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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juho Pennanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tukka Hirvonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juho Pennanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tukka Hirvonen!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirvonen shoots in but Pennanen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hirvonen cracks Pennanen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pennanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hirvonen throws out the jab.
Pennanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Hirvonen throws a looping overhand right but Pennanen ducks down to avoid it.
Pennanen punishes Hirvonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Pennanen avoids the body shot from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pennanen.
Hirvonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pennanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hirvonen throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Pennanen.
A big right from Pennanen misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennanen avoids the body shot from Hirvonen.
Nice uppercut there from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pennanen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pennanen takes a swing at Hirvonen's ribcage but misses.
Hirvonen tries to keep at a distance but Pennanen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hirvonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pennanen prevents a body shot from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen can't find room to land a body shot as Pennanen controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Hirvonen fails to land.
Hirvonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Pennanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hirvonen misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Pennanen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hirvonen.
Hirvonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirvonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Hirvonen can't find room to land a body shot as Pennanen controls the action.
A hook to the body from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hirvonen gets through Pennanen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hirvonen.
A short left from Hirvonen.
Pennanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hirvonen misses with a punch to the body.
Hirvonen digs a right hand into Pennanen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pennanen's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pennanen.
Hirvonen tries a body shot but Pennanen blocks it.
Pennanen tries a body shot but Hirvonen blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen cracks Pennanen with a nice body shot.
Pennanen misses with some punches.
Hirvonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pennanen has a couple of punches blocked by Hirvonen.
Hirvonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pennanen's elbow.
Hirvonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hirvonen misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Hirvonen fails to land.
Hirvonen misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Hirvonen.
Pennanen is breathing heavily.
Hirvonen misses with a punch to the body.
Hirvonen tries to throw a body punch but Pennanen avoids it by throwing Hirvonen back against the cage.
Hirvonen scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirvonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hirvonen lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen lands a nice uppercut.
Hirvonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Hirvonen.
Pennanen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hirvonen tries a body shot but Pennanen blocks it.
Hirvonen works on Pennanen's body with a couple of short punches.
Hirvonen tries to throw a body punch but Pennanen avoids it by throwing Hirvonen back against the cage.
Pennanen throws a head punch that misses.
Hirvonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hirvonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hirvonen misses with a body punch.
Hirvonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hirvonen tries a body shot but Pennanen blocks it.
Hirvonen prevents a body shot from Pennanen.
Hirvonen throws a head punch that misses.
Hirvonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tukka Hirvonen dominated that round.
That's time! Pennanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hirvonen scores with a jab.
Tukka Hirvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hirvonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pennanen moves forwards but Hirvonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pennanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hirvonen moves away.
Hirvonen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hirvonen misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Hirvonen misses its intended target.
Hirvonen cracks a nice hook into Pennanen's ribs.
Pennanen throws a leg kick but Hirvonen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hirvonen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice body punch from Hirvonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hirvonen misses.
Hirvonen lands with a hook. Pennanen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hirvonen throws a nice looking combination but Pennanen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hirvonen lands with a nice body punch.
Hirvonen throws a hook to the side of Pennanen's head but Pennanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hirvonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pennanen.
Hirvonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tukka Hirvonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hirvonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hirvonen misses with an uppercut. Pennanen saw that one coming.
Pennanen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hirvonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pennanen ducks under a wild hook from Hirvonen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen checks a low kick from Pennanen.
Hirvonen moves into range and clinches up with Pennanen.
Hirvonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hirvonen wants to get back to striking at distance but Pennanen won't allow it.
Hirvonen misses with the head strike.
Pennanen tries a body shot but Hirvonen blocks it.
Hirvonen misses with the head strike.
Pennanen struggles to land a body shot inside as Hirvonen controls his hands.
Hirvonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hirvonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hirvonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pennanen throws a head punch that misses.
Hirvonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pennanen lands a hook that snaps the head of Hirvonen backwards.
Hirvonen tries to work over Pennanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennanen misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pennanen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pennanen's elbow.
Hirvonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Pennanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hirvonen misses with the head strike.
Hirvonen throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Hirvonen.
A short right from Hirvonen on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short body shot lands from Hirvonen as the two fighters clinch.
Hirvonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pennanen blocks an uppercut.
Hirvonen scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Hirvonen throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen misses with a punch to the body.
Hirvonen lands an uppercut.
A short right from Hirvonen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hirvonen.
Hirvonen tries to throw a body punch but Pennanen avoids it by throwing Hirvonen back against the cage.
Hirvonen misses with a body punch.
Pennanen tries to work over Hirvonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hirvonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hirvonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hirvonen misses with the head strike.
Pennanen blocks a body shot from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hirvonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Pennanen digs a right hand into Hirvonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hirvonen's gas tank.
Hirvonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tukka Hirvonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Pennanen slips a jab from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hirvonen throws a hook but Pennanen avoids it easily.
Hirvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hirvonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hirvonen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hirvonen lands a really nice looking cross but Pennanen seems unphased.
Pennanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hirvonen throws out the jab.
Pennanen walks into a stiff left hand from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pennanen's waist but Pennanen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hirvonen off to one side.
Hirvonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hirvonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennanen throws a body punch but Hirvonen moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Hirvonen as he connects with a hook.
Pennanen throws a hook but Hirvonen avoids it easily.
Hirvonen sizes up Pennanen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pennanen is looking to wear down Hirvonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pennanen blocks a jab.
Pennanen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hirvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hirvonen lands an overhand right.
Hirvonen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hirvonen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hirvonen. Pennanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hirvonen takes a swing at Pennanen's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pennanen.
Pennanen avoids the body shot from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen throws a body punch but Pennanen moves out of range.
Pennanen connects with a right hand. Hirvonen shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pennanen throws a hook but Hirvonen blocks it.
Pennanen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hirvonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hirvonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hirvonen throws a jab when Pennanen was well out of range.
Pennanen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hirvonen's head.
Tukka Hirvonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pennanen swings for the body but Hirvonen moves out of range.
Hirvonen misses with an uppercut. Pennanen saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennanen ducks under a wild hook from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen misses with a wild body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hirvonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hirvonen has a couple of punches blocked by Pennanen.
Pennanen blocks an uppercut.
Pennanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Hirvonen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Pennanen controls his hands.
Pennanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tukka Hirvonen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pennanen has a couple of punches blocked by Hirvonen.
Hirvonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hirvonen tries to throw a body punch but Pennanen avoids it by throwing Hirvonen back against the cage.
Pennanen crunches a lovely knee into Hirvonen's ribcage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hirvonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Juho Pennanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pennanen lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tukka Hirvonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hirvonen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tukka Hirvonen!
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