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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Peruna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Egill Skallagrimsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skallagrimsson has chosen Hoeremeisje as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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195 cm
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220 lbs
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190 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Peruna! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Egill Skallagrimsson! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Peruna closes the distance and clinches. Knees to the body from Peruna.
Skallagrimsson managing to block the knees to the body from Peruna.
Peruna tries to land a knee to the head but Skallagrimsson blocks with his arms.
Skallagrimsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Peruna misses with a knee to the head. Peruna trying to land knees to the body.
Peruna tries to land knees in the clinch but Skallagrimsson avoids the damage to the body. Skallagrimsson managing to block the knees to the body from Peruna.
Skallagrimsson avoiding damage as Peruna throws knees to the body.
Peruna tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Skallagrimsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peruna checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Peruna throws a low kick but Skallagrimsson avoids it. Skallagrimsson misses with an uppercut. Peruna saw that one coming. Peruna misses with a low kick as Skallagrimsson jumps back. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Peruna, right into the meat.
Peruna closes the distance and clinches. Peruna prevents Skallagrimsson from breaking the clinch. Peruna tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Peruna tries to land a knee to the head but Skallagrimsson blocks with his arms.
Skallagrimsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Peruna won't allow it.
Skallagrimsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Skallagrimsson tries to break the clinch but Peruna is controlling the position. Peruna keeps control of Skallagrimsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Peruna tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round. Peruna unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skallagrimsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Skallagrimsson avoiding damage as Peruna throws knees to the body.
Peruna tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Peruna is breathing heavily. Skallagrimsson breaks from the clinch.
Peruna throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Skallagrimsson throws a right and a left that Peruna avoids nicely. A slow jab from Skallagrimsson misses its intended target. Skallagrimsson throws a hook but Peruna blocks it. Skallagrimsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Peruna can pounce on him.
Peruna wants to clinch. Peruna is looking to clinch but Skallagrimsson is avoiding it.
Skallagrimsson misses with a few strikes there.
Skallagrimsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peruna.
Peruna tries to clinch there but Skallagrimsson circles away.
Skallagrimsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Skallagrimsson misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Peruna forces Skallagrimsson back against the ropes and clinches. Peruna tries to land a knee to the head but Skallagrimsson blocks with his arms.
Peruna tries to land knees in the clinch but Skallagrimsson avoids the damage to the body. Peruna throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skallagrimsson blocks it with crossed arms. Skallagrimsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Peruna has double underhooks. Peruna connects with a nasty looking knee right to Skallagrimsson's face.
Skallagrimsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Peruna tries a knee to the head but Skallagrimsson blocks it.
Skallagrimsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Skallagrimsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Skallagrimsson can't break the clinch.
Peruna prevents Skallagrimsson from breaking the clinch. Skallagrimsson misses with a hook from the clinch. Skallagrimsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Peruna feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skallagrimsson's calf. Peruna tries to clinch but Skallagrimsson moves out of range. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Skallagrimsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Peruna has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Peruna and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Peruna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skallagrimsson. Skallagrimsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Peruna. A good leg kick by Peruna. Peruna dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skallagrimsson. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Peruna feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skallagrimsson's calf. Peruna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skallagrimsson. Skallagrimsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Peruna wants to clinch. Peruna throws a low kick but it's checked well by Skallagrimsson. Peruna lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Peruna throws a low kick but it's checked well by Skallagrimsson. Peruna shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skallagrimsson pinned against the cage. Skallagrimsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Peruna is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Skallagrimsson misses with a series of wild punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skallagrimsson checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Peruna lands with a thumping leg kick.
Peruna clinches up against the ropes. Peruna tries to land a knee to the head but Skallagrimsson blocks with his arms.
Skallagrimsson tries to break the clinch but Peruna is controlling the position. Skallagrimsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Peruna misses with a knee to the head. Peruna with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Peruna tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Skallagrimsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position but instead, Peruna has worked for underhooks and has pushed Skallagrimsson into the ropes. Peruna tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Skallagrimsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Skallagrimsson tries to break the clinch but Peruna is controlling the position. Peruna with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Peruna trying to land knees to the body.
Peruna misses with a knee to the head. Skallagrimsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Peruna has double underhooks. Skallagrimsson wants to break free but Peruna has control.
Peruna throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skallagrimsson blocks it with crossed arms. Peruna tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Peruna using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skallagrimsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Peruna dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Skallagrimsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Peruna.
It looks like Pekka Peruna has been cut. Skallagrimsson throws a right and a left that both miss. Peruna tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skallagrimsson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Skallagrimsson throws a series of punches but Peruna avoids them all with ease. Some bone on bone action there as Skallagrimsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Skallagrimsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Skallagrimsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Egill Skallagrimsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Skallagrimsson throws a series of punches but Peruna moves out of range. Peruna throws a leg kick but Skallagrimsson sees it coming and checks it nicely. Skallagrimsson tests Peruna's chin there with a solid looking shot. Skallagrimsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Peruna does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Peruna motions for Skallagrimsson to come forward. Peruna throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Peruna misses with a low kick. Skallagrimsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peruna moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Skallagrimsson tries to bum rush Peruna with a series of wild strikes but Peruna uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Skallagrimsson throws a right and a left that both miss. A leg kick checked by Skallagrimsson. A nice leg kick lands there from Peruna. Skallagrimsson lunges at Peruna with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Peruna's hand. Peruna is looking to clinch but Skallagrimsson is avoiding it.
