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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petteri Helminen (ranked 2504 p4p, 3501 weight class) and Kaito Kuroda (ranked 260 p4p, 361 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petteri Helminen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaito Kuroda!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helminen misses with a double jab.
And Kuroda tries to counter it with a takedown but Helminen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A swing and a miss from Kuroda.
Kuroda misses the shot to the body.
Helminen throwing a counter right hand but Kuroda manages to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Helminen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kuroda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuroda with the counter takedown but Helminen avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Kuroda.
Kuroda just misses with a punch to the body.
Helminen misses the shot to the body.
Kaito Kuroda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuroda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Helminen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Helminen tries to get out of the position.
Kuroda passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helminen trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda seems to be working for a kimura but Helminen defends the submission attempt.
Kuroda passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kuroda seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Helminen is holding on tight.
Helminen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuroda on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helminen is looking to improve his position but Kuroda isn't that keen on the idea.
Helminen throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kuroda. What's that going to do exactly?
Kuroda takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Helminen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Helminen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Helminen tries to get to full guard but Kuroda has control of the leg.
Kuroda is looking to advance position but Helminen won't allow it.
Helminen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kuroda wants to pass the guard but Helminen is defending well.
Kuroda uses his free foot to push down on Helminen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Helminen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda looking for a guillotine from mount but Helminen is having none of it.
Kuroda is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Helminen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Helminen!
Kuroda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuroda told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Helminen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kuroda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Helminen.
Helminen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Helminen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Helminen cracks Kuroda with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helminen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helminen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuroda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuroda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Helminen.
Helminen working some strikes from top position.
Helminen cracks Kuroda with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helminen is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuroda has wrist control.
Kuroda has momentary wrist control but Helminen slips an elbow through the middle.
Helminen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kuroda looks winded!
Helminen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Helminen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Helminen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Helminen throwing strikes from guard but Kuroda blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helminen landing with the ground and pound.
Helminen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Helminen distracts Kuroda with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Helminen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Helminen postures up and lands a big shot to Kuroda's brow.
Helminen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helminen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuroda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuroda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Helminen.
Helminen postures up in Kuroda's guard and throws a big left but Kuroda blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petteri Helminen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kuroda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuroda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuroda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kuroda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Helminen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Helminen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuroda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuroda's back!
Helminen throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Kuroda is covering up but some of the strikes from Helminen are getting through and doing damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Can Kuroda hold on?! Helminen is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Kuroda has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Helminen.
The referee is taking a good look at Kuroda as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Helminen!
Helminen punishes Kuroda with strikes from the back mount.
Kuroda is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuroda manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Helminen is now in side control.
Check out the look on Helminen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kuroda wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Helminen cracks Kuroda with a big right hand but Kuroda just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kuroda throws Helminen to one side and escapes!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Helminen.
Helminen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Helminen slips a jab from Kuroda.
Kuroda misses with a hook
and Helminen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuroda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Helminen sprawls well. Helminen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuroda gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Helminen keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuroda throws a lazy right hand but Helminen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Danga de danga de dang - Helminen scores with a four punch combination!
Helminen tries to bum rush Kuroda with a series of wild strikes but Kuroda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Helminen with a hook.
Kuroda throws an off balance right hand
and Helminen counters with a straight right hand.
Helminen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuroda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Helminen scrambles back to his feet.
Helminen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Helminen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuroda shoots for a double leg takedown but Helminen sprawls well. He's pushed Kuroda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helminen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Helminen connects with the punch.
Kuroda throws a poor cross that misses
and Helminen counters with a straight right hand.
Helminen scores with a hook.
Kuroda throws a hook but Helminen blocks it.
Kuroda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good shot there by Helminen.
Helminen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Helminen postures up in Kuroda's guard and throws a big left but Kuroda blocks it.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Helminen from controlling successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Helminen throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helminen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Helminen is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuroda has wrist control.
Kuroda has momentary wrist control but Helminen slips an elbow through the middle.
Helminen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuroda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Helminen landing with the ground and pound.
Helminen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Helminen throwing strikes but missing.
Helminen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuroda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petteri Helminen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Helminen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuroda connects with a body shot.
Kuroda swings for the body but Helminen moves out of range.
Helminen slips under a jab.
As Kuroda tries to get set, Helminen tries to push him back and clinch up but Kuroda manages to avoid the attempt.
Helminen connects with a jab.
Kuroda throws an overhand right that lands on Helminen's shoulder, as Helminen tries to avoid the shot.
Helminen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Helminen does it's job there.
Helminen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Helminen misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helminen connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Helminen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Helminen throws a body shot but no joy.
Helminen swings for the body but Kuroda moves out of range.
Helminen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helminen lands a jab.
Helminen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Helminen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kuroda throws a hook but Helminen blocks it.
Helminen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Helminen lands a nice shot that snaps Kuroda's head back.
Kuroda digs a good body shot into Helminen's ribs.
Kuroda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Helminen counters with a left to the body.
Helminen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Helminen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kuroda has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Helminen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kuroda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helminen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Helminen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helminen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Helminen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurodas head.
Helminen pushes Kuroda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuroda prevents a body shot from Helminen.
Helminen lands a nice uppercut.
Helminen is looking for a takedown.
Helminen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Helminen.
Helminen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Helminen.
Petteri Helminen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Helminen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuroda can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helminen lands with a short shot to the head.
Helminen lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Helminen.
Helminen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurodas head.
A short left from Helminen.
Helminen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petteri Helminen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Helminen keeps control of Kuroda as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helminen lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Helminen.
Helminen misses with a punch to the body.
Helminen can't get the takedown.
Kuroda fails to pull guard.
Helminen has hold of one of Kuroda's legs. Kuroda is fighting the takedown attempt but Helminen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helminen lands a couple of elbows.
Helminen is in close to Kuroda's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Helminen lands a couple of elbows.
Kaito Kuroda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuroda can't keep his opponent in guard - Helminen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petteri Helminen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Helminen 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petteri Helminen!
Petteri Helminen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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