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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Punahilkka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Mustang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punahilkka comes to the cage accompanied by Mäihä Show feat. Punahilkka. Roy Mustang told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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178 cm
26
183 lbs
14 - 10 - 2 |
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181 cm
21
177 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined |
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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 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Punahilkka! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Mustang! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mustang steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Punahilkka. That one must have hurt. Punahilkka cracks Mustang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Mustang doesn't succeed with the takedown and Punahilkka counters with an outside leg kick.
Mustang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Punahilkka sizes up Mustang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Punahilkka moves into range and clinches up with Mustang. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Punahilkka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Punahilkka lands a hook to the side of the head. Punahilkka lands with a right to the head. Punahilkka lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Punahilkka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stalling in the clinch from Punahilkka.
Punahilkka misses with a knee to the head. Punahilkka lands a shot to the body. A nice left hand lands by Punahilkka.
Punahilkka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mustang or not. Still in the clinch, Punahilkka scores with a nice short uppercut. Punahilkka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Punahilkka lands with a right to the head. Punahilkka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Punahilkka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Punahilkka working Mustang over with knees to the body. A short body shot lands from Punahilkka as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Punahilkka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Mustang blocks an elbow strike. Punahilkka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Punahilkka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Punahilkka. Punahilkka scores with a hook to the body. Punahilkka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mustangs head. Mustang tries to pull guard but Punahilkka holds him up against the cage and eventually Mustang drops back down to his feet.
Punahilkka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Punahilkka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Punahilkka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Punahilkka throws a punch but it's blocked by Mustang. Mustang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Punahilkka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pekka Punahilkka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Mustang. Good work by Mustang as he checks the leg kick. Punahilkka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mustang shoots and misses and Punahilkka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Punahilkka lands with a light punch inside. Punahilkka misses with some punches.
Punahilkka swings wildly with an uppercut but Mustang uses good head movement to avoid it. Punahilkka is stalling here.
Mustang jumps guard but Punahilkka stands there with Mustang around his waist. Mustang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Punahilkka prevents the takedown attempt.
Mustang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Punahilkka misses with a hook from the clinch. Punahilkka throws an elbow that misses.
Punahilkka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Punahilkka dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Punahilkka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mustang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Punahilkka circles away quickly and effectively. Mustang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Punahilkka throws the left hand but Mustang avoids the punch easily. Mustang shoots for a takedown but Punahilkka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Punahilkka moves into range and connects with a jab. Pekka Punahilkka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Punahilkka dips to his left and cracks Mustang with an uppercut! Punahilkka misses with a body shot.
Punahilkka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mustang was well out of range. Poor timing from Punahilkka.
That's one minute gone in the round. Punahilkka looks to land a body kick but Mustang moved away. Mustang misses with a takedown attempt and Mustang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Punahilkka cracks Mustang with a right hand to the side of the head. Mustang ducks right into an uppercut from Punahilkka. Pekka Punahilkka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mustang misses with a takedown attempt enabling Punahilkka to counter with a crisp jab. Pekka Punahilkka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Mustang. Punahilkka scores with a body shot.
Mustang dives in and grabs Punahilkka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Punahilkka pushes down on Mustang's head and hops out. Punahilkka connects with a nice looking jab.
Mustang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Punahilkka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Punahilkka. Pekka Punahilkka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Punahilkka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mustang backwards. Mustang letting Punahilkka take a breather here. Mustang looking for a takedown. Mustang is trying desperately to land a takedown but Punahilkka is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mustang. Mustang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Punahilkka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mustang with a poor takedown and Punahilkka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mustang's knee momentarily. This has been an exciting period of action! Mustang on the wrong end of a nice hook. Pekka Punahilkka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Punahilkka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Punahilkka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Still in the clinch, Punahilkka scores with a nice short uppercut. Punahilkka misses with some punches.
Punahilkka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Punahilkka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Good body shot from Punahilkka.
A short body shot lands from Punahilkka as the two fighters clinch.
Mustang is breathing heavily. Punahilkka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Punahilkka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Punahilkka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Still in the clinch, Punahilkka scores with a nice short uppercut. Punahilkka stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice right hand lands inside from Punahilkka. Punahilkka tries to work over Mustang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Punahilkka lands a hook to the side of the head. Punahilkka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mustang backwards. Punahilkka lands with a right to the head. Still in the clinch, Punahilkka scores with a nice short uppercut. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Punahilkka lands a hook that snaps the head of Mustang backwards. Punahilkka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Punahilkka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Punahilkka dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Punahilkka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Punahilkka scores with a hook to the body. Mustang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Punahilkka connects with a nice looking jab.
Mustang moves forwards but Punahilkka connects with a nice, crisp jab. Mustang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Punahilkka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Punahilkka misses with a double jab.
Punahilkka misses with a straight right. Punahilkka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mustang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Punahilkka pinned against the cage. Punahilkka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Punahilkka wants to clinch and Mustang counters with a single leg into guard. Punahilkka didn't expect that. Mustang passes into half guard. Mustang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Punahilkka wants to stand back up but Mustang manages to pass into side control.
Punahilkka is trying to control Mustang's posture but Mustang avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Punahilkka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Punahilkka pushes Mustang off and gets back to his feet. 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! Mustang with a poor takedown and Punahilkka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Pekka Punahilkka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Mustang. Mustang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Punahilkka counters with a lovely straight right hand! Mustang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Punahilkka instigates a clinch. Punahilkka works on Mustang's body with a couple of short punches. Punahilkka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Punahilkka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mustang. Nice body punch from Punahilkka - that landed with a thud.
Punahilkka lands an elbow inside. Punahilkka lands a damaging elbow. Punahilkka lands a shot to the body. Punahilkka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Punahilkka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Punahilkka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roy Mustang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Punahilkka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pekka Punahilkka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Mustang fails to pull guard.
Mustang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Punahilkka lands on the inside with an uppercut. Punahilkka lands on the inside with an uppercut. Punahilkka lands an elbow inside that Mustang shrugs off. A shot in the inside from Punahilkka. Punahilkka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Punahilkka digs a right hand underneath Mustang's ribcage. Mustang let out a lung full of air as it connected. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice elbow from Punahilkka. A right handed body shot lands from Punahilkka.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A quick uppercut on the inside from Punahilkka. Punahilkka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Punahilkka blocks an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight! Pekka Punahilkka showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Punahilkka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Punahilkka! During a confident post fight interview, Pekka Punahilkka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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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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