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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bony Phony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Petkovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Hulk Petkovich enters the cage!
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215 lbs
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203 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bony Phony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hulk Petkovich!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phony rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petkovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phony digs a good hook to Petkovich's body.
Phony throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petkovich shoots in for a double leg but Phony sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Petkovich closes the distance and clinches up with Phony, looking for a takedown. Petkovich pushes Phony against the cage but Phony circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Petkovich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phony but Phony pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bony Phony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Petkovich.
Phony scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Hulk Petkovich has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petkovich shoots for a takedown but Phony saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Petkovich looks gassed!
Phony lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Phony.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Phony and Petkovich goes tumbling to the canvas! Phony follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Petkovich is rocked!
Phony is controlling the pace.
Phony knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Petkovich on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petkovich tries to get to full guard but Phony has control of the leg.
Phony wants to stand but Petkovich has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phony is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Phony wants to stand but Petkovich has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Petkovich makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petkovich.
Phony looking to pass the guard.
Phony wants to stand but Petkovich is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phony stands and steps away. Petkovich gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bony Phony is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petkovich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Phony misses with a body shot.
Petkovich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Petkovich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phony tries to avoid it but Petkovich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phony to the ground. Phony escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Phony drives through and clinches with Petkovich against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phony works on Petkovich's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Phony.
Phony manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Phony breaks from the clinch.
Phony swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petkovich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Phony taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Phony.
Phony lands a nice uppercut.
Phony lands a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phony breaks the clinch.
Phony misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phony throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bony Phony dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hulk Petkovich's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Phony lands the left hand.
Petkovich throws a jab when Phony was well out of range.
Phony stuffs the takedown attempt from Petkovich. Petkovich gets slowly back to his feet.
Phony drives through and clinches with Petkovich against the cage.
Phony lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petkovich backwards.
Phony lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Petkovich.
Petkovich is trying desperately to land a takedown but Phony is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Petkovich.
Phony manages to break the clinch.
Phony is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Phony, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phony has managed to clinch.
Petkovich is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phony.
Phony gets through Petkovich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phony is working Petkovich over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Phony.
Phony will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Petkovich up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phony lands a body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phony.
Phony is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petkovich can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Phony - that landed with a thud.
Phony lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Petkovich or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Phony.
A short right from Phony.
Phony breaks the clinch.
Phony stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Phony.
A shot to de liver by Phony. Beautiful body shot.
Phony jabs at Petkovich's body.
Phony goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Phony goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Phony is looking to wear down Petkovich with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Phony, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petkovich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petkovich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Phony gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phony.
Petkovich tries to pull guard but Phony holds him up against the cage and eventually Petkovich drops back down to his feet.
Bony Phony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Petkovich.
Petkovich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phony just stands there and leans against the cage.
Come on Phony - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Phony.
Petkovich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phony smiles and moves away.
Petkovich dodges the punch combination from Phony.
Phony fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petkovich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Phony.
Phony swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petkovich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Petkovich shoots in for a double leg but Phony sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Phony throws a combination. Petkovich tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Phony digs a good body shot into Petkovich's ribs.
Phony scores with a jab. Petkovich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot lands for Phony.
Petkovich throws a combination that misses
and Phony counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Phony coming out on top.
Phony uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petkovich has time to react.
Petkovich closes the distance and clinches up with Phony, looking for a takedown. Petkovich pushes Phony against the cage but Phony circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Phony.
Petkovich has his takedown stuffed
and Phony counters with a left to the body.
Phony throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phony tests Petkovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petkovich fails with the takedown
and Phony makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bony Phony dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hulk Petkovich's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Phony throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petkovich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petkovich has his takedown stuffed
and Phony counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petkovich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phony swivels and escapes.
Bony Phony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Petkovich.
Phony misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body punch from Phony.
Hulk Petkovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Phony!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phony lands a head shot.
Nice cross by Phony.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phony scores with a hook to the body. Petkovich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phony fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petkovich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Petkovich shoots for a takedown but Phony saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Phony as the two fighters clinch.
Petkovich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phony scores with a shot to the side of Petkovich's head.
Petkovich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Phony is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Petkovich wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Phony - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Phony as the two fighters clinch.
Phony lands a nice uppercut.
Phony breaks the clinch.
Phony clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phony lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phony stalling.
Phony digs a right hand into Petkovich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petkovich's gas tank.
Phony will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Petkovich up against the cage.
Phony pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phony thuds his right hand into Petkovich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Petkovich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Phony throws a nice looking combination but Petkovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petkovich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab from Phony.
Phony fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bony Phony is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petkovich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phony as he avoids it easily.
Phony throws a series of punches but Petkovich moves out of range.
Phony throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice straight punches there by Phony. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phony.
Petkovich fails to land the takedown.
Bony Phony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phony lands a jab to Petkovich's midsection.
Phony scores with a nice right hand.
Phony scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petkovich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petkovich looks for a takedown but Phony sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Petkovich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phony counters with a stiff right hand.
Phony looks to land a combination. Petkovich sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Phony lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Phony keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Phony dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phony moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Phony.
A bit of stalling here from Phony.
Petkovich gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Phony is pulling down on Petkovich's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bony Phony showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phony, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bony Phony!
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