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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rauno Makynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Macnturf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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196 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 Helsinki, Rauno Makynen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stan Macnturf!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macnturf wants to clinch.
Macnturf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Macnturf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Makynen counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Macnturf misses.
Macnturf misses with a body shot.
Macnturf misses with a wild body shot.
Macnturf misses with a right hand
and Makynen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Macnturf moves into the clinch.
Macnturf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makynen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Makynen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Macnturf's elbow.
Makynen misses with a body punch.
Macnturf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Makynen struggles to land a body shot inside as Macnturf controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Macnturf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macnturf breaks from the clinch.
Macnturf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makynen. Makynen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Macnturf tries to land a leg kick but Makynen saw it coming and moves away.
Macnturf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Macnturf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makynen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macnturf moves away.
Macnturf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makynen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Macnturf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makynen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Macnturf was well out of range. Poor timing from Makynen.
A punch combination from Macnturf misses.
Macnturf will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Macnturf lands a nice hook to Makynen's body. Makynen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick misses from Makynen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makynen throws a series of punches but Macnturf moves out of range.
Macnturf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makynen was well out of range. Poor timing from Macnturf.
Makynen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Macnturf.
Macnturf fails to land with a series of punches.
Makynen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macnturf moves away.
Rauno Makynen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makynen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Macnturf.
Macnturf throws out a powerful jab.
Makynen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macnturf avoids the body shot from Makynen.
Macnturf scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Macnturf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf misses the shot to the body.
Macnturf misses with a hook. Makynen ducked under it nicely.
Stan Macnturf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macnturf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makynen.
Makynen throws a sloppy head kick and Macnturf moves out of range easily.
Macnturf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makynen avoids the body shot from Macnturf.
Macnturf shoots in looking for a takedown but Makynen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Macnturf's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Macnturf feints a jab promting Makynen to slip. Macnturf then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Makynen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Macnturf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makynen tries to close the distance and clinch but Macnturf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makynen throws a one two combo.
Macnturf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Makynen tries a body shot but Macnturf blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macnturf.
Makynen misses with a punch on the inside.
Makynen misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macnturf looking to stall.
Macnturf wants to break free but Makynen has control.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Macnturf.
Makynen lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Macnturf.
A shot in the inside from Macnturf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short uppercut from Macnturf.
Macnturf is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Makynen fails to land.
Macnturf lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Macnturf dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Makynen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Macnturf lands a nice looking body shot.
Macnturf connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Macnturf. Makynen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Macnturf throws a nice looking combination but Makynen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Macnturf fails with a takedown attempt.
Macnturf blocks the body kick.
Makynen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Macnturf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Macnturf throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makynen misses with a hook to the body
and Makynen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makynen tries to land a front kick but Macnturf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Makynen moves out of range as Macnturf strikes.
Macnturf stalks Makynen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Makynen's face. Makynen staggers backwards, shaken.
Makynen swings for the body but Macnturf moves out of range.
Makynen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makynen is looking to clinch but Macnturf is avoiding it.
Makynen misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Macnturf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Macnturf has a takedown stuffed.
Macnturf connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Makynen momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makynen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macnturf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Macnturf fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stan Macnturf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Macnturf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Macnturf lands a nice shot to the body.
Makynen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makynen lands a glancing blow to the side of Macnturf's head.
Makynen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Macnturf, pushing him back against the cage.
Makynen blocks a body shot from Macnturf.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Makynen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makynen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Makynen struggles to land a body shot inside as Macnturf controls his hands.
Makynen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Macnturf's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf blocks a body shot from Makynen.
Makynen has a couple of punches blocked by Macnturf.
Makynen working aggressively here.
Makynen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Macnturf backwards.
Macnturf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makynen lands a shoulder strike.
Makynen misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macnturf.
Makynen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Makynen.
Macnturf cracks Makynen with a nice body shot.
Macnturf looking to throw knees to the head but Makynen is blocking nicely.
Macnturf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Macnturf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macnturf misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makynen lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makynen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Macnturf can't find room to land a body shot as Makynen controls the action.
Macnturf has Makynen pressed against the cage.
Makynen tries a body shot but Macnturf blocks it.
Makynen tries to throw a body punch but Macnturf avoids it by throwing Makynen back against the cage.
Macnturf prevents a body shot from Makynen.
Macnturf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Macnturf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makynen misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Macnturf manages to break the clinch.
Stan Macnturf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Macnturf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makynen manages to avoid it.
Makynen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Macnturf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stan Macnturf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Makynen throws a jab when Macnturf was well out of range.
Macnturf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Macnturf moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Macnturf misses the target.
Macnturf lands a head shot.
Macnturf pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Makynen back to the cage. Macnturf follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A swing and a miss from Makynen.
Makynen wants to clinch up but Macnturf keeps it at a distance.
Makynen is looking to wear down Macnturf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Macnturf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Macnturf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makynen punishes Macnturf's body with a nice straight punch.
Macnturf slips under a jab from Makynen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macnturf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makynen throws out the jab.
Makynen tries a head kick but it misses.
Macnturf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makynen manages to avoid it.
Macnturf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makynen moves away.
Macnturf misses with a straight right.
Macnturf shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Makynen eats them both and turns towards Macnturf to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Makynen misses with a wild body shot.
Macnturf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makynen throws a right hand that misses
and Macnturf counters with a two punch combo.
Makynen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makynen throws a nice looking combination but Macnturf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf tries for a takedown but Makynen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Macnturf clinches up against the cage.
Makynen struggles to land a body shot inside as Macnturf controls his hands.
Macnturf creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Makynen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Macnturf.
Rauno Makynen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Macnturf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makynen.
Makynen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makynen gets through Macnturf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Makynen.
Macnturf is trying to maintain a safe position but Makynen gets an underhook and turns Macnturf into the cage.
Macnturf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makynen has a couple of punches blocked by Macnturf.
Makynen misses with some punches.
Stan Macnturf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Macnturf lands a knee to the head.
Makynen has a couple of punches blocked by Macnturf.
Makynen misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makynen digs a right hand underneath Macnturf's ribcage. Macnturf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Macnturf misses with a knee strike.
Makynen digs a right hand into Macnturf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Macnturf's gas tank.
Makynen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Macnturf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makynen.
Macnturf misses with a punch to the body.
Makynen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Macnturf blocks an uppercut.
Makynen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A knee to the head by Macnturf.
Makynen tries to work over Macnturf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makynen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Macnturf up against the cage.
Makynen misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Macnturf throws a head punch that misses.
Makynen has a couple of punches blocked by Macnturf.
Makynen tries to throw a body punch but Macnturf avoids it by throwing Makynen back against the cage.
Macnturf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makynen struggles to land a body shot inside as Macnturf controls his hands.
Macnturf throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macnturf.
Makynen wants to stall.
Makynen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Macnturf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makynen misses with some punches.
Macnturf misses with the head strike.
Makynen keeps control of Macnturf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rauno Makynen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makynen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rauno Makynen.
I think Macnturf has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Stan Macnturf!
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energy
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