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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keke Pummel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Zaromskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pummel comes to the cage accompanied by renegades. Zaromskis has chosen Moment of Peace as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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176 lbs
26 - 16 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keke Pummel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Zaromskis!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pummel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zaromskis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zaromskis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zaromskis with the ground and pound but Pummel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pummel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zaromskis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zaromskis trying to control the position from guard on top but Pummel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaromskis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zaromskis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zaromskis tries to score with some ground and pound. Pummel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pummel wants to control but Zaromskis postures up.
Pummel is not content to let Zaromskis control the position.
Zaromskis throws an elbow but Pummel slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaromskis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pummel keeps working.
Pummel stops Zaromskis from passing to mount.
Pummel parries the strikes from Zaromskis easily there. Zaromskis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pummel to escape.
Pummel is not content to let Zaromskis control the position.
Zaromskis lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pummel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zaromskis's guard! Nice work there by Pummel!
Pummel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zaromskis is looking for a sweep.
We've been informed that Zaromskis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pummel decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Zaromskis misses.
Pummel throws out a leg kick but Zaromskis moves out of range and Pummel only half commits.
Zaromskis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zaromskis forces Pummel back against the cage and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pummel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaromskis.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaromskis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pummel blocks an uppercut.
Zaromskis blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaromskis cracks Pummel with a nice body shot.
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!
Zaromskis takes a shot to the head.
Zaromskis blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pummel lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaromskis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Zaromskis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pummel throws a leg kick which misses Zaromskis's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaromskis tries to avoid it.
Zaromskis is looking to land body kicks.
Zaromskis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pummel throws a nice looking combination but Zaromskis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zaromskis throws a sloppy head kick and Pummel moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaromskis.
A punch combination from Pummel misses.
Zaromskis looks to land a left hand but Pummel moved out of range nicely.
Pummel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pummel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pummel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pummel takes one to the chin there.
Zaromskis tried to score with a low kick but Pummel checks it.
Zaromskis throws a head kick that Pummel semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pummel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zaromskis.
Zaromskis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zaromskis moves into range and clinches up with Pummel.
Pummel lands with a right to the head.
Zaromskis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pummel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pummel keeps Zaromskis at a distance using the push kick.
Zaromskis throws a body punch but Pummel moves out of range.
Keke Pummel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zaromskis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pummel.
Pummel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zaromskis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaromskis throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pummel counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaromskis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pummel looks to land a left hand but Zaromskis moved out of range nicely.
Zaromskis throws a leg kick that misses.
Zaromskis dodges the punch combination from Pummel.
Pummel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zaromskis's head.
Zaromskis throws an overhand right that lands on Pummel's shoulder, as Pummel tries to avoid the shot.
Pummel checks a low kick from Zaromskis.
Nice shot by Zaromskis.
Martin Zaromskis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaromskis throws a body punch but Pummel moves out of range.
Zaromskis throws a chopping leg kick but Pummel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zaromskis tries a low kick but Pummel avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis takes a swing at Pummel's ribcage but misses.
Zaromskis wants to slow Pummel down by chopping away at his legs.
Pummel throws a leg kick
so Zaromskis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pummel keeping moving, preventing Zaromskis from controlling successfully.
Zaromskis tries to free his leg and advance position but Pummel is retaining full guard.
Zaromskis trying to control but Pummel is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zaromskis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pummel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zaromskis throwing strikes but missing.
Pummel keeping full guard, as Zaromskis tries to pass.
Zaromskis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaromskis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zaromskis throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Zaromskis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Pummel throws a shot from downtown. Zaromskis moves away and avoids it.
Pummel gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zaromskis counters with a takedown into side control.
Zaromskis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pummel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zaromskis's guard! Nice work there by Pummel!
Zaromskis looking for a guillotine here but Pummel defends easily.
Pummel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis is looking to sweep but instead, Pummel has passed into half guard.
Pummel is looking to take a break and control but Zaromskis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zaromskis is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Keke Pummel.
Zaromskis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pummel counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pummel misses with a body shot.
Zaromskis throws a low kick but Pummel avoids it.
Zaromskis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pummel is out of range.
Zaromskis throws a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Zaromskis.
Pummel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zaromskis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pummel moves out of range of the body kick.
Pummel swings for the body but Zaromskis moves out of range.
Pummel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zaromskis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zaromskis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pummel.
Pummel misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis misses with a low kick.
Martin Zaromskis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaromskis thows a leg kick but Pummel checks it
and Pummel counters with a straight right hand.
Pummel tries to keep at a distance but Zaromskis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pummel lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Zaromskis has a couple of punches blocked by Pummel.
Pummel misses with some punches.
Zaromskis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zaromskis misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zaromskis swings wildly with an uppercut but Pummel uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pummel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zaromskis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keke Pummel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaromskis working aggressively here.
Zaromskis misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Zaromskis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zaromskis 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Zaromskis!
A very excited looking Martin Zaromskis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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