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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coco Trippaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Dicksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dick Dicksson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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195 lbs
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190 cm
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200 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Coco Trippaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dick Dicksson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dicksson clinches with his opponent.
Dicksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dicksson rushes Trippaaja and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dicksson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dicksson wants to stand but Trippaaja is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dicksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Trippaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trippaaja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dicksson wanted to stand there but Trippaaja had control of the position.
Dicksson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trippaaja trying to keep a closed guard but Dicksson is proving a slippery customer.
Trippaaja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trippaaja is working an open guard so Dicksson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Trippaaja keeps the fight on the outside.
Dick Dicksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dicksson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dicksson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown by Trippaaja or perhaps it was just good defense by Dicksson which made him look bad.
Dicksson moves into the clinch successfully.
Dicksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dicksson has closed the distance and engaged Trippaaja in a clinch.
Trippaaja tries to pull guard but Dicksson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coco Trippaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dicksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dick Dicksson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dicksson closes the distance and pushes Trippaaja back into the cage.
Dicksson breaks from the clinch.
Dicksson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dicksson pushes Trippaaja up against the cage in a clinch.
Dicksson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dicksson breaks the clinch.
Trippaaja swats away the attempt to clinch by Dicksson.
Trippaaja avoids the head kick by Dicksson.
Trippaaja fails with the takedown.
Trippaaja is breathing heavily.
Dicksson moves into the clinch.
Dicksson has hold of one of Trippaaja's legs. Trippaaja is fighting the takedown attempt but Dicksson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dicksson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trippaaja is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dicksson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trippaaja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dicksson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Trippaaja isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dicksson stacks Trippaaja on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dicksson!
Dicksson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trippaaja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dicksson has control of an arm but Trippaaja manages to advance to Dicksson's back!
Dicksson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Trippaaja is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dicksson somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Trippaaja is taking damage to the body and head.
Dicksson is looking to control Trippaaja but Trippaaja is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dicksson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Trippaaja kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Trippaaja trying to control the hands but Dicksson breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Dicksson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dicksson moves into the clinch.
Trippaaja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dicksson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dicksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dicksson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dicksson lands a takedown into guard.
Dicksson stands up and waves to Trippaaja to follow him.
Dicksson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dicksson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dicksson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trippaaja swats away the attempt to clinch by Dicksson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dicksson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trippaaja closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Trippaaja lands in his opponent's guard.
Trippaaja won't allow Dicksson to sweep him here.
Trippaaja won't allow Dicksson to get back to his feet.
Trippaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dicksson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trippaaja has gone for a leg lock! Dicksson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Trippaaja's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trippaaja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dicksson is one step ahead there.
Dicksson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Trippaaja's head.
Dicksson looking to pass the guard.
Dicksson tries to stand but Trippaaja is controlling from the bottom.
Dicksson passes Trippaaja's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trippaaja has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dicksson is working away from the top position though.
Dicksson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dicksson lands a head kick. Trippaaja smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dicksson clinches.
Dicksson breaks the clinch.
Dicksson lunges at Trippaaja with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Trippaaja's hand.
Dicksson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dicksson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dicksson scores with a hook.
Dicksson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Trippaaja misses with a takedown attempt - Dicksson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dicksson moves into the clinch successfully.
Dicksson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Trippaaja had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dicksson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Trippaaja Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dicksson's back instead.
Dick Dicksson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dicksson fending off the submission attempt from Trippaaja.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trippaaja has the hooks in. Dicksson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Dicksson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dicksson moves into range and clinches up with Trippaaja.
Trippaaja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dicksson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dicksson has closed the distance and engaged Trippaaja in a clinch.
Dicksson lands an elbow inside that Trippaaja shrugs off.
Dicksson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Trippaaja tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coco Trippaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dicksson stalling.
Dicksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters circling a little - Dicksson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dicksson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Trippaaja.
Dicksson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Trippaaja.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dicksson takes the fight into the clinch.
Dicksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dicksson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Coco Trippaaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dicksson pushes Trippaaja up against the cage in a clinch.
Dicksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dicksson moves into range and clinches up with Trippaaja.
Dicksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Dicksson lands but Trippaaja takes it in his stride.
Dicksson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trippaaja, pushing him back against the cage.
Trippaaja jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dicksson walks away with a smile on his face. Trippaaja gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dicksson closes the distance and pushes Trippaaja back into the cage.
Dicksson breaks from the clinch.
Dicksson rushes Trippaaja and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dicksson manages to break the clinch.
Dicksson tries to clinch up but Trippaaja circles away and keeps his distance.
Dicksson moves into the clinch.
Dicksson manages to break the clinch.
Trippaaja on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dicksson. Dicksson obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dicksson clinches up against the cage.
Dicksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dicksson moves into the clinch.
Dicksson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dicksson moves into the clinch.
Dicksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dicksson throws a head kick but Trippaaja moves out of range.
Trippaaja shoots for a double leg takedown but Dicksson sprawls well. He's pushed Trippaaja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dicksson clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dicksson breaks from the clinch.
Dicksson has managed to clinch.
Dicksson is pressed up against the cage. Trippaaja has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dicksson down to the mat. Dicksson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dicksson forces Trippaaja back against the cage and clinches.
Dicksson tightens his grip and picks Trippaaja up, before dumping him to the ground. Trippaaja manages to land in guard.
Dicksson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dicksson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dicksson stopping the sweep attempt from Trippaaja.
Dicksson is looking to stand up but Trippaaja won't let him.
Trippaaja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dicksson trying to control but Trippaaja is working from the bottom.
Trippaaja has his foot on Dicksson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dicksson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dicksson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Trippaaja, up you get!
Trippaaja avoids the head kick by Dicksson.
Trippaaja showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dicksson.
Dicksson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
No luck for Trippaaja with that takedown attempt.
Dicksson fakes the leg kick and cracks Trippaaja in the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Trippaaja.
Trippaaja is trying to get an arm triangle but Dicksson is defending well.
Coco Trippaaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dick Dicksson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dicksson wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Dicksson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dicksson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Dicksson!
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FIGHT
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