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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikko Puhakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikko Puhakka looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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162 lbs
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187 cm
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160 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikko Puhakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puhakka throws a looping overhand right but Simmons ducks down to avoid it.
Simmons looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Puhakka stuffs the takedown attempt from Simmons. Simmons gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Puhakka. No joy for Simmons on that attempt.
Simmons tries to clinch but Puhakka is having none of it.
Simmons clinches.
Simmons is looking to break free of the clinch but Puhakka has double underhooks.
Simmons manages to pull guard.
Simmons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Puhakka controls the pace.
Simmons controls Puhakka momentarily but Puhakka frees himself.
Puhakka lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Puhakka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Puhakka controls the pace.
Puhakka trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Puhakka chips away with some ground and pound.
Puhakka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Simmons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puhakka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Puhakka wants to pass the guard but Simmons is keeping the position.
Simmons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puhakka is one step ahead there.
Simmons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simmons 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Puhakka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Puhakka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puhakka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simmons scores a takedown into full mount!
Simmons controlling from mount.
Puhakka swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Simmons tries to control but Puhakka wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Simmons dominated that round.
That's time! Puhakka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Simmons blocks a head kick by Puhakka.
Puhakka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simmons blocks a head kick by Puhakka.
Puhakka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simmons moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Simmons!
Simmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Simmons was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Simmons landing punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simmons throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Simmons thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons controlling from mount.
Puhakka is squirming around, avoiding Simmons's attempts to control the action.
Simmons controlling his opponent.
Simmons wants to control but Puhakka has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Simmons is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Despite being in the dominant position, Roger Simmons just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Puhakka.
Simmons throws a nice inside leg kick.
Puhakka throws a head kick but Simmons moves out of range.
Simmons is looking to clinch.
Simmons clinches up against the cage.
Simmons jumps guard.
Puhakka stopping the sweep attempt from Simmons.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puhakka won't allow Simmons to get back to his feet.
Simmons keeping full guard, as Puhakka tries to pass.
Puhakka won't allow Simmons to sweep him here.
Puhakka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Simmons wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Puhakka is now in half guard.
Puhakka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simmons defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simmons trying to control but Puhakka postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Simmons avoids the head kick by Puhakka.
Simmons tries to clinch up but Puhakka circles away and keeps his distance.
Simmons avoids the body shot from Puhakka.
Simmons has Puhakka up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons effectively controlling the action here.
Simmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Simmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Puhakka throws a series of punches but Simmons moves out of range.
A punch combination from Puhakka misses.
Simmons clinches up with Puhakka and pushes him back against the cage.
Simmons lands a takedown into guard.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Puhakka keeps moving.
Simmons advances position into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puhakka is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Simmons's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puhakka gets back to full guard.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Puhakka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puhakka is keeping the position for now.
Simmons trying to control but Puhakka is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Simmons tries to free his leg and advance position but Puhakka is retaining full guard.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Puhakka keeps moving.
Simmons decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Simmons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simmons throws a nice head kick!
Puhakka thuds his shin into the meat of Simmons's side.
Simmons lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nikko Puhakka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick from Simmons lands but Puhakka takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Puhakka as Simmons shoots in.
Puhakka throws a sloppy head kick
and Simmons counters with a two punch combo.
Puhakka misses with a wild body shot.
No luck for Simmons with that takedown attempt.
Nikko Puhakka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Simmons.
The fighters circle momentarily. Simmons darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Simmons feints and as Puhakka raises his hands in defense, Simmons changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Puhakka 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.
Puhakka can't keep his opponent in guard - Simmons advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Simmons is working for a submission of some sort.
Puhakka wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons winds up and cracks Puhakka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Puhakka is looking to control Simmons's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Puhakka avoid being mounted?
Simmons lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Simmons thows a huge punch but Puhakka dodges it nicely.
Nikko Puhakka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roger Simmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simmons is trying to control. Puhakka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simmons 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Simmons!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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