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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teijo Tarzan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Mourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teijo Tarzan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ricky Mourke's chin.
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300 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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225 cm
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300 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teijo Tarzan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Mourke!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarzan throws a jab when Mourke was well out of range.
Mourke has closed the distance and engaged Tarzan in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tarzan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tarzan cracks Mourke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mourke works the jab nicely.
Mourke is looking to clinch but Tarzan is avoiding it.
Tarzan misses with a wild combination.
Mourke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarzan gets back to half guard.
Tarzan trying to control from the bottom.
Tarzan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mourke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mourke's back!
Tarzan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mourke is trying to break free.
Mourke just trying to survive but Tarzan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tarzan looking for the RNC.
Mourke trying to control the position but Tarzan manages to sink in the hooks.
Tarzan is controlling the position but Mourke somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarzan tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mourke is looking to control Tarzan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mourke avoid being mounted?
Mourke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tarzan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Tarzan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mourke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarzan won't allow Mourke to sweep him here.
Tarzan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mourke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tarzan postures up in Mourke's guard and throws a big left but Mourke blocks it.
Tarzan looking to sit in guard and control but Mourke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mourke passes Tarzan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mourke throwing shots but Tarzan is blocking nicely.
Mourke trying to pass the guard but Tarzan defending well.
Tarzan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tarzan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mourke stops Tarzan from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tarzan keeping moving, preventing Mourke from controlling successfully.
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 Teijo Tarzan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tarzan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tarzan looks to land a right hand but Mourke moved out of range.
Mourke scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ground and pound from Mourke seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tarzan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mourke is trying to get an arm triangle but Tarzan is defending well.
Mourke in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mourke is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tarzan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mourke working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mourke tries to score with some ground and pound. Tarzan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mourke working the body and head with strikes.
Tarzan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tarzan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mourke goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tarzan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mourke's guard! Nice work there by Tarzan!
Tarzan preventing the sweep.
Mourke working for a triangle but Tarzan defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mourke wants to control but Tarzan passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mourke is pressing down on Tarzan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mourke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tarzan's guard.
Mourke tries to free his leg and advance position but Tarzan is retaining full guard.
Tarzan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mourke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mourke passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mourke lands strikes from half guard.
Mourke trying to advance position but Tarzan counters by regaining guard.
Tarzan is trying to keep Mourke in close.
Tarzan is looking to sweep but instead, Mourke has passed into half guard.
Well, if Mourke is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tarzan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarzan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mourke.
Tarzan wants to get back to full guard.
Ricky Mourke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tarzan taking some punishment here, with Mourke in his half guard.
Tarzan is trying to get back to full guard.
Mourke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mourke trying to control from Tarzan's half guard. Tarzan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarzan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Mourke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mourke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tarzan misses with a jab to the body
and Mourke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mourke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tarzan pushes Mourke off and gets back to his feet.
Tarzan jabs Mourke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarzan throws a series of punches but Mourke avoids them all with ease.
Tarzan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mourke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tarzan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tarzan misses with a series of wild punches.
Tarzan throws a looping overhand right but Mourke ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Mourke.
Tarzan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Tarzan misses.
Tarzan thows a body shot but no joy.
Tarzan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tarzan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mourke's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tarzan looks to land a left hand but Mourke moved out of range nicely.
Mourke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tarzan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tarzan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mourke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarzan thows a body shot but no joy.
Tarzan avoids the head kick by Mourke.
A jab from Mourke finds it's way through Tarzan's defenses.
Mourke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mourke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarzan.
Tarzan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mourke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tarzan.
Mourke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tarzan.
Tarzan throws a right hand that Mourke ducks under and follows up with a left that Mourke also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarzan lands with an overhand left.
Tarzan throws a nice looking combination but Mourke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mourke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tarzan as he jumps to the side.
Tarzan tries to bum rush Mourke with a series of wild strikes but Mourke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mourke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarzan throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Tarzan.
Donk. Mourke catches Tarzan right on the button with a cross.
Teijo Tarzan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarzan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Mourke drops his hands for a split second and Tarzan immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Mourke face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Tarzan follows up with a right hand that knocks Mourke into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Teijo Tarzan!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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