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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Turd Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Neponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommi Neponen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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184 lbs
9 - 3 - 1 |
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177 lbs
14 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Turd Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Neponen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Neponen is trying to control but can't.
Neponen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Anderson is staying active.
Anderson not doing much here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Some wild striking there from Neponen.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Neponen as Anderson shoots in.
Tommi Neponen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a body punch but Neponen moves out of range.
Neponen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Anderson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turd Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Neponen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Neponen.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Anderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Neponen wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Neponen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Neponen defends the submission attempt.
Neponen is concentrating on defense, preventing Anderson from advancing position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Neponen wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Neponen is defending well.
Neponen is in trouble now - Anderson has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Neponen is looking to escape.
Anderson takes Neponen's back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A lull in the action here.
Anderson scores with punches to the body.
Neponen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Anderson.
Neponen wants to control his opponent's hands but Anderson gets his hands free.
Anderson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Neponen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
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!
Anderson controlling the position well here. Neponen rolled but Anderson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neponen wants to control his opponent's hands but Anderson gets his hands free.
Neponen fending off the submission attempt from Anderson.
Anderson is landing with strikes. Neponen can't take much more of this.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Anderson working for a choke but Neponen is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neponen trying to control the hands but Anderson breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Anderson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anderson misses the body punch
and Neponen counters with a left and a right that stings Anderson.
Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Neponen sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Neponen.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Neponen.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Neponen is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neponen keeps working.
Neponen is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Neponen avoid being mounted?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is looking for a kimura but Neponen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anderson to get the leverage.
Neponen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Anderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Neponen trying to control here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tommi Neponen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Anderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Neponen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Neponen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neponen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anderson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Neponen is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Neponen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Neponen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turd Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neponen. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Neponen which made him look bad.
Anderson misses with a takedown
and Neponen counters with a head kick. That will keep Anderson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Neponen.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Neponen as he avoids it easily.
Neponen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Neponen throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Neponen circles away easily
and Neponen counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Neponen to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommi Neponen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Neponen stuffs the takedown.
Neponen stuffs the takedown.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turd Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neponen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Neponen's waist but Neponen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Tommi Neponen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neponen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turd Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neponen misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Neponen to score with a decent uppercut.
A solid body kick from Neponen.
Neponen delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Neponen but Neponen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Neponen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Neponen circles away.
A head kick misses from Neponen.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Neponen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Neponen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Neponen tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Neponen counters with a left and a right that stings Anderson.
Neponen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Neponen misses with a few strikes there.
Neponen tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Neponen which made him look bad.
Neponen misses with a double jab
and Anderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Neponen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neponen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tommi Neponen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Neponen as Anderson shoots in.
Sloppy strikes from Neponen. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Neponen but Neponen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tommi Neponen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Neponen counters with a big head kick but Anderson shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neponen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Neponen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Neponen fails to land with a series of punches.
Neponen throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Neponen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson dives in and scores a takedown into Neponen's guard.
Neponen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neponen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Neponen is refusing to be controlled, as Anderson sits in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Neponen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson is trying to control. Neponen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neponen wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We're going to have a standup here because Turd Anderson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Anderson fails to land the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neponen throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Neponen throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommi Neponen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Neponen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommi Neponen!
Tommi Neponen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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