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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martti Aho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Power might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gary Pucket - Lady Will Power. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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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
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Will Power! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martti Aho! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Aho takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses. Power throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Aho scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Will Power has been cut. Power scoring well with a low kick there.
Aho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Power counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aho. Power misses with a combination
and Aho counters with a left to the body. A solid leg kick lands there for Power.
Aho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Power counters with a good low kick that Aho was not able to check. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Aho lands a slapping body shot.
Aho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Power buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aho misses with a lunging right hand
and Power counters with a nice leg kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Power. Aho scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Power cracks Aho with a right hand to the side of the head. Aho throws a poor cross that misses
and Power counters with a nice leg kick. Aho looks gassed! Aho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Power catches Aho right on the button with a cross. Power scores with a hook. Aho takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Power. That one must have hurt. Power scores with a head kick. Aho tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Aho swings widly with a right hand
and Power counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Power throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Power throws a leg kick which misses Aho's front leg but catches the back leg as Aho tries to avoid it. Power slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Aho takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Power lands a head kick. Aho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Martti Aho has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Power connects with an inside leg kick. Power lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Power jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
Aho misses with a hook
and Power counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Aho is lucky that one didn't land flush. Martti Aho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Aho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Power connects with a jab. Power is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Power lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Aho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Power makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Power throws a head kick that Aho semi-blocks.
Aho is rocked! A nice leg kick lands there from Power.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A right-left combo lands from Power. Power connects with an inside leg kick. Power lands with an overhand left. Aho takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Power thumps Aho with a low kick. The fighters circle momentarily. Power darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A slapping leg kick lands for Power.
Power closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Power pushes Aho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The referee is keeping an eye on Power - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Power lands with a short shot to the head. Power lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Power scores with a hook to the body. Power is working Aho over against the cage. Power working some nice short punches in the clinch. Power prevents Aho from breaking the clinch. Aho is trying to force a seperation but Power has the dominant position. Power presses Aho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Power lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A hook to the body from Power.
Power lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Power throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Aho is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Power rather than just go for the knockout. A solid body kick from Power. Power throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aho's head. Nice body kick from Power. A good leg kick by Power. Aho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Power fakes the leg kick and cracks Aho in the body. Power connects with a leg kick. Aho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Nice shot lands for Power. Power chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aho has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Power. Aho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Power to score with a decent uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Power plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Power lands with a kick to the temple. Aho shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Power has closed the distance and engaged Aho in a clinch.
Aho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Power working some nice short punches in the clinch. Power has Aho pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Power creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Power effectively controlling the action here. Power breaks from the clinch.
Power rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aho moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Power with a hook. Aho thuds his right hand into Power's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Aho throws a poor cross that misses
letting Power counter with a right hand. Aho throws a lazy uppercut
and Power counters by moving into the clinch. Power breaks the clinch.
Aho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Power doesn't seem bothered though. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Power - that will leave a mark!
Power moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Aho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Power moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Aho swings away with a body shot that misses
and Power counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Power dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Good exchange - Power coming out on top. Power jabs Aho to the body, keeping him at a distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Power dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aho tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Aho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Aho swings and misses with a shot to the body and Power finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Aho misses with a hook
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab. Power lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aho can do to turn this around? Power lands a head kick. Aho smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Will Power is winning the standup battle so far. Aho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Power counters with a flying knee. Nice. That kick from Power tenderised Aho's leg. Aho is trying to keep his angry face on. Power lets loose with a powerful body kick. Aho will feel that in the morning. Power lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. A slapping body kick lands there for Power. Power clinches. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Power throws a leg kick which misses Aho's front leg but catches the back leg as Aho tries to avoid it. Power lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nice body punch from Power. Power lands a slapping body shot.
Power lets loose with a powerful body kick. Aho will feel that in the morning. Power scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Power goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Power plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That has opened up Martti Aho's cut even more. Power moves into range and connects with a jab. Power fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Power throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Power with a jab. Power jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick from Power lands but Aho takes it in his stride. Aho takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Power wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A jab from Power finds it's way through Aho's defenses. A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Aho does a little dance to reset his feet. Power avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Power scores with a three punch combo!
Aho throws a hook to the side of Power's head but Power sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Power scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Power ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Power misses the jab. Power lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Aho tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Aho on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Aho swings and misses with a shot to the body and Power counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Power lands a nice uppercut. Power lands an uppercut. Power breaks from the clinch.
