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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Vogelpohl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teemu Yumma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yumma has chosen Poison as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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179 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Vogelpohl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teemu Yumma!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yumma closes the distance and clinches.
Yumma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vogelpohl is defending well for now.
Vogelpohl jumps guard.
Yumma wants to stand but Vogelpohl is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vogelpohl trying to control the position.
Yumma is looking to stand up but Vogelpohl won't let him.
Yumma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vogelpohl bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yumma's guard.
Yumma is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vogelpohl is controlling him.
Vogelpohl trying to control but Yumma is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Yumma wants to get back to his feet but Vogelpohl is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yumma can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogelpohl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yumma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yumma wants to stand up but Vogelpohl is controlling him.
Yumma wants to get back to his feet but Vogelpohl passes into half guard.
Vogelpohl missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vogelpohl thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yumma's head.
Yumma is trying to stand.
Vogelpohl thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yumma's head.
Yumma won't allow Vogelpohl to pass to mount.
Yumma is looking to escape.
Vogelpohl is keen to just control but Yumma is a slippery customer.
Yumma looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vogelpohl is looking for a kimura but Yumma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vogelpohl to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vogelpohl prevents Yumma from standing back up.
Vogelpohl is trying to control the action in half guard but Yumma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vogelpohl is looking to advance position but Yumma won't allow it.
Vogelpohl is looking to take a break and control but Yumma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yumma is trying to stand up here but Vogelpohl is controlling him well.
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!
Vogelpohl is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yumma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vogelpohl.
Vogelpohl thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yumma's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yumma is trying to stand.
Vogelpohl trying to pass the guard but Yumma defending well.
Yumma looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vogelpohl is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yumma defends it well.
Vogelpohl 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.
Yumma pushes Vogelpohl off looking to stand but Vogelpohl dives back in and keeps control.
Vogelpohl is trying to control the action in half guard but Yumma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yumma pushes Vogelpohl off looking to stand but Vogelpohl dives back in and keeps control.
Vogelpohl thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vogelpohl stops Yumma from getting back to his feet.
Vogelpohl looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yumma is not content to let Vogelpohl control the position.
Vogelpohl stops Yumma from getting back to his feet.
Vogelpohl stalling away here and it's allowed Yumma to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Vogelpohl won't allow Yumma to get back to his feet.
Vogelpohl trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vogelpohl is standing up over Yumma. Yumma looks to escape but Vogelpohl dives into side control.
Vogelpohl trying to control the position but Yumma is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chuck Vogelpohl will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yumma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yumma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vogelpohl connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yumma's hands.
Yumma misses with a hook.
Yumma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vogelpohl paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vogelpohl scores with a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yumma.
Yumma tries to clinch but Vogelpohl moves out of range.
Yumma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yumma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yumma lands a jab to Vogelpohl's midsection.
Vogelpohl throws a solid leg kick but Yumma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vogelpohl.
Yumma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogelpohl jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yumma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vogelpohl takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vogelpohl throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yumma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot by Yumma.
Vogelpohl fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yumma checks it well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vogelpohl scores with a hook to the body.
Vogelpohl changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yumma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yumma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yumma throws a hook to the side of Vogelpohl's head but Vogelpohl sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yumma tries to clinch but Vogelpohl moves out of range.
Vogelpohl scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yumma tries to clinch but Vogelpohl is having none of it.
Vogelpohl shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yumma napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vogelpohl creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Yumma sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vogelpohl trying to control the position but Yumma is working away.
Vogelpohl prevents Yumma from escaping the position.
Vogelpohl lands an elbow.
Yumma is pushing Vogelpohl's head away, looking to escape. Vogelpohl manages to hold on to the position though.
Vogelpohl tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Yumma is not content to let Vogelpohl control the position.
Yumma tries to escape but Vogelpohl is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yumma prevents Vogelpohl from improving position.
Vogelpohl moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vogelpohl tries to advance to mount but Yumma denies him.
Yumma is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vogelpohl asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Vogelpohl fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Yumma wants to get back to his feet but Vogelpohl drags him back down.
Chuck Vogelpohl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vogelpohl is looking to take a break and control but Yumma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yumma bucks up and tries to throw Vogelpohl off but instead Vogelpohl has got his back!
Yumma is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Yumma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vogelpohl gets caught napping as Yumma dives in and scores a takedown. Vogelpohl manages to retain guard.
Vogelpohl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yumma is one step ahead there.
Yumma wants to stand but Vogelpohl is controlling his posture from full guard.
Yumma is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vogelpohl has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yumma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Vogelpohl dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Yumma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yumma closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vogelpohl quickly recovers to half guard.
Yumma wants to stand up but Vogelpohl has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Vogelpohl is looking to improve his position.
It looks like Yumma is going to stand back up.
Vogelpohl wants to control but Yumma is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like Yumma is going to stand back up.
Yumma postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Vogelpohl to stand up.
Yumma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yumma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogelpohl misses with a right hand
and Yumma counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vogelpohl lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Teemu Yumma has been cut.
Vogelpohl lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vogelpohl slips under a jab.
Yumma defending well as Vogelpohl loads up on a big left hand.
Yumma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yumma tries to clinch but Vogelpohl is having none of it.
Yumma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yumma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yumma wants it to stay on the feet.
Vogelpohl misses with a low kick.
Yumma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vogelpohl lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yumma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yumma looks to land a left hand but Vogelpohl moved out of range nicely.
Vogelpohl scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl just misses with a punch to the body.
Vogelpohl throws a shot to the body.
Yumma changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vogelpohl looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Yumma decides to stand back up. Yumma steps back and let's Vogelpohl get back to his feet.
Teemu Yumma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yumma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vogelpohl is looking to slow Yumma down with leg kicks.
Yumma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vogelpohl connects with the punch.
Yumma shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vogelpohl wants to sweep but no luck.
Vogelpohl is trying to keep Yumma in close.
Vogelpohl trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Vogelpohl has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yumma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vogelpohl is working an open guard so Yumma takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yumma throws a head kick but Vogelpohl moves out of range.
Yumma thows a body shot but no joy.
Vogelpohl checks a low kick from Yumma.
Vogelpohl ducks under a wild hook from Yumma.
Vogelpohl jabs Yumma right on the nose. Yumma blinks but takes it well.
Yumma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yumma wants it to stay on the feet.
Yumma misses with a hook
and Yumma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vogelpohl fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Vogelpohl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vogelpohl shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yumma pinned against the cage. Yumma gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Teemu Yumma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horrible takedown by Vogelpohl or perhaps it was just good defense by Yumma which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yumma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chuck Vogelpohl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yumma misses with a head kick.
Vogelpohl shoots in but no luck this time.
Yumma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yumma tries to clinch but Vogelpohl is having none of it.
Vogelpohl fails to land the takedown.
Yumma blocks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Yumma misses its intended target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yumma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yumma tries to clinch there but Vogelpohl circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vogelpohl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chuck Vogelpohl.
Well Vogelpohl 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Vogelpohl!
A relieved looking Chuck Vogelpohl thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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