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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pulla Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukebox Timebmb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Timebmb's choice of entrance music: Move On Up. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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203 lbs
22 - 17 - 0 |
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30
191 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic 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
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pulla Sorsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jukebox Timebmb!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timebmb with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sorsa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Timebmb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Timebmb gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Timebmb trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sorsa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Timebmb passes into half guard.
Timebmb is looking to advance position but Sorsa won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Timebmb there.
Timebmb throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sorsa to regain full guard.
Sorsa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Timebmb is one step ahead there.
Sorsa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sorsa is looking to stand up but Timebmb isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timebmb scoring with some ground and pound.
Sorsa wants to stand but Timebmb is controlling the position.
Sorsa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sorsa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sorsa keeping moving, preventing Timebmb from controlling successfully.
Timebmb drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Timebmb jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sorsa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sorsa has his feet on Timebmb's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Timebmb has closed the distance and engaged Sorsa in a clinch.
Timebmb pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb keeping full guard, as Sorsa tries to pass.
Timebmb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sorsa won't allow Timebmb to sweep him here.
Timebmb keeping full guard, as Sorsa tries to pass.
Sorsa is working hard here to advance position.
Timebmb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sorsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Timebmb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Timebmb tries to buck Sorsa off but Sorsa is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Timebmb's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Timebmb is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Timebmb wants to control but Sorsa is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Timebmb manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb seems keen to control Sorsa's posture.
Sorsa advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Timebmb's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sorsa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sorsa trying to control the position but Timebmb is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Timebmb gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukebox Timebmb dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Timebmb works the jab nicely.
Timebmb misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Timebmb tries to get set, Sorsa tries to push him back and clinch up but Timebmb manages to avoid the attempt.
Sorsa checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Timebmb is defended easily by Sorsa.
Sorsa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Timebmb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sorsa was well out of range. Poor timing from Timebmb.
A head kick misses from Timebmb.
Sorsa fakes the leg kick and cracks Timebmb in the body.
Sorsa gets the takedown into side control.
Sorsa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Timebmb, who protects the arm well.
Pulla Sorsa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sorsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Timebmb keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timebmb is looking for a sweep.
Timebmb is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Timebmb is not content to let Sorsa control the position.
Timebmb tries to bench press Sorsa off him but Sorsa keeps the position.
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.
Timebmb is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sorsa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sorsa is keen to just control but Timebmb is a slippery customer.
Sorsa trying to pass the guard but Timebmb defending well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sorsa is looking for a kimura here.
Timebmb is staying active underneath Sorsa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb tries for a takedown but Sorsa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pulla Sorsa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukebox Timebmb.
Timebmb instigates a clinch.
Sorsa lands a hook that snaps the head of Timebmb backwards.
Sorsa prevents Timebmb from breaking the clinch.
Timebmb tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sorsa tries to throw a body punch but Timebmb avoids it by throwing Sorsa back against the cage.
Sorsa lands a nice uppercut.
Timebmb fails to pull the fight into his guard.
I was talking to Sorsa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Timebmb is looking for a takedown.
Sorsa slowing the pace effectively.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Timebmb as Sorsa tries to tie him up.
Sorsa gets through Timebmb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Sorsa on the inside.
Sorsa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Timebmb tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sorsa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sorsa taking a breather.
Sorsa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sorsa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Timebmb can do to turn this around?
Sorsa slowing the pace effectively.
Sorsa stalling in the clinch but Timebmb improves position.
Sorsa can't find room to land a body shot as Timebmb controls the action.
Sorsa gets through Timebmb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sorsa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sorsa throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sorsa just leaning against Timebmb, taking a breather.
Timebmb fails to pull guard.
Sorsa is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by Sorsa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pulla Sorsa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Timebmb shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sorsa is trying to defend but Timebmb finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sorsa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Timebmb winds up and cracks Sorsa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sorsa kicks off Timebmb and gets to his feet.
Timebmb connects with an inside leg kick.
Timebmb fails to land the takedown.
Timebmb takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Jukebox Timebmb has been cut.
Timebmb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sorsa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Timebmb manages to circle out of the way.
Left hook, right uppercut from Timebmb.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timebmb is looking to land body kicks.
Timebmb misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timebmb throws out a loose jab but Sorsa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sorsa misses with a straight right.
Timebmb closes the distance and clinches up with Sorsa, looking for a takedown. Timebmb pushes Sorsa against the cage but Sorsa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sorsa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sorsa lands in his opponent's guard.
Timebmb is looking for a triangle here but Sorsa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Timebmb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sorsa wants to control but Timebmb is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Sorsa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sorsa prefers to stall for the moment though.
Timebmb is looking for a sweep.
Sorsa wants to control but Timebmb is keeping him busy.
Timebmb tries to buck Sorsa off but Sorsa is having none of it.
Timebmb wants to control but Sorsa postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sorsa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jukebox Timebmb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sorsa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Timebmb has escaped the position, nice work there.
Timebmb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sorsa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Timebmb is not content to let Sorsa control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Timebmb fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pulla Sorsa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukebox Timebmb.
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.
Timebmb throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sorsa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jukebox Timebmb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timebmb jabs at Sorsa's body.
Timebmb changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sorsa tries to avoid it but Timebmb manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sorsa to the ground. Sorsa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Timebmb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sorsa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timebmb.
Timebmb is trying to pull guard but Sorsa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sorsa throws a punch but it's blocked by Timebmb.
Sorsa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Timebmb.
Timebmb fails to pull guard.
Sorsa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sorsa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Sorsa on the inside.
Sorsa struggles to land a body shot inside as Timebmb controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pulla Sorsa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sorsa 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Pulla Sorsa!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Pulla Sorsa!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Pulla Sorsa!
Pulla Sorsa wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Pulla Sorsa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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