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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pornchai Jaroenrattanatarapoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Love Aikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaroenrattanatarapoon comes into the arena with ASTRAL PROJECTION- Liquid Sun blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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260 lbs
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189 cm
25
239 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pornchai Jaroenrattanatarapoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Love Aikawa!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaroenrattanatarapoon moves away from the strike by Aikawa.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon tries to clinch but Aikawa moves away
and Aikawa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aikawa lands a nice shot that snaps Jaroenrattanatarapoon's head back.
It looks like Pornchai Jaroenrattanatarapoon has been cut.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aikawa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Aikawa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Aikawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aikawa working aggressively here.
Aikawa controlling the action here for a moment.
Aikawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaroenrattanatarapoon's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aikawa fails to pull guard.
Aikawa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon is trying to break the clinch but Aikawa has him pressed against the cage.
Aikawa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pornchai Jaroenrattanatarapoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Love Aikawa.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aikawa as Jaroenrattanatarapoon tries to tie him up.
Aikawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aikawa lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon blocks a body shot from Aikawa.
Aikawa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon can't break the clinch.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon prevents a body shot from Aikawa.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon is looking to break free of the clinch but Aikawa has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaroenrattanatarapoon.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon is trying to break the clinch but Aikawa has him pressed against the cage.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Aikawa.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon being controlled against the cage.
Aikawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aikawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon blocks a body shot from Aikawa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aikawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aikawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaroenrattanatarapoon backwards.
Pornchai Jaroenrattanatarapoon's cut is getting worse.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon taking a breather.
Aikawa lands a nice shot to the body.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon is looking to break free of the clinch but Aikawa has double underhooks.
Aikawa can't find room to land a body shot as Jaroenrattanatarapoon controls the action.
Aikawa lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aikawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aikawa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jaroenrattanatarapoon up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Love Aikawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pornchai Jaroenrattanatarapoon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Aikawa missing with a left hand there. Jaroenrattanatarapoon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon moves to clinch but Aikawa breaks away
and Aikawa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aikawa has him pressed against the cage.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon wants to break free but Aikawa has control.
Aikawa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jaroenrattanatarapoon uses from the top position.
Aikawa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jaroenrattanatarapoon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jaroenrattanatarapoon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aikawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jaroenrattanatarapoon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon is fighting to break Aikawa's control of his arms but Aikawa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon looking to sit in guard and control but Aikawa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon wants to get back to his feet but Aikawa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aikawa is stalling in the full guard.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon keeping full guard, as Aikawa tries to pass.
Aikawa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aikawa advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aikawa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon is trying to get back to full guard.
Aikawa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aikawa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aikawa works his way into full mount!
Aikawa controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aikawa looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aikawa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jaroenrattanatarapoon is now in Aikawa's guard. A big mistake from Aikawa there, giving up the dominant position!
Aikawa has his hands on Jaroenrattanatarapoon's head, controlling the position.
Aikawa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon trying to control but Aikawa is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aikawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jaroenrattanatarapoon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon being controlled here momentarily.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon trying to control but Aikawa is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aikawa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Love Aikawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pornchai Jaroenrattanatarapoon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Aikawa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aikawa counters by moving into the clinch.
Aikawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aikawa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jaroenrattanatarapoon has him pressed against the cage.
Aikawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jaroenrattanatarapoon's efforts to push away.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon wants to get back to striking at distance but Aikawa won't allow it.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aikawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jaroenrattanatarapoon's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aikawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aikawa as Jaroenrattanatarapoon tries to tie him up.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon can't break the clinch.
Aikawa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right hand to the body from Aikawa.
Aikawa lands a nice uppercut.
Pornchai Jaroenrattanatarapoon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aikawa tries to pull guard but Jaroenrattanatarapoon holds him up against the cage and eventually Aikawa drops back down to his feet.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Aikawa in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Aikawa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jaroenrattanatarapoon walks away with a smile on his face. Aikawa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pornchai Jaroenrattanatarapoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Love Aikawa.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aikawa lands a nice looking body shot.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon checks a leg kick nicely.
Love Aikawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aikawa misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aikawa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon tries to circle away but Aikawa has him pinned against the cage.
Aikawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aikawa drags the fight down to the ground.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aikawa looking for a guillotine here but Jaroenrattanatarapoon defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Love Aikawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aikawa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jaroenrattanatarapoon has passed into half guard!
Aikawa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jaroenrattanatarapoon pulls his head out easily.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon is just content to waste time from the top position. Aikawa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aikawa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jaroenrattanatarapoon stacks Aikawa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jaroenrattanatarapoon!
Jaroenrattanatarapoon working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Love Aikawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aikawa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Love Aikawa!
An out of breath and clearly excited Love Aikawa thanked TFP Graphics - Pit Inc for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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