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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hudson Clarkson (ranked 1468 p4p, 2073 weight class) and Juha Maenpaa (ranked 176 p4p, 239 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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18 - 12 - 0 |
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7 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Good kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hudson Clarkson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Maenpaa!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maenpaa throws a body punch but Clarkson moves out of range.
Clarkson tries to counter with a takedown but Maenpaa is quick to defend against it.
Clarkson misses with a takedown attempt
and Maenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Clarkson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maenpaa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clarkson somewhat.
Clarkson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maenpaa's waist but Maenpaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clarkson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hudson Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Clarkson with that takedown attempt.
Maenpaa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Clarkson.
Maenpaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Clarkson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Clarkson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Clarkson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Clarkson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Clarkson laying and praying for a moment but Maenpaa takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clarkson wants to work for an arm triangle but Maenpaa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clarkson is keen to just control but Maenpaa is a slippery customer.
Clarkson is trying to work for a kimura but Maenpaa is defending well.
Clarkson trying to pass the guard but Maenpaa defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clarkson trying to control from half guard but Maenpaa is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarkson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Clarkson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clarkson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maenpaa is defending against the submission attempts here by Clarkson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson seems to be looking for submissions.
Clarkson wants to pass the guard but Maenpaa is defending well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maenpaa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clarkson.
Clarkson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maenpaa's waist but Maenpaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clarkson off to one side.
Maenpaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Maenpaa as Clarkson shoots in.
Clarkson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maenpaa is fending him off so far but Clarkson persists. Nope, Maenpaa circles away and we're back to standing.
Maenpaa lands a jab-cross combination.
Juha Maenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maenpaa as he avoids it easily.
Hudson Clarkson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown but Maenpaa shows good takedown defense.
Maenpaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Clarkson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maenpaa avoids it really well and circles away.
Clarkson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maenpaa tests Clarkson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maenpaa. Clarkson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clarkson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Maenpaa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown but Maenpaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maenpaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maenpaa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clarkson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa stuffs the takedown.
Maenpaa lands a jab to the nose.
Clarkson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maenpaa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clarkson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maenpaa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Clarkson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Clarkson is breathing heavily.
Maenpaa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Maenpaa dominated that round.
That's time! Clarkson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Clarkson with a poor takedown
enabling Maenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Clarkson with that takedown attempt.
Clarkson shoots in and drives through. Maenpaa sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hudson Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clarkson has his takedown stuffed
letting Maenpaa counter with a right hand.
Clarkson throws a poor cross that misses
and Maenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maenpaa gets caught flat footed, as Clarkson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Clarkson tries to free his leg and advance position but Maenpaa is retaining full guard.
Clarkson trying to control but Maenpaa is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkson is fighting to break Maenpaa's control of his arms but Maenpaa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clarkson being controlled here momentarily.
Maenpaa keeping full guard, as Clarkson tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maenpaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clarkson fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Maenpaa. No joy for Clarkson on that attempt.
Maenpaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maenpaa stuns Clarkson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maenpaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maenpaa as he avoids it easily.
Maenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Clarkson is just out of range.
Juha Maenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maenpaa tries to clinch but Clarkson is having none of it.
Maenpaa stuffs the takedown.
Maenpaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clarkson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maenpaa throws a series of strikes that have Clarkson backpedaling.
Maenpaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarkson tries for a takedown but Maenpaa circles away easily
and Maenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clarkson tries for a takedown but Maenpaa circles away easily
and Maenpaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maenpaa sprawls well. Maenpaa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clarkson gets slowly back to his feet.
Clarkson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maenpaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maenpaa jabs Clarkson right on the nose. Clarkson blinks but takes it well.
Maenpaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Clarkson or perhaps it was just good defense by Maenpaa, which made it look bad.
Maenpaa wants to counter the offense by Clarkson and move into the clinch position.
Maenpaa closes the distance and pushes Clarkson back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maenpaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maenpaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Clarkson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maenpaa is defending well.
Maenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clarkson backwards.
A short right from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa working aggressively here.
Maenpaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maenpaa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maenpaa is working Clarkson over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maenpaa is leaning against Clarkson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Maenpaa is pressed up against the cage. Clarkson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maenpaa down to the mat. Maenpaa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clarkson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Clarkson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maenpaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clarkson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maenpaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clarkson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clarkson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maenpaa throws a good cross that connects.
Clarkson is rocked!
Maenpaa closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Clarkson! Maenpaa dives in looking to finish! Clarkson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Maenpaa!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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