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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Helppo Heikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barack Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Helppo Heikki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barack Angle!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heikki lands a nice looking body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Heikki enables Angle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Heikki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Angle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Angle is looking to work some ground and pound but Heikki has wrist control.
Heikki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heikki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Helppo Heikki.
Sloppy strikes from Angle. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikki shoots in and drives through. Angle sprawls well.
Angle moves in looking to clinch but Heikki pushes him off.
Heikki swings for the body but Angle moves out of range.
Angle fails to land the takedown.
Heikki dives in and grabs Angle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Angle pushes down on Heikki's head and hops out.
Heikki gets the takedown into side control.
Heikki laying and praying for a moment but Angle takes advantage and regains half guard.
Heikki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Angle looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heikki is just content to waste time from the top position. Angle takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Angle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Heikki prevents Angle from getting back to his feet.
Heikki trying to control the position from guard on top but Angle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heikki stops Angle from standing up.
Heikki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Heikki with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikki postures up in Angle's guard and throws a big left but Angle blocks it.
Heikki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heikki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Angle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Heikki is controlling him.
Heikki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heikki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heikki throws and elbow that misses. Angle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Heikki's guard. Nice move by Angle!
Heikki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Angle is standing up over Heikki. Heikki looks to escape but Angle dives into side control.
Angle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Heikki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Angle throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Heikki works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helppo Heikki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Angle dives in and grabs Heikki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Heikki pushes down on Angle's head and hops out.
Angle tries for a takedown but Heikki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Heikki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heikki misses with a straight right.
Angle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Heikki gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Angle taking punishment in the form of punches.
Angle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Heikki is controlling him well.
Heikki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Heikki is looking to take a break and control but Angle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Angle wants to get back to his feet but Heikki drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Heikki is putting a hurting on Angle here, landing some big shots from side control.
Heikki working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Heikki creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Angle sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Heikki trying to control the position but Angle is working away.
Heikki throws a strike aimed at the side of Angle's head but Angle avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heikki working the ground and pound but Angle is defending the strikes.
Angle tries to escape but Heikki is in control.
Heikki creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Angle sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Angle avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Heikki.
Heikki misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Heikki tries to score with some ground and pound. Angle controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Angle is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikki wants to take a breather but Angle manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Heikki.
Heikki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Angle dives on top into guard.
Heikki controls Angle momentarily but Angle frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Helppo Heikki.
Angle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heikki as he jumps to the side.
Helppo Heikki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barack Angle.
Angle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Heikki. No joy for Angle on that attempt.
Angle shoots in and drives through. Heikki sprawls well.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Heikki.
An elbow from Heikki crashes against the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heikki in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helppo Heikki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Angle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heikki.
Angle throws a series of punches but Heikki avoids them all with ease.
Angle misses with a takedown attempt - Heikki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Heikki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Heikki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Angle tries to avoid it but Heikki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Angle to the ground. Angle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Angle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Heikki's guard.
Heikki wants to stand but Angle is controlling the position.
Heikki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Angle is in close to Heikki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikki wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Angle manages to pass to side control.
Heikki has a hand on Angle's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Angle takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Angle is landing with some decent strikes but Heikki is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
It looks like Helppo Heikki has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heikki tries to lock up and control but Angle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Angle lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heikki is trying to stand up.
Heikki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle landing strikes, looking to finish!
Helppo Heikki's cut is getting worse.
Angle has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Heikki's face.
Helppo Heikki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Angle throws some wild stikes that Heikki manages to avoid easily.
Heikki tries to hold on but Angle postures up.
Angle lands with some strikes.
Jeez, Helppo Heikki's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Helppo Heikki's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Barack Angle!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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