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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pop PopCorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tero Torvela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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189 lbs
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180 cm
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195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pop PopCorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Torvela!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torvela has PopCorn up against the cage in a clinch.
Torvela misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from PopCorn.
Torvela blocks a body shot from PopCorn.
PopCorn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice elbow from Torvela.
Torvela digs a right hand into PopCorn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on PopCorn's gas tank.
PopCorn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Torvela.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Torvela.
Torvela prevents PopCorn from breaking the clinch.
PopCorn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Torvela.
Torvela pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
PopCorn being controlled here momentarily.
PopCorn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Torvela on the ground.
Torvela's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PopCorn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torvela swivels though and keeps the full guard.
PopCorn looking to sit in guard and control but Torvela gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Torvela thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
PopCorn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Torvela trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PopCorn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Torvela is looking to work some ground and pound but PopCorn has wrist control.
PopCorn trying to keep a closed guard but Torvela is proving a slippery customer.
Torvela thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Torvela engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
PopCorn wants to improve his position but instead Torvela has moved into half guard.
Torvela controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torvela prevents PopCorn from improving his position.
Torvela not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Torvela performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Torvela throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torvela is looking for a kimura but PopCorn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Torvela to get the leverage.
PopCorn is defending against the submission attempts here by Torvela.
Torvela not landing any meaningful shots this time.
PopCorn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PopCorn tries to get to full guard but Torvela has control of the leg.
Torvela throwing shots but PopCorn is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tero Torvela dominated that round.
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.
Torvela shoots in looking for a takedown. PopCorn tries to sprawl out of it but Torvela keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. PopCorn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Torvela tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
PopCorn tries to clinch but Torvela is having none of it.
PopCorn tries to clinch but Torvela moves out of range.
Torvela gets a clinch.
PopCorn tries for a takedown but Torvela manages to get underhooks.
Torvela lands a right hand.
PopCorn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Torvela goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torvela dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
PopCorn misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PopCorn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Torvela manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Torvela breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
PopCorn tries to clinch up
and Torvela counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Torvela.
Torvela landing some nice looking knees to the body.
PopCorn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Torvela lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Torvela working PopCorn over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PopCorn tries to stall but Torvela uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
PopCorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, PopCorn throws an elbow but misses.
PopCorn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
PopCorn missing with knees to the body.
Torvela breaks the clinch.
Torvela fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with PopCorn, pushing him back against the cage.
Torvela has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics PopCorn uses from the top position.
PopCorn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Torvela has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, PopCorn has managed to get both his arms back between Torvela's legs - danger averted.
Torvela throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Torvela is breathing heavily.
Torvela is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. PopCorn is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PopCorn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
PopCorn throws a strike but Torvela rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Torvela drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Torvela jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
PopCorn looking for a guillotine here but Torvela defends easily.
Torvela is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PopCorn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torvela throwing strikes but missing.
Torvela is looking to work some ground and pound but PopCorn has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torvela is looking to work some ground and pound but PopCorn has wrist control.
Tero Torvela has got the better of the ground game so far.
Torvela 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.
PopCorn can't keep his opponent in guard - Torvela advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tero Torvela showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Torvela shoots in for a takedown but PopCorn shows good takedown defense.
PopCorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Torvela clinches with his opponent.
PopCorn tries for a takedown but Torvela manages to get underhooks.
Torvela drags the fight down to the ground.
Torvela is pulling down on PopCorn's head to control his posture.
PopCorn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
PopCorn postures up in Torvela's guard and throws a big left but Torvela blocks it.
Torvela is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PopCorn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torvela is keeping the position for now.
Torvela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as PopCorn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Torvela controlling PopCorn's posture.
Torvela working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. PopCorn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. PopCorn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
PopCorn throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PopCorn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
PopCorn looking to pass the guard.
Torvela pushes PopCorn off and gets back to his feet.
Torvela circles away from the clinch attempt.
Torvela fails with an attempt to clinch.
PopCorn tries to clinch up
and Torvela moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PopCorn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
PopCorn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Torvela is keeping busy.
Torvela breaks from the clinch.
PopCorn moves in looking to clinch but Torvela pushes him off.
Torvela clinches up against the cage.
PopCorn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Torvela is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
PopCorn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Torvela.
PopCorn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Torvela is defending well for now.
PopCorn landing knees to the head.
Torvela escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torvela misses with a wild combination.
Torvela closes the distance and clinches.
Torvela avoiding damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, PopCorn throws an elbow but misses.
PopCorn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Torvela's face.
PopCorn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Torvela.
PopCorn tries to land a knee to the head but Torvela blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torvela breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torvela fails to land the takedown.
Pop PopCorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tero Torvela is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Torvela fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with PopCorn, pushing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tero Torvela.
Well Torvela 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tero Torvela!
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energy
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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