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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ville Paakkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Martial Delicat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Martial Delicat told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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176 cm
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167 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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160 cm
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168 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Paakkari! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fred Martial Delicat! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Paakkari gets a clinch. With the fighters up against the cage, Paakkari throws an elbow but misses. A short left from Paakkari. Martial Delicat is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paakkari gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Martial Delicat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paakkari stalling in the clinch.
Paakkari scores with a shoulder strike. Paakkari lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Martial Delicat blocking some punches.
Paakkari tries a knee to the head but Martial Delicat blocks it.
Martial Delicat tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paakkari smiles and moves away.
Martial Delicat moves into the clinch. Martial Delicat jumps guard and drags Paakkari to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Martial Delicat looking to control.
Paakkari showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Martial Delicat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Fred Martial Delicat hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Paakkari looks to land a right hand but Martial Delicat moved out of range. Paakkari loads up on a big right hand but Martial Delicat slips the punch. Martial Delicat delivers a nice body kick. Paakkari scores with a leg kick.
Martial Delicat shoots in looking for a takedown but Paakkari manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martial Delicat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Ville Paakkari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Martial Delicat. Paakkari is looking to chop away at Martial Delicat's legs. Martial Delicat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paakkari circles away. Paakkari uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Paakkari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Martial Delicat checks the leg kick nicely there.
Paakkari keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Martial Delicat ducks right into an uppercut from Paakkari. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Paakkari throws a chopping leg kick but Martial Delicat manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Paakkari feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Martial Delicat's calf. Paakkari swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martial Delicat. Paakkari lands with a shot to the body. Martial Delicat clinches with his opponent.
Martial Delicat taking a breather. Martial Delicat decides to pull guard. Martial Delicat looking for subs off his back but Paakkari has passed one foot through into half guard.
Martial Delicat trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Paakkari manages to pass to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Paakkari can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martial Delicat is looking to escape. Martial Delicat is looking to improve his position but Paakkari isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Martial Delicat defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Paakkari. Paakkari can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martial Delicat is looking to escape. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Paakkari working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Martial Delicat tries to hold on but Paakkari pushes him away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Paakkari dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Martial Delicat slips a jab from Paakkari. Paakkari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martial Delicat was well out of range. Poor timing from Paakkari. Nice body kick from Paakkari. Fred Martial Delicat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Paakkari throws a leg kick and Martial Delicat counters with a head kick. That will keep Paakkari thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Paakkari motions for Martial Delicat to come forward. Paakkari throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Martial Delicat fails with the takedown. Paakkari throws a head kick that Martial Delicat semi-blocks.
Martial Delicat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paakkari's waist but Paakkari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martial Delicat off to one side. Martial Delicat throws a right hand that Paakkari ducks under and follows up with a left that Paakkari also avoids with ease. Martial Delicat shoots in for a double leg but Paakkari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Ville Paakkari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Martial Delicat. Martial Delicat closes the distance and clinches up with Paakkari, looking for a takedown. Martial Delicat pushes Paakkari against the cage but Paakkari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A big right from Paakkari misses. Paakkari bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martial Delicat's head. 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! Martial Delicat moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Paakkari doesn't manage to clinch there - Martial Delicat circles away.
Martial Delicat avoids a kick to the body.
Martial Delicat shoots in and drives through. Paakkari sprawls well. Ville Paakkari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Martial Delicat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paakkari can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Paakkari throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Paakkari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paakkari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martial Delicat avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Paakkari thows a body shot but no joy. Paakkari is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Martial Delicat instigates a clinch. Martial Delicat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martial Delicat tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paakkari smiles and moves away.
Martial Delicat shoots in for a takedown but Paakkari shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Paakkari misses with a hook. Martial Delicat takes the fight into the clinch. Paakkari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Paakkari. Martial Delicat has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paakkari is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Martial Delicat breaks from the clinch.
Martial Delicat fails with a takedown attempt. This has been an exciting period of action! Martial Delicat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paakkari as he jumps to the side. Martial Delicat gets tackled into the cage by Paakkari. Paakkari maintains the clinch. Paakkari tries a knee to the head but Martial Delicat blocks it.
Martial Delicat has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Paakkari seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Martial Delicat can turn it around.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Martial Delicat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Martial Delicat is trying to pull guard but Paakkari turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Paakkari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martial Delicat blocks an uppercut.
Paakkari holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Martial Delicat is trying to stall.
Martial Delicat blocks the elbow strike.
Martial Delicat looking for a takedown. Paakkari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A shot in the inside from Paakkari. Paakkari throws an elbow but it misses.
A bit of stalling here from Paakkari.
Paakkari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martial Delicat backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A short body shot lands from Paakkari as the two fighters clinch.
Martial Delicat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paakkari has him pressed against the cage. Paakkari pushes off an throws an elbow but Martial Delicat leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Paakkari with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Paakkari tries to work over Martial Delicat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Martial Delicat has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Paakkari after a bit of a struggle. A bit of stalling here from Paakkari.
Martial Delicat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Paakkari misses the jab. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martial Delicat is defended easily by Paakkari. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martial Delicat is defended easily by Paakkari. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Paakkari misses with a hook. Martial Delicat ducked under it nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Paakkari dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Paakkari takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Paakkari misses the jab. Paakkari throws a hook but Martial Delicat blocks it. Paakkari tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Ville Paakkari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Paakkari throws a jab when Martial Delicat was well out of range. Paakkari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paakkari misses with a looping right. Left hook, right uppercut from Martial Delicat. Paakkari fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Martial Delicat is out of range. An inside leg kick from Martial Delicat misses. Martial Delicat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paakkari but Paakkari pushes him off and we're back to square one. Paakkari wants to slow Martial Delicat down by chopping away at his legs. Paakkari lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head kick misses from Paakkari. Paakkari misses with a low kick. Martial Delicat closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Paakkari's guard. Martial Delicat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Paakkari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Martial Delicat showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Martial Delicat stands up from guard. Let's bang! Martial Delicat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Martial Delicat shoots in but Paakkari avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Paakkari lands an overhand right. Paakkari rushes Martial Delicat and presses him up against the cage. Paakkari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. 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! Martial Delicat is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Paakkari to keep the fight standing. Ville Paakkari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Martial Delicat. Paakkari stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Martial Delicat dodges an elbow strike from Paakkari.
Martial Delicat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Paakkari working Martial Delicat over with knees to the body. Martial Delicat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Paakkari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Paakkari's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Come on Paakkari - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Paakkari. Paakkari pushes Martial Delicat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Paakkari is pushing Martial Delicat up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Paakkari lands a nice elbow. Martial Delicat tries to pull guard but Paakkari holds him up against the cage and eventually Martial Delicat drops back down to his feet.
Paakkari lands with a light punch inside. Martial Delicat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Paakkari with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Knees to the body from Paakkari.
Martial Delicat is trying to maintain a safe position but Paakkari gets an underhook and turns Martial Delicat into the cage. Martial Delicat is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paakkari gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Martial Delicat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Martial Delicat tries to score a body lock takedown but Paakkari shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Martial Delicat tries to throw a body punch but Paakkari avoids it by throwing Martial Delicat back against the cage. Paakkari lands a nice elbow. Martial Delicat tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paakkari smiles and moves away.
Ville Paakkari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Paakkari moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Paakkari throws an elbow but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Paakkari is leaning against Martial Delicat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Paakkari has Martial Delicat pressed against the cage.
Fred Martial Delicat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A right handed body shot lands from Paakkari.
And that's the end of the fight! Ville Paakkari showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paakkari, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ville Paakkari!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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