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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Umaga Beeturasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tulppu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beeturasa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Metallicas Sanatarium, coming home. Tulppu has chosen Roy Jones Jr - Can't Be Touched as his entrance music. Umaga Beeturasa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umaga Beeturasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Teppo Tulppu!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beeturasa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tulppu defends it nicely.
A punch combination from Tulppu misses.
Beeturasa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tulppu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tulppu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beeturasa.
Beeturasa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Beeturasa closes the distance and clinches up with Tulppu, looking for a takedown. Beeturasa pushes Tulppu against the cage but Tulppu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umaga Beeturasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tulppu throws a big shot that misses.
Beeturasa looks for a takedown but Tulppu sprawls well.
Beeturasa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tulppu counters with a good low kick that Beeturasa was not able to check.
Beeturasa gets a double leg takedown into Tulppu's guard.
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!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Beeturasa preventing the sweep.
Beeturasa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tulppu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tulppu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beeturasa.
Beeturasa 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.
Beeturasa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tulppu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Beeturasa has Tulppu in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulppu prevents Beeturasa from getting back to his feet.
Beeturasa has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tulppu off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Beeturasa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tulppu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beeturasa somewhat.
Beeturasa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tulppu defends it nicely.
Beeturasa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tulppu sprawls well. Tulppu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beeturasa gets slowly back to his feet.
Tulppu scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beeturasa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tulppu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beeturasa has time to react.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beeturasa is defended easily by Tulppu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tulppu lands the left hand.
Beeturasa has a takedown stuffed.
Tulppu blocks the body kick.
Beeturasa shoots for a double leg takedown but Tulppu sprawls well. He's pushed Beeturasa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beeturasa is breathing heavily.
Beeturasa fails to land the takedown.
Beeturasa ducks right into an uppercut from Tulppu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulppu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Tulppu.
Tulppu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tulppu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beeturasa. Beeturasa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tulppu lands a big right hook! Beeturasa looks hurt but is still standing! Tulppu lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Beeturasa falls down and Tulppu dives in with a huge hammer fist! Beeturasa's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Tulppu runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Teppo Tulppu!
During a confident post fight interview, Teppo Tulppu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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