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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arto Takalaukaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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178 cm
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180 lbs
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172 cm
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin |
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Takalaukaus! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerald Collins! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Takalaukaus tests Collins's chin there with a solid looking shot. Takalaukaus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Arto Takalaukaus has been cut. Collins defending well as Takalaukaus loads up on a big left hand. A swing and a miss from Takalaukaus. Takalaukaus scores with a jab to the jaw. Collins fails with a takedown attempt. Takalaukaus throws a big shot that misses. Collins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takalaukaus. Takalaukaus throws a big shot that misses. Collins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Nice straight punches there by Takalaukaus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takalaukaus. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A big left from Takalaukaus misses. Collins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takalaukaus. Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takalaukaus moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Collins moves away from the strike by Takalaukaus. Takalaukaus misses with a straight right. Takalaukaus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Collins has time to react. Takalaukaus throws out a loose jab but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Collins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Collins moves out of range as Takalaukaus strikes. Collins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Collins tries to clinch up but Takalaukaus circles away and keeps his distance. Arto Takalaukaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Collins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takalaukaus tries to avoid it but Collins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takalaukaus to the ground. Takalaukaus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Arto Takalaukaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Collins. Collins throws a series of punches but Takalaukaus avoids them all with ease. Takalaukaus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Takalaukaus feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Collins sprawling to the canvas! Collins rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Takalaukaus finish him?!
Collins is rocked! Collins circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Takalaukaus. Collins falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Takalaukaus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arto Takalaukaus!
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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