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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Greg Winklejax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iikka Runnisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runnisto has chosen Alta Pois - Sie sua näkköös! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Iikka Runnisto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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191 lbs
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192 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Winklejax!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iikka Runnisto!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winklejax just misses with a punch to the body.
Winklejax instigates a clinch.
Runnisto misses with a body punch.
Winklejax stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Winklejax blocks it.
Winklejax prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body.
Winklejax tries to work over Runnisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winklejax definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Winklejax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winklejax can't find room to land a body shot as Runnisto controls the action.
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winklejax's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Winklejax.
Winklejax tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Winklejax back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winklejax tries a body shot but Runnisto blocks it.
Runnisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Winklejax blocks it.
Runnisto tries to work over Winklejax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Winklejax.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winklejax lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winklejax lands a left hand.
Winklejax lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Winklejax tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Winklejax back against the cage.
Winklejax misses with a hook from the clinch.
Runnisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto working aggressively here.
Winklejax struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
A short left from Winklejax.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Winklejax controls his hands.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Winklejax controls the action.
Runnisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Winklejax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Runnisto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Runnisto takes a shot to the head.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Winklejax blocks it.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runnisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Winklejax uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
A short right from Winklejax on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto blocks a body shot from Winklejax.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Winklejax blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winklejax.
Winklejax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Runnisto misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Winklejax.
Winklejax scores with a shot to the side of Runnisto's head.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Winklejax blocks it.
Winklejax digs a right hand into Runnisto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Runnisto's gas tank.
Runnisto has a couple of punches blocked by Winklejax.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winklejax misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winklejax's elbow.
Winklejax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runnisto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winklejax struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
Runnisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Winklejax lands with a left to the head.
Winklejax prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winklejax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Runnisto.
Runnisto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Winklejax has him pressed against the cage.
Winklejax is leaning against Runnisto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Winklejax.
Winklejax scores with a nice hook to the head.
Winklejax lands a body punch.
A short right from Winklejax.
Runnisto is leaning against Winklejax and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Winklejax has Runnisto pressed against the cage, preventing Runnisto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hand to the body from Winklejax.
Winklejax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winklejax digs a right hand into Runnisto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Runnisto's gas tank.
Runnisto looks winded!
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto working aggressively here.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winklejax lands a nice uppercut.
Winklejax tries a body shot but Runnisto blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winklejax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winklejax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Winklejax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runnisto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winklejax lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Runnisto.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winklejax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Winklejax doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runnisto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Winklejax lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto misses with a body punch.
Runnisto tries to throw a body punch but Winklejax avoids it by throwing Runnisto back against the cage.
Runnisto manages to break the clinch.
Winklejax lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Winklejax checks a leg kick.
Winklejax pushes Runnisto up against the cage in a clinch.
Winklejax gets through Runnisto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Runnisto is working for takedown but Winklejax is calmly controlling the position for now.
Winklejax keeps control of Runnisto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Winklejax dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Winklejax darts in and clinches Runnisto up against the cage.
Winklejax lands a right hand.
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winklejax lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Winklejax is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Runnisto can do to turn this around?
Runnisto misses with a body punch.
Runnisto tries to work over Winklejax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winklejax prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Winklejax controls the action.
Runnisto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Winklejax is keeping busy.
Winklejax is leaning against Runnisto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Winklejax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Winklejax lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Winklejax controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winklejax lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runnisto.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winklejax missing with knees to the body.
Runnisto has a couple of punches blocked by Winklejax.
A short left from Winklejax.
Runnisto tries to circle away but Winklejax has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runnisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Winklejax controls his hands.
Winklejax struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
Winklejax digs a right hand underneath Runnisto's ribcage. Runnisto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Runnisto avoids the elbow strike from Winklejax, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Winklejax.
Runnisto is breathing heavily.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Winklejax blocks it.
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winklejax's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Winklejax.
Winklejax breaks the clinch.
Runnisto misses with a double jab.
Winklejax ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Winklejax listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Winklejax darts in and clinches Runnisto up against the cage.
Winklejax stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Winklejax lands a left hand.
Winklejax digs a right hand into Runnisto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Runnisto's gas tank.
Winklejax lands a body punch in the clinch.
Winklejax lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Winklejax.
Runnisto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Winklejax doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winklejax's elbow.
Winklejax makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Winklejax.
Winklejax pushes Runnisto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Winklejax.
Winklejax is leaning against Runnisto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Winklejax lands a nice uppercut.
Winklejax throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Winklejax.
Runnisto is rocked!
Winklejax pushes Runnisto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Runnisto is still on wobbly legs! Can Winklejax finish him?
Winklejax digs a right hand underneath Runnisto's ribcage. Runnisto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Runnisto seems to have recovered his senses.
Winklejax lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Winklejax lands a right hand.
Runnisto tries to work over Winklejax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Winklejax.
Greg Winklejax has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Winklejax throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Runnisto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winklejax lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Runnisto.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Winklejax.
Winklejax lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Runnisto.
Winklejax lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Winklejax lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Winklejax lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Runnisto blocks a body shot from Winklejax.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Winklejax.
Winklejax manages to break the clinch.
Runnisto gets tackled into the cage by Winklejax. Winklejax maintains the clinch.
Runnisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Winklejax.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runnisto.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Winklejax creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Runnisto tries to throw a body punch but Winklejax avoids it by throwing Runnisto back against the cage.
Winklejax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Winklejax.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winklejax gets through Runnisto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Winklejax scores with a nice hook to the head.
Winklejax lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Winklejax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Winklejax controls the action.
Winklejax presses Runnisto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Winklejax.
A short body shot lands from Winklejax as the two fighters clinch.
Winklejax makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Winklejax lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Winklejax.
Winklejax is leaning against Runnisto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Winklejax is working Runnisto over against the cage.
Winklejax lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Winklejax.
Nice body punch from Winklejax.
Winklejax lands with a light punch inside.
Winklejax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Winklejax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runnisto's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Winklejax dominated that second round.
That's time! Winklejax's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Winklejax gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Winklejax.
Winklejax scores with a shoulder strike.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Winklejax blocking some punches.
Winklejax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Winklejax softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Runnisto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Winklejax working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Winklejax controls his hands.
Winklejax works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Winklejax presses Runnisto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Winklejax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Winklejax lands a left hand.
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!
Winklejax throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Winklejax is struggling to control the position.
Runnisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Runnisto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Winklejax controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winklejax lands with a left to the head.
Winklejax prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
Winklejax tries to work over Runnisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runnisto tries to work over Winklejax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winklejax blocking some punches.
Runnisto tries to work over Winklejax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Winklejax.
Winklejax digs a right hand into Runnisto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Runnisto's gas tank.
Winklejax lands a shoulder strike.
Winklejax lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Winklejax lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Winklejax scores with a shot to the side of Runnisto's head.
Runnisto misses with a body punch.
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Winklejax.
Winklejax blocks a body shot from Runnisto.
Winklejax works on Runnisto's body with a couple of short punches.
Winklejax softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winklejax scores with a shot to the side of Runnisto's head.
Winklejax lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winklejax lands an uppercut.
Winklejax lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Runnisto to his knees! Winklejax keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Winklejax!
Greg Winklejax retains his middleweight title!
Greg Winklejax seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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