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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Mansikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and J Blunts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mansikka comes to the cage accompanied by Sattuu. Blunts has chosen Meek Mill - Polo & Shell Tops as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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188 lbs
23 - 10 - 0 |
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196 lbs
28 - 13 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power |
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ADCC Champion
World class MT
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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
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teppo Mansikka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, J Blunts!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mansikka tries to clinch there but Blunts circles away.
Blunts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blunts throws a sloppy body shot
and Mansikka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blunts thinking.
Mansikka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mansikka there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mansikka.
Blunts on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mansikka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blunts looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Blunts is looking to regain half guard here but Mansikka keeps moving and retains side control.
Blunts is not content to let Mansikka control the position.
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!
Blunts tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mansikka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blunts regains half guard.
Blunts is refusing to be controlled, as Mansikka sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunts trying to control from the bottom.
Blunts might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mansikka kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Blunts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mansikka wants to take a breather but Blunts is having none of it.
Mansikka is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Blunts is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Teppo Mansikka.
Blunts keeps the fight on the outside.
Teppo Mansikka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blunts stuffs the takedown attempt from Mansikka. Mansikka gets slowly back to his feet.
Mansikka misses with a wild combination.
Blunts drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunts misses with a body shot.
Blunts takes a swing at Mansikka's ribcage but misses.
Mansikka misses with a wild body shot.
Blunts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mansikka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blunts at a distance.
Mansikka tries a low kick but Blunts avoids it.
Mansikka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mansikka gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Blunts counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blunts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blunts stays in close to Mansikka's body and controls the position.
Blunts tries to free his leg and advance position but Mansikka is retaining full guard.
Mansikka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blunts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunts slips nicely into half guard.
Mansikka is staying active underneath Blunts, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mansikka trying to control from the bottom.
Blunts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mansikka's head.
Mansikka actively working from the bottom here.
Mansikka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Blunts wants to free his trapped foot but Mansikka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka is trying to stand up here but Blunts is controlling him well.
Blunts trying to mount his opponent but Mansikka defends it.
Mansikka is looking to improve his position.
Mansikka trying to hold on to Blunts's head to control him but Blunts postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blunts lands a nice short elbow.
Blunts takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blunts is trying to control. Mansikka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mansikka gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blunts seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mansikka has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Blunts should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mansikka has tightened it up now! Blunts should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Teppo Mansikka!
Teppo Mansikka tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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