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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artturi Reinikainen (ranked 1499 p4p, 986 weight class) and James Darren (ranked 174 p4p, 117 weight class). Darren has chosen Here's to the losers as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artturi Reinikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 22 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Darren!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reinikainen scores with a nice strike.
Darren ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Darren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reinikainen misses with a hook to the body
and Darren counters with a stiff right hand.
Reinikainen lands with a hook. Darren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reinikainen.
Darren misses with a left hand
and Reinikainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Reinikainen jabs Darren right on the nose. Darren blinks but takes it well.
Reinikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Darren throws out a counter right but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
Reinikainen scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen cracks Darren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reinikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands with a hook. Darren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Reinikainen.
James Darren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reinikainen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Darren is trying to defend but Reinikainen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Darren wants to get back to his feet.
Darren has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Reinikainen is on him like a limpet, forcing Darren back against the cage.
Darren misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Darren throws an elbow but misses.
Darren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Darren.
Darren lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reinikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Darren.
Darren lands an elbow just above Reinikainen 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Darren fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Darren ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
Darren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick
and Darren counters with a nice leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Darren. That did some damage!
Reinikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Reinikainen throws a lazy right hand but Darren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darren raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Darren cracks Reinikainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reinikainen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Darren holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reinikainen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Darren is defending well.
Darren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reinikainen wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinikainen is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darren gets underhooks to prevent Reinikainen's takedown attempt.
Reinikainen blocks a body shot from Darren.
Reinikainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Darren throws an elbow but misses.
Reinikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darren lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Darren throws an elbow but misses.
Reinikainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reinikainen blocks the elbow strike.
Reinikainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Darren backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reinikainen.
Still in the clinch, Darren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darren misses with an elbow over the top.
Darren lands an elbow inside.
Reinikainen blocks an elbow strike from Darren.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darren lands an elbow that stopped Reinikainen in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Darren misses with an elbow over the top.
Reinikainen scores with a hook to the body.
Darren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Darren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Darren throws an elbow but misses.
Reinikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reinikainen throws a shot from downtown. Darren moves away and avoids it.
Reinikainen cracks a nice hook into Darren's ribs.
Darren has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Reinikainen thuds his right hand into Darren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reinikainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Reinikainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Darren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reinikainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reinikainen checks a leg kick.
Darren moves into the clinch successfully.
Reinikainen dodges an elbow strike from Darren.
James Darren seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Darren blocking some punches.
Reinikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Darren.
Darren lands an elbow inside that Reinikainen shrugs off.
It looks like Artturi Reinikainen has been cut.
Darren lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reinikainen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Darren prevents it.
Darren tries a body shot but Reinikainen blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darren creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reinikainen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darren.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reinikainen is leaning against Darren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reinikainen blocks the elbow strike.
Darren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reinikainen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Darren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reinikainen dodges an elbow strike from Darren.
Reinikainen blocks an elbow strike.
Darren throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reinikainen tries to work over Darren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darren misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Darren is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Darren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reinikainen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Darren after a bit of a struggle.
Darren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reinikainen is trying to push Darren away but Darren has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reinikainen avoids a wild elbow strike from Darren.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darren throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Darren prevents the takedown attempt.
Darren lands an elbow inside that Reinikainen shrugs off.
Darren prevents a body shot from Reinikainen.
Darren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reinikainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Darren throws an elbow but misses.
Reinikainen wants a takedown.
Darren looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Reinikainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reinikainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Darren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reinikainen somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Reinikainen misses the target.
Darren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reinikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Reinikainen misses the body punch
and Darren counters with a crisp right hand that drops Reinikainen! Darren lets Reinikainen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Reinikainen misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Reinikainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reinikainen.
Reinikainen scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darren on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Reinikainen is looking to land body kicks.
Darren throws a big counter head kick but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Darren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Reinikainen lands an overhand right.
Darren misses with a low kick as Reinikainen jumps back.
Reinikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darren.
Darren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Darren there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reinikainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Darren tries to counter by closing the distance.
Reinikainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reinikainen cracks Darren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reinikainen lands a jab.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reinikainen throws a chopping leg kick but Darren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Darren only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Darren moves out of range of the strikes.
Darren misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Darren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darren checks a leg kick nicely.
Good work by Darren as he checks the leg kick.
Darren takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Darren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Artturi Reinikainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Reinikainen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Darren defends well and Reinikainen ends up having to push Darren into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Darren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reinikainen.
With the fighters up against the cage, Darren throws an elbow but misses.
Darren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reinikainen tries to break the clinch but Darren is controlling the position.
Darren is pressed up against the cage. Reinikainen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Darren down to the mat. Darren avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a hook to the body
and Darren counters with a straight right hand.
Reinikainen cracks Darren with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darren.
Darren steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reinikainen. Darren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darren flicks out a counter leg kick but Reinikainen steps away.
Reinikainen throws a push kick but Darren slaps the foot to one side.
Darren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reinikainen.
Darren flicks out a counter leg kick but Reinikainen steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen tries for a takedown but Darren circles away easily
and Darren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reinikainen misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Darren as Reinikainen shoots in.
Darren slips under a jab.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darren.
Darren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reinikainen is rocked!
Reinikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Oh Reinikainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Darren moves to clinch but Reinikainen breaks away
and Reinikainen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reinikainen seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Reinikainen misses.
It seemed like Darren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen digs a good hook to Darren's body.
Darren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reinikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Darren's head.
Darren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a lazy right hand but Darren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reinikainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Darren moves out of range as Reinikainen strikes.
Darren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinikainen throws out the jab.
Reinikainen misses with a body punch
and Darren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Darren! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). James Darren!
Our winner, James Darren, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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