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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubbles Ticklepants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ticklepants has chosen Rock You Like a Hurricane as his entrance music. Bubbles Ticklepants has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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160 lbs
40 - 20 - 0 |
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169 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seppo Taalasmaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bubbles Ticklepants!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa checks a leg kick nicely.
Taalasmaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taalasmaa with a nice cross.
Taalasmaa lands with a shot to the body.
Taalasmaa lands a jab-cross combination.
Ticklepants delivers a nice body kick.
Ticklepants misses with a body kick.
Taalasmaa swings for the body but Ticklepants moves out of range.
Taalasmaa scores with a nice strike.
Taalasmaa lands a really nice looking cross but Ticklepants seems unphased.
Ticklepants darts in and clinches Taalasmaa up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Taalasmaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Taalasmaa avoids a wild elbow strike from Ticklepants.
Taalasmaa tries to score a body lock takedown but Ticklepants shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ticklepants fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ticklepants tries to land a knee to the head but Taalasmaa blocks with his arms.
Taalasmaa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ticklepants is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ticklepants landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Taalasmaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ticklepants looking to throw knees to the head but Taalasmaa is blocking nicely.
Taalasmaa managing to block the knees to the body from Ticklepants.
Ticklepants prevents the takedown attempt.
Ticklepants trying to land knees to the body.
Taalasmaa lands a nice uppercut.
Taalasmaa misses with the head strike.
Taalasmaa avoids the elbow strike from Ticklepants, against the cage.
Ticklepants lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Taalasmaa fails to pull guard.
Taalasmaa throws a head punch that misses.
Ticklepants misses with a knee strike.
Ticklepants using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taalasmaa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ticklepants gets underhooks to prevent Taalasmaa's takedown attempt.
Taalasmaa just leaning against Ticklepants, taking a breather.
Taalasmaa is trying to break free.
Ticklepants is fighting off a takedown attempt but Taalasmaa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ticklepants to the mat. Ticklepants regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ticklepants tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taalasmaa with a nice head shot there.
Ticklepants is trying to hold Taalasmaa in close to prevent damage but Taalasmaa has managed to pass into half guard.
Ticklepants wants to improve his position but Taalasmaa is controlling well.
Taalasmaa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ticklepants to regain full guard.
Taalasmaa is working Ticklepants over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Taalasmaa throws a big elbow that misses.
Ticklepants pulls Taalasmaa in close to prevent any damage.
Ticklepants tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ticklepants working a defensive guard here.
Ticklepants has momentary wrist control but Taalasmaa slips an elbow through the middle.
Taalasmaa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taalasmaa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taalasmaa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Taalasmaa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ticklepants utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taalasmaa throwing strikes but missing.
Taalasmaa throwing strikes from guard but Ticklepants blocks nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Taalasmaa stays in close to Ticklepants's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ticklepants is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taalasmaa throwing strikes from guard but Ticklepants blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taalasmaa stands up over Ticklepants, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ticklepants keeping full guard, as Taalasmaa tries to pass.
Taalasmaa postures up in Ticklepants's guard and throws a big left but Ticklepants blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taalasmaa throws a big elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taalasmaa throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Taalasmaa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ticklepants uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taalasmaa.
Ticklepants has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Taalasmaa.
An inside leg kick from Ticklepants misses.
Taalasmaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taalasmaa cracks a nice hook into Ticklepants's ribs.
Ticklepants throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Taalasmaa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taalasmaa swings for the body but Ticklepants moves out of range.
Taalasmaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ticklepants tries to clinch but Taalasmaa is having none of it.
Jab by Taalasmaa.
Ticklepants scores with a head kick. Taalasmaa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Taalasmaa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ticklepants did well to prevent Taalasmaa getting side control.
Ticklepants blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taalasmaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa thows a huge punch but Ticklepants dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taalasmaa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Taalasmaa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ticklepants blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa drops an elbow to the side of Ticklepants's head.
Ticklepants is looking to control Taalasmaa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ticklepants avoid being mounted?
Taalasmaa is looking to take a break and control but Ticklepants is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ticklepants tries to get to full guard but Taalasmaa has control of the leg.
Ticklepants won't allow Taalasmaa to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ticklepants wants to get back to full guard.
Taalasmaa is keen to just control but Ticklepants is a slippery customer.
Taalasmaa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Taalasmaa trying to control the action but Ticklepants is working from the bottom.
Ticklepants trying to control here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ticklepants throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Taalasmaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Taalasmaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Ticklepants misses with a leg kick.
Taalasmaa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ticklepants sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taalasmaa somewhat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taalasmaa moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa jumps into guard, dragging Ticklepants to the mat.
Ticklepants must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taalasmaa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ticklepants gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taalasmaa keeping moving, preventing Ticklepants from controlling successfully.
Ticklepants avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ticklepants controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ticklepants has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Taalasmaa is proving hard to escape from.
Seppo Taalasmaa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa working a defensive guard here.
Ticklepants is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bubbles Ticklepants.
Ticklepants takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ticklepants tries to clinch but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taalasmaa misses with a hook.
Taalasmaa closes the distance and clinches up with Ticklepants, looking for a takedown. Taalasmaa pushes Ticklepants against the cage but Ticklepants circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taalasmaa throws a body kick that misses.
Ticklepants throws a head kick but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Taalasmaa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ticklepants scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ticklepants throws a lazy head kick
and Taalasmaa counters with a right hand to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Taalasmaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ticklepants circles away quickly and effectively.
Ticklepants sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ticklepants needs to keep his hands up - Taalasmaa had a free shot at his head there.
Taalasmaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ticklepants closes the distance and pushes Taalasmaa back into the cage.
Ticklepants landing knees to the head.
Taalasmaa avoiding damage as Ticklepants throws knees to the body.
Ticklepants being controlled against the cage.
Ticklepants throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taalasmaa blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ticklepants throws a punch but it's blocked by Taalasmaa.
Ticklepants tries to land knees in the clinch but Taalasmaa avoids the damage to the body.
Ticklepants tries a knee to the head but Taalasmaa blocks it.
Taalasmaa avoiding damage as Ticklepants throws knees to the body.
Taalasmaa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ticklepants with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Ticklepants.
Ticklepants is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taalasmaa is defending well for now.
Bubbles Ticklepants seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Taalasmaa is working Ticklepants over against the cage.
Taalasmaa leaning against his opponent.
Ticklepants creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ticklepants letting Taalasmaa take a breather here.
Taalasmaa misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ticklepants tries a body shot but Taalasmaa blocks it.
Ticklepants works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ticklepants is pressed up against the cage. Taalasmaa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ticklepants down to the mat. Ticklepants avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Taalasmaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bubbles Ticklepants has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A decent looking cross lands there for Taalasmaa.
Some wild striking there from Taalasmaa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ticklepants lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taalasmaa's sensitive parts.
Ticklepants buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ticklepants on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ticklepants. Taalasmaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ticklepants fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ticklepants pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Taalasmaa.
A lazy left from Ticklepants finds it's target.
Seppo Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ticklepants throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Taalasmaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taalasmaa cracks Ticklepants with a good jab.
Seppo Taalasmaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Ticklepants scores with a head kick.
Ticklepants cracks the inside of Taalasmaa's front leg.
No luck for Taalasmaa with that takedown attempt.
Ticklepants lands a nice looking body shot.
Ticklepants gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ticklepants not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Taalasmaa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ticklepants keeping moving, preventing Taalasmaa from controlling successfully.
Taalasmaa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taalasmaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ticklepants is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bubbles Ticklepants.
I think Taalasmaa 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Taalasmaa!
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