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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roger Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aimo Paukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Miles! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aimo Paukku! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A looping hook to the body misses from Miles. Paukku does a little dance to reset his feet. Miles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Miles. Paukku fails to land the takedown. Good standup being displayed there by Miles as he connects with a hook. Nice uppercut there from Paukku. Paukku tries a head kick but it misses.
Paukku fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Paukku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miles throws a sloppy head kick and Paukku moves out of range easily. Miles misses with a hook. Miles keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miles misses with a lunging right hand
and Paukku counters with a single leg into guard. Miles didn't expect that. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Paukku working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Paukku passes Miles's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Paukku throwing shots but Miles is blocking nicely. Paukku decides to return to a standing position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miles fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paukku. Roger Miles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Miles slips a jab and a cross from Paukku.
Miles connects with a body shot that sends Paukku's belly button to the back. Miles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Miles throws a good cross that connects.
Paukku has a takedown stuffed. Roger Miles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aimo Paukku. Miles slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Paukku has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paukku pulls guard successfully.
Miles tries to free his leg and advance position but Paukku is retaining full guard. Miles throwing strikes from guard but Paukku blocks nicely. Paukku wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Paukku is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Paukku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Paukku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miles's guard. Paukku loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Miles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paukku on the ground. Paukku looks gassed! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Miles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paukku sitting in guard, not really doing much. Miles controls Paukku momentarily but Paukku frees himself. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Paukku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Paukku preventing the sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Miles is working hard here to advance position. Paukku trying to control but Miles is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Paukku walks into a stiff left hand from Miles. Miles loads up on a big right hand but Paukku slips the punch. Miles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paukku. Jab by Miles. A nice inside leg kick there by Miles. That's going to slow Paukku down. Miles connects with a single shot there. Miles bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paukku's head. Miles lands with an uppercut that bounces Paukku off the cage and back into range. Paukku shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miles is trying to defend but Paukku finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Miles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paukku. Miles wants to improve his position but Paukku is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Paukku decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Paukku closes the distance and clinches. Paukku tries for a takedown but Miles manages to get underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action! Miles is looking to break free of the clinch but Paukku has double underhooks. Miles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Paukku has Miles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Miles misses with a short punch on the inside. Miles working aggressively here.
Miles tries to circle away but Paukku has him pinned against the cage. Miles wants to get back to striking at distance but Paukku won't allow it.
Miles throws a head punch that misses. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Miles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paukku trying to land knees to the body.
Miles throws a punch but it's blocked by Paukku. Miles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aimo Paukku will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck for Paukku with that takedown attempt. Paukku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miles tries to avoid it but Paukku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miles to the ground. Miles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Miles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Miles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Miles misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown by Paukku or perhaps it was just good defense by Miles which made him look bad. Roger Miles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aimo Paukku. Miles scores with a jab. Paukku acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Miles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paukku at a distance.
Paukku on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Paukku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Roger Miles is winning the standup battle so far. The fight moves into the clinch position. Paukku is breathing heavily. Paukku blocks a body shot from Miles.
That's one minute gone in the round. Paukku is working for takedown but Miles is calmly controlling the position for now. Paukku controlling the action here for a moment.
Miles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paukku is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Miles working hard to break the clinch. Paukku is working for takedown but Miles is calmly controlling the position for now. Miles trying to control the position but instead, Paukku has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miles into the cage. Miles seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Paukku is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment. Miles tries to circle away but Paukku has him pinned against the cage. Miles misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Miles tries to work over Paukku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Paukku tries to land knees in the clinch but Miles avoids the damage to the body. Miles is trying to break the clinch but Paukku has him pressed against the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Paukku blocking some punches.
Paukku tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miles avoids it. Paukku breaks from the clinch.
Paukku takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Miles lets loose with a powerful body kick. Paukku will feel that in the morning. Miles throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A cross from Miles lands. Paukku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miles can pounce on him.
Miles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Paukku momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Paukku misses with a takedown attempt - Miles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Paukku swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Miles to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Paukku on the wrong end of a nice jab. Miles lands with an overhand left. Miles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Miles throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Paukku needs to keep his hands up - Miles had a free shot at his head there. Miles works over Paukku's head and body with a nice combination. Miles dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Paukku shoots for a takedown but Miles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Paukku looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Miles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Miles digs a good body shot into Paukku's ribs. Miles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Miles throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Miles misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Paukku has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Miles - that will leave a mark!
Paukku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Miles connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Paukku's hands. Paukku shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miles as he avoids it easily. Jab, jab by Miles - just one landing. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A right-left combo lands from Miles. Miles connects with the punch. Miles throws a head kick that misses. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Miles misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Miles lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paukku doesn't seem phased though. Miles lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Miles. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Miles 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!
Paukku shoots in for a takedown but Miles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Paukku throws a series of strikes that have Miles backpedaling.
Miles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Paukku takes a shot right to the bread basket. Donk. Miles catches Paukku right on the button with a cross. Donk. Miles catches Paukku right on the button with a cross. Miles scores with a hook to the body. Paukku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Nice shot by Miles. Danga de danga de dang - Miles scores with a four punch combination! Paukku gets in close and instigates a clinch. Miles throws a punch but it's blocked by Paukku. Paukku blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Paukku unloads a knee to the mid-section. The referee is keeping an eye on Paukku - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paukku throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miles blocks it with crossed arms. Miles swings wildly with an uppercut but Paukku uses good head movement to avoid it. Miles managing to block the knees to the body from Paukku.
Paukku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miles taking a breather. Paukku just leaning against Miles, taking a breather. Paukku pulls guard effortlessly. Paukku has his feet on Miles's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Miles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paukku moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Paukku shoots in for a takedown but Miles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Paukku has a takedown stuffed. Roger Miles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aimo Paukku. Miles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miles throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Miles connects with a single shot there. Miles digs a good hook to Paukku's body.
Miles scores with a leg kick.
Miles digs a good body shot into Paukku's ribs. Paukku blocks a head kick by Miles.
Paukku moves into the clinch successfully.
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! Miles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paukku turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Paukku manages to end up in side control. The ground and pound from Paukku seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Aimo Paukku has got the better of the ground game so far. Miles avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Paukku.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Paukku is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miles has escaped the position, nice work there. Miles is looking to reverse the position. Miles wants to get back to his feet. Miles is looking for a sweep. Sloppy strikes there by Paukku. Miles tries to buck Paukku off but Paukku is having none of it. Miles parries the strikes from Paukku easily there. Paukku is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Miles to escape.
An elbow from Paukku crashes against the mat.
Miles is looking to regain half guard here but Paukku keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Paukku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miles keeps working. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Paukku is trying to get an arm triangle but Miles is defending well. Paukku wants to stand but Miles is controlling his arm. Miles is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Paukku is controlling him well. Miles is looking for a sweep. Paukku has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Miles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Decent striking displayed by Miles there. Paukku takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Aimo Paukku. I think Paukku 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aimo Paukku!
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energy
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RATING
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