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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ara Virta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker's entrance music is Justus Köhncke - Timecode. A fine choice. Boris Becker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ara Virta!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Becker ducks under a wild hook from Virta.
Becker checks a leg kick nicely.
Becker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Becker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Virta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Becker somewhat.
Virta misses with the combination.
Virta scores with a one two! Becker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Becker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Becker is trying to work for a kimura but Virta is defending well.
Virta is looking to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Becker is working for a kimura but Virta is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virta trying to control here.
Becker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Virta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Becker.
Virta makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Virta lands a head shot.
Virta tries to clinch up.
Becker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Virta misses with a lunging right hand
and Becker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Virta won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Becker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Virta, who protects the arm well.
Becker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Virta, who protects the arm well.
Virta dodges the ground and pound from Becker.
Virta is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Becker off and has taken his back!
Becker trying to control the action but Virta just sinks the hooks in.
Becker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Virta controlling well, preventing Becker from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virta throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Becker!
Virta is not going to allow Becker to sit and survive in this position.
Virta is trying to stick to Becker's back but Becker is turning into Virta. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Virta's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Becker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virta looking for a sweep. Not yet Virta, not yet.
Virta has control of Becker's left arm, preventing Becker from doing any damage.
Becker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Becker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Virta is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Virta has escaped and now he's on top!
Becker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Becker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Virta defends it easily.
Becker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Virta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Virta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Virta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Virta is looking to work some ground and pound but Becker has wrist control.
Virta trying to control but Becker is working from the bottom.
Becker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Becker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Virta uses it to pass to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Virta trying to control the position but Becker is working away.
Becker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Virta connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Virta controlling from side mount.
Virta lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Becker down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ara Virta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Virta closes the distance and pushes Becker back into the cage.
Becker turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Becker throwing strikes but Virta manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Virta wants to control but Becker is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Becker tries to bench press Virta off him but Virta keeps the position.
Becker is not content to let Virta control the position.
Boris Becker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Check out the look on Virta's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Becker is looking to reverse the position.
Virta slows the pace down.
Becker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Virta off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Becker's guard. Nice work there by Virta.
Virta trying to control the position from guard on top but Becker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Virta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Virta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Virta wants to free his trapped foot but Becker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Becker wants to sweep but Virta has passed to side control!
Becker is looking to regain half guard here but Virta keeps moving and retains side control.
Virta controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker tries to improve position but can't.
Virta is staying tight to Becker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Virta is looking to take a break and control but Becker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
A lull in the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ara Virta.
Virta tries to clinch up.
Becker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Virta is fending him off so far but Becker persists. Nope, Virta circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Virta moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virta is looking to control Becker's arms but Becker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Virta has his back to the cage.
Virta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Virta.
Virta prevents the takedown attempt.
Virta lands with a light punch inside.
Virta lands a left hand.
Virta lands with a light punch inside.
Becker being controlled against the cage.
Virta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Becker is working for takedown but Virta is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Virta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Virta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beckers head.
Becker is trying to drag Virta to the mat but Virta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Virta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker goes for a takedown attempt but Virta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Virta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Virta misses.
Virta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Virta lands a left hand.
Becker has Virta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Virta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Becker has Virta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Virta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice elbow from Virta.
Becker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Becker wants a takedown.
Becker can't get the takedown.
Virta wants to take the fight to the mat but Becker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ara Virta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Virta closes the distance and clinches.
Becker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Becker throws an elbow but it misses.
Becker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Becker manages to end up in side control.
Virta manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Virta has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Virta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Becker is looking to get to half guard.
BOOM! Virta connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Becker can't escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virta looking to control but Becker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Virta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Virta trying to control but Becker is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ara Virta has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Becker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Virta throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker has a takedown stuffed.
Jab from Virta.
Virta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Virta works Becker's body with a nice hook.
Virta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Becker moves forwards but Virta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Virta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Becker fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Virta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Becker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virta shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Becker eats them both and turns towards Virta to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Becker is rocked!
Virta might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Virta works over Becker's head and body with a nice combination.
Oh Becker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Virta closes the distance and clinches.
Virta has Becker pushed against the cage.
Becker seems to have got his legs back now.
Becker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Virta controlling the action here for a moment.
Virta taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ara Virta.
Virta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Becker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Virta works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virta stuns Becker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Virta.
Ara Virta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Becker fails with a takedown attempt.
Virta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Virta lands a left hand.
Becker is trying to drag Virta to the mat but Virta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boris Becker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Virta gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ara Virta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Virta lands strikes from half guard.
Becker gets full guard.
Virta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ara Virta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Virta 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ara Virta!
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