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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Keane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juho Pennanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Keane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Juho Pennanen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keane closes the distance and clinches up with Pennanen, looking for a takedown. Keane pushes Pennanen against the cage but Pennanen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Keane looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pennanen!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Keane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Keane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pennanen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've been hearing good reports from Keane'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.
Pennanen is trying to get back to half guard.
Keane tries for a kimura but Pennanen is defending well.
Keane goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pennanen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Keane but great work by Pennanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennanen misses with the ground and pound.
Keane is trying to get back to half guard.
Pennanen throws an elbow but Keane slips to the side and avoids it well.
Keane is looking for a sweep.
Pennanen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Keane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Keane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pennanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keane's head.
Pennanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keane's head.
Keane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pennanen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Keane actively working from the bottom here.
Keane looking for submissions off his back.
Keane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pennanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keane's head.
Pennanen trying to control the action but Keane is working from the bottom.
Pennanen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pennanen is keen to just control but Keane is a slippery customer.
Pennanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keane's head.
Pennanen thows a huge punch but Keane dodges it nicely.
Pennanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pennanen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pennanen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keane's head.
Keane tries to roll over but Pennanen keeps him under control.
Pennanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pennanen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Keane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pennanen pulls his head out easily.
Keane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pennanen pulls his head out easily.
Keane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pennanen pulls his head out easily.
Pennanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Keane looking for submissions off his back.
Pennanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Keane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pennanen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keane actively working from the bottom here.
Pennanen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pennanen prevents Keane from improving his position.
Keane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pennanen.
Pennanen throwing shots but Keane is blocking nicely.
Keane works his way to full guard. Good work.
Keane working for a triangle but Pennanen defends it easily.
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!
Keane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pennanen defends well.
Pennanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Keane has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pennanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Keane looking for subs off his back but Pennanen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Keane wants to get back to full guard.
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 Roy Keane will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good exchange - Pennanen coming out on top.
Pennanen throws out a loose jab but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pennanen throws a series of punches but Keane moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pennanen looks to land a right hand but Keane moved out of range.
Pennanen tried to score with a low kick but Keane checks it.
Pennanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pennanen wants to clinch up but Keane keeps it at a distance.
Pennanen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pennanen looks to land a combination but Keane avoids it well.
Roy Keane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Pennanen. Those never looked like landing.
Keane slips a straight right by Pennanen.
Keane pushes Pennanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Keane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pennanen after a bit of a struggle.
Pennanen can't find room to land a body shot as Keane controls the action.
Keane tries to score a body lock takedown but Pennanen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pennanen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pennanen gets underhooks to prevent Keane's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Keane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keane tries to pull guard but Pennanen won't allow it.
Keane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pennanen after a bit of a struggle.
Keane misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keane has hold of one of Pennanen's legs. Pennanen is fighting the takedown attempt but Keane gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Keane trying to move into half guard but instead Pennanen has managed to sweep!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keane has his foot on Pennanen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pennanen works his way back into a safe position though.
Pennanen throwing strikes from guard but Keane blocks nicely.
Keane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pennanen throwing strikes but missing.
Keane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pennanen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pennanen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roy Keane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Keane keeping moving, preventing Pennanen from controlling successfully.
Keane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pennanen defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pennanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Keane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennanen throws a big elbow that misses.
Pennanen throws a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pennanen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pennanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Keane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pennanen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pennanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Keane has wrist control.
Pennanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pennanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pennanen throws a big right hand that misses.
Pennanen advances position into side control!
Keane is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Pennanen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Keane is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keane is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pennanen off and has taken his back!
Keane working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Keane is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pennanen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Keane patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Keane patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Keane is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pennanen controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keane is hanging on to Pennanen's back as he tries to escape.
Keane looking for the choke but no joy.
Pennanen tries to escape but Keane has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Keane is persistently looking for the submission but Pennanen is defending it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keane looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pennanen tries to escape but Keane has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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 Roy Keane will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pennanen connects with a body shot.
Keane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pennanen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keane drops his hands momentarily and Pennanen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pennanen connects with a right hand. Keane shakes it off.
A swing and a miss from Pennanen.
Pennanen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Keane.
Roy Keane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pennanen feints with a jab and clips Keane right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Keane is sent crashing into the canvas and Pennanen leaps in for the kill! Keane tries to get to his feet but Pennanen is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Keane is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juho Pennanen!
An out of breath Juho Pennanen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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