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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jukka Raikkonen (ranked 2211 p4p, 2200 weight class) and Valentino Andolini (ranked 256 p4p, 255 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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3 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
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3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong |
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jukka Raikkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Valentino Andolini!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andolini stuffs the takedown attempt from Raikkonen. Raikkonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Andolini misses the jab.
Raikkonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andolini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Raikkonen somewhat.
Andolini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Raikkonen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukka Raikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raikkonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andolini.
Raikkonen with a poor takedown
and Andolini counters with a stiff right hand.
Raikkonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andolini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Raikkonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Andolini, which made it look bad.
Raikkonen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Andolini defends well and Raikkonen ends up having to push Andolini into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Raikkonen wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikkonen avoiding damage.
Raikkonen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Andolini breaks the clinch.
Raikkonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andolini connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raikkonen scrambles back to his feet.
Raikkonen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raikkonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Andolini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andolini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raikkonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Raikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Andolini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Andolini lands a really nice looking cross but Raikkonen seems unphased.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Andolini misses with a straight left.
Raikkonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andolini is fending him off so far but Raikkonen persists. Nope, Andolini circles away and we're back to standing.
Raikkonen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Andolini tries to buck Raikkonen off but Raikkonen is having none of it.
Andolini looking for a sweep but Raikkonen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Raikkonen dominating with strikes here.
Andolini working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen looking to control but Andolini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andolini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andolini can do anything to dispel that myth.
Raikkonen landing strikes from the mount.
Andolini is squirming around, avoiding Raikkonen's attempts to control the action.
Raikkonen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Andolini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Jukka Raikkonen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Raikkonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Andolini tries to sprawl out of it but Raikkonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andolini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Raikkonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andolini avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A shot to the liver by Andolini. Beautiful body shot.
Andolini misses with a straight left.
Andolini scores with a punch to the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Raikkonen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukka Raikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raikkonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown but Andolini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raikkonen dives in for a single leg takedown but Andolini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andolini manages to break the clinch.
Raikkonen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andolini defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Andolini misses.
Andolini throws a shot from downtown. Raikkonen moves away and avoids it.
Raikkonen ducks under a wild hook from Andolini.
Raikkonen walks into a jab.
Raikkonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andolini.
Raikkonen tries to counter with a takedown but Andolini is quick to defend against it.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andolini but Andolini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andolini lands with a hook. Raikkonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raikkonen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Andolini tries to bench press Raikkonen off him but Raikkonen keeps the position.
Raikkonen is looking to take a break and control but Andolini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andolini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Raikkonen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Raikkonen advances nicely into full mount.
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!
Raikkonen trying to control but Andolini is having none of it.
Jukka Raikkonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Raikkonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andolini holds on to Raikkonen around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Raikkonen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Andolini hang on?
Raikkonen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Andolini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Raikkonen wants to control the pace but Andolini is squirming around nicely.
Raikkonen is really struggling to control Andolini but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raikkonen with a couple of short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentino Andolini 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Raikkonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andolini loads up on a big right hand but Raikkonen slips the punch.
Andolini scores with a body shot.
Andolini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Jukka Raikkonen has been cut.
Raikkonen moves out of range as Andolini strikes.
A big right from Andolini misses.
Raikkonen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andolini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Raikkonen's head backwards.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Andolini as he jumps to the side.
Andolini scores with a nice strike.
Andolini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andolini looks to land a left hand but Raikkonen moved out of range nicely.
Raikkonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andolini avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukka Raikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andolini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raikkonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raikkonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Raikkonen tries to counter with a takedown but Andolini is quick to defend against it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raikkonen misses with a takedown attempt - Andolini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andolini sizes up Raikkonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andolini throws a hook to the side of Raikkonen's head but Raikkonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andolini might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Andolini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andolini drops Raikkonen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Raikkonen looks back up at him and smiles so Andolini waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Raikkonen is rocked!
Raikkonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andolini tries to avoid it but Raikkonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andolini to the ground. Andolini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oh Raikkonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andolini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raikkonen.
It seemed like Andolini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andolini throws the left hand but Raikkonen avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andolini misses the jab.
Raikkonen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Raikkonen seems to have got his legs back now.
Raikkonen with a poor takedown
letting Andolini counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andolini but Andolini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andolini is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Raikkonen with a body shot.
Raikkonen moves out of range as Andolini strikes.
Andolini finds Raikkonen's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Raikkonen flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Andolini lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Raikkonen will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentino Andolini!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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