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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alan Terkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vili Sippola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Terkey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vili Sippola!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sippola shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Terkey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sippola.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sippola is looking to work some ground and pound but Terkey has wrist control.
Terkey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Terkey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sippola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sippola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Terkey has his foot on Sippola's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sippola works his way back into a safe position though.
Terkey being controlled here, momentarily.
Sippola wanted to stand there but Terkey had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sippola scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sippola throws a big elbow that misses.
Terkey keeping moving, preventing Sippola from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terkey is trying to keep Sippola in close.
Sippola sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sippola is looking to work some ground and pound but Terkey has wrist control.
Sippola stays in close to Terkey's body and controls the position.
Terkey has his foot on Sippola's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sippola works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Terkey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sippola is fending him off so far but Terkey persists. Nope, Sippola circles away and we're back to standing.
Sippola misses with a low kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sippola.
Terkey throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sippola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Terkey, pushing him back against the cage.
Sippola pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sippola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sippola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Terkey defends well.
Sippola is trying to control the position but Terkey postures up.
Sippola uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Terkey gets caught flat footed, as Sippola shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sippola passes Terkey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sippola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sippola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terkey keeps working.
Nice strikes from Sippola there.
Sippola thows a huge punch but Terkey dodges it nicely.
Sippola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sippola content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terkey trying to control here.
Sippola is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Terkey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sippola is working away from the top position though.
Sippola seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vili Sippola dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sippola avoids the head kick by Terkey.
Sippola shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sippola showed some decent athleticism there.
Terkey kicks Sippola off and gets back to his feet.
Terkey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sippola to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Terkey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sippola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sippola wants to control from the top but Terkey keeps moving.
Sippola is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terkey pushes Sippola off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Terkey shoots in but no luck this time.
Sippola throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Terkey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sippola is in Terkey's guard.
Terkey is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sippola dives into side control.
Terkey wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Sippola seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Terkey is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Vili Sippola!
Vili Sippola thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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