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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akseli Suokuokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meat Brockenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suokuokka comes into the arena with Blue Swede - Hooked on a Feeling blaring out of the sound system. Meat Brockenstein will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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255 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akseli Suokuokka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Meat Brockenstein!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Brockenstein.
Brockenstein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A combination from Brockenstein does no damage.
Brockenstein throws a right hand that Suokuokka ducks under and follows up with a left that Suokuokka also avoids with ease.
Suokuokka rushes Brockenstein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brockenstein is looking to break free of the clinch but Suokuokka has double underhooks.
Brockenstein has had enough of the clinch but Suokuokka keeps him there for the moment.
Suokuokka tries to score a body lock takedown but Brockenstein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Suokuokka is trying to drag Brockenstein to the mat but Brockenstein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Suokuokka is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Brockenstein can't fight it off and eventually Suokuokka manages to take the fight to the floor. Brockenstein looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Suokuokka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Suokuokka stopping the sweep attempt from Brockenstein.
Suokuokka working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokuokka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brockenstein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brockenstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Suokuokka manages to get himself to full guard.
Suokuokka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suokuokka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Suokuokka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brockenstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brockenstein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brockenstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Suokuokka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Suokuokka has Brockenstein pulled in close to control his posture.
Brockenstein throws a strike but Suokuokka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Suokuokka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brockenstein had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suokuokka defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suokuokka drops back looking for a leg! Brockenstein is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brockenstein manages to kick Suokuokka off! Suokuokka jumps back into Brockenstein's guard.
Suokuokka postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Suokuokka drops back looking for a leg! Brockenstein is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brockenstein manages to kick Suokuokka off! Suokuokka jumps back into Brockenstein's guard.
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!
Brockenstein working a defensive guard but Suokuokka passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockenstein is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Suokuokka jumps into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brockenstein is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Suokuokka is controlling him well.
Suokuokka wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brockenstein, who protects the arm well.
Suokuokka tries for a kimura but Brockenstein is defending well.
Brockenstein is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suokuokka scoring with punches and elbows.
Suokuokka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Suokuokka tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brockenstein is trying to work for a sweep but Suokuokka has mounted him!
Brockenstein tries to reverse the position but Suokuokka maintains control.
Brockenstein sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Suokuokka slips a nice elbow through Brockenstein's hands, connecting with Brockenstein's forehead.
Brockenstein trying to hold on to Suokuokka's head to control him but Suokuokka postures up.
Brockenstein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brockenstein looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suokuokka looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brockenstein with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
It looks like Meat Brockenstein has been cut.
Suokuokka has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akseli Suokuokka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Meat Brockenstein's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brockenstein falls off balance throwing a combination
and Suokuokka counters by clinching up.
Brockenstein is trying to stall.
Brockenstein manages to break the clinch.
Brockenstein fails with the takedown.
A combination from Brockenstein does no damage.
Suokuokka doesn't manage to clinch there - Brockenstein circles away.
Suokuokka tries to clinch up but Brockenstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Suokuokka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Suokuokka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brockenstein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brockenstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokuokka pushes Brockenstein up against the cage in a clinch.
Brockenstein trying to control the position but instead, Suokuokka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brockenstein into the cage.
Suokuokka has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brockenstein uses from the top position.
Suokuokka is controlling Brockenstein's posture.
Brockenstein throws and elbow that misses. Suokuokka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brockenstein's guard. Nice move by Suokuokka!
Suokuokka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Suokuokka pushes down on Brockenstein's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Suokuokka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brockenstein defends it well.
Brockenstein is trying to stand back up but Suokuokka is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka is working for a kimura but Brockenstein is defending it quite comfortably.
Suokuokka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Suokuokka lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brockenstein trying to control but Suokuokka postures up.
Suokuokka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brockenstein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Suokuokka.
Akseli Suokuokka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suokuokka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka is working for a kimura but Brockenstein is defending it quite comfortably.
Suokuokka prevents Brockenstein from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brockenstein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Suokuokka.
Suokuokka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Suokuokka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brockenstein defends it well.
Suokuokka lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brockenstein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akseli Suokuokka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Meat Brockenstein's cut.
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!
Brockenstein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Suokuokka rushes Brockenstein and presses him up against the cage.
Brockenstein tries to break the clinch but Suokuokka is controlling the position.
Brockenstein has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brockenstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suokuokka has Brockenstein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brockenstein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brockenstein tries to circle away but Suokuokka has him pinned against the cage.
Brockenstein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Suokuokka has him pressed against the cage.
Suokuokka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Suokuokka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brockenstein pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Suokuokka.
Brockenstein wants to get back to striking at distance but Suokuokka won't allow it.
Brockenstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suokuokka lands a right hand.
Brockenstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Suokuokka controls his hands.
Suokuokka has Brockenstein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brockenstein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akseli Suokuokka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokuokka pulls Brockenstein into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Suokuokka holds on and takes a little breather.
Brockenstein stands up over Suokuokka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Suokuokka is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Suokuokka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brockenstein defends it easily.
Brockenstein throws and elbow that misses. Suokuokka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brockenstein's guard. Nice move by Suokuokka!
Brockenstein is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suokuokka defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Suokuokka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Suokuokka decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brockenstein, up you get!
Suokuokka tries to clinch
and Brockenstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brockenstein keeps the fight on the outside.
Suokuokka moves into range and clinches up with Brockenstein.
Akseli Suokuokka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockenstein wants to break free but Suokuokka has control.
Suokuokka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brockenstein avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brockenstein can't break the clinch.
Brockenstein has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brockenstein has had enough of the clinch but Suokuokka keeps him there for the moment.
Brockenstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suokuokka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brockenstein's efforts to push away.
Brockenstein tries to throw a body punch but Suokuokka avoids it by throwing Brockenstein back against the cage.
Brockenstein looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Brockenstein's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Suokuokka cracks Brockenstein with a nice body shot.
Brockenstein can't break the clinch.
Suokuokka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brockenstein's efforts to push away.
Brockenstein wants to break free but Suokuokka has control.
Meat Brockenstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brockenstein working hard to break the clinch.
Brockenstein wants to break the clinch but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brockenstein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brockenstein can't find room to land a body shot as Suokuokka controls the action.
Brockenstein wants to break free but Suokuokka has control.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Suokuokka here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Suokuokka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Akseli Suokuokka.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Suokuokka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akseli Suokuokka!
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