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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arvo Pentti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uncle Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pentti comes into the arena with Jenni Vartiainen - Minä ja hän blaring out of the sound system. Uncle Rico is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvo Pentti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uncle Rico!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pentti connects with the punch.
Rico swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pentti thuds his right hand into Rico's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pentti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pentti throws a front kick that sends Rico stumbling back into the cage.
Pentti is looking to clinch.
Pentti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pentti. Rico shrugs it off though.
Pentti avoids the body shot from Rico.
Pentti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rico circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pentti has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pentti breaks from the clinch.
Pentti tries a head kick but it misses.
Pentti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pentti wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentti looks to throw the jab but Rico is out of range.
Pentti throws a right hand that misses
and Rico counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pentti misses the jab.
Pentti rushes Rico and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pentti stalls.
Pentti manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Pentti.
Pentti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arvo Pentti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rico has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pentti finds it's way round the side to connect with Rico's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pentti.
Rico looks to score with a jab to the body but Pentti is just out of range.
A jab from Rico does it's job there.
Pentti pushes Rico up against the cage in a clinch.
Rico lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Pentti.
Pentti swings wildly with an uppercut but Rico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentti lands with a left to the head.
Rico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pentti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rico fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pentti manages to break the clinch.
Rico just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rico. Pentti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rico swings for the body but Pentti moves out of range.
Pentti scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rico looks to score with a jab to the body but Pentti is just out of range.
Pentti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pentti was well out of range. Poor timing from Rico.
Rico moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rico is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pentti.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rico. Pentti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pentti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pentti cracks Rico with an open hand slap.
Pentti is looking to clinch but Rico is avoiding it.
Pentti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rico on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pentti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico moves out of range as Pentti throws a body kick.
Pentti is looking to clinch.
Pentti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pentti lands a right hook to the body.
Rico keeps the fight on the outside.
Arvo Pentti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rico lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pentti at a distance.
Pentti throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pentti staying out of range there.
Rico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pentti.
Pentti throws a hook but Rico blocks it.
Pentti takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pentti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rico takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pentti was well out of range. Poor timing from Rico.
Rico takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvo Pentti dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A shot to the body from Rico misses
and Pentti counters with a body kick that stops Rico in his tracks momentarily.
Pentti misses with a few strikes there.
Pentti throws a combination that misses
and Rico counters with a nice body shot.
Pentti moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pentti.
Pentti lands a right hand.
Pentti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pentti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rico.
Rico dips to his left and cracks Pentti with an uppercut!
Pentti misses with a two punch combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rico crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pentti - the referee stops the clock and Rico gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pentti. Rico manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pentti moves away.
Pentti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rico.
Rico throws out a powerful jab.
Pentti throws a head kick but Rico moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pentti digs a good hook to Rico's body.
Pentti clinches up against the cage.
Pentti has Rico pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pentti.
Pentti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rico manages to break the clinch.
Pentti scores with a one two! Rico had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
A decent looking cross lands there for Pentti.
Pentti tries to clinch up.
Rico throws a body punch but Pentti moves out of range.
Rico throws a right hand that Pentti ducks under and follows up with a left that Pentti also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico thows a body shot but no joy.
Pentti moves into range and clinches up with Rico.
Rico is trying to push Pentti away but Pentti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pentti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentti lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Pentti.
Rico is breathing heavily.
Rico takes a shot to the head.
Rico avoids the elbow strike from Pentti, against the cage.
Rico drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pentti pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pentti lands with a kick to the temple. Rico shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pentti jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Arvo Pentti is winning the standup battle so far.
Rico misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentti cracks Rico with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Pentti.
Pentti cracks Rico with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rico on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pentti. Pentti obviously looking to wear him down.
Pentti clinches with his opponent.
Pentti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pentti tries to clinch but Rico is having none of it.
Pentti lands with a kick to the temple. Rico shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rico moves out of range of the strikes.
Pentti throws a head kick but Rico moves out of range.
Rico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Pentti.
Pentti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rico just misses with a punch to the body.
Rico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pentti was well out of range. Poor timing from Rico.
Pentti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentti staying out of range there.
Rico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentti manages to avoid it.
Pentti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rico.
Pentti tries a head kick but it misses.
Pentti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pentti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pentti has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rico.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pentti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ricos head.
Pentti content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Pentti.
Pentti blocks a body shot from Rico.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvo Pentti dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rico.
Pentti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rico moves out of range of the body kick from Pentti.
Rico looks to score with a jab to the body but Pentti is just out of range.
Rico thows a body shot but no joy.
Pentti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rico can do to turn this around?
Rico misses the shot to the body.
Rico ducks under a wild hook from Pentti.
Pentti takes a swing at Rico's ribcage but misses.
Rico swings for the body but Pentti moves out of range.
Rico misses with a wild body shot.
Pentti tries to clinch but Rico moves away
enabling Rico to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pentti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pentti thuds his shin into the meat of Rico's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentti is looking to clinch.
Rico looks to score with a jab to the body but Pentti is just out of range.
Rico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pentti.
Rico looks to score with a jab to the body but Pentti is just out of range.
Pentti avoids the body shot from Rico.
Rico misses the body punch
and Pentti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pentti scores with a head kick.
Pentti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pentti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rico takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rico on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab by Pentti.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rico takes a swing at Pentti's ribcage but misses.
Pentti lands with a nice body kick.
Pentti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentti wants to clinch.
Pentti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rico.
Pentti tries to clinch but Rico moves out of range.
Pentti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pentti connects with a looping right hand.
Pentti scores with a punch to the head.
Rico takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rico tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pentti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rico.
Rico swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pentti counters with a head kick.
Pentti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico lands a nice looking body shot.
Pentti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rico dodges the punch combination from Pentti.
Arvo Pentti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pentti was well out of range. Poor timing from Rico.
Rico walks into a straight right hand from Pentti.
Rico takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rico walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pentti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rico swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pentti misses with a series of wild punches.
Rico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rico is able to avoid easily.
Rico on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pentti. Pentti obviously looking to wear him down.
Rico has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rico slips under a jab.
Pentti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rico.
Pentti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rico throws out the jab.
Rico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentti manages to avoid it.
Rico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uncle Rico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rico misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pentti keeps Rico at a distance using the push kick.
Jab from Pentti.
Rico has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pentti.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pentti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rico stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pentti moves away.
Pentti scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arvo Pentti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pentti has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arvo Pentti!
During a confident post fight interview, Arvo Pentti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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