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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tappin Datass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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276 lbs
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225 cm
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260 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tappin Datass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rajantakaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Datass fails with the takedown
and Rajantakaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Datass checks a leg kick.
Tappin Datass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rajantakaa is looking to slow Datass down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Rajantakaa is predictable there
and Datass counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rajantakaa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Datass is working away from the top position though.
Rajantakaa pushes Datass off looking to stand but Datass dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datass looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Datass is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Datass works his way into side control.
Datass postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rajantakaa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Datass.
Rajantakaa is not content to let Datass control the position.
You can see the frustration on Rajantakaa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajantakaa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Datass lands a decent elbow from side control.
Datass throws an elbow but Rajantakaa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rajantakaa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Datass trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Datass manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rajantakaa trying to control but Datass is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajantakaa stopping the sweep attempt from Datass.
Datass trying to keep a closed guard but Rajantakaa is proving a slippery customer.
Datass manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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.
Rajantakaa flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Datass with the ground and pound from mount.
Datass with the ground and pound from mount.
Rajantakaa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Datass lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rajantakaa hang on?
Datass goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rajantakaa turns into him and now he's in Datass's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rajantakaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Datass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tappin Datass dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rajantakaa misses with a body shot
and Datass counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Datass missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rajantakaa is defending against the submission attempts here by Datass.
Datass is looking for a kimura but Rajantakaa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Datass to get the leverage.
Rajantakaa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rajantakaa is trying to get back to full guard.
Datass tries to pass to full mount but Rajantakaa defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajantakaa actively working from the bottom here.
Rajantakaa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rajantakaa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Datass is looking to take a break and control but Rajantakaa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rajantakaa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Datass.
Rajantakaa is not content to let Datass control the position.
Rajantakaa works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Datass trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Datass trying to control but Rajantakaa is working from the bottom.
Datass throwing strikes from guard but Rajantakaa blocks nicely.
Rajantakaa keeping moving, preventing Datass from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tappin Datass just wasn't active enough.
Rajantakaa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Datass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datass misses with a takedown
and Rajantakaa counters with a straight right hand.
Datass fails with the takedown
and Rajantakaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tappin Datass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Datass shoots and misses
and Rajantakaa counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Datass has his takedown stuffed
enabling Rajantakaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Datass takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A clash of legs there as Datass blocks the low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Datass with a poor takedown
and Rajantakaa counters with an outside leg kick.
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 Tappin Datass will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Datass misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Datass misses with a takedown
and Rajantakaa counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datass tries for a takedown but Rajantakaa circles away easily
and Rajantakaa counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tappin Datass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datass fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Datass misses with a takedown
and Rajantakaa counters with a nice leg kick.
Datass gets a takedown into half guard.
Rajantakaa is pressing down on Datass's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rajantakaa is on top in guard.
Datass wants to sweep but no luck.
Datass working a defensive guard but Rajantakaa manages to pass into side control anyway.
Datass looking for a sweep but Rajantakaa has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Datass is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datass is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rajantakaa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Datass is in all sorts of trouble here.
Datass is working hard here to advance position.
Rajantakaa stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Datass shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rajantakaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Datass is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rajantakaa throws a nice head kick!
Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Datass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rajantakaa avoids the body shot from Datass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Datass has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tappin Datass!
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hype
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FIGHT
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