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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jon Gallagher (ranked 4658 p4p, 24512 weight class) and Kulli Suuhun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Gallagher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kulli Suuhun!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallagher darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Suuhun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Suuhun blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gallagher.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suuhun tries to roll over but Gallagher keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Gallagher seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher is thwarting Suuhun's attempts to control the position.
Suuhun keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gallagher drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suuhun is trying to escape the position but Gallagher is controlling the position.
Suuhun is looking to reverse the position.
Suuhun takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Suuhun is trying to control Gallagher's posture but Gallagher avoids it.
Gallagher taking a breather here.
Gallagher working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gallagher content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gallagher working away.
Suuhun trying to remain calm as Gallagher controls from the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gallagher working away.
Gallagher controls the position.
Suuhun struggling a bit here.
Gallagher is staying tight to Suuhun's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gallagher working the ground and pound.
Gallagher takes a little break here. Suuhun wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Suuhun manages to get back to half guard.
Gallagher is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suuhun makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Suuhun.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Gallagher dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Suuhun. No joy for Gallagher on that attempt.
Kulli Suuhun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suuhun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gallagher avoids it really well and circles away.
Gallagher shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Suuhun desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher is pressing down on Suuhun's thigh, looking to free his foot. Suuhun is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suuhun works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gallagher is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gallagher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suuhun on the ground.
Suuhun working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gallagher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gallagher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Suuhun has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gallagher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Suuhun looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gallagher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Suuhun has Gallagher pulled in close to control his posture.
Gallagher is pushing down on Suuhun's leg trying to pass to half guard. Suuhun is fighting to maintain full guard but Gallagher has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gallagher is looking to pass Suuhun's guard but actually Suuhun recovers to full guard.
Gallagher slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suuhun is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gallagher defends well.
Gallagher stopping the sweep attempt from Suuhun.
Gallagher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suuhun changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gallagher looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Suuhun is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher is pushing Suuhun's head away, looking to escape. Suuhun manages to hold on to the position though.
Suuhun trying to control the position but Gallagher is working away.
Gallagher is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Suuhun has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gallagher is not content to let Suuhun control the position.
Gallagher wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suuhun throws an elbow but Gallagher slips to the side and avoids it well.
Suuhun goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gallagher rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Suuhun's guard! Nice work there by Gallagher!
Gallagher throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Gallagher 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!
Gallagher throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Suuhun tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gallagher is in Suuhun's guard.
Gallagher controls from within his opponent's guard.
Suuhun controls Gallagher momentarily but Gallagher frees himself.
Jon Gallagher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gallagher is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gallagher looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suuhun throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher is stalling in the full guard.
Gallagher has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Gallagher.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jon Gallagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Suuhun.
Suuhun shoots in for a double leg but Gallagher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gallagher 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.
Suuhun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gallagher controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gallagher is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Suuhun has momentary wrist control but Gallagher slips an elbow through the middle.
Gallagher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Suuhun is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gallagher is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher connects with a couple of short punches.
Gallagher content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suuhun has a takedown stuffed.
Jon Gallagher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kulli Suuhun.
Gallagher gets a double leg takedown into Suuhun's guard.
Gallagher looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suuhun is looking for a triangle but Gallagher pushes his legs off easily.
Gallagher 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Gallagher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gallagher has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Gallagher!
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hype
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FIGHT
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