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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ian Muirhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viher Peukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viher Peukku is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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195 cm
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215 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ian Muirhead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Viher Peukku!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peukku fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peukku doesn't manage to clinch there - Muirhead circles away.
Peukku tries to clinch but Muirhead moves out of range.
Muirhead fails with a takedown attempt.
Peukku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muirhead avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peukku tries to clinch there but Muirhead circles away.
Peukku is looking to clinch.
Peukku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muirhead.
Peukku tries to clinch there but Muirhead circles away.
That's two 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.
Peukku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muirhead just misses with a punch to the body.
Muirhead circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peukku tries to clinch but Muirhead moves out of range.
Muirhead uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Peukku has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muirhead throws out a loose jab but Peukku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muirhead circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Muirhead misses the target.
Muirhead swats away the attempt to clinch by Peukku.
Muirhead swats away the attempt to clinch by Peukku.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peukku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Peukku wants to clinch.
Viher Peukku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peukku slips under a jab from Muirhead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ian Muirhead will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Muirhead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muirhead shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Peukku sprawls well. Peukku wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Muirhead gets slowly back to his feet.
Muirhead just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peukku displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Muirhead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muirhead swats away the attempt to clinch by Peukku.
Peukku fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muirhead throws out a loose jab but Peukku uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two 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.
Muirhead throws a shot from downtown. Peukku moves away and avoids it.
Peukku is looking to chop away at Muirhead's legs.
Peukku doesn't manage to clinch there - Muirhead circles away.
A good leg kick by Peukku.
Peukku tries to close the distance and clinch but Muirhead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muirhead circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peukku tries to clinch but Muirhead moves out of range.
Peukku tries to score with a low kick but Muirhead moves his leg out of the way.
Muirhead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muirhead throws a hook to the side of Peukku's head but Peukku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muirhead circles away from the clinch attempt.
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.
Peukku doesn't manage to clinch there - Muirhead circles away.
Peukku tries to close the distance and clinch but Muirhead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muirhead keeps the fight on the outside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peukku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muirhead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muirhead is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Peukku's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Peukku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viher Peukku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Peukku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muirhead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muirhead circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muirhead shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peukku is trying to stand back up but Muirhead is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muirhead throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Peukku is staying active underneath Muirhead, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Muirhead in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peukku is trying to stand up here but Muirhead is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Muirhead is trying to work for a kimura but Peukku is defending well.
That's two 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.
Peukku looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Peukku. No joy for Muirhead on that attempt.
Peukku is looking to clinch but Muirhead is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peukku tries to clinch there but Muirhead circles away.
Peukku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muirhead.
Muirhead misses with a hook. Peukku ducked under it nicely.
Muirhead swats away the attempt to clinch by Peukku.
The fighters circling - Muirhead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four 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.
Peukku tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muirhead swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muirhead throws a big shot that misses.
Peukku tries to clinch but Muirhead moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muirhead throws the left hand but Peukku avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Muirhead showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Muirhead 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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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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