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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank McLair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Peppo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teppo Peppo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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250 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tank McLair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Peppo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Peppo is defended easily by McLair.
A jab from McLair misses.
McLair goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Teppo Peppo has been cut.
Peppo has McLair up against the cage in a clinch.
McLair breaks from the clinch.
McLair throws a left and a right that both miss
so Peppo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLair can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Peppo controls the pace.
McLair is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Peppo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McLair's guard.
Peppo wants to free his trapped foot but McLair is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McLair keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLair pushes Peppo off and gets back to his feet.
A punch combination from McLair misses.
McLair lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peppo circles away quickly and effectively.
Peppo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McLair tries to circle away but Peppo has him pinned against the cage.
Peppo fails to pull guard.
A shot in the inside from McLair.
McLair has had enough of the clinch but Peppo keeps him there for the moment.
McLair has had enough of the clinch but Peppo keeps him there for the moment.
Peppo is trying to drag McLair to the mat but McLair just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tank McLair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Peppo.
McLair breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McLair misses with a hook
and Peppo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McLair manages to break the clinch.
McLair misses with a wild combination.
Peppo moves away from the strike by McLair.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McLair is trying to break free.
Peppo breaks the clinch.
McLair looks to land a right hand but Peppo moved out of range.
Peppo wants to clinch.
Peppo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McLair was covering up waiting for the punch and Peppo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Peppo won't allow McLair to get back to his feet.
Peppo wants to pass the guard but McLair is keeping the position.
Peppo won't allow McLair to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppo controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Peppo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Teppo Peppo.
Peppo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peppo looks gassed!
McLair lands a jab.
A combination from McLair does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppo tries to clinch there but McLair circles away.
Peppo clinches up with McLair and pushes him back against the cage.
McLair looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Peppo breaks from the clinch.
Peppo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLair.
McLair is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Peppo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Peppo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McLair as he avoids it easily.
Tank McLair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLair misses with a lunging right hand
and Peppo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McLair!
McLair tries to buck Peppo off but he can't manage it.
Peppo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Peppo wants to control the pace but McLair is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Peppo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teppo Peppo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McLair moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McLair misses with a double jab
and Peppo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Peppo has McLair pressed against the cage, preventing McLair from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peppo.
Peppo misses with some punches.
McLair is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peppo.
McLair has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McLair wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McLair stops a takedown attempt from Peppo.
McLair's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from McLair.
A frustrated look appears on McLair's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Peppo is breathing heavily.
McLair wants to break free but Peppo has control.
McLair wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Peppo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McLair is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McLair can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLair has had enough of the clinch but Peppo keeps him there for the moment.
McLair is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McLair wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peppo has him pressed against the cage.
McLair prevents the takedown attempt.
Tank McLair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Peppo.
McLair wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McLair pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peppo doesn't manage to clinch there - McLair circles away.
McLair throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Peppo counters with a takedown into side control.
Peppo prevents McLair from escaping the position.
Peppo trying to control the position but McLair is working away.
McLair knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peppo on the ground.
Peppo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLair tries to escape but Peppo is in control.
Peppo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McLair!
McLair is trying to stand up.
Peppo trying to control but McLair is having none of it.
Peppo controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLair is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Peppo content just to control the position here.
Peppo lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McLair is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Peppo controlling the pace for now.
McLair is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Peppo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Teppo Peppo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Peppo tries to clinch but McLair moves out of range.
Peppo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peppo tries to clinch there but McLair circles away.
McLair lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McLair lands with an uppercut that bounces Peppo off the cage and back into rage.
Peppo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McLair is trying to break free.
McLair is trying to break the clinch but Peppo has him pressed against the cage.
McLair is trying to break the clinch but Peppo has him pressed against the cage.
McLair wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Peppo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McLair's efforts to push away.
McLair wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McLair wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peppo has him pressed against the cage.
McLair is looking to break free of the clinch but Peppo has double underhooks.
Peppo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McLair wanted to stand there but Peppo had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppo tries to strike from the bottom.
Peppo pulls McLair in close to prevent any damage.
McLair tries to stand but Peppo is controlling from the bottom.
Peppo managing to control the position.
Peppo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sloppy strikes from McLair. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McLair throws a good cross that connects.
A left and a right from McLair both land. Nice combination.
McLair misses with a straight right.
Tank McLair is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from McLair.
That has opened up Teppo Peppo's cut even more.
McLair misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McLair lands a jab to the nose.
McLair misses with a double jab.
Peppo instigates a clinch.
McLair blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLair wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Peppo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McLair ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McLair swinging wildly here.
Tank McLair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peppo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A combination from McLair does no damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McLair here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLair connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McLair connects with a right hand. Peppo shakes it off.
McLair fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McLair throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McLair misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McLair misses with an uppercut
and Peppo counters with a takedown into side control.
Peppo controls the position.
McLair is pushing Peppo's head away, looking to escape. Peppo manages to hold on to the position though.
Peppo controls the position.
McLair is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppo advances nicely into full mount.
Peppo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Peppo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McLair is looking to escape.
Teppo Peppo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McLair is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tank McLair showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Peppo 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Peppo!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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