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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lentti Pindegren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bundy has chosen Bad to The Bone as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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16 - 7 - 0 |
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212 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lentti Pindegren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Al Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Bundy coming out on top.
Some bone on bone action there as Pindegren checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pindegren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bundy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pindegren tries to avoid it but Bundy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pindegren to the ground. Pindegren escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bundy dodges the punch combination from Pindegren.
Pindegren throws a series of punches but Bundy moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Pindegren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bundy misses with the combination.
Bundy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bundy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pindegren manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Pindegren.
A swing and a miss from Pindegren.
Bundy throws a lazy right hand but Pindegren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck for Bundy with that takedown attempt.
Lentti Pindegren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Bundy.
Bundy tries for a takedown but Pindegren circles away easily
and Pindegren counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pindegren shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pindegren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bundy is pulling down on Pindegren's head. It's preventing any offense from Pindegren, at least for the moment.
Bundy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bundy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pindegren trying to control the position from guard on top but Bundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy keeping full guard, as Pindegren tries to pass.
Bundy pulls Pindegren in to control the position.
Bundy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bundy slips a jab from Pindegren.
Pindegren misses with a double jab.
Pindegren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bundy throws a series of strikes that have Pindegren backpedaling.
Pindegren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bundy.
Pindegren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bundy.
Bundy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pindegren's head.
Pindegren defending well as Bundy loads up on a big left hand.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown but Pindegren shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy misses with an uppercut. Pindegren saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Pindegren. No joy for Bundy on that attempt.
Pindegren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bundy pinned against the cage. Bundy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bundy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pindegren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pindegren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bundy.
Bundy throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lentti Pindegren will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pindegren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bundy scores with a decent looking hook.
Bundy connects with the punch.
Pindegren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Al Bundy has been cut.
Pindegren tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bundy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pindegren somewhat.
Bundy misses with a hook
and Pindegren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bundy defending well as Pindegren loads up on a big left hand.
Pindegren fails with a takedown attempt.
Bundy misses with a low kick.
Lentti Pindegren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy misses with a series of wild punches.
Pindegren misses with a double jab.
Pindegren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bundy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pindegren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bundy shoots in looking for a takedown. Pindegren tries to sprawl out of it but Bundy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pindegren manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pindegren sprawls well. Pindegren wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bundy gets slowly back to his feet.
Lentti Pindegren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Bundy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pindegren.
Bundy takes a swing at Pindegren's ribcage but misses.
Bundy tests Pindegren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bundy looks to land a right hand but Pindegren moved out of range.
Pindegren feints and then cracks Bundy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bundy down.
Pindegren defending well as Bundy loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pindegren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bundy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pindegrens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sloppy strikes from Bundy. Those never looked like landing.
Bundy loads up on a big right hand but Pindegren slips the punch.
Bundy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bundy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pindegren sprawls well. Pindegren wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bundy gets slowly back to his feet.
Bundy connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pindegren tries to bum rush Bundy with a series of wild strikes but Bundy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pindegren lands with a good body shot.
Bundy moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Bundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bundy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pindegren shoots in looking for a takedown but Bundy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pindegren's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pindegren as he avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bundy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bundy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lentti Pindegren will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Al Bundy'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. This is the final round!
Bundy shoots in and drives through. Pindegren sprawls well.
Bundy shoots for a takedown but Pindegren saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pindegren misses with a hook to the body
and Bundy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bundy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pindegren dodges the punch combination from Bundy.
Pindegren lands a jab.
Pindegren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bundy throws out the jab.
Bundy fails with a takedown attempt.
Lentti Pindegren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Bundy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pindegren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bundy's hands.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bundy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bundy looking to finish Pindegren with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pindegren!
Pindegren tries to hold on but Bundy pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bundy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pindegren tries to hold on but Bundy postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bundy lands a big shot there that rocks Pindegren but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bundy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Pindegren regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pindegren is pressing down on Bundy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pindegren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pindegren controls Bundy momentarily but Bundy frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pindegren wants to sweep but no luck.
Bundy connects with a couple of short punches.
Bundy won't allow Pindegren to sweep him here.
Pindegren keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
Pindegren manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Al Bundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Bundy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pindegren in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bundy is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bundy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pindegren controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bundy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pindegren unloading with bombs!
Bundy gets back to half guard.
Bundy is trying to maintain the position but Pindegren is very close to passing his half guard.
Pindegren wants to control but Bundy is keeping him busy.
Pindegren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bundy trying to control but Pindegren postures up.
Lentti Pindegren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pindegren tries to pass to full mount but Bundy defends it.
Pindegren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pindegren frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pindegren throwing strikes but Bundy uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Pindegren is controlling the pace.
Bundy keeping control of the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pindegren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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 Lentti Pindegren.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pindegren, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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