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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reino Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spencer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ride Of The Valkyries - Richard Wagner. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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170 cm
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157 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reino Tolonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spencer throws a sloppy head kick and Tolonen moves out of range easily.
Tolonen gets caught napping as Spencer dives in and scores a takedown. Tolonen manages to retain guard.
Spencer trying to control but Tolonen is working from the bottom.
Tolonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spencer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tolonen is keeping the position for now.
Spencer throws a big right hand that misses.
Spencer postures up.
Tolonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spencer's guard.
Spencer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tolonen!
Spencer is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tolonen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tolonen!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spencer has his foot on Tolonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tolonen works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spencer pulls Tolonen in close to prevent any damage.
Tolonen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tolonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Spencer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spencer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tolonen defends well.
Tolonen wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
Tolonen is really struggling to control Spencer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Spencer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Spencer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spencer has his foot on Tolonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tolonen works his way back into a safe position though.
Spencer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spencer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tolonen defends it easily.
Spencer controlling Tolonen's posture.
Tolonen is stalling in the full guard.
Tolonen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Spencer's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolonen trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer working for a triangle but Tolonen defends it easily.
Tolonen stays in close to Spencer's body and controls the position.
Reino Tolonen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tolonen as he jumps to the side.
Reino Tolonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spencer throws a leg kick
and Tolonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Mark Spencer has been cut.
Tolonen throws a body punch but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tolonen checks it well.
Spencer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tolonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spencer throws a jab but it's blocked by Tolonen.
Tolonen tries to clinch up.
Tolonen moves into range and clinches up with Spencer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spencer is defending well for now.
Spencer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tolonen uses from the top position.
Spencer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tolonen regains half guard.
Tolonen trying to control but Spencer postures up.
Spencer is looking to advance position but Tolonen won't allow it.
Spencer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tolonen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spencer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tolonen tries to roll over but Spencer keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Spencer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Spencer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tolonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tolonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick misses from Spencer.
Tolonen lands the left hand.
Tolonen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spencer.
Tolonen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spencer counters with a shoot takedown. Tolonen fights it but they end up in guard.
Tolonen controls Spencer momentarily but Spencer frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolonen controlling Spencer's posture.
Spencer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tolonen's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spencer wants to pass the guard but Tolonen is keeping the position.
Spencer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tolonen, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spencer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reino Tolonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Spencer.
Tolonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tolonen scores with a jab to the head.
Spencer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tolonen pinned against the cage. Tolonen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spencer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice uppercut there from Tolonen.
Spencer thuds a left hand into Tolonen's body.
Tolonen cracks Spencer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tolonen digs a good body shot into Spencer's ribs.
Spencer swings for the body but Tolonen moves out of range.
Crunch! Tolonen slams his shin into Spencer's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spencer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spencer misses with a few strikes there.
Tolonen tries to clinch up but Spencer circles away and keeps his distance.
Spencer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tolonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tolonen avoids a kick to the body.
Tolonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spencer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spencer dodges the punch combination from Tolonen.
Spencer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tolonen connects with a high kick.
Spencer fails to land the takedown.
Spencer is breathing heavily.
Tolonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spencer throws a head kick that misses
and Tolonen counters with a head kick.
Jab by Tolonen.
Spencer is rocked!
Spencer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spencer is still on wobbly legs! Can Tolonen finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen thows a body kick. Spencer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tolonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Tolonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tolonen.
Tolonen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Spencer throws a sloppy head kick and Tolonen moves out of range easily.
Spencer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tolonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Tolonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tolonen throws a leg kick which misses Spencer's front leg but catches the back leg as Spencer tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tolonen is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Spencer like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Spencer from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reino Tolonen!
Reino Tolonen gave a mention to FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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hype
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