeyhae waved his t-shirt featuring Polar Bear's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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