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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John AppleSkillett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Rooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rooney is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Prodigy - Spitfire. Jamie Rooney has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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179 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John AppleSkillett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamie Rooney!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rooney moves in looking to clinch but AppleSkillett pushes him off.
AppleSkillett is looking to clinch.
Rooney on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
AppleSkillett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rooney.
John AppleSkillett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from AppleSkillett misses its intended target.
AppleSkillett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rooney slips a jab and a cross from AppleSkillett.
AppleSkillett throws a looping overhand right but Rooney ducks down to avoid it.
Rooney looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
AppleSkillett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rooney, pushing him back against the cage.
AppleSkillett breaks from the clinch.
AppleSkillett scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AppleSkillett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rooney.
AppleSkillett lands a slapping body shot.
AppleSkillett throws a big shot that misses.
AppleSkillett misses with the combination.
AppleSkillett wants to clinch up but Rooney keeps it at a distance.
Rooney has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from AppleSkillett finds it's way round the side to connect with Rooney's head.
AppleSkillett jabs Rooney to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rooney looks gassed!
AppleSkillett scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
AppleSkillett scores with a jab to the jaw.
AppleSkillett clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
AppleSkillett breaks the clinch.
Rooney shoots in for a double leg but AppleSkillett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
John AppleSkillett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Rooney.
AppleSkillett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
AppleSkillett drops Rooney with a beautiful combination! Rooney stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - AppleSkillett is looking for the KO!
Rooney is rocked!
AppleSkillett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rooney is still on wobbly legs! Can AppleSkillett finish him?
Rooney on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rooney seems to have recovered his senses.
AppleSkillett tries to clinch
and Rooney counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rooney.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rooney stopping the sweep attempt from AppleSkillett.
Rooney sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed AppleSkillett's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AppleSkillett is not content to let Rooney control the position.
Rooney is pressing down on AppleSkillett's thigh, looking to free his foot. AppleSkillett is holding on for now.
AppleSkillett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if AppleSkillett tries to get out of the position.
Rooney prevents AppleSkillett from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rooney is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rooney trying to mount his opponent but AppleSkillett defends it.
AppleSkillett is looking for a sweep. Rooney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rooney seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but AppleSkillett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rooney tries to pass to full mount but AppleSkillett defends it.
AppleSkillett is trying to stand.
AppleSkillett wants to get back to full guard.
Rooney is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and AppleSkillett defends it well.
AppleSkillett controlling the position well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
AppleSkillett tries to roll over but Rooney keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John AppleSkillett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
AppleSkillett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rooney.
A jab from AppleSkillett finds it's way through Rooney's defenses.
AppleSkillett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rooney moves away.
AppleSkillett fails to land with a series of punches.
AppleSkillett throws a series of punches but Rooney moves out of range.
AppleSkillett lands a nice shot that snaps Rooney's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rooney. AppleSkillett does a little dance to reset his feet.
AppleSkillett scores with a jab to the jaw.
AppleSkillett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and AppleSkillett wants it to stay on the feet.
Rooney is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AppleSkillett tries to close the distance and clinch but Rooney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rooney wants to clinch.
AppleSkillett throws a combination. Rooney tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rooney.
Rooney on the wrong end of a nice jab.
AppleSkillett scores with a nice head shot.
AppleSkillett misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from AppleSkillett lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rooney circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rooney counters with a nice double leg into guard.
AppleSkillett wants to sweep here but Rooney controlling him for the moment.
Rooney trying to control the position from guard on top but AppleSkillett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
AppleSkillett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
AppleSkillett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rooney on the ground.
Rooney trying to control the position from guard on top but AppleSkillett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AppleSkillett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
AppleSkillett throws a hook but Rooney avoids it easily.
AppleSkillett connects with a nice looking jab.
Rooney throws a hook but AppleSkillett blocks it.
AppleSkillett misses with a double jab.
Rooney takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
AppleSkillett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rooney can do to turn this around?
Rooney shoots in for a takedown but AppleSkillett shows good takedown defense.
John AppleSkillett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Rooney.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AppleSkillett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rooney.
John AppleSkillett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
AppleSkillett lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rooney ducks right into an uppercut from AppleSkillett.
AppleSkillett fails to land with a series of punches.
John AppleSkillett is winning the standup battle so far.
AppleSkillett cracks Rooney with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
AppleSkillett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
AppleSkillett misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rooney on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rooney seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. AppleSkillett shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Rooney is backing up but AppleSkillett catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Rooney covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! AppleSkillett Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John AppleSkillett!
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