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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Peruna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Clapton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clapton has chosen Eric clapton - Layla as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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220 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pekka Peruna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Clapton!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clapton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peruna pinned against the cage. Peruna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Clapton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peruna doesn't manage to clinch there - Clapton circles away.
Clapton moves in looking to clinch but Peruna pushes him off.
Peruna moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Clapton throws a head kick that misses.
Clapton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clapton wants to clinch.
Peruna closes the distance and clinches.
Peruna scores a nice knee to the body.
Clapton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Peruna gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pekka Peruna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Clapton.
Peruna taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Clapton is trying to drag Peruna to the mat but Peruna just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Clapton wants a takedown.
Clapton looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peruna with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clapton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Peruna gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Clapton throws an elbow that misses.
Peruna has Clapton pushed against the cage.
Clapton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clapton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clapton is trying to drag Peruna to the mat but Peruna just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Peruna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clapton avoids it.
Peruna changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clapton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Clapton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Peruna tries to clinch up.
Clapton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Peruna holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Peruna throws a knee to the head but misses.
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.
Clapton managing to block the knees to the body from Peruna.
Clapton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Peruna gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Peruna throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clapton tries to pull guard but Peruna won't allow it.
Peruna throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Peruna manages to break the clinch.
Clapton wants to clinch but Peruna slips to the side
and Peruna counters by moving into the clinch.
Clapton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Peruna is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Clapton is working for takedown but Peruna is calmly controlling the position for now.
Peruna manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Peruna gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Peruna pressing his opponent against the cage.
Clapton has Peruna pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Peruna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Peruna pressing his opponent against the cage.
Clapton takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Clapton stalling against the cage.
Peruna's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Peruna is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pekka Peruna.
Peruna tries to clinch
and Clapton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Peruna's guard.
Peruna keeping moving, preventing Clapton from controlling successfully.
Peruna pushes Clapton off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Clapton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peruna tries to clinch but Clapton moves out of range.
Peruna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Peruna wants to clinch but Clapton slips to the side
and Clapton counters with a three punch combo that has Peruna backing up. Peruna nods at Clapton to acknowledge the strikes.
Peruna is looking to clinch.
Eric Clapton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peruna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Clapton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peruna rushes Clapton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Peruna.
Clapton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peruna lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Peruna landing knees to the head.
Peruna landing knees to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Peruna just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clapton's brow.
Peruna tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Peruna prevents a body shot from Clapton.
Clapton is trying to drag Peruna to the mat but Peruna just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Peruna tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Peruna slows down the pace here.
Peruna using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clapton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peruna working Clapton over with knees to the body.
Clapton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Peruna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clapton is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peruna.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Peruna dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clapton is defended easily by Peruna.
Peruna lands a head kick. Clapton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Peruna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clapton.
Clapton lands with a kick to the temple. Peruna shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Clapton shoots in but Peruna avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Peruna takes the fight into the clinch.
Peruna lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Eric Clapton has been cut.
Peruna just leaning against Clapton, taking a breather.
Clapton goes for a takedown attempt but Peruna pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pekka Peruna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Clapton.
Peruna moves into the clinch.
Peruna ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Peruna no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Clapton is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clapton prevents Peruna from getting back to his feet.
Peruna has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Clapton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Peruna moves into range and clinches up with Clapton.
Clapton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Clapton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clapton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Peruna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Peruna leaves Clapton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Peruna has managed to clinch.
Peruna lands an elbow just above Clapton 's eye.
Clapton takes an elbow to the temple.
Clapton is trying to stall.
Peruna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clapton is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peruna pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Clapton wants a takedown but no success here.
Clapton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Peruna walks away with a smile on his face. Clapton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peruna tries to clinch but Clapton moves away
and Clapton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Peruna!
Peruna is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Peruna tries to hold on but Clapton pushes him away.
Clapton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Peruna is looking to escape.
Peruna wants to try and get back to his feet.
Clapton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Peruna is trying to stand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clapton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peruna is desperately trying to improve his position but Clapton has a good base and remains in mount.
Peruna defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Clapton.
Peruna is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Clapton throwing strikes here but Peruna is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Peruna controls the position.
Clapton throws some wild stikes that Peruna manages to avoid easily.
Clapton won't let Peruna get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Clapton has hold of Peruna's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Peruna manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Clapton won't let Peruna get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
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.
Clapton controlling from the full mount.
Clapton moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Peruna has worked his arm free - good work by Peruna!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peruna tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Peruna is trying to get back to his feet but Clapton has full control of the position and if anything, Peruna has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clapton scores with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pekka Peruna will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eric Clapton's cut.
That's time! Peruna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Clapton lands with a cross.
Peruna fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pekka Peruna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peruna tries to clinch but Clapton moves out of range.
Clapton tries to clinch up but Peruna circles away and keeps his distance.
Clapton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clapton looks to land a combination. Peruna sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Pekka Peruna has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peruna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Clapton with that takedown attempt.
Peruna closes the distance looking to clinch
and Clapton counters by moving into the clinch.
Clapton avoiding damage as Peruna throws knees to the body.
Clapton is looking to control Peruna's arms but Peruna gets an underhook and turns him. Now Clapton has his back to the cage.
Peruna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clapton avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peruna controlling the action here for a moment.
Clapton avoiding damage as Peruna throws knees to the body.
Peruna missing with knees to the body.
Peruna throws an elbow but it misses.
Pekka Peruna has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Peruna with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Clapton blocks an elbow strike from Peruna.
Peruna tries to land knees in the clinch but Clapton avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Peruna throws an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Clapton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pekka Peruna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Clapton.
Peruna manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Peruna being controlled against the cage.
Peruna throws an elbow but it misses.
Peruna gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clapton.
Clapton can't get the takedown.
Eric Clapton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Peruna lands a knee to the body.
Peruna prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Peruna obliges.
Clapton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Peruna avoiding damage.
Peruna is trying to break the clinch but Clapton has him pressed against the cage.
Clapton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clapton misses with a hook.
Peruna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peruna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clapton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clapton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Peruna closes the distance and pushes Clapton back into the cage.
Peruna using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clapton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clapton managing to block the knees to the body from Peruna.
Clapton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Peruna pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clapton throws a head kick that misses
and Peruna counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Clapton tries for a takedown but Peruna manages to get underhooks.
Peruna lands a knee to the body.
Clapton jumps guard but Peruna stands there with Clapton around his waist. Clapton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peruna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clapton avoids it.
Clapton is trying to break the clinch but Peruna is controlling him.
Peruna stalls.
Clapton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peruna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Clapton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clapton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peruna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peruna tries to clinch but Clapton moves out of range.
Clapton tries to clinch up
and Peruna counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Peruna.
Clapton presses Peruna against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peruna pushes off an throws an elbow but Clapton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clapton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Peruna is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Clapton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Clapton prevents the takedown attempt.
Peruna prevents a body shot from Clapton.
Peruna breaks the clinch.
Peruna fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peruna stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peruna wants it to stay on the feet.
Peruna gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Peruna trying to land knees to the body.
Clapton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peruna backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Peruna takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Clapton breaks the clinch.
Clapton lands a really nice looking cross but Peruna seems unphased.
Clapton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peruna.
Peruna has Clapton up against the cage in a clinch.
Peruna lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pekka Peruna.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Peruna, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pekka Peruna!
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hype
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