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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milo Kolacic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pietari Manninen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
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169 cm
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milo Kolacic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pietari Manninen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manninen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Manninen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kolacic 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.
Manninen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Manninen 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.
Manninen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolacic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manninen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kolacic wants to control from the top but Manninen keeps moving.
Kolacic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kolacic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Manninen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manninen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kolacic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Manninen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kolacic trying to control but Manninen is working from the bottom.
Kolacic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manninen is keeping the position for now.
Manninen wants to sweep but no luck.
Kolacic trying to control but Manninen is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kolacic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manninen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kolacic takes the fight into the clinch.
Manninen tries to break the clinch but Kolacic is controlling the position.
Kolacic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Manninen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Manninen misses with a double jab.
Kolacic forces Manninen back against the cage and clinches.
Manninen fails to pull guard.
Kolacic successfully pulls guard.
Manninen looking to pass the guard.
Manninen throwing strikes from guard but Kolacic blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolacic trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kolacic seems keen to control Manninen's posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Manninen throwing strikes from guard but Kolacic blocks nicely.
Kolacic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manninen.
Manninen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kolacic throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kolacic is striking but Manninen is not phased and passes to half guard.
Kolacic is looking to improve his position.
That's four 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.
Manninen trying to pass the guard but Kolacic defending well.
Manninen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kolacic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manninen tries to avoid it but Kolacic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manninen to the ground. Manninen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kolacic rushes Manninen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Manninen tries to pull guard but Kolacic holds him up against the cage and eventually Manninen drops back down to his feet.
Milo Kolacic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pietari Manninen.
Kolacic keeps control of Manninen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manninen pulls guard effortlessly.
Manninen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manninen looks gassed!
Manninen looking for a guillotine here but Kolacic defends easily.
Kolacic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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 Milo Kolacic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Manninen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kolacic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kolacic.
Kolacic wants the takedown. Manninen is fighting it off but Kolacic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Manninen's guard against the cage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kolacic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Manninen working for a triangle but Kolacic defends it easily.
Manninen has momentary wrist control but Kolacic slips an elbow through the middle.
Manninen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kolacic is in close to Manninen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Manninen is breathing heavily.
Kolacic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kolacic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Manninen keeping moving, preventing Kolacic from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolacic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Manninen is proving hard to escape from.
Kolacic distracts Manninen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kolacic trying to control the position from guard on top but Manninen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolacic stopping the sweep attempt from Manninen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manninen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kolacic wants to control from the top but Manninen keeps moving.
Kolacic is looking to work some ground and pound but Manninen has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kolacic rushes Manninen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kolacic has Manninen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Manninen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kolacic prevents Manninen from breaking the clinch.
Kolacic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Manninen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Manninen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manninen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kolacic has closed the distance and engaged Manninen in a clinch.
Manninen has had enough of the clinch but Kolacic keeps him there for the moment.
Kolacic gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kolacic trying to control but Manninen is working from the bottom.
Kolacic lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manninen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kolacic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Manninen looking for a guillotine here but Kolacic defends easily.
Manninen looking for a sweep. Not yet Manninen, not yet.
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.
Kolacic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Manninen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kolacic stopping the sweep attempt from Manninen.
Manninen keeping full guard, as Kolacic tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Kolacic dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Manninen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kolacic counters by clinching up.
Manninen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kolacic.
Kolacic keeps control of Manninen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manninen tries to pull guard but Kolacic holds him up against the cage and eventually Manninen drops back down to his feet.
Kolacic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manninen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kolacic has picked Manninen up - he's going for a ride! Kolacic dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Manninen trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Kolacic there.
Manninen tries to roll over but Kolacic keeps him under control.
Manninen looking for submissions off his back.
Manninen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kolacic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Kolacic seems content to control.
Manninen is looking to control Kolacic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manninen avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Kolacic seems content to control.
Manninen tries to roll over but Kolacic keeps him under control.
Kolacic slips a nice elbow through Manninen's hands, connecting with Manninen's forehead.
Manninen is looking for a sweep. Kolacic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolacic not doing much here.
Kolacic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kolacic is nestled in close to Manninen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kolacic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kolacic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kolacic controlling the pace.
Manninen is looking to control Kolacic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manninen avoid being mounted?
Manninen is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolacic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kolacic drops an elbow to the side of Manninen's head.
Kolacic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Manninen trying to control but Kolacic postures up.
Still in half guard, Kolacic seems content to control.
Manninen wants to control but Kolacic is keeping busy.
Kolacic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Manninen looking for submissions off his back.
Kolacic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolacic trying to control the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kolacic lands a nice short elbow.
Pietari Manninen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kolacic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kolacic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kolacic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Manninen looking for submissions off his back.
Manninen is looking for a sweep. Kolacic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milo Kolacic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kolacic, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Kolacic!
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energy
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