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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Petri Saarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odafin Tutuola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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183 lbs
6 - 12 - 0 |
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185 cm
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185 lbs
17 - 19 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petri Saarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Odafin Tutuola!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tutuola feints and as Saarinen raises his hands in defense, Tutuola changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Saarinen keeping moving, preventing Tutuola from controlling successfully.
Saarinen wants to stand but Tutuola is controlling the position.
Saarinen has a closed guard, preventing Tutuola from standing up.
Tutuola gets to his feet. Saarinen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tutuola throws a leg kick but Saarinen checks it.
Tutuola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saarinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tutuola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saarinen lands an elbow that stopped Tutuola in his tracks for a moment.
Saarinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tutuola is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarinen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Saarinen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saarinen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tutuola has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saarinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tutuola.
Tutuola has Saarinen pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tutuola pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Saarinen tumbling to the mat - Tutuola dives into Saarinen's guard.
Saarinen is looking to stand up but Tutuola isn't so interested in that idea.
Saarinen has a closed guard, preventing Tutuola from standing up.
Saarinen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tutuola passes into side control.
Tutuola misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen tries to buck Tutuola off but Tutuola is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes there by Tutuola.
Tutuola connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Saarinen some visible discomfort.
Saarinen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tutuola's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tutuola not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tutuola is looking for a kimura but Saarinen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tutuola to get the leverage.
Saarinen pushes Tutuola off and gets back to his feet.
Saarinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saarinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tutuola throws a leg kick that misses.
Tutuola dives in and grabs Saarinen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saarinen pushes down on Tutuola's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tutuola lands a two punch combo.
Tutuola shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tutuola showed some decent athleticism there.
Tutuola thows a huge punch but Saarinen dodges it nicely.
Tutuola decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Saarinen leaves Tutuola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saarinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tutuola's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen misses with a head kick.
Saarinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tutuola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saarinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tutuola somewhat.
Petri Saarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odafin Tutuola.
Saarinen is looking to slow Tutuola down with leg kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saarinen tries to clinch but Tutuola is having none of it.
Tutuola misses with a combination
and Saarinen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tutuola's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odafin Tutuola dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saarinen scores with a leg kick.
Tutuola forces Saarinen back against the ropes and clinches.
Tutuola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saarinen rushes Tutuola and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Tutuola is trying to pull guard but Saarinen turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Saarinen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saarinen tries a knee to the head but Tutuola blocks it.
Tutuola dodges an elbow strike from Saarinen.
Tutuola managing to block the knees to the body from Saarinen.
Tutuola tries to pull guard but Saarinen forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saarinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tutuola.
Saarinen avoiding damage as Tutuola throws knees to the body.
Saarinen lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarinen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Odafin Tutuola has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saarinen.
Saarinen looking to throw knees to the head but Tutuola is blocking nicely.
Tutuola on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saarinen pushes off an throws an elbow but Tutuola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Tutuola tries to pull guard but Saarinen holds him up against the ropes and eventually Tutuola drops back down to his feet.
Petri Saarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odafin Tutuola.
Tutuola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saarinen just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Saarinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tutuola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saarinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Tutuola misses with a double jab
and Saarinen counters with a head kick. That will keep Tutuola thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Saarinen. That one must have hurt.
Tutuola falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saarinen counters with an inside leg kick.
Tutuola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saarinen but Saarinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A good leg kick by Saarinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarinen connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen throws a sloppy head kick and Tutuola moves out of range easily.
Petri Saarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tutuola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saarinen. Saarinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Tutuola closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tutuola tries to clinch but Saarinen is having none of it.
Tutuola throws a head kick but Saarinen moves out of range.
Odafin Tutuola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saarinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tutuola tries to clinch there but Saarinen circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saarinen.
Tutuola moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola moves out of range of the body kick from Saarinen.
Odafin Tutuola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tutuola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saarinen.
Tutuola keeps the fight on the outside.
Saarinen thows a body kick. Tutuola tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A punch combination from Tutuola misses.
Tutuola moves out of range of the body kick from Saarinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saarinen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tutuola throws a looping overhand right but Saarinen ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petri Saarinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Odafin Tutuola's cut.
That's time! Saarinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tutuola tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saarinen swivels and escapes.
Saarinen thuds his shin into the meat of Tutuola's side.
Tutuola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saarinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tutuola somewhat.
Saarinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saarinen dodges the punch combination from Tutuola.
Tutuola on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutuola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saarinen moves out of range as Tutuola throws a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saarinen, right into the meat.
Saarinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Saarinen.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saarinen.
Tutuola clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Tutuola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tutuola drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saarinen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Petri Saarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odafin Tutuola.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola throws a lazy right hand but Saarinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tutuola crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Saarinen - the referee stops the clock and Tutuola gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Saarinen. Tutuola manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Saarinen thumps Tutuola with a low kick.
Tutuola misses with a double jab
and Saarinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Saarinen is looking to slow Tutuola down with leg kicks.
Saarinen throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen dodges the punch combination from Tutuola.
Tutuola moves in looking to clinch but Saarinen pushes him off.
Saarinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saarinen feints and then cracks Tutuola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tutuola down.
Tutuola throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saarinen counters with a big head kick but Tutuola shrugs it off.
Tutuola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tutuola manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Saarinen on his heels. He'll look to pass Saarinen's guard now, I'm sure.
Tutuola won't allow Saarinen to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola wants to control from the top but Saarinen keeps moving.
Tutuola throwing strikes from guard but Saarinen blocks nicely.
Saarinen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tutuola is controlling him.
Tutuola looking to pass the guard.
Tutuola wants to control from the top but Saarinen keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tutuola won't allow Saarinen to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tutuola stopping the sweep attempt from Saarinen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petri Saarinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saarinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Petri Saarinen!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Petri Saarinen!
Petri Saarinen wins by majority decision!
Petri Saarinen made sure to mention his sponsor, STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Hilo in his post fight interview.
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energy
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