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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Puska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pena Trasseli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puska comes to the cage accompanied by You Ain't Stoppin Me !!!! . The crowd seem to be enjoying Trasseli's choice of entrance music: Look at my horse!. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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149 lbs
38 - 19 - 1 |
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177 cm
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150 lbs
22 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
38 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Puska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Trasseli!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trasseli tries to land a front kick but Puska steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trasseli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puska gets a takedown into half guard.
Trasseli is refusing to be controlled, as Puska sits in half guard.
Trasseli is trying to maintain the position but Puska is very close to passing his half guard.
Trasseli pushes Puska off looking to stand but Puska dives back in and keeps control.
Trasseli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puska seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trasseli is defending against the submission attempts here by Puska.
Trasseli wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska is looking for a kimura but Trasseli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Puska to get the leverage.
Trasseli is looking to control Puska's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trasseli avoid being mounted?
Puska is looking for a kimura here.
Puska is working for a kimura but Trasseli is defending it quite comfortably.
Trasseli trying to control but Puska postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Puska trying to mount his opponent but Trasseli defends it.
Trasseli actively working from the bottom here.
Puska stops Trasseli from getting back to his feet.
Puska is working for a submission of some sort.
Puska looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Puska is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trasseli sees it coming and defends easily.
Trasseli trying to hold on to Puska's head to control him but Puska postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Puska misses.
Trasseli sizes up Puska with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Puska takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Mike Puska has been cut.
Puska shoots for a double leg takedown but Trasseli sprawls well. He's pushed Puska's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Trasseli blocks a head kick by Puska.
Puska shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trasseli defends it nicely.
Trasseli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Puska throws a hook but Trasseli avoids it easily.
Puska throws a hook but Trasseli avoids it easily.
Mike Puska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puska looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trasseli is fending him off so far but Puska persists. Nope, Trasseli circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Puska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trasseli lands a right hook to the body.
Trasseli throws the kick towards the body but Puska avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Trasseli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Puska doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trasseli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trasseli lands a jab-cross combination.
Puska fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trasseli avoids it really well and circles away.
Trasseli throws a body punch but Puska moves out of range.
Trasseli throws a wild body kick that Puska sees coming a mile off.
Puska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trasseli moves out of range of the leg kick from Puska.
Trasseli dodges the punch combination from Puska.
Trasseli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trasseli cracks Puska with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trasseli lunges at Puska with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Puska's hand.
Trasseli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puska counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pena Trasseli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Puska's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Puska lands a jab-cross combination.
Puska lands a jab-cross combination.
Puska takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Trasseli throws a sloppy head kick and Puska moves out of range easily.
Trasseli misses with a wild combination.
Puska on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Trasseli tries to land a front kick but Puska steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trasseli slaps away a takedown attempt from Puska, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Puska closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trasseli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Puska looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Trasseli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Puska misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trasseli checks a leg kick.
Trasseli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Trasseli walks into a jab.
Trasseli throws a jab but it's blocked by Puska.
Trasseli slips under a jab from Puska.
Puska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Puska's corner calls for a 1-2. Puska obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Puska shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trasseli sprawls well. Trasseli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Puska gets slowly back to his feet.
Trasseli throws a jab but it's blocked by Puska.
Pena Trasseli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trasseli slips under a jab.
Puska throws a sloppy head kick and Trasseli moves out of range easily.
Pena Trasseli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trasseli scores with a push kick.
Puska lands a body shot.
Puska takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Trasseli catches Puska napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Puska to the canvas!
Puska is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trasseli passes into half guard.
Oh Puska is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trasseli is looking for a kimura but Puska is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trasseli to get the leverage.
Puska seems to have got his legs back now.
Trasseli is working for a submission of some sort.
Trasseli is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Trasseli working over Puska with some ground and pound. Puska looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Trasseli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Trasseli is looking to work some ground and pound but Puska has wrist control.
Trasseli wants to control from the top but Puska keeps moving.
Trasseli postures up in Puska's guard and throws a big left but Puska blocks it.
Trasseli working some strikes from top position.
Puska avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puska working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trasseli.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Trasseli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Puska throws a nice inside leg kick.
Trasseli moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mike Puska's cut is getting worse.
Puska jabs Trasseli right on the nose. Trasseli blinks but takes it well.
Puska's jab looks to have found its range, popping Trasseli under the eye.
Trasseli blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Puska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trasseli thinks about the counter body kick.
Trasseli throws a hook to the side of Puska's head but Puska sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trasseli lands a right hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Puska.
Trasseli feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Puska's calf.
Trasseli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puska uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trasseli.
Puska throws a right hand that Trasseli ducks under and follows up with a left that Trasseli also avoids with ease.
Trasseli scores with a one two! Puska had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Trasseli connects with a body shot that sends Puska's belly button to the back.
Trasseli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puska was well out of range. Poor timing from Trasseli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pena Trasseli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Puska's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Trasseli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Trasseli is looking to chop away at Puska's legs.
Trasseli stuns Puska with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Puska scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Trasseli connects with a right hand. Puska shakes it off.
Puska shoots for a takedown but Trasseli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Puska shoots in but Trasseli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Puska turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trasseli misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Trasseli.
Puska takes one to the chin there.
Puska shoots for a takedown but Trasseli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Puska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trasseli drops Puska with a big left hand! Puska is injured, injured bad! Trasseli jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pena Trasseli!
Pena Trasseli gave a mention to Perkele! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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