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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goro Utini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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196 lbs
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194 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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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
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Ass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Goro Utini!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Utini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ass missing with a left hand there. Utini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Utini looks to score with a jab to the body but Ass is just out of range.
Utini scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Utini connects with a single shot there.
Utini throws a jab when Ass was well out of range.
Utini throws an overhand right that lands on Ass's shoulder, as Ass tries to avoid the shot.
Utini lands the left hand.
Utini is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Utini.
Ass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Utini.
Ass gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ass throws a low kick but it's checked well by Utini.
Ass throws a right and a left that both miss.
Utini slips a jab from Ass.
Utini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ass drives through with a takedown into Utini's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ass trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Utini looking for a sweep. Not yet Utini, not yet.
Ass is fighting to break Utini's control of his arms but Utini is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ass preventing the sweep.
Utini looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Goro Utini was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Utini.
Utini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ass lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fighters circling - Ass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ass has managed to clinch.
Utini swings wildly with an uppercut but Ass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Utini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ass makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ass wants to break the clinch but can't.
Utini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ass tries to throw a body punch but Utini avoids it by throwing Ass back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ass tries a body shot but Utini blocks it.
Utini tries to break free but Ass pushes him back against the cage.
Utini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ass attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ass is looking to slow Utini down with leg kicks.
Ass darts in and clinches Utini up against the cage.
Utini lands with a short shot to the head.
Ass lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Utini.
Ass will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Utini up against the cage.
Utini gets through Ass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ass misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ass fails to land.
Ass looking for a takedown.
Ass working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Utini breaks the clinch.
Ass is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Utini's half guard.
Utini avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ass.
Utini is staying active underneath Ass, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Utini is trying to get back to full guard.
Ass missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Utini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Utini can't keep his opponent in guard - Ass advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Utini tries to roll over but Ass keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ass moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ass in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Utini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Utini regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ass's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ass takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Utini preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ass not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Ass will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Utini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Utini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ass.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ass.
Jack Ass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Utini blocks a jab.
Ass shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Utini pinned against the cage. Utini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Utini lands a glancing blow to the side of Ass's head.
Ass misses with a body shot.
Utini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Utini might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ass slips a jab from Utini.
Ass wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Utini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Utini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ass manages to avoid it.
Jack Ass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Utini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ass.
Ass takes one to the side of the head.
Utini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ass.
An inside leg kick from Ass misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ass lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Utini circles away quickly and effectively.
Goro Utini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Utini drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Utini misses with a double jab.
Ass rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Utini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Utini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ass looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ass fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ass looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Utini walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ass checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Donk. Utini catches Ass right on the button with a cross.
Ass shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Utini but Utini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Utini tries to bum rush Ass with a series of wild strikes but Ass uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Utini thows a body shot but no joy.
Utini misses with a wild body shot.
Ass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Utini.
Utini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ass shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Utini defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utini looks to score with a jab to the body but Ass is just out of range.
Ass misses with a few strikes there.
Ass loads up on a big right hand but Utini slips the punch.
Utini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Utini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ass takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Utini has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Utini gets caught flat footed, as Ass shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Utini controls Ass momentarily but Ass frees himself.
Utini pulls Ass in to control the position.
Ass slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ass wants to lay and pray for a moment but Utini keeps working.
Utini manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utini is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ass reverses the position - he's now on top in Utini's guard.
Ass stopping the sweep attempt from Utini.
Ass throwing strikes from guard but Utini blocks nicely.
Ass throwing strikes from guard but Utini blocks nicely.
Utini looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ass showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jack Ass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Utini trying to keep a closed guard but Ass is proving a slippery customer.
Ass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Utini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ass passes Utini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Utini is refusing to be controlled, as Ass sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ass throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ass is pressing down on Utini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Utini is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Goro Utini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ass fails in his attempt to clinch.
Utini looks to land a right hand but Ass moved out of range.
Ass connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ass is trying hard to land a takedown here. Utini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Utini misses the jab.
Utini misses with the combination.
Utini slips a jab from Ass.
Ass avoids a punch combination nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Utini.
Ass closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Utini is trying to improve his position.
Ass wants to lay and pray for a moment but Utini keeps working.
Utini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ass's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ass is trying to control. Utini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ass 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.
Ass tries to pass to full mount but Utini defends it.
Ass seems to be working for a kimura but Utini defends the submission attempt.
Ass wants to pass to mount but Utini is defending the position.
Ass passes to side control.
Ass cracks Utini with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
What's Utini going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Ass wants to control but Utini is keeping him busy.
Utini prevents Ass from improving position.
Ass is looking to take a break and control but Utini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utini sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Utini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Utini.
Utini keeping moving, preventing Ass from controlling successfully.
Utini has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Utini's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ass wants to control from the top but Utini keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ass throws a big elbow that misses.
Ass trying to control but Utini is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jack Ass.
Nice uppercut there from Utini.
Ass tries to close the distance and clinch but Utini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ass throws a series of punches but Utini avoids them all with ease.
Ass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Utini manages to avoid it.
Utini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ass was well out of range. Poor timing from Utini.
Ass closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ass lands in his opponent's guard.
Ass might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ass trying to control the position from guard on top but Utini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Utini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Ass showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ass has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Ass!
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