Andreas Knutsson lost tough pro debut at CAGE 55

Swedish Andreas Knutsson (right) fought Riku Urholin at CAGE 55. Photo via Instagram (@instaknutsson)

Colourful light heavyweights Andreas Knutsson and Riku Urholin just squared off in the first fight of the CAGE 55 event in Helsinki, Finland.

Urholin secured a takedown and controlled major parts of the first round. However, Knutsson turned the position with a minute left.

In the second round, Knutsson started strong with solid striking, landing some flush right hands that seemed to rock his opponent. However, Urholin capitalized when the Swede slipped to the canvas. On the ground he landed heavy ground-and-pound until the referee stopped the fight and Urholin was declared the winner by TKO.

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