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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arturito Tampukpuk (ranked 2731 p4p, 2184 weight class) and Hjalmar Raak (ranked 312 p4p, 254 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arturito Tampukpuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Hjalmar Raak!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tampukpuk circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tampukpuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tampukpuk throws a jab when Raak was well out of range.
Raak takes the fight into the clinch.
Raak stalling against the cage.
Raak has a couple of punches blocked by Tampukpuk.
Raak tries to stall but Tampukpuk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tampukpuk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Raak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tampukpuk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk gets control of Raak's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tampukpuk will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Raak sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tampukpuk's guard.
Tampukpuk pushes Raak off looking to stand but Raak dives back in and keeps control.
Tampukpuk looking for submissions off his back.
Raak seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tampukpuk is looking for a sweep. Raak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raak looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Raak is trying to work for a kimura but Tampukpuk is defending well.
Tampukpuk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Raak takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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.
Raak passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tampukpuk is looking to improve his position but Raak isn't that keen on the idea.
Tampukpuk is working hard here to advance position.
Tampukpuk tries to buck Raak off but he can't manage it.
Raak is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Tampukpuk misses with a leg kick.
Tampukpuk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tampukpuk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raak misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tampukpuk scores with a sloppy right hand. Raak should have avoided that one.
A big right from Tampukpuk misses.
Raak clinches up against the cage.
Raak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tampukpuk jumps guard and drags Raak to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Raak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tampukpuk wants to stand up but Raak is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tampukpuk has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Raak has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Raak is leaning against Tampukpuk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tampukpuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raak swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tampukpuk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tampukpuk misses with a series of wild punches.
Tampukpuk misses with a hook
and Raak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tampukpuk thinking.
Raak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk throws a jab when Raak was well out of range.
Tampukpuk throws a combination that misses
and Raak counters with a good low kick that Tampukpuk was not able to check.
Nice cross by Tampukpuk.
Raak ducks right into an uppercut from Tampukpuk.
Raak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tampukpuk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tampukpuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Raak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tampukpuk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tampukpuk has time to react.
Tampukpuk avoids the head kick by Raak.
Raak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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 Arturito Tampukpuk will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tampukpuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Raak misses.
Raak lands with a shot to the body.
Raak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raak sizes up Tampukpuk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Raak throws a hook but Tampukpuk blocks it.
Tampukpuk throws the left hand but Raak avoids the punch easily.
Raak just misses with a punch to the body.
Raak explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tampukpuk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raak throws a lazy right hand but Tampukpuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raak avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raak takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Raak closes the distance and pushes Tampukpuk back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tampukpuk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Raak to keep the fight standing.
Raak jumps guard.
Hjalmar Raak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tampukpuk gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tampukpuk!
Tampukpuk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raak.
Tampukpuk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tampukpuk misses with the combination.
Raak slips a jab from Tampukpuk.
A swing and a miss from Raak.
Raak missing with a left hand there. Tampukpuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tampukpuk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raak thows a leg kick but Tampukpuk checks it
and Tampukpuk counters with a series of strikes. Raak will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tampukpuk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tampukpuk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Raak misses with a series of wild punches.
Raak is looking to clinch but Tampukpuk is avoiding it.
Raak misses the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Raak.
Raak clinches.
Raak has a couple of punches blocked by Tampukpuk.
A left hand lands to the body for Raak.
Tampukpuk is trying to pull guard but Raak has him pressed against the cage.
Tampukpuk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Raak uses from the top position.
Tampukpuk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tampukpuk being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk keeping full guard, as Raak tries to pass.
Raak slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Raak prevents Tampukpuk from escaping the position.
Tampukpuk struggling a bit here.
Raak decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tampukpuk to his feet.
Raak missing with a left hand there. Tampukpuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four 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.
Raak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tampukpuk.
A cross from Tampukpuk lands.
Tampukpuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Raak is just out of range.
Raak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tampukpuk to score with a decent uppercut.
Raak throws a head kick but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
Tampukpuk misses with a head kick.
Raak steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tampukpuk swinging wildly here.
Tampukpuk throws out a loose jab but Raak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arturito Tampukpuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tampukpuk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Raak moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick from Tampukpuk, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arturito Tampukpuk will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tampukpuk misses with a hook to the body
and Raak counters with a left and a right that stings Tampukpuk.
Raak throws a body punch but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
Tampukpuk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tampukpuk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tampukpuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raak.
Tampukpuk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tampukpuk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tampukpuk with a hook.
Raak rushes Tampukpuk and presses him up against the cage.
Tampukpuk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Raak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Raak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raak stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tampukpuk breaks from the clinch.
Tampukpuk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tampukpuk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tampukpuk drops his hands momentarily and Raak takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Raak gets a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Raak - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Raak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raak prevents the takedown attempt.
Tampukpuk wants to take the fight to the mat but Raak manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturito Tampukpuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raak is struggling to control the position.
Raak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tampukpuk is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Raak can't fight it off and eventually Tampukpuk manages to take the fight to the floor. Raak looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tampukpuk is looking to pass into half guard but Raak pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Raak is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk working a defensive guard but Raak manages to pass into side control anyway.
Raak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Raak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tampukpuk is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tampukpuk is trying to control Raak's posture but Raak avoids it.
Raak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tampukpuk keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk is looking to regain half guard here but Raak keeps moving and retains side control.
Raak wants to control but Tampukpuk is keeping him busy.
Tampukpuk is pushing Raak's head away, looking to escape. Raak manages to hold on to the position though.
Raak has control of an arm but Tampukpuk manages to advance to Raak's back!
Tampukpuk trying to control momentarily.
Raak can't escape the position.
Hjalmar Raak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk looking to hold on to the position here but Raak rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Tampukpuk stands and steps away. Raak gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tampukpuk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raak throws a lazy uppercut
and Tampukpuk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Raak thinking.
Arturito Tampukpuk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tampukpuk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raak takes one to the side of the head.
Raak throws an overhand right that lands on Tampukpuk's shoulder, as Tampukpuk tries to avoid the shot.
Raak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tampukpuk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tampukpuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raak misses with a hook. Tampukpuk ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Tampukpuk misses its target.
Tampukpuk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raak.
Tampukpuk has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Raak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tampukpuk.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hjalmar Raak.
I think Tampukpuk has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Arturito Tampukpuk!
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hype
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FIGHT
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