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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rico Buck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kriss Tall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Rico Buck has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rico Buck seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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278 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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200 cm
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265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rico Buck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kriss Tall!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buck closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tall to the mat! Tall manages to get full guard.
Buck throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tall wants to stand but Buck is controlling the position.
Tall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Buck preventing the sweep.
Tall wants to get back to his feet but Buck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Buck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Buck is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tall wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buck landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buck stands up over Tall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Buck stops Tall from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck connects with a couple of short punches.
Buck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Buck lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Buck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tall trying to control the position.
Buck throws a big elbow that misses.
Buck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buck.
Buck thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buck.
Buck throwing strikes from guard but Tall blocks nicely.
Buck is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tall trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Buck 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Buck working some strikes from top position.
Buck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tall takes the fight into the clinch.
Buck is trying to break the clinch but Tall has him pressed against the cage.
Buck ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Buck no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Buck manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tall gets the takedown into side control.
Tall looks winded!
Buck is trying to control Tall's posture but Tall avoids it.
Tall tries to move to mount but Buck blocks the move with his legs.
Buck is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Tall has knee on belly momentarily but Buck bucks him off and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tall is looking to advance position but Buck won't allow it.
Tall is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
We've been informed that Tall has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buck scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Buck dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tall clinches up with Buck and pushes him back against the cage.
Buck trying to stall but Tall improves his position.
Buck tries to circle away but Tall has him pinned against the cage.
Tall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tall lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Buck looks for a takedown but Tall sprawls well.
Buck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tall sprawls well. Tall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buck gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tall as he avoids it easily.
Tall lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buck shoots in and bounces Tall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tall uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tall!
Tall lands with a nice combination. Buck backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Rico Buck has been cut.
Tall has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tall.
Tall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Tall as he connects with a hook.
Tall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buck appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tall is breathing heavily.
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!
Tall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Buck pushes Tall off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tall lands in his opponent's guard.
Tall stops Buck from standing up.
Buck has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tall trying to control but Buck is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck pulls Tall in close to prevent any damage.
Buck throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Buck trying to strike off his back.
Tall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Buck wants to get back to his feet but Tall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Buck counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Buck cracks Tall with a solid left hand.
Buck with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Buck is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tall trying to control the position.
Buck is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tall wants to stand up but Buck is controlling him.
Buck drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Buck jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kriss Tall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rico Buck's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Buck throws a wild body kick that Tall sees coming a mile off.
Buck gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Buck looking for a sweep. Not yet Buck, not yet.
Buck throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tall uses it to pass to side control.
Rico Buck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buck can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buck keeps Tall under control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tall tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Buck throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Buck trying to remain calm as Tall controls from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Buck is pushing Tall's head away, looking to escape. Tall manages to hold on to the position though.
Buck is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Buck's guard.
Tall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buck kicks Tall off and gets to his feet.
Tall lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tall wants it to stay on the feet.
Buck shoots for a double leg takedown but Tall sprawls well. He's pushed Buck's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tall throws a counter combo.
Tall gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck wants to control but Tall postures up.
Buck is not content to let Tall control the position.
Tall wants to control for a moment but Buck uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Tall is pressing down on Buck's thigh, looking to free his foot. Buck is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buck kicks off Tall and gets to his feet.
Tall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Buck is looking to counter the offense by Tall and move into the clinch.
Tall thuds his right hand into Buck's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Buck gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Buck is looking to break free of the clinch but Tall has double underhooks.
Tall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Buck has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buck jumps guard but Tall turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buck shoots in looking for a takedown but Tall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buck's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kriss Tall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tall 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kriss Tall!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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