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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauri Alavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Flashlighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flashlighter has chosen Ocoai - La Main d'Electrique as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 cm
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185 lbs
30 - 18 - 0 |
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181 cm
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175 lbs
32 - 17 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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
30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Alavaara! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
32 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Flashlighter! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Alavaara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Alavaara lands a nice shot that snaps Flashlighter's head back.
Flashlighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flashlighter misses with a wild body shot. Flashlighter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alavaara. Alavaara avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Flashlighter swings for the body but Alavaara moves out of range.
Flashlighter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alavaara can pounce on him.
Flashlighter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alavaara. Alavaara ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Alavaara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flashlighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Alavaara. Alavaara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flashlighter. Alavaara getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Alavaara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Flashlighter misses. Flashlighter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alavaara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flashlighter scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alavaara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Flashlighter connects with a body shot. A slapping body kick lands there for Alavaara. Alavaara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Flashlighter digs a good hook to Alavaara's body.
Flashlighter cracks Alavaara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Flashlighter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Flashlighter throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Flashlighter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Alavaara connects with an inside leg kick. Flashlighter is looking to chop away at Alavaara's legs. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Flashlighter goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Alavaara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Alavaara motions for Flashlighter to come forward. Alavaara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Alavaara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flashlighter. Alavaara lands a jab to Flashlighter's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alavaara slips under a jab from Flashlighter. Flashlighter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Alavaara looks to land a left hand but Flashlighter moved out of range nicely. Flashlighter misses with a body punch
and Alavaara counters with a nice body kick.
Flashlighter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Alavaara lands a nice hook to Flashlighter's body. Flashlighter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Flashlighter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alavaara. Alavaara obviously looking to wear him down.
Alavaara's corner calls for a 1-2. Alavaara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Alavaara scores with a nice right hand.
Flashlighter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Flashlighter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Flashlighter with a hook. An inside leg kick lands from Alavaara. Flashlighter cracks Alavaara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alavaara throws a leg kick but Flashlighter checks it. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alavaara lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Flashlighter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Flashlighter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Felix Flashlighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Alavaara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flashlighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Alavaara. Alavaara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Alavaara tries to land a leg kick but Flashlighter saw it coming and moves away.
Flashlighter misses with a straight right. Flashlighter walks into a stiff left hand from Alavaara. Flashlighter swats away the attempt to clinch by Alavaara. Alavaara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flashlighter dodges the punch combination from Alavaara.
Flashlighter misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alavaara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Alavaara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Flashlighter throws a hook but Alavaara avoids it easily. Alavaara tries to clinch but Flashlighter moves out of range. Alavaara is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Alavaara takes a body punch but keeps moving. Flashlighter throws a body punch but Alavaara moves out of range. Flashlighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alavaara swats him away and circles back towards the center. 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! Flashlighter scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Alavaara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flashlighter counters with a lovely straight right hand! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A left lands for Flashlighter. Flashlighter thows a body kick. Alavaara tries to catch it but that hurt him. Flashlighter throws a low kick, looking for Alavaara's leg but Alavaara calmly moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauri Alavaara dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Flashlighter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alavaara's calf. Alavaara slips a straight right by Flashlighter. Flashlighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alavaara.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alavaara crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Flashlighter - the referee stops the clock and Alavaara gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Flashlighter. Alavaara manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Flashlighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Alavaara. Flashlighter blocks a head kick by Alavaara.
Alavaara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Flashlighter. Alavaara misses the jab. Flashlighter throws a right hand that Alavaara ducks under and follows up with a left that Alavaara also avoids with ease. Alavaara misses with a low kick.
Alavaara looks to land a right hand but Flashlighter moved out of range. Alavaara cracks Flashlighter with an open hand slap. Flashlighter connects with a jab. An inside leg kick lands from Flashlighter.
That's one minute gone in the round. Flashlighter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alavaara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alavaara lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Flashlighter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Flashlighter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Flashlighter misses with a kick to the body.
Alavaara checks a leg kick nicely. Flashlighter lands with a hook. Alavaara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Alavaara closes the distance and pushes Flashlighter back into the cage. Flashlighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alavaaras head. Flashlighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Alavaara uses good head movement to avoid it. Alavaara takes a shot to the head. Flashlighter letting Alavaara take a breather here. Flashlighter scores with a shot to the side of Alavaara's head. Flashlighter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Flashlighter is looking to break free of the clinch but Alavaara has double underhooks. Alavaara blocks an elbow strike. Flashlighter tries to land knees in the clinch but Alavaara avoids the damage to the body. Flashlighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Flashlighter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alavaara backwards. Alavaara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flashlighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Still in the clinch, Flashlighter scores with a nice short uppercut. Alavaara throws an elbow that misses.
Flashlighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alavaara blocks an uppercut.
Alavaara controlling the action here for a moment.
Alavaara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alavaara blocks a body shot from Flashlighter. Flashlighter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alavaara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flashlighter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Flashlighter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alavaara avoids a wild elbow strike from Flashlighter. Alavaara with a knee to the head.
Alavaara struggles to land a body shot inside as Flashlighter controls his hands.
Alavaara tries to break free but Flashlighter pushes him back against the cage. Flashlighter takes a knee right on the jaw!
Alavaara looks to throw an elbow but misses. Flashlighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Alavaara. Alavaara throws an elbow but it misses.
Alavaara struggles to land a body shot inside as Flashlighter controls his hands.
Flashlighter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alavaara dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Flashlighter cracks Alavaara with an open hand slap. Alavaara takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alavaara scores with a kick to the body.
Flashlighter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Alavaara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flashlighter. Alavaara throws a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Flashlighter scores with a four punch combination! Flashlighter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Flashlighter is breathing heavily. Flashlighter checks a leg kick. Alavaara throws a right hand that Flashlighter ducks under and follows up with a left that Flashlighter also avoids with ease. Alavaara connects with a leg kick. Flashlighter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Mauri Alavaara is winning the standup battle so far. Flashlighter throws a nice inside leg kick. Flashlighter blocks the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Flashlighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alavaara.
Flashlighter throws a chopping leg kick but Alavaara manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Alavaara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Felix Flashlighter will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Flashlighter scores with the left hand. Alavaara knows he should have avoided that one. Flashlighter wants to land a leg kick but Alavaara is out of range. Alavaara blocks the body kick.
Flashlighter throws a leg kick but Alavaara sees it coming and moves out of range. Flashlighter wants to clinch. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Flashlighter, right into the meat.
Flashlighter takes a swing at Alavaara's ribcage but misses. Flashlighter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Alavaara walks into a jab. Flashlighter scores with a leg kick.
Flashlighter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alavaara jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Flashlighter tries to land a front kick but Alavaara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Alavaara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Flashlighter gets a clinch. Alavaara lands a nice knee to the body. Flashlighter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Alavaara pushes Flashlighter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Alavaara comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Alavaara lands a body shot. Mauri Alavaara has scored more points in the clinch so far. Alavaara slows down the pace here.
Alavaara blocks an uppercut.
Alavaara blocks a body shot from Flashlighter. Flashlighter tries a body shot but Alavaara blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Flashlighter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Alavaara lands with a short shot to the head. Flashlighter misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Flashlighter lands with a short shot to the head. Flashlighter takes an elbow to the forehead. Alavaara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Alavaara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Flashlighter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Flashlighter manages to break the clinch.
Flashlighter feints and then cracks Alavaara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alavaara down. Alavaara connects with a solid leg kick. Alavaara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flashlighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Alavaara. Alavaara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Flashlighter. Flashlighter circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Flashlighter jabs Alavaara right on the nose. Alavaara blinks but takes it well. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alavaara. Alavaara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Flashlighter throws a low kick but Alavaara avoids it. Alavaara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alavaara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flashlighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Alavaara. Alavaara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Flashlighter is out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Flashlighter looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A telegraphed right hand from Flashlighter misses the target. Flashlighter throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Alavaara makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Flashlighter really felt that one! Alavaara misses with a body kick. Flashlighter throws a body punch but Alavaara moves out of range. Alavaara takes a swing at Flashlighter's ribcage but misses. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Flashlighter. Alavaara feints a jab promting Flashlighter to slip. Alavaara then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Flashlighter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Flashlighter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A bone on bone clash there as Alavaara blocks the leg kick.
Alavaara misses with a wild body shot. Flashlighter moves out of range as Alavaara strikes. Flashlighter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alavaara momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Alavaara looks to land a combination but Flashlighter avoids it well. Alavaara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter misses with a low kick.
Alavaara avoids a low kick by using good footwork. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Flashlighter looks to throw a body kick and Alavaara counters with a leg kick. Flashlighter connects with a nice looking jab.
Flashlighter connects with a leg kick. Alavaara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that's the end of the fight! Mauri Alavaara showed his dominance in that final round. Well Alavaara has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauri Alavaara! Mauri Alavaara very nearly forgot to thank Perkele! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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hype
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