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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ionakana Lanakila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinnie Collins will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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265 lbs
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285 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ionakana Lanakila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vinnie Collins!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lanakila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Lanakila lands with an uppercut that bounces Collins off the cage and back into rage.
Collins wants to clinch.
Collins throws a lazy right hand but Lanakila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Collins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lanakila, pushing him back against the cage.
Lanakila blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Collins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lanakila.
Lanakila takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Ionakana Lanakila has been cut.
Collins presses Lanakila against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Collins throws a head punch that misses.
Collins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Collins misses with a punch to the body.
Collins lands a knee to the head.
Collins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lanakila.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lanakila blocking some punches.
Collins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Collins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins throws a head punch that misses.
Collins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lanakila avoids it.
A short right from Collins on the inside.
Collins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lanakila backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
Collins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lanakila's defenses.
Collins misses with some punches.
Collins struggles to land a body shot inside as Lanakila controls his hands.
Collins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lanakila's defenses.
Ionakana Lanakila's cut is getting worse.
Collins misses with some punches.
Collins lands a right hand.
Lanakila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
Collins misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
Lanakila managing to block the knees to the body from Collins.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lanakila.
Lanakila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lanakila.
Collins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Collins throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land.
Lanakila tries to pull guard but Collins won't allow it.
Collins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Collins working aggressively here.
Collins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Collins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lanakila manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lanakila is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lanakila is trying to control. Collins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lanakila looks to land a strike but Collins avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lanakila with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lanakila trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Lanakila missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lanakila wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Lanakila throws a big right hand that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Collins avoids the body shot from Lanakila.
Collins rushes Lanakila and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Collins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Collins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lanakila is trying to break the clinch but Collins has him pressed against the cage.
Collins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lanakila has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Collins misses with some punches.
Lanakila drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Collins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Collins lands a shoulder strike.
Collins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lanakila or not.
Lanakila stalling in the clinch but Collins improves position.
Lanakila avoids the elbow strike from Collins, against the cage.
Lanakila avoiding damage as Collins throws knees to the body.
Collins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Collins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lanakila is defending well for now.
Collins looking to throw knees to the head but Lanakila is blocking nicely.
Lanakila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vinnie Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lanakila shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Collins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ionakana Lanakila's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
Lanakila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Collins.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lanakila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Collins looks to throw the jab but Lanakila is out of range.
Collins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lanakila closes the distance and clinches up with Collins, looking for a takedown. Lanakila pushes Collins against the cage but Collins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Collins misses with a straight right.
A big left from Collins misses.
Lanakila throws and low kick but Collins moves out of range easily.
Collins wants to clinch up but Lanakila keeps it at a distance.
Lanakila connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Collins's hands.
Lanakila keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Collins avoids the body shot from Lanakila.
Lanakila shoots in and bounces Collins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lanakila looking to pass the guard.
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.
Lanakila missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lanakila looking to pass the guard.
Lanakila has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Collins wants to control but Lanakila passes easily into half guard.
Lanakila trying to control from half guard but Collins is working away.
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.
Lanakila prevents Collins from improving his position.
Collins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lanakila.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Collins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lanakila, pushing him back against the cage.
Collins tries to throw a body punch but Lanakila avoids it by throwing Collins back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Collins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lanakila's brow.
Collins misses with a knee strike.
Collins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Collins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lanakila blocks an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Collins.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Collins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
Lanakila blocks a body shot from Collins.
Collins stops a takedown attempt from Lanakila.
Lanakila on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lanakila.
Lanakila turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lanakila manages to end up in side control.
Lanakila wants to control but Collins is keeping him busy.
Collins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lanakila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lanakila is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Collins's shoulder. That is not cool.
Collins tries to improve position but can't.
Collins regains half guard.
Collins is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lanakila prevents Collins from improving his position.
Collins wants to control but Lanakila is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Collins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Collins is trying to get back to full guard.
Collins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lanakila.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lanakila missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Collins tries to clinch but Lanakila is having none of it.
Collins misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ionakana Lanakila dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ionakana Lanakila's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Collins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Collins wants it to stay on the feet.
Collins tries to clinch there but Lanakila circles away.
Collins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lanakila is out of range and Collins settles back down.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lanakila.
Collins tries to clinch up.
Collins doesn't manage to clinch there - Lanakila circles away.
Collins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Collins is looking to clinch but Lanakila is avoiding it.
Lanakila feints and as Collins raises his hands in defense, Lanakila changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Lanakila from controlling successfully.
Collins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lanakila's guard.
Collins stands and throws Lanakila's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lanakila on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Collins crashes against the mat.
Lanakila sneaks back into half guard.
Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Collins has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Lanakila works to full guard.
Collins stands up from Lanakila's guard - Collins perhaps looking for a knockout.
Collins throws a hook but Lanakila avoids it easily.
Collins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Collins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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.
Lanakila displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Collins throws out the jab.
Lanakila looks to land a left hand but Collins moved out of range nicely.
Collins doesn't manage to clinch there - Lanakila circles away.
Lanakila slips a jab from Collins.
Collins 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.
Collins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Collins doesn't manage to clinch there - Lanakila circles away.
Collins tries to clinch but Lanakila is having none of it.
Lanakila looks to land a left hand but Collins moved out of range nicely.
Collins doesn't manage to clinch there - Lanakila circles away.
Lanakila throws a leg kick but Collins sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Collins misses its intended target.
Collins throws a looping overhand right but Lanakila ducks down to avoid it.
No luck for Lanakila with that takedown attempt.
Collins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Collins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vinnie Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins throws an overhand right that lands on Lanakila's shoulder, as Lanakila tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lanakila throws a push kick but Collins slaps the foot to one side.
Lanakila wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lanakila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Collins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Collins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lanakila finds it's way round the side to connect with Collins's head.
A jab from Collins misses.
Lanakila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lanakila takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Collins scores with a nice head shot.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lanakila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lanakila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lanakila works Collins's body with a nice hook.
Lanakila stuns Collins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lanakila is defended easily by Collins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ionakana Lanakila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lanakila throws a shot from downtown. Collins moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lanakila lands a glancing blow to the side of Collins's head.
Collins doesn't manage to clinch there - Lanakila circles away.
Lanakila bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lanakila sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Collins is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lanakila trying to control the action but Collins is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Lanakila are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ionakana Lanakila showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lanakila 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ionakana Lanakila!
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energy
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