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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Malmsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tauno Taputtaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malmsteen comes to the cage accompanied by Yngwie Malmsteen - Rise up. The key to victory for James Malmsteen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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235 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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185 cm
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285 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Malmsteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Taputtaja!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malmsteen thows a body shot but no joy.
Malmsteen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taputtaja closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malmsteen circles away.
Malmsteen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taputtaja.
Taputtaja walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Malmsteen throws a series of punches but Taputtaja moves out of range.
Taputtaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malmsteen manages to avoid it.
Malmsteen moves away from the strike by Taputtaja.
Taputtaja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taputtaja closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Malmsteen's guard.
Taputtaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Malmsteen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taputtaja throwing strikes from guard but Malmsteen blocks nicely.
Taputtaja trying to control but Malmsteen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taputtaja is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taputtaja trying to control but Malmsteen is working from the bottom.
Taputtaja has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malmsteen pushes Taputtaja off and gets back to his feet.
Taputtaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malmsteen throws a body punch but Taputtaja moves out of range.
Taputtaja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malmsteen swivels and escapes.
Malmsteen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Malmsteen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Taputtaja is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Malmsteen is going to stand back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Malmsteen in particular looking to stall.
Taputtaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taputtaja is trying to maintain the position but Malmsteen is very close to passing his half guard.
Malmsteen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Taputtaja.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taputtaja wants to improve his position but Malmsteen is controlling well.
Malmsteen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taputtaja keeps working.
Taputtaja wants to improve his position but Malmsteen is controlling well.
James Malmsteen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Taputtaja takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taputtaja shoots in and drives through. Malmsteen sprawls well.
James Malmsteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tauno Taputtaja.
Malmsteen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Malmsteen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malmsteen swinging wildly here.
Taputtaja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malmsteen's waist but Malmsteen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taputtaja off to one side.
Malmsteen lands a nice shot that snaps Taputtaja's head back.
Taputtaja shoots in and gets a takedown into Malmsteen's guard.
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!
Taputtaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malmsteen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malmsteen has control of Taputtaja's left arm, preventing Taputtaja from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taputtaja postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Malmsteen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Taputtaja, into his guard.
Malmsteen tries to stand but Taputtaja is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Malmsteen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Malmsteen misses with a body shot.
Malmsteen throws a body punch but Taputtaja moves out of range.
Malmsteen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malmsteen dodges the punch combination from Taputtaja.
Taputtaja showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen thows a body shot but no joy.
Malmsteen moves out of range of the strikes.
Malmsteen lands with a nice body punch.
Taputtaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Malmsteen lands with a good body shot.
Malmsteen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taputtaja manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen lunges at Taputtaja with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taputtaja's hand.
Taputtaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malmsteen thuds a left hand into Taputtaja's body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Malmsteen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Malmsteen connects with a right hand. Taputtaja shakes it off.
Malmsteen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tauno Taputtaja has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taputtaja regains full guard. Nicely done.
Malmsteen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Malmsteen wants to pass the guard but Taputtaja is keeping the position.
Malmsteen trying to control the position from guard on top but Taputtaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malmsteen wants to get up but he can't break Taputtaja's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen wants to pass the guard but Taputtaja is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taputtaja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taputtaja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Malmsteen slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen passes to full mount!
Malmsteen wants to take Taputtaja's back but he can't do it this time.
Taputtaja is working to get back to half guard.
Malmsteen avoids the attempt from Taputtaja to control.
Malmsteen tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taputtaja can't escape the position.
Taputtaja is squirming around, avoiding Malmsteen's attempts to control the action.
Taputtaja keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Taputtaja tries to hold on but Malmsteen postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malmsteen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Malmsteen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Some wild striking there from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen looks to score with a jab to the body but Taputtaja is just out of range.
Malmsteen throws a series of punches but Taputtaja avoids them all with ease.
Malmsteen misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Malmsteen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Taputtaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malmsteen throws a body punch but Taputtaja moves out of range.
Malmsteen looks to throw the jab but Taputtaja is out of range.
Malmsteen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malmsteen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taputtaja.
Malmsteen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malmsteen is looking to wear down Taputtaja with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Taputtaja shoots for a double leg takedown but Malmsteen sprawls well. He's pushed Taputtaja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taputtaja looks for the body kick but Malmsteen saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen lands a glancing blow to the side of Taputtaja's head.
Malmsteen avoids the body shot from Taputtaja.
Taputtaja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malmsteen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taputtaja somewhat.
Malmsteen misses with a wild body shot.
Taputtaja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taputtaja.
Malmsteen tries to sprawl but Taputtaja drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Taputtaja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taputtaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Malmsteen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taputtaja.
Taputtaja missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tauno Taputtaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taputtaja wants to control but Malmsteen is keeping him busy.
Malmsteen is trying to control but can't.
Taputtaja wants to take a breather but Malmsteen is having none of it.
Taputtaja wants to pass the guard but Malmsteen is defending well.
Malmsteen looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Taputtaja pushes past his half guard into mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malmsteen is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Taputtaja has taken his back!
Malmsteen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Taputtaja's arms.
Taputtaja doesn't have the hooks in and Malmsteen manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Taputtaja's guard.
Malmsteen wants to control from the top but Taputtaja keeps moving.
Taputtaja is trying to control the position but Malmsteen postures up.
Taputtaja has his feet on Malmsteen's thighs here. He's pushed Malmsteen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Malmsteen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tauno Taputtaja!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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