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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Railio (ranked 477 p4p, 1801 weight class) and Mariusz Dominator (ranked 67 p4p, 239 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 cm 28 260 10 - 2 - 0 |
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225 cm 31 271 15 - 12 - 1 |
Good wrestling Excellent boxer Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler Good kicks Powerful |
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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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Railio! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Mariusz Dominator! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dominator keeps Railio at a distance using the push kick. Railio cracks Dominator with an open hand slap. Railio avoids a kick to the body.
Dominator has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. A clash of legs there as Railio blocks the low kick. Dominator works the jab nicely. Dominator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Railio.
Dominator is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Railio throws a hook but Dominator blocks it. A low kick from Dominator misses and Railio counters with a stiff right hand. Railio looks to score with a jab to the body but Dominator is just out of range. Railio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dominator. Railio thuds a left hand into Dominator's body. Dominator catches Railio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Dominator swings for the body but Railio moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action! Dominator lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Dominator throws a combination that misses and Railio counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dominator misses with a left hand and Railio counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dominator! Railio lets Dominator back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Mariusz Dominator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Railio swings for the body but Dominator moves out of range.
Dominator scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Dominator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Railio. Dominator misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Railio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Dominator misses with a straight right. We've been told by Railio's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Dominator thows a left - swing and a miss! This has been an exciting period of action! The fighters circling - Dominator throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Railio is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Railio blocks the body kick.
Railio misses with a body shot.
Railio takes one to the side of the head.
Dominator looks to land a right hand but Railio moved out of range. Railio is looking to counter punch. Dominator tries to work over Railio's front leg with a kick but Railio checks it. Dominator throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Railio avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Dominator throws a right hand that misses
and Railio counters with a nice uppercut. Railio throws a body shot but no joy. Railio defending well as Dominator loads up on a big left hand. Railio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Dominator throws a poor cross that misses
and Railio counters with a straight right hand. Dominator throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dominator walks straight into a right hand from Railio - that's dropped him! Railio jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Dominator from any more punishment! Dominator complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Antti Railio! A relieved looking Antti Railio thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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