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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Allan Von Reinar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jirka Fukala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Reinar comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Maiden - Fear of the dark. Jirka Fukala will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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170 cm
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174 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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185 cm
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182 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Allan Von Reinar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jirka Fukala! The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Von Reinar shoots in but no luck this time. Fukala throws a right and a left that Von Reinar avoids nicely. Jirka Fukala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Von Reinar takes one on the button. Fukala misses with a left hand and Von Reinar counters with a left to the body. Fukala takes one to the chin there. Von Reinar misses with a shot to the body and Fukala counters with a straight right hand. Fukala connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Von Reinar's hands. Fukala throws a right hand that misses
letting Von Reinar counter with a right hand. Fukala throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Von Reinar looks to land a right hand but Fukala moved out of range. Von Reinar throws a head kick but Fukala moves out of range.
Von Reinar dives in and grabs Fukala's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fukala pushes down on Von Reinar's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round. Von Reinar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fukala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Von Reinar thinking. Von Reinar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Von Reinar. That's going to take a lot out of him. Von Reinar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fukala.
Fukala swings widly with a right hand
and Von Reinar counters with a nice uppercut. Fukala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Reinar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Fukala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Von Reinar throws a right hand that misses
and Fukala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fukala stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Fukala throws a right hand that misses
and Von Reinar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fukala's guard now. Von Reinar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fukala dives on top into guard. Fukala stays in close to Von Reinar's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Von Reinar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Fukala sitting in guard, not really doing much. Fukala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Reinar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fukala trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Reinar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Fukala drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Von Reinar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fukala has Von Reinar in his guard. Von Reinar thows a big elbow that misses. Von Reinar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Von Reinar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four 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. Fukala is looking for a triangle here but Von Reinar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Von Reinar is looking to take a break and control but Fukala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Von Reinar is trying to get an arm triangle but Fukala is defending well. Fukala regains half guard. Fukala makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fukala. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Von Reinar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Von Reinar dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Fukala misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Von Reinar counter with a right hand. Allan Von Reinar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The fight moves into the clinch position. Fukala working some nice short punches in the clinch. Fukala is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Von Reinar prevents a body shot from Fukala. Fukala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fukala has a couple of punches blocked by Von Reinar.
Fukala misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Fukala. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fukala as Von Reinar tries to tie him up. Fukala misses with some punches.
Von Reinar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Von Reinar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fukala prevents it.
Von Reinar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fukala or not. Von Reinar controlling the action here for a moment.
Fukala avoiding damage as Von Reinar throws knees to the body.
Von Reinar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Von Reinar. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fukala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Von Reinar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Reinar wants to clinch but Fukala slips to the side and Fukala counters with a nice body shot. Von Reinar moves in looking to clinch but Fukala pushes him off. Fukala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Reinar counters with a lovely shot to the body. Von Reinar slips a straight right by Fukala. Von Reinar slips under a jab from Fukala. Von Reinar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fukala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Von Reinar connects with a nice looking jab.
Fukala misses with a hook
and Fukala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Von Reinar misses the body punch and Fukala counters with a stiff right hand. Fukala throws a predictable looking body shot
and Von Reinar counters with a takedown into side control. Von Reinar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fukala knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Fukala manages to work his way to half guard, despite Von Reinar's best efforts. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Von Reinar is working for a submission of some sort.
Von Reinar is keen to just control but Fukala is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Von Reinar is looking for submissions but instead, Fukala has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fukala is controlling Von Reinar's posture. Von Reinar looking to sit in guard and control but Fukala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Fukala trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Reinar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Von Reinar controls Fukala momentarily but Fukala frees himself. Von Reinar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Fukala trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Reinar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Fukala sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Von Reinar's guard. Von Reinar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Von Reinar dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Von Reinar 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.
A swing and a miss from Fukala. Fukala takes a swing at Von Reinar's ribcage but misses. Von Reinar doesn't manage to clinch there - Fukala circles away.
Fukala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Von Reinar's head backwards. Von Reinar tries for a takedown but Fukala circles away easily and Fukala counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fukala. Fukala trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Reinar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Fukala tries to stand but Von Reinar is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fukala wants to control from the top but Von Reinar keeps moving. Fukala postures up.
Fukala has gone for a leg lock! Von Reinar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fukala's guard. Von Reinar trying to control the position from guard on top but Fukala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Fukala manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fukala jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Von Reinar is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Von Reinar and Fukala has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jirka Fukala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Von Reinar holding on. Fukala goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Von Reinar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fukala but great work by Von Reinar.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fukala stops Von Reinar from passing to mount. Von Reinar wants to control but Fukala is keeping him busy. Fukala is trying to get back to half guard. Allan Von Reinar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Von Reinar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fukala keeps working. Fukala tries to buck Von Reinar off but Von Reinar is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Von Reinar takes a little break here. Fukala wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. You can see the frustration on Fukala's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Fukala is being controlled here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Allan Von Reinar just wasn't active enough. Fukala throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Reinar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fukala uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Von Reinar has time to react. Fukala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Reinar fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jirka Fukala. Well Von Reinar 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allan Von Reinar!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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