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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Smokey McSmokesalot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Hovimaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Smokey McSmokesalot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Hovimaki!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSmokesalot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McSmokesalot shoots in for a double leg but Hovimaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hovimaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McSmokesalot is defended easily by Hovimaki.
McSmokesalot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hovimaki sprawls well. Hovimaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McSmokesalot gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smokey McSmokesalot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSmokesalot slips under a jab.
Hovimaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hovimaki avoids the body shot from McSmokesalot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hovimaki looks to land a right hand but McSmokesalot moved out of range.
McSmokesalot changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McSmokesalot looks for a takedown but Hovimaki sprawls well.
Hovimaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McSmokesalot moves out of range as Hovimaki strikes.
McSmokesalot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hovimaki moves away.
McSmokesalot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McSmokesalot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hovimaki's waist but Hovimaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McSmokesalot off to one side.
McSmokesalot works Hovimaki's body with a nice hook.
Hovimaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McSmokesalot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hovimaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hovimaki avoids the body shot from McSmokesalot.
Hovimaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McSmokesalot shoots in for a takedown but Hovimaki shows good takedown defense.
McSmokesalot moves away from the strike by Hovimaki.
McSmokesalot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hovimaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McSmokesalot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hovimaki as he avoids it easily.
McSmokesalot shoots in and drives through. Hovimaki sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Hovimaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from McSmokesalot.
It seemed like Hovimaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hovimaki misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hovimaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McSmokesalot.
Hovimaki with a nice cross.
McSmokesalot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hovimaki scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed right hand from Hovimaki misses the target.
McSmokesalot tries to counter with a takedown but Hovimaki is quick to defend against it.
Hovimaki looks to throw the jab but McSmokesalot is out of range.
McSmokesalot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hovimaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McSmokesalot to score with a decent uppercut.
Mikko Hovimaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSmokesalot throws the left hand but Hovimaki avoids the punch easily.
Hovimaki throws out a counter right but McSmokesalot avoids it with no problem.
McSmokesalot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hovimaki.
McSmokesalot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hovimaki swivels and escapes.
McSmokesalot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hovimaki.
Hovimaki staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Hovimaki.
Hovimaki looks to land a right hand but McSmokesalot moved out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McSmokesalot slips under a jab from Hovimaki.
McSmokesalot tries to counter with a takedown but Hovimaki is quick to defend against it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McSmokesalot misses with a takedown attempt - Hovimaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Hovimaki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McSmokesalot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hovimaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McSmokesalot shoots in looking for a takedown. Hovimaki tries to sprawl out of it but McSmokesalot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hovimaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McSmokesalot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hovimaki.
McSmokesalot misses the shot to the body.
Smokey McSmokesalot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSmokesalot shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hovimaki is trying to defend but McSmokesalot finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hovimaki has one foot on McSmokesalot's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSmokesalot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McSmokesalot lands an overhand right.
McSmokesalot looks for a takedown but Hovimaki sprawls well.
Hovimaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smokey McSmokesalot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSmokesalot throws a shot from downtown. Hovimaki moves away and avoids it.
McSmokesalot scores with a jab to the body.
Hovimaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McSmokesalot.
Hovimaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McSmokesalot manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hovimaki on his heels. He'll look to pass Hovimaki's guard now, I'm sure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McSmokesalot looking to pass the guard.
McSmokesalot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McSmokesalot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McSmokesalot works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McSmokesalot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hovimaki sees it coming and defends easily.
McSmokesalot is trying to control the action in half guard but Hovimaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McSmokesalot is really struggling to control Hovimaki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSmokesalot is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hovimaki defends it well.
McSmokesalot tries to pass to full mount but Hovimaki defends it.
Hovimaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McSmokesalot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McSmokesalot is looking to take a break and control but Hovimaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McSmokesalot performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McSmokesalot wants to pass the guard but Hovimaki is defending well.
Smokey McSmokesalot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McSmokesalot is looking to take a break and control but Hovimaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McSmokesalot shoots and misses
and Hovimaki counters with a straight right hand.
Hovimaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McSmokesalot.
McSmokesalot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McSmokesalot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hovimaki as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Smokey McSmokesalot will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McSmokesalot shoots in looking for a takedown but Hovimaki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McSmokesalot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McSmokesalot fails with the takedown
and Hovimaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from McSmokesalot misses the target.
Hovimaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hovimaki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McSmokesalot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hovimaki.
Hovimaki throws a shot from downtown. McSmokesalot moves away and avoids it.
McSmokesalot drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hovimaki sprawls and moves away.
McSmokesalot tests Hovimaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSmokesalot misses with a takedown attempt
and Hovimaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smokey McSmokesalot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSmokesalot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McSmokesalot fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSmokesalot gets a takedown into half guard.
McSmokesalot trying to control the action but Hovimaki is working from the bottom.
McSmokesalot trying to control from Hovimaki's half guard. Hovimaki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McSmokesalot forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hovimaki is refusing to be controlled, as McSmokesalot sits in half guard.
Hovimaki looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hovimaki won't allow McSmokesalot to pass to mount.
Hovimaki manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hovimaki tests McSmokesalot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McSmokesalot throws a head kick but Hovimaki moves out of range.
It seemed like Hovimaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McSmokesalot fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Hovimaki. No joy for McSmokesalot on that attempt.
Hovimaki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McSmokesalot dives in and grabs Hovimaki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hovimaki pushes down on McSmokesalot's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Hovimaki. No joy for McSmokesalot on that attempt.
Hovimaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McSmokesalot walks into a left hand.
Nice shot lands for Hovimaki.
McSmokesalot throws a hook but Hovimaki avoids it easily.
A big left from McSmokesalot misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSmokesalot digs a good hook to Hovimaki's body.
Mikko Hovimaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McSmokesalot throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hovimaki was covering up waiting for the punch and McSmokesalot finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McSmokesalot stands and throws Hovimaki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hovimaki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McSmokesalot asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hovimaki can do anything to dispel that myth.
McSmokesalot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hovimaki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McSmokesalot tries to score with some ground and pound. Hovimaki controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mikko Hovimaki.
I think Hovimaki 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikko Hovimaki!
Mikko Hovimaki decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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