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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain America (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pillu Haukka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pillu Haukka will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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270 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Captain America!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pillu Haukka!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haukka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haukka misses with a wild combination.
Haukka looks to land a combination but America avoids it well.
Haukka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Haukka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haukka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as America backs up against the cage.
It looks like Captain America has been cut.
Haukka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pillu Haukka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Haukka. Those never looked like landing.
Haukka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
America fails with a takedown attempt.
Haukka connects with a body shot that sends America's belly button to the back.
Haukka tries to bum rush America with a series of wild strikes but America uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Haukka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haukka digs a good body shot into America's ribs.
Haukka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice cross by Haukka.
America could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Haukka scores with a jab. America acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haukka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haukka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by America.
America fails to land the takedown.
Haukka throws a right hand that America ducks under and follows up with a left that America also avoids with ease.
Haukka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Haukka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haukka misses with a two punch combination.
Pillu Haukka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haukka looks gassed!
Haukka swinging wildly here.
Haukka misses the shot to the body.
Haukka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but America moves away.
America avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haukka misses with a few strikes there.
America takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haukka connects with a looping right hand.
Haukka fails to land with a series of punches.
Haukka misses with a series of wild punches.
America takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Haukka.
No joy there for Haukka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haukka. America does a little dance to reset his feet.
America shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Haukka's guard.
America might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
America tries to free his leg and advance position but Haukka is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
America drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and America jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
America drops back, looking for a kneebar! Haukka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Haukka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Haukka!
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!
America is trying to get back to half guard.
America manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
America looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haukka is taking a breather. America says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
America looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pillu Haukka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Captain America's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A left and a right from Haukka both land. Nice combination.
America dodges the punch combination from Haukka.
Haukka throws a nice looking combination but America bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Haukka. Those never looked like landing.
America ducks right into an uppercut from Haukka.
Haukka lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from America is defended easily by Haukka.
Captain America is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
America on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
America slips a jab and a cross from Haukka.
America feints and as Haukka raises his hands in defense, America changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Haukka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with America. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
America thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
America is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Haukka is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Haukka has escaped and now he's on top!
America escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haukka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
America throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haukka would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
America escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haukka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haukka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
America is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
America has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haukka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
America had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haukka defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haukka would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Haukka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
America looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haukka wanted to stand there but America had control of the position.
America wants to sweep here but Haukka controlling him for the moment.
Haukka decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on America, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
America dodges the punch combination from Haukka.
Haukka is breathing heavily.
Haukka misses with a double jab.
Haukka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
America blocks a jab.
America shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
America drops back, looking for a kneebar! Haukka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Haukka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Haukka!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
America tries to improve position but can't.
Haukka has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pillu Haukka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Captain America's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Haukka misses.
Haukka swinging wildly here.
Haukka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
America dodges the punch combination from Haukka.
Haukka swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haukka misses with a series of wild punches.
Haukka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haukka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
America avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haukka missing with a left hand there. America was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
America looking to score a takedown here. Haukka is defending well but America drives through and ends up in Haukka's guard.
Captain America overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
America drops back looking for a leg! Haukka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haukka manages to kick America off! America jumps back into Haukka's guard.
America drops back, looking for a kneebar! Haukka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Haukka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Haukka!
America tries to buck Haukka off but Haukka is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
America is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Haukka off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
America looking for the RNC.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haukka defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of America's arms.
America patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
America is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Haukka is defending well though. America let's go of the attempt for now.
Haukka trying to get back to his feet but America is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
America patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
America is persistently looking for the submission but Haukka is defending it well.
America is cranking Haukka's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Haukka! He's tightened the choke and Haukka is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Captain America!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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