Peruna moves in looking to clinch but Skallagrimsson pushes him off. Peruna tries to clinch up. Skallagrimsson throws a looping overhand right but Peruna ducks down to avoid it. Skallagrimsson thows a body shot but no joy. Peruna connects with a solid leg kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Peruna lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Skallagrimsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Skallagrimsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Skallagrimsson works the jab nicely. Peruna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Skallagrimsson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Peruna lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Skallagrimsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Skallagrimsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Peruna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Pekka Peruna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Skallagrimsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peruna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skallagrimsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Peruna misses with a low kick.
Skallagrimsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Peruna. Skallagrimsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Peruna. Skallagrimsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Peruna. Skallagrimsson misses with a few strikes there.
Peruna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Peruna swings away with a leg kick that misses. Peruna attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Peruna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skallagrimsson. Peruna tries to clinch but Skallagrimsson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A low kick from Peruna is predictable there and Skallagrimsson counters with a left to the body. Skallagrimsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Skallagrimsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Skallagrimsson misses with a double jab.
Peruna lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Peruna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skallagrimsson. Peruna darts in trying to clinch and Skallagrimsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Skallagrimsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. This has been an exciting period of action! Skallagrimsson throws a solid leg kick but Peruna takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Skallagrimsson. Skallagrimsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skallagrimsson scores with a jab. Peruna acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pekka Peruna's cut is getting worse. Peruna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Skallagrimsson cracks the inside of Peruna's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Skallagrimsson tries to score with a low kick but Peruna moves his leg out of the way. Skallagrimsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skallagrimsson scores with a jab. Peruna acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Peruna shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Skallagrimsson checks the leg kick. Skallagrimsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Peruna tries to clinch but Skallagrimsson moves away and Skallagrimsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Peruna fails in his attempt to clinch. Some wild striking there from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Peruna tries to clinch and Skallagrimsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Peruna scoring well with a low kick there.
Skallagrimsson misses with a wild combination.
Peruna tries to clinch up but Skallagrimsson circles away and keeps his distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Egill Skallagrimsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Pekka Peruna's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Peruna connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A slapping leg kick lands for Peruna.
Peruna doesn't manage to clinch there - Skallagrimsson circles away.
Skallagrimsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skallagrimsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skallagrimsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Peruna. Peruna obviously looking to wear him down.
Peruna tries to score with a low kick but Skallagrimsson moves his leg out of the way. Peruna scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Skallagrimsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Peruna. Skallagrimsson missing with a left hand there. Peruna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Peruna wants to clinch and Skallagrimsson counters with a right hand to the body. Peruna checks a leg kick. Skallagrimsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Peruna throws a front kick aimed at Skallagrimsson's knee but Skallagrimsson avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Skallagrimsson tries to bum rush Peruna with a series of wild strikes but Peruna uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Peruna closes the distance looking to clinch and Skallagrimsson counters with a left to the body. Skallagrimsson misses with a wild combination.
Skallagrimsson throws a right and a left that Peruna avoids nicely. Peruna throws a leg kick that misses. Peruna avoids a punch combination nicely.
Peruna closes the distance but Skallagrimsson moves to the side and Skallagrimsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Peruna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skallagrimsson lands with a nice combination. Peruna backs away looking to recover. Skallagrimsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Skallagrimsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peruna lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A nice leg kick lands there from Peruna. Skallagrimsson throws a lazy right hand but Peruna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Skallagrimsson tries to land a leg kick but Peruna saw it coming and moves away.
Skallagrimsson checks a leg kick. Peruna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Peruna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skallagrimsson.
Peruna avoids the body shot from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Peruna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skallagrimsson. Peruna tries to close the distance and clinch but Skallagrimsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Peruna throws a low kick but it's checked well by Skallagrimsson. Skallagrimsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Egill Skallagrimsson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Peruna wants to clinch up but Skallagrimsson keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Peruna moves into the clinch successfully.
Skallagrimsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Peruna won't allow it.
Peruna landing knees to the body.
Peruna lands a nice knee to the body. A knee to the head by Peruna.
Peruna throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skallagrimsson blocks it with crossed arms. Peruna lands a knee to the body.
Peruna tries a knee to the head but Skallagrimsson blocks it.
Skallagrimsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skallagrimsson tries to keep at a distance but Peruna has taken the fight into the clinch. Peruna on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Peruna landing knees to the head.
Peruna missing with knees to the body.
Skallagrimsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Peruna won't allow it.
Skallagrimsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Peruna won't allow it.
Skallagrimsson wants to break free but Peruna has control.
Peruna lands a knee to the body.
Peruna using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skallagrimsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Peruna landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Skallagrimsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peruna is looking to chop away at Skallagrimsson's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Skallagrimsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Peruna throws a nice outside leg kick. Peruna swings away with a leg kick that misses. Peruna tries to clinch there but Skallagrimsson circles away.
Peruna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Skallagrimsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Peruna won't allow it.
Peruna tries to land a knee to the head but Skallagrimsson blocks with his arms.
Peruna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson wants to break free but Peruna has control.
Skallagrimsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Peruna prevents Skallagrimsson from breaking the clinch. Peruna landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Peruna using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skallagrimsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Skallagrimsson can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Peruna looking to throw knees to the head but Skallagrimsson is blocking nicely.
Skallagrimsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Skallagrimsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Peruna lands a knee to the head.
Skallagrimsson is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight! Pekka Peruna showed his dominance in that final round. I think Peruna 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Peruna!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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