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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vuko Drakkainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zdzislaw Konopka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drakkainen comes to the cage accompanied by Vendetta. Zdzislaw Konopka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vuko Drakkainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zdzislaw Konopka!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konopka scores with a three punch combo!
Konopka takes a swing at Drakkainen's ribcage but misses.
Drakkainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Konopka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drakkainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Drakkainen avoids the body shot from Konopka.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Drakkainen.
Konopka throws a nice looking combination but Drakkainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot lands for Konopka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Konopka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drakkainen throws a nice looking combination but Konopka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drakkainen avoids the body shot from Konopka.
Konopka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drakkainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Konopka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Konopka stuns Drakkainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drakkainen clinches up against the cage.
Konopka working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konopka has had enough of the clinch but Drakkainen keeps him there for the moment.
Konopka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Konopka is trying to force a seperation but Drakkainen has the dominant position.
Konopka is trying to break free.
Konopka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Konopka wants to break free but Drakkainen has control.
Konopka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drakkainen is trying to break the clinch but Konopka has him pressed against the cage.
Drakkainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drakkainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Konopka.
Zdzislaw Konopka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Konopka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Drakkainen eats them both and turns towards Konopka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Konopka misses with a body shot.
Drakkainen misses with a few strikes there.
Konopka dips to his left and cracks Drakkainen with an uppercut!
Zdzislaw Konopka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konopka scores with a one two! Drakkainen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Konopka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drakkainen's head.
Konopka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drakkainen.
Konopka jabs Drakkainen right on the nose. Drakkainen blinks but takes it well.
Konopka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Konopka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Konopka misses with a body shot.
Konopka throws a nice looking combination but Drakkainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drakkainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Konopka.
Drakkainen shoots in for a takedown but Konopka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Konopka throws a series of strikes that have Drakkainen backpedaling.
Konopka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drakkainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Konopka.
Drakkainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Konopka.
Konopka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drakkainen moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konopka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drakkainen.
Konopka misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Konopka misses.
Konopka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Konopka lands a really nice looking cross but Drakkainen seems unphased.
Drakkainen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vuko Drakkainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drakkainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Drakkainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Konopka.
Konopka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Drakkainen rather than just go for the knockout.
Konopka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drakkainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konopka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Konopka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drakkainen.
Konopka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Konopka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Konopka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drakkainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Drakkainen swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Drakkainen misses the target.
Konopka scores with a sloppy right hand. Drakkainen should have avoided that one.
Konopka throws a right and a left that Drakkainen avoids nicely.
Drakkainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Konopka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Konopka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drakkainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Konopka.
Konopka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Konopka swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zdzislaw Konopka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Drakkainen takes one on the button.
Konopka misses with a series of wild punches.
Konopka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drakkainen.
Konopka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Konopka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Konopka cracks Drakkainen with a good jab.
Drakkainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Konopka throws a nice looking combination but Drakkainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drakkainen avoids the body shot from Konopka.
Konopka throws a jab but it's blocked by Drakkainen.
Drakkainen shoots for a takedown but Konopka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Konopka throws a series of strikes that have Drakkainen backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konopka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vuko Drakkainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drakkainen closes the distance and clinches up with Konopka, looking for a takedown. Drakkainen pushes Konopka against the cage but Konopka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vuko Drakkainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Konopka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Konopka throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Konopka. Drakkainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Konopka throws a series of punches but Drakkainen avoids them all with ease.
Konopka throws a nice looking combination but Drakkainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drakkainen misses with a low kick as Konopka jumps back.
Zdzislaw Konopka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drakkainen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Konopka pinned against the cage. Konopka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Konopka lands a slapping body shot.
Drakkainen ducks right into an uppercut from Konopka.
Drakkainen swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konopka throws a body punch but Drakkainen moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Konopka misses the target.
Konopka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drakkainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drakkainen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Konopka defends it nicely.
Drakkainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Drakkainen. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Drakkainen swinging wildly here.
Drakkainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Konopka with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konopka scores with a punch to the head.
Konopka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Konopka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drakkainen dodges the punch combination from Konopka.
Konopka misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Konopka misses the target.
Drakkainen throws a sloppy head kick and Konopka moves out of range easily.
Konopka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drakkainen.
Konopka misses with a series of wild punches.
Konopka misses the shot to the body.
Konopka lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drakkainen looks to land a combination but Konopka avoids it well.
Konopka scores with a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Drakkainen scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Konopka.
Konopka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Konopka misses with a wild combination.
Konopka is breathing heavily.
Konopka misses with a two punch combination.
Konopka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konopka misses with a right hand
and Drakkainen counters with a two punch combo.
Konopka throws a jab but it's blocked by Drakkainen.
Konopka throws a body punch but Drakkainen moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zdzislaw Konopka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Konopka misses with a two punch combination.
Konopka swinging wildly here.
Konopka misses with a body shot.
Drakkainen throws a jab when Konopka was well out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Drakkainen.
Konopka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drakkainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Drakkainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Konopka.
Konopka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drakkainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Drakkainen dodges the punch combination from Konopka.
Drakkainen misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konopka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drakkainen is looking to land body kicks.
Drakkainen slips under a jab.
Konopka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drakkainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Konopka.
Konopka walks into a stiff left hand from Drakkainen.
Drakkainen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Konopka pinned against the cage. Konopka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Konopka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drakkainen counters with a three punch combo that has Konopka backing up. Konopka nods at Drakkainen to acknowledge the strikes.
Konopka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Konopka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konopka throws a shot to the body.
Konopka misses with the combination.
Konopka just misses with a punch to the body.
Konopka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Konopka looks to score with a jab to the body but Drakkainen is just out of range.
Konopka takes a swing at Drakkainen's ribcage but misses.
Drakkainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Konopka.
Nice sprawl there from Konopka as Drakkainen shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vuko Drakkainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drakkainen defending well as Konopka loads up on a big left hand.
Konopka cracks Drakkainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A combination from Konopka does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Konopka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drakkainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drakkainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Konopka.
Drakkainen shoots in looking for a takedown. Konopka tries to sprawl out of it but Drakkainen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Konopka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Konopka cracks a nice hook into Drakkainen's ribs.
Drakkainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Konopka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Konopka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Konopka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Konopka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drakkainen throws a hook but Konopka avoids it easily.
Drakkainen closes the distance and clinches up with Konopka, looking for a takedown. Drakkainen pushes Konopka against the cage but Konopka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Drakkainen shoots in looking for a takedown. Konopka tries to sprawl out of it but Drakkainen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Konopka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Konopka scores with a hook to the body. Drakkainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drakkainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Konopka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Drakkainen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Konopka jabs at Drakkainen's body.
Konopka swinging wildly here.
Vuko Drakkainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zdzislaw Konopka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice shot lands for Konopka.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zdzislaw Konopka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Konopka 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Zdzislaw Konopka!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Zdzislaw Konopka!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Zdzislaw Konopka!
Zdzislaw Konopka wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Zdzislaw Konopka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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