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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Hovimaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikko Hovimaki has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tyrone Biggums's chin.
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185 lbs
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163 lbs
18 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Biggums!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Hovimaki!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Biggums.
A little jabbing left from Hovimaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Biggums has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hovimaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Biggums can pounce on him.
Biggums closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Biggums lands in his opponent's guard.
Biggums missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Biggums has gone for a leg lock! Hovimaki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Biggums's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hovimaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Biggums has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hovimaki has managed to get both his arms back between Biggums's legs - danger averted.
Biggums looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums working a defensive guard but Hovimaki passes into half guard.
Biggums is pressing down on Hovimaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Biggums looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hovimaki is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biggums is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Biggums working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hovimaki has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggums wants to get back to full guard.
Biggums actively working from the bottom here.
Biggums is looking to control Hovimaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Biggums avoid being mounted?
Biggums is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hovimaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hovimaki's back!
Biggums is looking for the choke from the back position but Hovimaki is controlling his hands well.
Biggums scores with punches from the back.
Hovimaki grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums misses with punches from the back.
Biggums has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Biggums is looking to control Hovimaki but Hovimaki is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Biggums has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hovimaki prevents Biggums from getting a body triangle.
Hovimaki is trying to get back to his feet but Biggums has full control of the position and if anything, Hovimaki has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Biggums thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hovimaki is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hovimaki has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Biggums.
Hovimaki has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Biggums.
Hovimaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Biggums. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Biggums throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Biggums somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hovimaki finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Biggums landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Biggums dominated that round.
That's time! Biggums's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Biggums scores with a leg kick.
Biggums throws a sloppy head kick and Hovimaki moves out of range easily.
Hovimaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Biggums throws a right and a left that Hovimaki avoids nicely.
Hovimaki misses with a straight right.
Biggums lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hovimaki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Biggums counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggums uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hovimaki.
Biggums tries a head kick but it misses.
Biggums misses with a body shot
and Hovimaki counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hovimaki misses with an uppercut.
Hovimaki throws a lazy right hand but Biggums sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biggums has taken the fight to the clinch.
Biggums is looking to take this one to the mat.
Biggums tightens his grip and picks Hovimaki up, before dumping him to the ground. Hovimaki manages to land in guard.
Biggums throws an elbow that misses. Hovimaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Biggums's guard. Nice move by Hovimaki!
Biggums wants to sweep but no luck.
Biggums working for a triangle but Hovimaki defends it easily.
Biggums looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hovimaki is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggums is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hovimaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hovimaki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Biggums's guard.
Biggums is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hovimaki can do to turn this around?
Biggums has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hovimaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Biggums tries to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Biggums is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Biggums throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tyrone Biggums overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Biggums throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Biggums sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hovimaki defending well though.
Hovimaki is trying to stand up here but Biggums is controlling him well.
Biggums thows a huge punch but Hovimaki dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hovimaki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Biggums thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hovimaki's head.
Biggums missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Biggums dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Biggums tries a head kick but it misses.
Biggums misses with a left hand
and Biggums takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick from Biggums lands but Hovimaki takes it in his stride.
Biggums throws a lazy body kick
and Hovimaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hovimaki connects with a jab.
Hovimaki blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Hovimaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hovimaki throws a lazy right hand but Biggums sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biggums misses with a takedown attempt
and Hovimaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Biggums there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hovimaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Biggums connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Biggums pushes Hovimaki away with a front kick.
Tyrone Biggums is winning the standup battle so far.
Hovimaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Biggums goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Biggums throws a leg kick
and Hovimaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hovimaki misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggums tries for a takedown but Hovimaki circles away easily
and Hovimaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Biggums looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Biggums throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Biggums scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hovimaki in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biggums is looking to clinch but Hovimaki is avoiding it.
Hovimaki throws out a counter right but Biggums avoids it with no problem.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Biggums, right into the meat.
Mikko Hovimaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hovimaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Biggums does no damage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Biggums.
Biggums looks to land a body kick but Hovimaki moved away.
Hovimaki throws a shot from downtown. Biggums moves away and avoids it.
Biggums is looking to counter punch.
Biggums misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hovimaki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Biggums scores with a spinning back kick!
Mikko Hovimaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hovimaki throws a hook to the side of Biggums's head but Biggums sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Biggums throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hovimaki avoids it.
Biggums looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggums throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Biggums not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hovimaki is trying to stand up here but Biggums is controlling him well.
Biggums thows a huge punch but Hovimaki dodges it nicely.
Hovimaki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Biggums.
Biggums trying to control from Hovimaki's half guard. Hovimaki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Biggums wants to control from the top but Hovimaki keeps moving.
Tyrone Biggums is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Biggums lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Biggums showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Biggums has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Biggums!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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