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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Punahilkka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punahilkka has chosen Mäihä Show feat. Punahilkka as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
19 - 6 - 0 |
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178 cm
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183 lbs
16 - 11 - 3 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Lemieux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Punahilkka!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lemieux misses with an uppercut
and Punahilkka counters with a nice body kick.
Lemieux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Punahilkka moves away.
Punahilkka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lemieux is out of range.
Lemieux scores with a body shot.
Lemieux misses with a two punch combination.
Punahilkka moves in looking to clinch but Lemieux pushes him off.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Punahilkka.
Nice straight punches there by Lemieux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a right and a left that both miss.
David Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux jabs at Punahilkka's body.
Lemieux misses with a body shot.
Punahilkka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lemieux is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punahilkka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lemieux.
Punahilkka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Punahilkka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Punahilkka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lemieux.
Lemieux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Punahilkka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Punahilkka misses with a two punch combination.
Punahilkka lands a nice hook to Lemieux's body. Lemieux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Punahilkka fails with a takedown attempt.
Lemieux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Punahilkka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lemieux throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux misses with a few strikes there.
Lemieux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Punahilkka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Punahilkka throws a head kick but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Punahilkka.
Punahilkka slips under a jab from Lemieux.
Punahilkka tries to clinch but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux misses with a combination
and Lemieux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Punahilkka blocks a jab.
Lemieux throws a combination that misses
and Punahilkka counters with a left and a right that stings Lemieux.
Punahilkka moves forwards but Lemieux connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Punahilkka manages to avoid it.
Punahilkka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a right hand that Punahilkka ducks under and follows up with a left that Punahilkka also avoids with ease.
Lemieux looks to score with a jab to the body but Punahilkka is just out of range.
Lemieux misses with a wild combination.
Lemieux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lemieux misses with a left hand
and Punahilkka counters with a nice body shot.
Punahilkka dodges the punch combination from Lemieux.
David Lemieux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Punahilkka slips under a jab.
Lemieux throws a series of punches but Punahilkka avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punahilkka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Punahilkka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Punahilkka moves out of range as Lemieux strikes.
Lemieux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Punahilkka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Punahilkka.
Punahilkka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemieux was well out of range. Poor timing from Punahilkka.
Lemieux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lemieux scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Lemieux misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lemieux dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lemieux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Punahilkka counters with a left to the body.
Lemieux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Punahilkka thows a body shot but no joy.
Lemieux throws a series of punches but Punahilkka moves out of range.
Lemieux throws a nice looking combination but Punahilkka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lemieux takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lemieux gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Punahilkka to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lemieux is trying to keep Punahilkka in close.
Punahilkka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punahilkka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Punahilkka advances position into side control!
Lemieux tries to buck Punahilkka off but Punahilkka is having none of it.
Punahilkka working away.
Lemieux is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Punahilkka asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Punahilkka misses with the ground and pound.
Punahilkka lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Lemieux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punahilkka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemieux keeps working.
Lemieux struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punahilkka throws a strike aimed at the side of Lemieux's head but Lemieux avoids it well.
Punahilkka cracks Lemieux with a big right hand but Lemieux just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Punahilkka throws an elbow but Lemieux slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Punahilkka seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punahilkka scoring with punches from side control.
Punahilkka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lemieux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Punahilkka in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lemieux takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Punahilkka.
Punahilkka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemieux keeps working.
Punahilkka in side control lands a decent elbow.
Punahilkka working the ground and pound but Lemieux is defending the strikes.
Punahilkka lands a few punches from side control.
Punahilkka tries for a kimura but Lemieux is defending well.
Punahilkka wants to control but Lemieux is keeping him busy.
Punahilkka postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Punahilkka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Punahilkka throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lemieux regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punahilkka seems to be looking for submissions.
Punahilkka slips a nice elbow through Lemieux's hands, connecting with Lemieux's forehead.
Punahilkka thows a huge punch but Lemieux dodges it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Punahilkka misses with a head shot. Lemieux uses the momentum to regain guard.
Punahilkka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Lemieux has Punahilkka pulled in close to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lemieux trying to control the position.
Punahilkka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Punahilkka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lemieux.
Punahilkka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Punahilkka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Punahilkka thows a huge punch but Lemieux dodges it nicely.
Lemieux wants to control but Punahilkka is keeping busy.
Lemieux on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lemieux tries to get out of the position.
Punahilkka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Punahilkka lands with a punch from half guard.
Punahilkka trying to control the action but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Punahilkka is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lemieux!
Lemieux bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punahilkka controls Lemieux momentarily but Lemieux frees himself.
Lemieux has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punahilkka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Punahilkka lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lemieux!
Lemieux tries to lock up and control but Punahilkka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lemieux is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Punahilkka in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux tries to hold on but Punahilkka pushes him away.
Lemieux is in a horrible position here. Punahilkka smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lemieux is looking to get to half guard.
Punahilkka is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lemieux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Punahilkka looking to control but Lemieux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punahilkka pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punahilkka punishing his opponent with strikes.
Punahilkka raining down shots from the mount!
Punahilkka working the ground and pound effectively.
Punahilkka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lemieux is looking to escape.
Punahilkka controlling from mount.
Punahilkka looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux throwing hammer fists to the chest of Punahilkka. What's that going to do exactly?
Punahilkka raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux tries to hold on but Punahilkka postures up.
Pekka Punahilkka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Punahilkka working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lemieux in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lemieux working to try and regain half guard.
Punahilkka with a couple of short strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Punahilkka lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lemieux hang on?
Punahilkka looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Punahilkka lands a nice shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Punahilkka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Punahilkka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Punahilkka!
Pekka Punahilkka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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