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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Conan Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Suksi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pertti Suksi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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141 lbs
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conan Chulainn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pertti Suksi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chulainn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chulainn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Suksi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Suksi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Suksi working for a triangle but Chulainn defends it easily.
Chulainn throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suksi 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.
Chulainn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn throws a big right hand that misses.
Suksi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chulainn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Suksi is controlling Chulainn's posture.
Chulainn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chulainn trying to control the position from guard on top but Suksi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chulainn content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Suksi misses with a low kick.
Chulainn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Suksi on his heels. He'll look to pass Suksi's guard now, I'm sure.
Chulainn trying to control but Suksi is working from the bottom.
Suksi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chulainn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Suksi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chulainn is one step ahead there.
Chulainn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn stopping the sweep attempt from Suksi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chulainn tries to free his leg and advance position but Suksi is retaining full guard.
Chulainn throws a big right hand that misses.
Our spies down at at Gangsterdamage inform us that Suksi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Suksi has wrist control.
Suksi wants to sweep here but Chulainn controlling him for the moment.
Chulainn trying to control the position from guard on top but Suksi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chulainn scores with a takedown into Suksi's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn trying to control the position from guard on top but Suksi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chulainn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Suksi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chulainn chips away with some ground and pound.
Suksi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chulainn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Suksi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chulainn.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suksi wants to sweep here but Chulainn controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Chulainn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chulainn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Suksi to the mat! Suksi manages to get full guard.
Chulainn trying to control but Suksi is working from the bottom.
Chulainn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Suksi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chulainn has managed to get both his arms back between Suksi's legs - danger averted.
Suksi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chulainn.
Chulainn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Suksi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chulainn controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suksi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suksi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chulainn throwing strikes from guard but Suksi blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Suksi's head.
Chulainn postures up in Suksi's guard and throws a big left but Suksi blocks it.
Suksi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chulainn defends it easily.
Chulainn wants to pass the guard but Suksi is keeping the position.
Chulainn throwing strikes but missing.
Suksi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chulainn is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chulainn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Suksi's head.
Chulainn working some strikes from top position.
Chulainn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chulainn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suksi can do to turn this around?
Chulainn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chulainn working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suksi pulls Chulainn in close to prevent any damage.
Chulainn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Conan Chulainn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chulainn looking to sit in guard and control but Suksi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chulainn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn is keen to just control but Suksi is a slippery customer.
Suksi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Suksi.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chulainn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Suksi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chulainn is one step ahead there.
Chulainn trying to control but Suksi is working from the bottom.
Chulainn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Suksi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chulainn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chulainn scoring with some ground and pound.
Chulainn tries to free his leg and advance position but Suksi is retaining full guard.
Chulainn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Suksi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chulainn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chulainn trying to control but Suksi is working from the bottom.
Chulainn with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Chulainn 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!
Chulainn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chulainn showed some decent athleticism there.
Suksi trying to control but Chulainn postures up.
Suksi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chulainn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suksi is trying to control but can't.
Chulainn is keen to just control but Suksi is a slippery customer.
Suksi gets full guard.
Chulainn cracks Suksi with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn preventing the sweep.
Chulainn trying to control the position from guard on top but Suksi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chulainn is really struggling to control Suksi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Chulainn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chulainn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chulainn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chulainn throwing strikes from guard but Suksi blocks nicely.
Chulainn wants to control from the top but Suksi keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Conan Chulainn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chulainn feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chulainn throwing strikes from guard but Suksi blocks nicely.
Suksi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chulainn.
Chulainn stopping the sweep attempt from Suksi.
Suksi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chulainn's guard.
Pertti Suksi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suksi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chulainn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Suksi postures up in Chulainn's guard and throws a big left but Chulainn blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn wants to sweep here but Suksi controlling him for the moment.
Suksi wants to control from the top but Chulainn keeps moving.
Chulainn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Suksi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chulainn slips under a jab from Suksi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Suksi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chulainn. Chulainn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Suksi cracks Chulainn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Conan Chulainn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chulainn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Suksi!
Suksi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chulainn connects with a nice short shot to Suksi's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suksi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Suksi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chulainn manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Chulainn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chulainn, 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 Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Chulainn!
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