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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pillu Haukka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Won (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pillu Haukka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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205 cm
22
277 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Self confident |
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Good wrestler
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pillu Haukka! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Won! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Won pushes Haukka up against the cage in a clinch. Won changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Haukka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab from Haukka does it's job there. Won shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haukka sprawls well. Haukka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Won gets slowly back to his feet. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Won is defended easily by Haukka. Pillu Haukka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Won. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Haukka with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round. Won doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Won takes the fight into the clinch. Won has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haukka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Haukka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Won fails with a takedown attempt. Haukka lands with a nice combination. Won backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A momentary lapse in concentration from Haukka enables Won to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Haukka manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Won wants to pass the guard but Haukka is keeping the position. Won throwing strikes but missing. Won looking to sit in guard and control but Haukka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Haukka wants to stand but Won is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Won is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haukka wants to get up but he can't break Won's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Haukka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Haukka gets to his feet. Won looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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. Won fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Won closes the distance and clinches. Won jumps guard but Haukka stands there with Won around his waist. Won gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Won tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haukka just stands there and leans against the cage. Won has Haukka pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Won pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Haukka tumbling to the mat - Won dives into Haukka's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Won is working Haukka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Won will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Won fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Won shoots in for a takedown but Haukka shows good takedown defense. Won shoots in but no luck this time. Pillu Haukka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Won. No luck for Won with that takedown attempt. Haukka drives through and clinches with Won against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Haukka digs a right hand underneath Won's ribcage. Won let out a lung full of air as it connected. Haukka misses with the head strike.
Won is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Haukka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Haukka misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haukka swings wildly with an uppercut but Won uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Won. Haukka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Won backwards. Won takes a shot to the head. Won jumps guard but Haukka stands there with Won around his waist. Won gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Won tries to pull guard but Haukka holds him up against the cage and eventually Won drops back down to his feet.
Won looking for a takedown. Haukka throws a head punch that misses. Haukka scores with an uppercut up the middle. Haukka lands a hook that snaps the head of Won backwards. Won has Haukka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Haukka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Won trying to stall but Haukka improves his position.
Haukka prevents the takedown attempt.
Won is breathing heavily. Haukka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Won is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Haukka can't fight it off and eventually Won manages to take the fight to the floor. Haukka looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Won postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Haukka wants to stand but Won is controlling the position. Won wants to stand and escape but instead Haukka has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Haukka wants to get up but he can't break Won's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Haukka stands up from Won's guard - Haukka perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Won is defended easily by Haukka. Won fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Haukka to the ground. Won is now in Haukka's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Won looking to sit in guard and control but Haukka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Won has a closed guard, preventing Haukka from standing up. Won kicks Haukka off and gets to his feet. Haukka gets tackled into the cage by Won. Won maintains the clinch. Haukka is pressed up against the cage. Won has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Haukka down to the mat. Haukka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Won will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Won has managed to clinch.
Haukka lands a nice uppercut. Won jumps guard but Haukka stands there with Won around his waist. Won gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Won tries for a takedown. No joy.
Won jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Haukka walks away with a smile on his face. Won gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Pillu Haukka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Won. Won dives in and grabs Haukka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haukka pushes down on Won's head and hops out. Haukka's corner calls for a 1-2. Haukka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. John Won is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A shot to the liver by Haukka. Beautiful body shot. Haukka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Haukka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Won. Won circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Haukka cracks Won with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haukka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Won walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Won fails with the takedown. Haukka tries to keep at a distance but Won has taken the fight into the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Haukka. Haukka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Haukka lands a nice uppercut. Won has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Haukka clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Haukka has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. Haukka is keeping busy.
Haukka holding both Won 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Won is trying to control but Haukka is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
John Won is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Haukka is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Haukka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haukka tries to get out of the position. Haukka takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Won throws some wild stikes that Haukka manages to avoid easily.
BOOM! Won connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Won sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Won breaks from Haukka's wrist control and lands an elbow. Won unloads with some shots from mount but Haukka bucks and avoids them well.
Won controlling his opponent. BOOM! Won connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that's the end of the fight! John Won comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Won winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Won!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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