Power throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Power pushes Aho up against the cage in a clinch. Power scores with a hook to the body. Power lands with a left to the head. Aho is trying to break the clinch but Power is controlling him. Power lands a shot to the body. Aho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aho misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Aho misses with a shot to the body and Power counters with a nice uppercut. Aho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Power. Aho takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Power lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aho throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Power thumps Aho with a low kick. Power moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Aho takes a body punch but keeps moving. Power avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Power throws a nice outside leg kick. Aho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Aho has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Aho scores with a shot to the body.
Aho needs to keep his hands up - Power had a free shot at his head there. Power tries to bum rush Aho with a series of wild strikes but Aho uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Aho throws a series of punches but Power moves out of range. Power misses with a wild body shot. Power connects with a high kick. Crunch! Power slams his shin into Aho's torso. Power throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aho's head. Aho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Power throws a leg kick which misses Aho's front leg but catches the back leg as Aho tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Power lands a front kick. Power connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aho's hands. A combination from Aho does no damage. Power clinches up with Aho and pushes him back against the cage. Power lands a body shot. Power manages to break the clinch.
Aho takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Power clinches up against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Power prevents Aho from breaking the clinch. Power pushes Aho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Aho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Power scores with an uppercut up the middle. Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Power. Aho throws a lazy uppercut
and Power counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Power connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Power with a hook. Aho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Power moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Power dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Power lands with an uppercut that bounces Aho off the cage and back into rage. Power jabs Aho to the body, keeping him at a distance. Aho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Power counters with a body kick that stops Aho in his tracks momentarily. Power has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Aho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aho misses with a lunging right hand
and Power counters with a nice leg kick. Power scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Aho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power scores with a leg kick.
Aho takes a kick to the side of the head. Power gets a clinch. Power pushes Aho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Aho is trying to break the clinch but Power has him pressed against the cage. Nice body punch from Power. Power gets through Aho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Power landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Power gets through Aho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Good body shot from Power.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Power lands a shot to the body. Power slows down the pace here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Power lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Power lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aho backwards. A short right from Power. Power keeps control of Aho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Aho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Power lands with a left to the head. Aho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Aho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Aho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Power has him pressed against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Power. Power digs a right hand underneath Aho's ribcage. Aho let out a lung full of air as it connected. Power lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aho or not. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Power creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Power landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Power works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Power lands a good knee to the midsection. Aho won't want to take too many of those. Power works on Aho's body with a couple of short punches. A right handed body shot lands from Power.
Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Power throws a nice inside leg kick. Aho misses with a lunging right hand
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Power drives through and clinches with Aho against the cage.
Martti Aho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Power breaks the clinch.
Aho tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Aho throws a right hand that misses
and Power counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Power lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Aho misses with a hook
and Power counters with an outside leg kick.
Power scores with a kick to the body.
Power bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aho's head. Power scores with a jab to the head.
Power thuds a left hand into Aho's body. Power cracks Aho with a right hand to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Aho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Power scores with a head kick.
Power misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aho misses with a body shot
letting Power counter with a right hand. Power looks to land a combination. Aho sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Aho misses the body punch enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Power.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aho throws an off balance right hand
and Power counters with a lovely straight right hand! Power lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Power closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Aho misses with a short punch on the inside. Power working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Aho is trying to break the clinch but Power is controlling him. Aho is looking to break free of the clinch but Power has double underhooks. Power digs a right hand underneath Aho's ribcage. Aho let out a lung full of air as it connected. Power scores with a shot to the side of Aho's head. Power pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Power throws a head kick that Aho semi-blocks.
Aho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Aho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Power. That one must have hurt. Aho swings away with a body shot that misses
and Power counters with a nice leg kick. Power looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aho misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Aho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Power takes the fight into the clinch. Power scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice body punch from Power. Aho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A short right from Power on the inside. Aho takes a shot to the head. A frustrated look appears on Aho's face as he tries to break the clinch. Aho letting Power take a breather here. Aho takes a shot to the head. Power pushes Aho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Power stalling.
Power landing knees to the head.
Power throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aho blocks it with crossed arms. Aho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Power lands a body shot. Power keeps control of Aho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Power pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Power buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aho scores with a three punch combo!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A shot to the body from Aho misses and Power counters with a head kick. That will keep Aho thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Power throws a shot to the body.
Aho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Power fakes the leg kick and cracks Aho in the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Will Power showed his dominance in that final round. Well Power has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Power!
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hype
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