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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Redknack Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atte Kumpulainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob comes to the cage accompanied by Momma said knock you out. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Redknack Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Atte Kumpulainen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bob is looking to work some ground and pound but Kumpulainen has wrist control.
Kumpulainen has his feet on Bob's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kumpulainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bob takes the fight into the clinch.
Bob is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kumpulainen stalling the fight.
Kumpulainen tries to break the clinch but Bob is controlling the position.
Kumpulainen pulls guard.
Kumpulainen wants to get back to his feet but Bob is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bob postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kumpulainen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bob, into his guard.
Kumpulainen gets to his feet - Bob follows without any prompting.
Bob is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob gets a clinch.
Bob is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kumpulainen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bob has Kumpulainen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kumpulainen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Redknack Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kumpulainen manages to pull guard.
Bobis looking to pass into half guard but Kumpulainen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kumpulainen is in guard.
Bob looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kumpulainen has picked Bob up and slammed him! Bob can't keep hold of the triangle and Kumpulainen manages to pass to side control!
Kumpulainen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bob gets a takedown into half guard.
Bob is working for a kimura but Kumpulainen is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob is looking for a kimura here.
Bob is tying to control. Kumpulainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bob moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kumpulainen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bob laying and praying for a moment but Kumpulainen takes advantage and regains half guard.
Bob is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kumpulainen is staying active underneath Bob, who seems content to just control the action from this 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.
Kumpulainen wants to get back to his feet.
Bob wants to advance to full mount but Kumpulainen doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kumpulainen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kumpulainen has escaped and now he's on top!
Bob throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kumpulainen escapes and throws Bob's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Kumpulainen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bob scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bob clinches with his opponent.
Bob goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kumpulainen prevents it.
Kumpulainen prevents the takedown attempt.
Bob fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Redknack Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kumpulainen gets underhooks to prevent Bob's takedown attempt.
Bob breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kumpulainen darts in trying to clinch
and Bob counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bob.
Bob has gone for a leg lock! Kumpulainen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bob's guard.
Kumpulainen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Horrible takedown by Bob or perhaps it was just good defense by Kumpulainen which made him look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kumpulainen closes the distance but Bob moves to the side
and Bob counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bob.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumpulainen tries to pull guard but Bob won't allow it.
Bob breaks from the clinch.
Bob forces Kumpulainen back against the cage and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bob wants the takedown. Kumpulainen is fighting it off but Bob persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kumpulainen's guard against the cage.
Bob wants to pass the guard but Kumpulainen is keeping the position.
Bob postures up in Kumpulainen's guard and throws a big left but Kumpulainen blocks it.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Kumpulainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bob drops back looking for a leg! Kumpulainen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kumpulainen manages to kick Bob off! Bob jumps back into Kumpulainen's guard.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Kumpulainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob won't allow Kumpulainen to get back to his feet.
Redknack Bob overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bob looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kumpulainen closes the distance but Bob moves to the side
so Bob counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kumpulainen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kumpulainen tries to clinch there but Bob circles away.
Kumpulainen moves in looking to clinch but Bob pushes him off.
Redknack Bob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen looks to clinch
so Bob counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kumpulainen has his feet on Bob's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kumpulainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kumpulainen darts in trying to clinch
and Bob counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kumpulainen is defending against the submission attempts here by Bob.
Bob is looking for a kimura here.
Bob is looking to take a break and control but Kumpulainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob wants to work for an arm triangle but Kumpulainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kumpulainen has one foot on Bob's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Kumpulainen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bob counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kumpulainen won't be happy with that.
Kumpulainen tries to escape but Bob is in control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bob has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bob looks for a takedown but Kumpulainen sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Redknack Bob dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bob looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kumpulainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bob throwing strikes but missing.
Bob drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kumpulainen dives on top into guard.
Bob throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kumpulainen preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bob throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bob manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kumpulainen manages to get himself to full guard.
Bob stands up from Kumpulainen's guard - Bob perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bob moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen wants to clinch but Bob slips to the side
and Bob decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kumpulainen's guard.
Kumpulainen wants to stand but Bob is controlling the position.
Bob forces his way into half guard.
Bob is working for a kimura but Kumpulainen is defending it quite comfortably.
Bob is looking for a kimura but Kumpulainen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bob to get the leverage.
Bob seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen is trying to stand.
Bob thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bob stops Kumpulainen from getting back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bob. That's going to slow Kumpulainen down.
Bob shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kumpulainen stuffs the takedown.
Kumpulainen tries to clinch up
and Bob counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kumpulainen's knee momentarily.
Bob circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kumpulainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bob to score with a decent uppercut.
Bob circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kumpulainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Bob circles away.
Bob shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kumpulainen's guard.
Bob tries to free his leg and advance position but Kumpulainen is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob won't allow Kumpulainen to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bob accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bob trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kumpulainen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kumpulainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kumpulainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Atte Kumpulainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kumpulainen is looking to clinch but Bob is avoiding it.
Kumpulainen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bob is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kumpulainen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Redknack Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kumpulainen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kumpulainen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bob uses from the top position.
Bob wants to control from the top but Kumpulainen keeps moving.
Kumpulainen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bob is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Redknack Bob showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bob 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Redknack Bob!
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