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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Falcon Falconowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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279 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Falcon Falconowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Enzo Soprano!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falconowski throws a big shot that misses.
Soprano scores with a jab.
Soprano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Falconowski takes one on the button.
Falconowski slips a jab from Soprano.
Falconowski lands a front kick.
Nice cross by Soprano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falconowski swings for the body but Soprano moves out of range.
Soprano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Soprano throws a hook but Falconowski blocks it.
Soprano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Falconowski counters with a solid body kick.
Enzo Soprano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soprano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Soprano.
Falconowski moves out of range as Soprano strikes.
Falconowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Soprano's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Soprano.
Soprano misses with a hook
and Falconowski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Falconowski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Falconowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Soprano blocks it with crossed arms.
Falconowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soprano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Soprano will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Falconowski up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Falconowski looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soprano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Falcon Falconowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falconowski is looking for a takedown.
Falconowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falconowski looking for a takedown.
Falconowski letting Soprano take a breather here.
Falconowski has Soprano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soprano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Falconowski wants a takedown but no success here.
Soprano prevents a takedown attempt there.
Soprano managing to block the knees to the body from Falconowski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falconowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Falconowski can't get the takedown.
Falconowski taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Soprano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Falconowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Soprano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falconowski staying out of range there.
Soprano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soprano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soprano. Falconowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falconowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Soprano defending well as Falconowski loads up on a big left hand.
Soprano throws a jab when Falconowski was well out of range.
Soprano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falconowski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Falconowski slips under a jab.
Soprano might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Soprano throws an overhand right that lands on Falconowski's shoulder, as Falconowski tries to avoid the shot.
Soprano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falconowski.
Falconowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Enzo Soprano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falconowski throws a leg kick but Soprano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Soprano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falconowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Enzo Soprano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falconowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Falconowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soprano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soprano has Falconowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Falconowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falconowski throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Soprano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falconowski postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Soprano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falconowski.
Falconowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soprano moves out of range of the body kick from Falconowski.
Soprano gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Falconowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Soprano misses with a left hand
and Falconowski counters with a leg kick.
Soprano lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano misses with a straight right.
Soprano swats away the attempt to clinch by Falconowski.
Soprano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soprano throws a sloppy head kick and Falconowski moves out of range easily.
Soprano tests Falconowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Falconowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soprano throws a head kick that misses
and Falconowski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Falconowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soprano manages to avoid it.
Falconowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soprano.
Falconowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soprano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Falconowski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Soprano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Falconowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soprano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Falconowski is out of range.
Soprano misses the shot to the body.
Soprano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Soprano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Soprano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soprano thows a body shot but no joy.
Falconowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falconowski drives through with a takedown into Soprano's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Falconowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Enzo Soprano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Falconowski tries to clinch but Soprano is having none of it.
Soprano looks to score with a jab to the body but Falconowski is just out of range.
Falconowski tries to clinch there but Soprano circles away.
Soprano misses with a body shot
and Falconowski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Soprano throws a right hand that misses
and Falconowski counters with a right hand to the body.
Soprano misses with a hook
and Falconowski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Falconowski shoots in and bounces Soprano off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falconowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Soprano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Falconowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soprano is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falconowski postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Falconowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Soprano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Soprano misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soprano throws a hook but Falconowski avoids it easily.
Falconowski's corner calls for a 1-2. Falconowski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Soprano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falconowski.
Soprano looks to land a left hand but Falconowski moved out of range nicely.
Falconowski shoots in for a takedown but Soprano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Falconowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Soprano misses its intended target.
Falconowski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Soprano quickly recovers to half guard.
Soprano is not content to let Falconowski control the position.
Soprano is holding on to half guard well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski controlling the action here.
Falconowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soprano keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Falcon Falconowski.
Soprano lands with a cross.
Soprano misses with a hook. Falconowski ducked under it nicely.
Enzo Soprano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Soprano misses with a combination
and Falconowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski takes a swing at Soprano's ribcage but misses.
Falconowski lands with a good body shot.
Falconowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Falconowski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Soprano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Soprano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Soprano looks to land a left hand but Falconowski moved out of range nicely.
Falconowski ducks under a wild hook from Soprano.
Falconowski defending well as Soprano loads up on a big left hand.
Soprano looks to land a left hand but Falconowski moved out of range nicely.
Soprano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice straight punches there by Soprano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Soprano.
Falcon Falconowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Soprano misses.
Falconowski misses with a takedown attempt - Soprano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Falcon Falconowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Soprano 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Soprano!
Enzo Soprano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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