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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pentti Hirvonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kafka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kafka has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
35 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pentti Hirvonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Viktor Kafka!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirvonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kafka.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kafka. Hirvonen shrugs it off though.
Kafka misses with a hook
and Hirvonen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kafka trying to control but Hirvonen postures up.
Hirvonen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kafka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hirvonen works his way into side control.
Hirvonen throws a strike aimed at the side of Kafka's head but Kafka avoids it well.
Hirvonen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kafka has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hirvonen but great work by Kafka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hirvonen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirvonen tries to get to full guard but Kafka has control of the leg.
Hirvonen moves into full guard.
Hirvonen 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvonen is looking for a triangle but Kafka pushes his legs off easily.
Kafka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hirvonen's guard.
Kafka is keen to just control but Hirvonen is a slippery customer.
Hirvonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kafka wants to take a breather but Hirvonen is having none of it.
Hirvonen is looking for a sweep. Kafka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Viktor Kafka was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kafka throws out a loose jab but Hirvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kafka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kafka tries a head kick but it misses.
Hirvonen blocks a jab.
Hirvonen blocks a leg kick.
Kafka throws a jab when Hirvonen was well out of range.
Hirvonen has a takedown stuffed.
Hirvonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kafka throws a lazy right hand but Hirvonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kafka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirvonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kafka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kafka looks to land a body kick but Hirvonen moved away.
Hirvonen tries to work over Kafka's front leg with a kick but Kafka checks it.
Kafka gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hirvonen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hirvonen wants to pass the guard but Kafka is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kafka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kafka controlling the position.
Hirvonen throwing strikes but missing.
Kafka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hirvonen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kafka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hirvonen defends well.
Hirvonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kafka is keeping the position for now.
Kafka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kafka keeping moving, preventing Hirvonen from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sloppy strikes from Kafka. Those never looked like landing.
Kafka manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hirvonen on his heels. He'll look to pass Hirvonen's guard now, I'm sure.
Kafka trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirvonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kafka stopping the sweep attempt from Hirvonen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 Pentti Hirvonen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hirvonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hirvonen shoots in and gets a takedown into Kafka's guard.
Hirvonen trying to control but Kafka is working from the bottom.
Kafka wants to sweep but no luck.
Pentti Hirvonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hirvonen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hirvonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kafka is retaining full guard.
Kafka keeping moving, preventing Hirvonen from controlling successfully.
Kafka wants to sweep but no luck.
Kafka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hirvonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kafka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hirvonen landing some decent shots from guard.
Hirvonen won't allow Kafka to sweep him here.
Hirvonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hirvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kafka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvonen preventing the sweep.
Hirvonen throws a strike but Kafka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hirvonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kafka is one step ahead there.
Hirvonen 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.
Hirvonen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kafka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hirvonen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kafka!
Hirvonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kafka is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen is stalling here but it's allowed Kafka to get half guard.
Hirvonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kafka keeps working.
Hirvonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kafka is trying to maintain the position but Hirvonen is very close to passing his half guard.
Hirvonen trying to control from half guard but Kafka is working away.
Kafka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hirvonen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen is trying to control. Kafka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hirvonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hirvonen trying to control from half guard but Kafka is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pentti Hirvonen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kafka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hirvonen. Kafka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kafka misses with an uppercut
and Hirvonen counters with a single leg into guard. Kafka didn't expect that.
Kafka keeping moving, preventing Hirvonen from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen is fighting to break Kafka's control of his arms but Kafka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kafka can't keep his opponent in guard - Hirvonen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hirvonen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hirvonen is landing with some decent strikes but Kafka is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hirvonen wants to control the pace but Kafka is squirming around nicely.
Hirvonen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hirvonen looking to control but Kafka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Hirvonen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hirvonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hirvonen shoots for a double leg takedown but Kafka sprawls well. He's pushed Hirvonen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hirvonen!
The fighters circling - Kafka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kafka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hirvonen.
Kafka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kafka ducks under a wild hook from Hirvonen.
A punch combination from Hirvonen misses.
Hirvonen walks into a straight right hand from Kafka.
Kafka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hirvonen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kafka's guard.
Kafka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hirvonen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hirvonen stands and throws Kafka's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kafka takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kafka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hirvonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kafka keeps working.
Hirvonen working away.
Hirvonen trying to control the position but Kafka is working away.
Hirvonen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hirvonen trying to control the position but Kafka is working away.
Viktor Kafka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen is trying to ground and pound but Kafka uses the momentary lack of control by Hirvonen to regain half guard.
Hirvonen is looking to take a break and control but Kafka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hirvonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kafka is staying active underneath Hirvonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hirvonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kafka won't allow Hirvonen to pass to mount.
Kafka trying to control from the bottom.
Kafka makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hirvonen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hirvonen throws a shot from downtown. Kafka moves away and avoids it.
Kafka staying out of range there.
Kafka throws a low kick, looking for Hirvonen's leg but Hirvonen calmly moves out of range.
Kafka lands with an overhand left.
Hirvonen gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hirvonen stalling away here and it's allowed Kafka to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hirvonen wants to control from the top but Kafka keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kafka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hirvonen is aware though and is defending well.
Hirvonen looking to sit in guard and control but Kafka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kafka postures up in Hirvonen's guard and throws a big left but Hirvonen blocks it.
Hirvonen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kafka is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hirvonen.
Hirvonen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hirvonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kafka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hirvonen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentti Hirvonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hirvonen, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pentti Hirvonen!
After winning the bout, Pentti Hirvonen 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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