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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Valari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis International (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukas Valari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Travis International!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
International is looking to clinch.
Valari takes a body punch but keeps moving.
International scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Valari scores with a punch to the head.
International takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A leg kick checked by International.
Valari misses with a combination
letting International counter with a right hand.
International blocks a low kick nicely.
Valari swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and International counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valari misses with a wild combination.
Valari misses with a combination
and International counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
International uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Valari has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from International.
Valari motions for International to come forward. Valari throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
International slips a jab from Valari.
Valari misses with a combination
and International counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
International slips a straight right by Valari.
A shot to the body from Valari misses
and International counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lukas Valari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valari stuffs the takedown.
Valari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valari misses with a combination
and International counters with a nice uppercut.
International lands a with a good body shot.
Lukas Valari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
International throws a head kick but Valari moves out of range.
Valari misses with a combination
and International makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valari is breathing heavily.
International lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
International fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valari fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches International on the side of the head.
Valari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
International lands a with a good body shot.
Valari lands with a cross.
A good leg kick by International.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
International throws a combination. Valari tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
International moves into the clinch.
Valari tries to break free but International pushes him back against the cage.
Valari takes an elbow to the temple.
International breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
International lands a with a good body shot.
Valari looks to land a left hand but International moved out of range nicely.
International looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
International works Valari's body with a nice hook.
International throws a head kick that misses.
Valari gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Valari throws a combination that misses
and International cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
International connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Valari cracks International with a right hand to the side of the head.
International lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valari at a distance.
International is looking to slow Valari down with leg kicks.
International moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valari misses with a combination
and International counters with a lovely straight right hand!
International has closed the distance and engaged Valari in a clinch.
International lands a right hand.
Valari is trying to force a seperation but International has the dominant position.
International lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Valari is looking to break free of the clinch but International has double underhooks.
Valari looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
International just leaning against Valari, taking a breather.
International manages to break the clinch.
International lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
International closes the distance and clinches.
International lands a body shot.
International stalling against the cage.
Valari is trying to break the clinch but International is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A knee to the head by International.
Valari wants to get back to striking at distance but International won't allow it.
Valari scores with a hook to the body.
International breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by International.
Valari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting International counter with a right hand.
International lands with a nice combination. Valari backs away looking to recover.
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!
International showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valari.
International throws a series of strikes that have Valari backpedaling.
Valari misses with a combination
and International counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valari thows a leg kick but International checks it
and International counters with a three punch combo that has Valari backing up. Valari nods at International to acknowledge the strikes.
Valari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valari scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A low kick from Valari is predictable there
and International counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis International dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Valari swings away with a body shot that misses
and International counters with a slapping leg kick.
Valari misses with a low kick as International jumps back.
International has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
International rushes Valari and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
International working Valari over with knees to the body.
The is referee keeping an eye on International - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. International obliges.
A frustrated look appears on Valari's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Valari is trying to break the clinch but International has him pressed against the cage.
International has Valari pressed against the cage, preventing Valari from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
International lands a damaging elbow.
International breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valari misses with a combination
and International counters with a left and a right that stings Valari.
International ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
International digs a good hook to Valari's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
International cracks a nice hook into Valari's ribs.
International goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - International coming out on top.
International moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
International scores with a jab to the body.
Valari takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A right-left combo lands from International.
Travis International seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from International.
International throws a nice head kick!
International misses with a two punch combination.
International connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valari moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A slow jab from Valari misses its intended target.
A jab from International does it's job there.
Valari takes one on the button.
Valari swats away the attempt to clinch by International.
Valari has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
International has managed to clinch.
International landing knees to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Valari's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Valari misses with a punch on the inside.
International breaks from the clinch.
International cracks Valari with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valari swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and International counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Valari misses with some punches.
Valari takes a knee right on the jaw!
Valari tries to circle away but International has him pinned against the cage.
Valari has had enough of the clinch but International keeps him there for the moment.
Valari wants to get back to striking at distance but International won't allow it.
International pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
International escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
International throws a lazy head kick
and International takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
International moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
International tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valari lands a nice shot that snaps International's head back.
Valari takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice shot lands for International.
Lukas Valari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valari throws a left and a right that both miss
and International cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - International looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
International scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab by Valari.
International tries to bum rush Valari with a series of wild strikes but Valari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
International is working the combinations to good effect here.
International feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Valari's calf.
Valari swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and International counters with a good low kick that Valari was not able to check.
International blocks a jab.
Valari scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valari pivots, looking for a leg kick but International is out of range and Valari settles back down.
International throws out a powerful jab.
Valari throws a lazy right hand but International sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
International throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
International lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice combination there by International.
International misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valari misses with an uppercut. International saw that one coming.
International ducks under a wild hook from Valari.
Valari throws a left and a right that both miss
and International counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
International throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Valari looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
International throws a quick inside leg kick.
International lands a nice looking body kick.
Valari throws a leg kick
and International connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
International moves out of range as Valari strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis International showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Valari has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Valari is rocked!
Valari missing with a left hand there. International was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
International cracks Valari with a good jab.
Oh Valari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valari thows a leg kick but International checks it
and International counters with a straight right hand.
Valari throws a combination that misses
and International counters with a left to the body.
Valari seems to have got his legs back now.
International wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
International connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valari takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
International shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valari as he avoids it easily.
Valari misses with a jab to the body
and International counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by International.
International throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valari throws a combination that misses
and International counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valari throws a leg kick that is checked
and International moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. International obliges.
A nice left hand lands by International.
International escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
International closes the distance and pushes Valari back into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Valari wants to break free but International has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from International.
International stalling.
International prevents Valari from breaking the clinch.
International keeps control of Valari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
International throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valaris head.
International escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valari throws a sloppy body shot
and International counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from International.
Valari is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
International lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
International lands a body shot.
International moves away from the strike by Valari.
International cracks Valari with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lukas Valari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valari walks into a straight right hand from International.
International with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
International on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valari. Valari obviously looking to wear him down.
Valari takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Valari swings for the body but International moves out of range.
Valari throws a combination that misses
and International counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch lands to the side of Valari 's head but he takes it in his stride.
International catches Valari with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
International clinches with his opponent.
International lands a body shot.
Valari has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
International breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
International lands with an uppercut that bounces Valari off the cage and back into rage.
International cracks the inside of Valari's front leg.
A low kick from Valari is predictable there
letting International counter with a right hand.
International lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
International cracks Valari with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
International throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
International pulls out of a head kick attempt.
International cracks Valari with an open hand slap.
Valari takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
International drives through and clinches with Valari against the cage.
International manages to break the clinch.
International thumps Valari with a low kick.
International connects with a nice looking jab.
Valari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. International sees it coming and avoids it easily.
International displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
International throws out a powerful jab.
International lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
International works Valari's body with a nice hook.
International closes the distance and pushes Valari back into the cage.
International keeps control of Valari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valari misses with a body punch.
International scores with a knee to the head.
International breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
International scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
International thows a body kick. Valari tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Valari takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
International lands with a thumping leg kick.
Valari on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Travis International is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
International moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
International lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
International throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by International.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
International uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valari.
Valari lunges at International with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by International's hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valari being controlled against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis International comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well International has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 24:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis International!
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