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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Puska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Pep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puska comes to the cage accompanied by You Ain't Stoppin Me !!!! . Pep has chosen Iron Theme Song (Here Comes The Boom - Nelly) as his entrance music. Mike Puska has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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149 lbs
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145 lbs
35 - 22 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Puska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Pep!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pep takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Puska throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pep's head.
Pep walks into a left hand.
Puska slaps away a takedown attempt from Pep, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big left from Puska misses.
Pep tries to keep at a distance but Puska has taken the fight into the clinch.
Puska goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Puska fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pep creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pep takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pep gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pep tries to stand and escape but Puska is controlling the position.
Puska wants to improve his position but Pep is controlling well.
Puska is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pep tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Puska.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pep is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Puska manages to get to full guard.
Pep has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Puska is proving hard to escape from.
Pep must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pep being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Puska connects with a right hand. Pep shakes it off.
Puska throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Puska moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pep is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pep's coach down at MMA Sanok Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pep's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pep slaps away a takedown attempt from Puska, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Puska connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Pep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puska swats away the attempt to clinch by Pep.
A clash of legs there as Puska blocks the low kick.
Nice shot lands for Puska.
Puska slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Puska looks to land a right hand but Pep moved out of range.
Pep closes the distance and pushes Puska back into the cage.
Puska working aggressively here.
Puska lands with a left to the head.
Puska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puska goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pep tries to stall but Puska uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pep can't find room to land a body shot as Puska controls the action.
Pep has a couple of punches blocked by Puska.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puska is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pep throws a head punch that misses.
Pep scores with a nice hook to the head.
Puska is trying to stall.
Pep blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Puska dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pep lands with an overhand left.
Pep gets a clinch.
Puska blocking some punches.
Puska is trying to pull guard but Pep turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Pep.
Puska misses with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pep.
Puska throws a punch but it's blocked by Pep.
Pep drops down looking for an ankle pick but Puska pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pep looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pep connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frankie Pep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pep blocks a head kick by Puska.
Nice sprawl there from Puska as Pep shoots in.
Mike Puska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Pep.
Puska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pep wants to clinch.
Mike Puska is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Puska. That snapped Pep's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pep fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Puska sprawls well initially but Pep persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pep tries to stand and escape but Puska is controlling the position.
Puska is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pep has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Puska works to full guard.
Puska has a closed guard, preventing Pep from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pep manages to get himself to full guard.
Puska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pep is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Puska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pep throws a head punch that misses.
Puska blocks a body shot from Pep.
Pep misses with the head strike.
Pep throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska struggles to land a body shot inside as Pep controls his hands.
Puska blocks a body shot from Pep.
Pep misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pep turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Puska is trying to control Pep's posture but Pep avoids it.
Puska manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pep wants to get back to his feet.
Puska is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pep is just riding it out for now. Puska eventually gives up the hold.
Puska is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pep defends it well.
Pep pushes Puska off looking to stand but Puska dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puska looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pep looks like he's trying to stand up.
Puska is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pep has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pep wants to get back to his feet.
Puska is trying to work for a kimura but Pep is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puska is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pep has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pep is trying to stand up here but Puska is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Pep showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Puska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pep takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pep changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Puska tries to avoid it but Pep manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Puska to the ground. Puska escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Puska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pep circles away quickly and effectively.
Pep tries a head kick but it misses.
Puska looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Puska is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pep doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Puska.
Frankie Pep has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puska seems to be looking for submissions.
Puska stops Pep from getting back to his feet.
Puska is trying to control. Pep wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Puska is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pep is trying to stand up here but Puska is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska trying to control from half guard but Pep is working away.
Pep is trying to stand.
Puska controlling the action here.
Pep wants to get back to his feet.
Puska is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Puska wants to work for an arm triangle but Pep is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Puska seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska is pressing down on Pep's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pep is holding on for now.
Pep looks like he's trying to stand up.
Puska is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pep doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Puska.
Pep is trying to stand back up but Puska is controlling him
Puska seems to be looking for submissions.
Puska wants to work for an arm triangle but Pep is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pep pushes Puska off looking to stand but Puska dives back in and keeps control.
Pep won't allow Puska to pass to mount.
Puska wants to work for an arm triangle but Pep is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pep looks like he's trying to stand up.
Puska seems to be working for a kimura but Pep defends the submission attempt.
Pep tries to kick Puska off but Puska keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Puska is working for a submission of some sort.
Puska is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pep has managed to free his arm - good work.
Puska is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pep is trying to stand up here but Puska is controlling him well.
Puska is looking for a kimura here.
Pep looks like he's trying to stand up.
Puska is looking for a kimura but Pep is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Puska to get the leverage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pep is trying to stand up here but Puska is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pep is refusing to be controlled, as Puska sits in half guard.
Puska is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pep is just riding it out for now. Puska eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Puska showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Puska has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Puska!
A pretty intense looking Mike Puska took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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hype
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