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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juha Paapoja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Stormbolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Red Stormbolt enters the cage!
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Paapoja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Red Stormbolt!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paapoja takes a swing at Stormbolt's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Paapoja, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stormbolt is looking to clinch.
Stormbolt fails with a takedown attempt.
Stormbolt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paapoja scores with a body shot.
Paapoja scores with a one two! Stormbolt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Paapoja looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stormbolt fails with the takedown.
Stormbolt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paapoja sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stormbolt somewhat.
Juha Paapoja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Stormbolt.
Paapoja tries to bum rush Stormbolt with a series of wild strikes but Stormbolt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paapoja scores with a jab.
Stormbolt walks into a stiff left hand from Paapoja.
Paapoja swinging wildly here.
Stormbolt shoots in but no luck this time.
Stormbolt shoots in and drives through. Paapoja sprawls well.
Stormbolt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stormbolt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stormbolt looks gassed!
Stormbolt throws a strike aimed at the side of Paapoja's head but Paapoja avoids it well.
Paapoja struggling a bit here.
Stormbolt is trying to ground and pound but Paapoja uses the momentary lack of control by Stormbolt to regain half guard.
Stormbolt thows a huge punch but Paapoja dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormbolt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Paapoja with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stormbolt wants to advance to full mount but Paapoja doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Stormbolt throwing strikes from guard but Paapoja blocks nicely.
Paapoja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stormbolt defends well.
Paapoja throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stormbolt postures up in Paapoja's guard and throws a big left but Paapoja blocks it.
Paapoja on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paapoja tries to get out of the position.
Stormbolt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paapoja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paapoja 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.
Stormbolt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stormbolt tries to free his leg and advance position but Paapoja is retaining full guard.
Stormbolt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paapoja preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paapoja seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stormbolt throws and elbow that misses. Paapoja uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stormbolt's guard. Nice move by Paapoja!
Paapoja passes Stormbolt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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.
Paapoja wants to pass the guard but Stormbolt is defending well.
Stormbolt tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Paapoja has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Stormbolt manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stormbolt is trying to maintain the position but Paapoja is very close to passing his half guard.
Paapoja seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Paapoja trying to mount his opponent but Stormbolt defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Paapoja dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stormbolt slips a jab and a cross from Paapoja.
Paapoja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stormbolt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Paapoja enables Stormbolt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Paapoja manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stormbolt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stormbolt lands a couple of elbows.
Paapoja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stormbolt.
Stormbolt throwing strikes but missing.
Paapoja is trying to control the position but Stormbolt postures up.
Stormbolt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paapoja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paapoja preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paapoja has momentary wrist control but Stormbolt slips an elbow through the middle.
Stormbolt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Paapoja throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Paapoja controls Stormbolt momentarily but Stormbolt frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stormbolt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stormbolt looking to pass the guard.
Stormbolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Paapoja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stormbolt with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paapoja wants to sweep but no luck.
Stormbolt cracks Paapoja with a solid left hand.
Stormbolt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stormbolt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Paapoja's head.
Stormbolt postures up in Paapoja's guard and throws a big left but Paapoja blocks it.
Stormbolt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stormbolt postures up.
Paapoja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stormbolt.
Paapoja trying to keep a closed guard but Stormbolt is proving a slippery customer.
Stormbolt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stormbolt prevents Paapoja from getting back to his feet.
Stormbolt postures up in Paapoja's guard and throws a big left but Paapoja blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paapoja working for a triangle but Stormbolt defends it easily.
Stormbolt distracts Paapoja with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stormbolt lands a couple of elbows.
Paapoja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paapoja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paapoja is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Paapoja is trying to keep Stormbolt in close.
Stormbolt with a nice head shot there.
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.
Stormbolt is in close to Paapoja's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stormbolt wants to control from the top but Paapoja keeps moving.
Stormbolt is in close to Paapoja's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Paapoja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stormbolt.
Stormbolt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paapoja's head.
Stormbolt lands a couple of elbows.
Stormbolt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stormbolt landing some decent shots from guard.
Stormbolt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stormbolt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Stormbolt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Paapoja misses with the combination.
Paapoja swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stormbolt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paapoja throws a series of punches but Stormbolt avoids them all with ease.
Paapoja tries to bum rush Stormbolt with a series of wild strikes but Stormbolt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stormbolt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Paapoja!
Stormbolt landing shots from mount.
Red Stormbolt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stormbolt with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Paapoja that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Stormbolt scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormbolt looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stormbolt landing punches.
Stormbolt prevents Paapoja from getting the reversal.
Paapoja is bucking up trying to escape but Stormbolt cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Paapoja takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Paapoja keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Paapoja is in a horrible position here. Stormbolt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stormbolt is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Paapoja can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stormbolt lands a big elbow.
Paapoja takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stormbolt dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paapoja tries to reverse the position but Stormbolt maintains control.
Stormbolt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stormbolt throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Paapoja is looking to improve his position but Stormbolt isn't that keen on the idea.
Paapoja is in a horrible position here. Stormbolt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Paapoja is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stormbolt pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stormbolt lands a heavy elbow.
Paapoja is trying to escape the mount.
Stormbolt is landing with some decent strikes but Paapoja is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Stormbolt connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stormbolt avoids the attempt from Paapoja to control.
Paapoja in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stormbolt cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stormbolt misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Stormbolt unloads with some shots from mount but Paapoja bucks and avoids them well.
Stormbolt unloads with some shots from mount but Paapoja bucks and avoids them well.
Paapoja wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stormbolt.
Paapoja is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Stormbolt there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Stormbolt avoids the attempt from Paapoja to control.
That's four 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.
Stormbolt landing punches.
Stormbolt looking to ground and pound but Paapoja is blocking nicely.
Stormbolt thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Paapoja tries to lock up and control but Stormbolt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Stormbolt connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Paapoja tries to hold on but Stormbolt pushes him away.
Stormbolt lands a big shot there that rocks Paapoja but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stormbolt working the ground and pound effectively.
Stormbolt lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Paapoja in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Red Stormbolt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stormbolt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Stormbolt!
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