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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Kindmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dark Rage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pekka Kindmark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Rage!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Kindmark. That snapped Rage's head back.
It looks like Dark Rage has been cut.
Rage throws a sloppy head kick and Kindmark moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Kindmark.
Rage shoots in for a double leg but Kindmark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kindmark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kindmark was covering up waiting for the punch and Rage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kindmark is trying to control the position but Rage postures up.
Kindmark keeping moving, preventing Rage from controlling successfully.
Rage lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kindmark looking to control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rage working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Rage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kindmark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kindmark has his hands on Rage's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rage throwing strikes but missing.
Rage is looking to work some ground and pound but Kindmark has wrist control.
Rage throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kindmark has Rage pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pekka Kindmark.
Kindmark tries to clinch up.
Kindmark connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rage momentarily.
Kindmark fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kindmark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rage dives in and scores a takedown into Kindmark's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kindmark is pulling down on Rage's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kindmark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rage landing some decent shots from guard.
Rage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kindmark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kindmark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kindmark has momentary wrist control but Rage slips an elbow through the middle.
Kindmark is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekka Kindmark has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rage shoots in but Kindmark avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kindmark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rage tries for a takedown but Kindmark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pekka Kindmark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dark Rage.
Kindmark has Rage up against the cage in a clinch.
Kindmark displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rage up against the cage.
Rage is trying to drag Kindmark to the mat but Kindmark just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kindmark has a couple of punches blocked by Rage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kindmark stalling the fight.
Rage blocks an uppercut.
Rage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kindmark avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rage has had enough of the clinch but Kindmark keeps him there for the moment.
Kindmark lands with a short shot to the head.
Kindmark lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kindmark tries to throw a body punch but Rage avoids it by throwing Kindmark back against the cage.
Kindmark misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rage is trying to break the clinch but Kindmark is controlling him.
Kindmark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kindmark stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Kindmark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dark Rage'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.
Kindmark wants to clinch.
Kindmark lands a really nice looking cross but Rage seems unphased.
Kindmark lands a lovely overhand right.
Kindmark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kindmark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kindmark tries to close the distance and clinch but Rage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kindmark tries to close the distance and clinch but Rage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kindmark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dark Rage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kindmark tries to close the distance and clinch but Rage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kindmark looks to land a right hand but Rage moved out of range.
Kindmark scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rage.
Rage drives through with a takedown into Kindmark's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rage throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rage's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rage postures up.
Rage trying to control but Kindmark is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kindmark is pulling down on Rage's head to control his posture.
Rage lands a couple of elbows.
Kindmark seems keen to control Rage's posture.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Kindmark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kindmark working a defensive guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pekka Kindmark has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kindmark takes a swing at Rage's ribcage but misses.
Rage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kindmark is looking to clinch.
Kindmark is looking to clinch.
Kindmark tests Rage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rage dives in and grabs Kindmark's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kindmark pushes down on Rage's head and hops out.
Pekka Kindmark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dark Rage.
Rage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kindmark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kindmark is looking to clinch but Rage is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kindmark tries to clinch there but Rage circles away.
Kindmark is looking to clinch.
Rage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kindmark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rage doesn't manage to clinch there - Kindmark circles away.
Rage swats away the attempt to clinch by Kindmark.
Rage keeps the fight on the outside.
Kindmark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rage darts in looking for a takedown but Kindmark gets double underhooks and turns Rage into the cage.
Nice body punch from Kindmark - that landed with a thud.
Kindmark throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rages head.
Kindmark pushes Rage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage goes for a takedown attempt but Kindmark pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kindmark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kindmark getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kindmark wants to clinch up but Rage keeps it at a distance.
Kindmark tries to clinch up.
Kindmark pushes Rage up against the cage in a clinch.
Kindmark is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rage is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kindmark cracks Rage with a nice body shot.
Kindmark tries a body shot but Rage blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Kindmark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dark Rage's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rage misses with a straight right.
Kindmark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kindmark defends it nicely.
Rage misses with a body shot.
Rage swats away the attempt to clinch by Kindmark.
Rage darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kindmark is trying is best to control the position here.
Kindmark works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kindmark looking to control.
Kindmark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rage trying to control but Kindmark is working from the bottom.
Rage is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kindmark is trying to keep Rage in close.
Kindmark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rage.
Kindmark keeping moving, preventing Rage from controlling successfully.
Rage postures up in Kindmark's guard and throws a big left but Kindmark blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rage content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rage throwing strikes but missing.
Rage throwing strikes from guard but Kindmark blocks nicely.
Rage throwing strikes but missing.
Kindmark working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kindmark is really struggling to control Rage but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rage with a nice head shot there.
Kindmark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kindmark is trying to control the position but Rage postures up.
Kindmark seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rage must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pekka Kindmark.
Rage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pekka Kindmark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kindmark wants to clinch up but Rage keeps it at a distance.
Pekka Kindmark is winning the standup battle so far.
Kindmark is looking to clinch.
Kindmark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kindmark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rage needs to keep his hands up - Kindmark had a free shot at his head there.
Rage shoots for a double leg takedown but Kindmark sprawls well. He's pushed Rage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kindmark is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kindmark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rage tries to keep at a distance but Kindmark has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rage is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pekka Kindmark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dark Rage.
Kindmark lands with a left to the head.
Rage goes for a takedown attempt but Kindmark pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kindmark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good exchange - Kindmark coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kindmark misses with a hook
and Rage decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kindmark's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Kindmark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rage controlling from the top position.
Rage postures up in Kindmark's guard and throws a big left but Kindmark blocks it.
Rage lands a couple of digs.
Rage makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rage postures up.
Rage scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kindmark managing to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rage is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dark Rage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kindmark is trying to keep Rage in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dark Rage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kindmark has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Kindmark!
A relieved looking Pekka Kindmark thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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