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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Koopa Troopa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Krook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troopa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Koopa Troopa. Krook is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Courage. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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201 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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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
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Koopa Troopa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Krook!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Krook misses.
Troopa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krook manages to avoid it.
Krook throws a hook but Troopa avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Troopa.
Troopa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Troopa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Steel Penn Training Hive (msg to rent a coach) in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from Troopa.
Krook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Troopa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Krook works the jab nicely.
It looks like Koopa Troopa has been cut.
Troopa misses with a low kick.
Troopa wants to slow Krook down by chopping away at his legs.
Krook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krook avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Troopa throws a hook but Krook blocks it.
Troopa misses with an uppercut.
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!
Krook cracks a nice hook into Troopa's ribs.
Krook dips to his left and cracks Troopa with an uppercut!
Krook misses with a body shot.
Troopa looks for a takedown but Krook sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krook throws an off balance right hand
and Troopa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Troopa.
Troopa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Troopa trying to control the position from guard on top but Krook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Troopa throws a strike but Krook rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Krook postures up in Troopa's guard and throws a big left but Troopa blocks it.
My spies in Nordic Top Team inform me that Krook has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Krook postures up.
Troopa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krook gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krook tries to free his leg and advance position but Troopa is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krook throwing strikes from guard but Troopa blocks nicely.
Krook trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krook accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krook trying to control but Troopa is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Troopa keeping full guard, as Krook tries to pass.
Krook landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troopa wants to sweep here but Krook controlling him for the moment.
Troopa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krook is working Troopa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Krook has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Troopa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krook gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krook looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troopa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krook.
Troopa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krook.
Krook slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Troopa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Troopa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Troopa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Krook has passed into half guard!
Krook frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Krook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koopa Troopa's cut.
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.
Krook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krook throws a head kick but Troopa moves out of range.
Troopa looks to score with a jab to the body but Krook is just out of range.
Krook misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Krook as he connects with a hook.
Krook misses with a head kick.
Kalle Krook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Troopa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Krook jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Troopa walks into a jab.
Troopa scores with a push kick.
Krook lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krook displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Troopa throws out the jab.
Krook misses with a low kick as Troopa jumps back.
Krook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Troopa lands with a kick to the temple. Krook shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Troopa delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krook scores with a punch to the head.
Troopa blocks a head kick by Krook.
Troopa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Troopa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krook.
Krook jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalle Krook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krook tries a head kick but it misses.
Troopa blocks the body kick.
Troopa thows a body shot but no joy.
Krook misses with a straight right.
Krook throws out a loose jab but Troopa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Troopa moves out of range of the strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Troopa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Krook - the referee stops the clock and Troopa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Krook. Troopa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Krook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Troopa.
Troopa throws a push kick but Krook slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krook throws a lazy head kick
and Troopa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krook scores with a head kick.
Troopa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krook is breathing heavily.
Troopa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Troopa gets a double leg takedown into Krook's guard.
Troopa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Troopa landing some decent shots from guard.
Troopa postures up in Krook's guard and throws a big left but Krook blocks it.
Krook is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Troopa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troopa working some strikes from top position.
Troopa looking to sit in guard and control but Krook gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Troopa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Troopa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Troopa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Troopa thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Krook sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krook keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Troopa's head.
Troopa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krook defends well.
Krook throws a big elbow that misses.
Troopa keeping moving, preventing Krook from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krook postures up.
Krook trying to control but Troopa is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Krook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Koopa Troopa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Troopa shoots in looking for a takedown but Krook manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Troopa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Krook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Troopa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krook.
Troopa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krook.
Krook moves away from the strike by Troopa.
Troopa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Krook connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Krook has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Krook misses the jab.
Krook throws a head kick but Troopa moves out of range.
Troopa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krook.
Troopa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Krook getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Krook tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick there by Troopa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troopa defending well as Krook loads up on a big left hand.
Krook pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krook on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Troopa. Troopa obviously looking to wear him down.
Troopa blocks a head kick by Krook.
Krook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krook misses with a head kick.
Troopa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Krook.
Troopa connects with the punch.
Troopa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Krook quickly recovers to half guard.
Troopa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krook keeps working.
Troopa is working for a kimura but Krook is defending it quite comfortably.
Troopa is keen to just control but Krook is a slippery customer.
Koopa Troopa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troopa throwing shots but Krook is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krook is looking for a sweep. Troopa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Troopa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krook wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Troopa connects with a nice short shot to Krook's temple.
Troopa wants to take a breather but Krook is having none of it.
Troopa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Troopa landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troopa unloading with bombs!
Krook is working to get back to half guard.
Troopa thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
BOOM! Troopa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The referee warns Krook that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Troopa lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Troopa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Krook's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Troopa lands with some strikes.
Troopa lands a heavy elbow.
Krook is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troopa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Krook is bucking up trying to escape but Troopa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Krook is rocked!
Troopa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Krook is now in Troopa's guard. A big mistake from Troopa there, giving up the dominant position!
Krook is still in real trouble! Can Troopa finish him?
Krook throwing strikes from guard but Troopa blocks nicely.
Kalle Krook is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Krook controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Krook seems to have recovered his senses.
Krook cracks Troopa with a solid left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Troopa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Troopa striking off his back but it's not causing Krook any problems.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koopa Troopa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Krook has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Krook!
Kalle Krook decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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