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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Tornado CPW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Elastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tornado CPW's entrance music is Warning!. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Elastinen's choice of entrance music: Cascada - Dangerous. Tyrone Tornado CPW has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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143 lbs
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148 lbs
25 - 19 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyrone Tornado CPW!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Elastinen!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elastinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Tornado CPW sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Elastinen is trying to drag Tornado CPW to the mat but Tornado CPW just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tornado CPW swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Elastinen looking for a takedown.
Tyrone Tornado CPW has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
Tornado CPW softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tornado CPW gets underhooks to prevent Elastinen's takedown attempt.
Elastinen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tornado CPW gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Elastinen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tornado CPW after a bit of a struggle.
Tornado CPW lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Elastinen or not.
Tornado CPW lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tornado CPW goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tornado CPW misses with a body punch.
Tornado CPW can't find room to land a body shot as Elastinen controls the action.
Elastinen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tornado CPW gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Elastinen tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tornado CPW has Elastinen pushed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Elastinen tries to score a body lock takedown but Tornado CPW shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tornado CPW dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tornado CPW manages to break the clinch.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown but Tornado CPW shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Tornado CPW does no damage.
Elastinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tornado CPW sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tornado CPW looks to score with a jab to the body but Elastinen is just out of range.
Tornado CPW stuffs the takedown attempt from Elastinen. Elastinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Erkki Elastinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Elastinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown but Tornado CPW shows good takedown defense.
Tornado CPW pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elastinen shoots in but no luck this time.
Elastinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tornado CPW fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elastinen, pushing him back against the cage.
Tornado CPW is working Elastinen over against the cage.
Elastinen blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elastinen is working for takedown but Tornado CPW is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tornado CPW lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Elastinen backwards.
Tornado CPW misses with some punches.
Tornado CPW breaks from the clinch.
Elastinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Elastinen misses with a takedown attempt - Tornado CPW sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Elastinen looks for a takedown but Tornado CPW sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW takes the fight into the clinch.
Tornado CPW's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tornado CPW lands a shoulder strike.
Tornado CPW lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tornado CPW misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tornado CPW prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tornado CPW is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW swings wildly with an uppercut but Elastinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tornado CPW working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tornado CPW stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Elastinen is trying to drag Tornado CPW to the mat but Tornado CPW just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tornado CPW lands an uppercut.
Tornado CPW lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Elastinen.
Tornado CPW misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elastinen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tornado CPW avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Elastinen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tornado CPW fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tornado CPW wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Tornado CPW dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tornado CPW takes a swing at Elastinen's ribcage but misses.
Tornado CPW swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elastinen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tornado CPW defends well and Elastinen ends up having to push Tornado CPW into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tornado CPW struggles to land a body shot inside as Elastinen controls his hands.
Elastinen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Come on Tornado CPW - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tornado CPW doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Tornado CPW scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tornado CPW misses with a body punch.
Tornado CPW avoiding damage.
Tornado CPW cracks Elastinen with a nice body shot.
Tornado CPW lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tornado CPW fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tyrone Tornado CPW has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
Tornado CPW ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elastinen moves away.
Elastinen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tornado CPW defends well and Elastinen ends up having to push Tornado CPW into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tornado CPW is pressed up against the cage. Elastinen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tornado CPW down to the mat. Tornado CPW avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tornado CPW throws a body punch but Elastinen moves out of range.
Elastinen tries for a takedown but Tornado CPW circles away easily
and Tornado CPW counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tornado CPW takes a swing at Elastinen's ribcage but misses.
Tornado CPW tries to sprawl but Elastinen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tornado CPW kicks off Elastinen and gets to his feet.
Elastinen tries for a takedown but Tornado CPW circles away easily
and Tornado CPW counters with a straight right hand.
Elastinen slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW throws a shot to the body.
Elastinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tornado CPW.
Elastinen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Elastinen showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elastinen stops Tornado CPW from getting back to his feet.
Elastinen wants to pass to mount but Tornado CPW is defending the position.
Elastinen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Tornado CPW's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Elastinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tornado CPW knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Elastinen stops Tornado CPW from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen is just content to waste time from the top position. Tornado CPW takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Elastinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tornado CPW is keeping the position for now.
Elastinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tornado CPW is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Elastinen is controlling him.
Elastinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Tornado CPW is retaining full guard.
Tornado CPW really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tornado CPW keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Erkki Elastinen.
Elastinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tornado CPW counters with a left to the body.
Tornado CPW fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elastinen manages to avoid it.
A combination from Tornado CPW does no damage.
Tornado CPW thows a body shot but no joy.
Tornado CPW displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Elastinen.
Elastinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tornado CPW swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown but Tornado CPW shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Elastinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tornado CPW tries to avoid it but Elastinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tornado CPW to the ground. Tornado CPW escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tyrone Tornado CPW will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tornado CPW moves into the clinch.
Elastinen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tornado CPW after a bit of a struggle.
Tornado CPW gets underhooks to prevent Elastinen's takedown attempt.
Tornado CPW tries to work over Elastinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tornado CPW lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Elastinen looking for a takedown.
Tyrone Tornado CPW has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
Tornado CPW gets through Elastinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Elastinen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tornado CPW prevents it.
Tornado CPW stalling against the cage.
Elastinen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tornado CPW is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tyrone Tornado CPW has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tornado CPW gets underhooks to prevent Elastinen's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Elastinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Elastinen is working for takedown but Tornado CPW is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tornado CPW throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elastinens head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tornado CPW seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Elastinen is trying to drag Tornado CPW to the mat but Tornado CPW just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Elastinen is working for takedown but Tornado CPW is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tornado CPW leaning his opponent against the cage.
Elastinen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tornado CPW fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tornado CPW rushes Elastinen and presses him up against the cage.
Elastinen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tornado CPW is defending well.
Elastinen wants a takedown but no success here.
Tornado CPW stalling.
Tornado CPW pushes Elastinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Elastinen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tornado CPW gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elastinen prevents a body shot from Tornado CPW.
Elastinen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tornado CPW scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen is looking for a takedown.
Tornado CPW breaks the clinch.
A big right from Tornado CPW misses.
Tornado CPW throws a body punch but Elastinen moves out of range.
Elastinen tries for a takedown but Tornado CPW sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tornado CPW looks to score with a jab to the body but Elastinen is just out of range.
Tornado CPW scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Elastinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Elastinen avoids the body shot from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Elastinen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Elastinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyrone Tornado CPW is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tornado CPW.
Elastinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tornado CPW sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Elastinen has a takedown stuffed.
Tyrone Tornado CPW is winning the standup battle so far.
Tornado CPW digs a good hook to Elastinen's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen looks for a takedown but Tornado CPW sprawls well.
Tornado CPW connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tornado CPW throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tornado CPW closes the distance and clinches.
Tornado CPW throws a head punch that misses.
Tornado CPW stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elastinen tries for a takedown but Tornado CPW manages to get underhooks.
Erkki Elastinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elastinen misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Tornado CPW showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tornado CPW, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Tornado CPW!
After winning the bout, Tyrone Tornado CPW thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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