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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Stratton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Mansikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mansikka has chosen Sattuu as his entrance music. Teppo Mansikka looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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201 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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188 lbs
24 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Good knees
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Stratton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teppo Mansikka!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mansikka moves out of range of the strikes.
Mansikka misses with a hook.
Stratton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mansikka as he jumps to the side.
Jab by Mansikka.
Stratton shoots for a takedown but Mansikka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stratton lands a body shot.
Mansikka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stratton misses with a few strikes there.
Mansikka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stratton circles away quickly and effectively.
Mansikka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mansikka leaves Stratton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Stratton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stratton blocks a leg kick.
Stratton connects with a body shot that sends Mansikka's belly button to the back.
Mansikka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Stratton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mansikka clinches up with Stratton and pushes him back against the cage.
Stratton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mansikka is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansikka prevents the takedown attempt.
Stratton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mansikka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mansikka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Mansikka. Beautiful body shot.
Stratton tries for a takedown but Mansikka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stratton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mansikka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stratton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mansikka did well to prevent Stratton getting side control.
Mansikka is looking for a sweep. Stratton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stratton controlling the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stratton prevents Mansikka from improving his position.
Stratton trying to control the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Eric Stratton.
A slow jab from Mansikka misses its intended target.
Mansikka scores with a shot to the body.
Stratton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mansikka's guard.
Mansikka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stratton defends well.
Stratton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mansikka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mansikka is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stratton looking to pass the guard.
Stratton trying to control but Mansikka is working from the bottom.
Stratton stays in close to Mansikka's body and controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Eric Stratton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stratton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stratton showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stratton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We're going to have a standup here because Eric Stratton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mansikka throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stratton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mansikka napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stratton prevents Mansikka from escaping the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stratton looks up at the clock and then as Mansikka takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stratton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Stratton wants to control but Mansikka is keeping him busy.
Stratton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mansikka some visible discomfort.
Stratton wants to control but Mansikka is keeping him busy.
Mansikka seems a little lost for a moment, as Stratton dominates the positioning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stratton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Stratton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stratton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mansikka moves away.
Eric Stratton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mansikka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stratton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stratton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mansikka.
Stratton looking to score a takedown here. Mansikka is defending well but Stratton drives through and ends up in Mansikka's guard.
Stratton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stratton trying to control the position from guard on top but Mansikka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mansikka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mansikka being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eric Stratton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mansikka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stratton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stratton blocks a head kick by Mansikka.
Mansikka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stratton shoots in for a takedown but Mansikka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Mansikka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stratton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mansikka, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Stratton - that landed with a thud.
Mansikka is breathing heavily.
Stratton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mansikka is defending well.
Stratton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mansikka or not.
Stratton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mansikka throws a head punch that misses.
Stratton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mansikka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stratton pushes Mansikka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stratton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mansikka after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Stratton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stratton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mansikka is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stratton stops a takedown attempt from Mansikka.
Mansikka takes a shot to the head.
Stratton prevents a body shot from Mansikka.
Mansikka is trying to force a seperation but Stratton has the dominant position.
Mansikka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mansikka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mansikka blocks a body shot from Stratton.
Mansikka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stratton has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mansikka is trying to keep an underhook but Stratton manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Stratton controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eric Stratton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mansikka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mansikka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stratton.
Mansikka misses the shot to the body.
Stratton jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stratton misses with a wild body shot.
Teppo Mansikka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stratton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stratton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stratton.
Mansikka throws a front kick aimed at Stratton's knee but Stratton avoids it well.
Stratton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stratton tries to pass to full mount but Mansikka defends it.
Stratton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stratton is trying to control. Mansikka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stratton trying to mount his opponent but Mansikka defends it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eric Stratton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mansikka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stratton misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Stratton misses the target.
Mansikka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stratton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mansikka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stratton throws a good cross that connects.
Mansikka ducks under a wild hook from Stratton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Stratton dominated that second round.
That's time! Stratton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mansikka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mansikka thows a body shot but no joy.
Mansikka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stratton.
Stratton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mansikka did well to prevent Stratton getting side control.
Still in half guard, Stratton seems content to control.
Stratton prevents Mansikka from standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Eric Stratton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stratton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mansikka's head.
Mansikka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stratton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stratton gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stratton stalling.
Eric Stratton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mansikka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stratton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stratton's back!
Mansikka doesn't have the hooks in and Stratton manages to turn into his guard.
Mansikka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mansikka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mansikka working a defensive guard here.
Stratton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stratton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mansikka being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stratton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mansikka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mansikka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stratton was well out of range. Poor timing from Mansikka.
Mansikka moves in looking to clinch but Stratton pushes him off.
Mansikka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stratton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mansikka tries to roll over but Stratton keeps him under control.
Stratton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Teppo Mansikka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stratton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stratton works his way into side control.
Stratton controls the position.
Mansikka takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stratton slows the pace down.
Stratton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mansikka for as long as he can get away with.
Mansikka is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stratton working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stratton prevents Mansikka from improving his position.
Stratton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mansikka can do to turn this around?
Stratton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stratton is pressing down on Mansikka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mansikka is holding on for now.
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!
Stratton controlling the action here.
Mansikka tries to get to full guard but Stratton has control of the leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Eric Stratton.
Mansikka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stratton takes a kick to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Stratton misses.
A cross from Stratton lands.
Stratton with a nice cross.
Stratton just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Stratton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stratton 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Stratton!
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energy
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hype
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