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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kullervo Pershiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rizer Mcmelon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kullervo Pershiki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rizer Mcmelon!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pershiki moves out of range of the strikes.
Mcmelon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pershiki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pershiki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Pershiki misses.
Pershiki misses with the combination.
Pershiki tries to sprawl but Mcmelon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mcmelon is pressing down on Pershiki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pershiki is holding on for now.
Pershiki pushes Mcmelon off looking to stand but Mcmelon dives back in and keeps control.
Mcmelon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pershiki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mcmelon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pershiki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Mcmelon seems content to control.
Mcmelon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pershiki is trying to stand.
Mcmelon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pershiki has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcmelon wants to control but Pershiki is keeping him busy.
Mcmelon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mcmelon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rizer Mcmelon was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pershiki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pershiki loads up on a big right hand but Mcmelon slips the punch.
Mcmelon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pershiki as he avoids it easily.
Pershiki cracks Mcmelon with an open hand slap.
Pershiki swinging wildly here.
Pershiki lands a nice hook to Mcmelon's body. Mcmelon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mcmelon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pershiki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kullervo Pershiki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rizer Mcmelon.
Mcmelon throws a sloppy body shot
and Pershiki counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcmelon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pershiki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mcmelon thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pershiki misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pershiki. Mcmelon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mcmelon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pershiki wants to stand but Mcmelon is controlling the position.
Mcmelon looking to pass the guard.
Pershiki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcmelon on the ground.
Mcmelon trying to control but Pershiki is working from the bottom.
Pershiki wants to stand and escape but Mcmelon is having none of it.
Mcmelon tries to free his leg and advance position but Pershiki is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcmelon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pershiki wants to stand and escape but Mcmelon is having none of it.
Mcmelon tries to free his leg and advance position but Pershiki is retaining full guard.
Pershiki pushes Mcmelon off and scrambles back to his feet.
Pershiki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pershiki throws a nice looking combination but Mcmelon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pershiki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pershiki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Pershiki does no damage.
Pershiki tries to bum rush Mcmelon with a series of wild strikes but Mcmelon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kullervo Pershiki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pershiki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pershiki wants it to stay on the feet.
Kullervo Pershiki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pershiki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pershiki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcmelon moves away.
A head kick from Pershiki lands but Mcmelon takes it in his stride.
Pershiki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcmelon.
Pershiki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcmelon.
Mcmelon shoots in looking for a takedown. Pershiki tries to sprawl out of it but Mcmelon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pershiki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pershiki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcmelon circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pershiki misses with a two punch combination.
Pershiki scores with a one two! Mcmelon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mcmelon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kullervo Pershiki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rizer Mcmelon.
Mcmelon walks into a left hand.
Pershiki cracks a nice hook into Mcmelon's ribs.
Mcmelon shoots for a double leg takedown but Pershiki sprawls well. He's pushed Mcmelon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kullervo Pershiki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pershiki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcmelon.
Mcmelon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pershiki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pershiki tries to bum rush Mcmelon with a series of wild strikes but Mcmelon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pershiki throws a right and a left that Mcmelon avoids nicely.
Mcmelon shoots in but no luck this time.
Pershiki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pershiki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcmelon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice combination there by Pershiki.
Pershiki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcmelon.
Mcmelon dives in and grabs Pershiki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pershiki pushes down on Mcmelon's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Mcmelon misses.
Pershiki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mcmelon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pershiki as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mcmelon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pershiki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcmelon is breathing heavily.
Pershiki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mcmelon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pershiki swivels and escapes.
Mcmelon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Pershiki.
Mcmelon dives in and grabs Pershiki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pershiki pushes down on Mcmelon's head and hops out.
Mcmelon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pershiki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcmelon.
Pershiki works Mcmelon's body with a nice hook.
Pershiki lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pershiki throws a right hand that Mcmelon ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcmelon also avoids with ease.
Pershiki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kullervo Pershiki 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!
Mcmelon tries for a takedown but Pershiki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pershiki misses with a two punch combination.
Mcmelon misses with a wild body shot.
Pershiki scores with a nice right hand.
Mcmelon dodges the punch combination from Pershiki.
Pershiki lands a slapping body shot.
Mcmelon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pershiki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcmelon was well out of range. Poor timing from Pershiki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmelon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pershiki keeps the fight on the outside.
Pershiki throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcmelon.
Pershiki misses with a double jab.
Pershiki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcmelon.
Pershiki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pershiki counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mcmelon is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Pershiki.
Mcmelon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kullervo Pershiki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rizer Mcmelon.
Mcmelon misses with a takedown attempt
and Pershiki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pershiki lands a nice looking body shot.
Pershiki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcmelon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mcmelon closes the distance and clinches up with Pershiki, looking for a takedown. Mcmelon pushes Pershiki against the cage but Pershiki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mcmelon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pershiki just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pershiki throws a right and a left that Mcmelon avoids nicely.
Kullervo Pershiki is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcmelon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mcmelon tries to clinch there but Pershiki circles away.
Pershiki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mcmelon closes the distance and clinches.
Pershiki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pershiki gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pershiki tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mcmelon.
Mcmelon wants to improve his position but Pershiki is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pershiki stands up and beckons Mcmelon to join him on the feet.
Pershiki keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Pershiki finds it's way through Mcmelon's defenses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcmelon.
Pershiki throws a head kick that half lands.
Rizer Mcmelon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kullervo Pershiki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcmelon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kullervo Pershiki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pershiki, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kullervo Pershiki!
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energy
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hype
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