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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jantte Pekkis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhys Coulthard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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178 cm
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155 lbs
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177 cm
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167 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jantte Pekkis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rhys Coulthard! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pekkis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pekkis controlling the action here for a moment.
Pekkis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Coulthard pulls him back up using the underhooks. Pekkis decides to pull guard. Pekkis throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Coulthard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Pekkis working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coulthard prevents Pekkis from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pekkis working a defensive guard here.
Pekkis tries to land a sweep but no joy. Coulthard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pekkis is keeping the position for now. Pekkis is pulling down on Coulthard's head to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Pekkis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Pekkis feinted with a counter takedown. Pekkis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Coulthard lands an overhand right. Pekkis fails with the takedown and Coulthard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Coulthard connects with a jab. Pekkis tries to clinch there but Coulthard circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Coulthard scores with a jab to the body. Coulthard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pekkis. Pekkis circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Pekkis takes one to the side of the head.
Coulthard digs a good hook to Pekkis's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pekkis goes for a double leg but Coulthard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Coulthard continues to drive forward. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jantte Pekkis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pekkis is breathing heavily. Pekkis moves into range and clinches up with Coulthard. Coulthard has Pekkis pressed against the cage, preventing Pekkis from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Pekkis is looking for a takedown. Pekkis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A cross from Coulthard lands. Pekkis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coulthard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pekkis scrambles back to his feet. Pekkis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Coulthard scores with a punch to the head. Coulthard scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pekkis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Rhys Coulthard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Coulthard scores with a nice right hand.
Coulthard's corner calls for a 1-2. Coulthard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Coulthard dips to his left and cracks Pekkis with an uppercut! Pekkis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coulthard finds it's way round the side to connect with Pekkis's head. Coulthard dips to his left and cracks Pekkis with an uppercut! Pekkis tries to move into range but Coulthard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A lazy left from Coulthard finds it's target. Pekkis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pekkis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Coulthard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Coulthard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Coulthard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pekkis under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pekkis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Pekkis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body punch from Coulthard. Coulthard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. We've been informed that Coulthard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Coulthard with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nice shot by Coulthard. Coulthard lands with a hook. Pekkis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Pekkis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Coulthard with a hook. Coulthard scores with a jab to the body. Coulthard connects with a jab. Coulthard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Coulthard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhys Coulthard dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pekkis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Coulthard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pekkis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A left lands for Coulthard. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pekkis. Coulthard dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Pekkis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Coulthard jabs Pekkis to the body, keeping him at a distance. Coulthard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Jantte Pekkis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Coulthard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pekkis's head backwards. Pekkis shoots in for a takedown but Coulthard shows good takedown defense. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A left lands for Coulthard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pekkis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round. Coulthard lands the left hand. Rhys Coulthard seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jab, jab by Coulthard - just one landing. Pekkis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Coulthard throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circle momentarily. Coulthard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Pekkis takes a body punch but keeps moving. Coulthard thuds a left hand into Pekkis's body. Pekkis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Coulthard cracks Pekkis with a good jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice uppercut lands for Coulthard. That snapped Pekkis's head back.
Pekkis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pekkis is rocked! Rhys Coulthard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Coulthard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pekkis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Coulthard lands with a straight right. Pekkis didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pekkis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Coulthard scores with a nice right hand.
Pekkis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Coulthard scores with a jab to the body. Coulthard scores with a jab to the head.
Pekkis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coulthard lands with a right hand. Pekkis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Coulthard cracks Pekkis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Pekkis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Coulthard scores with a shot to the body.
Coulthard with a body punch. A glancing blow. Coulthard lands with a straight right. Pekkis didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Coulthard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Coulthard scores with a jab to the body. Nice shot by Coulthard. Coulthard lands with a straight right. Pekkis didn't see that one coming. Coulthard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coulthard lands with a hook. Pekkis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A jab from Coulthard finds it's way through Pekkis's defenses. Coulthard connects with a jab. Coulthard lands a glancing blow to the side of Pekkis's head. Coulthard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Oh Pekkis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Coulthard jabs Pekkis right on the nose. Pekkis blinks but takes it well. Coulthard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pekkiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Pekkis seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Coulthard cracks Pekkis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Coulthard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Coulthard cracks Pekkis with a right hand to the side of the head. Pekkis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Pekkis walks into a straight right hand from Coulthard. Pekkis ducks right into an uppercut from Coulthard. Pekkis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coulthard finds it's way round the side to connect with Pekkis's head. Pekkis takes a shot right to the bread basket. Pekkis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Pekkis ducks right into an uppercut from Coulthard. A punch lands to the side of Pekkis 's head but he takes it in his stride. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Coulthard dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Coulthard lands a jab to the nose. Pekkis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coulthard finds it's way round the side to connect with Pekkis's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhys Coulthard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Coulthard lands with a nice body punch. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pekkis. A nice side step and Coulthard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Coulthard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Pekkis has his takedown stuffed and Coulthard counters with a lovely straight right hand! Coulthard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pekkis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Coulthard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coulthard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Coulthard works Pekkis's body with a nice hook. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Coulthard lands a nice looking body shot.
Coulthard lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Coulthard scores with a jab to the body. Coulthard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Coulthard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pekkis on the side of the head. A jab from Coulthard does it's job there. Coulthard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Coulthard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A decent looking cross lands there for Coulthard. A jab from Coulthard finds it's way through Pekkis's defenses. Good shot there by Coulthard. Good exchange - Coulthard coming out on top. Coulthard with a body punch. A glancing blow. Coulthard catches Pekkis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Coulthard connects with a body shot that sends Pekkis's belly button to the back. Coulthard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Coulthard lands a nice hook to Pekkis's body. Pekkis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Coulthard connects with a nice looking jab.
Coulthard scores with a nice right hand.
Coulthard clobbers Pekkis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Coulthard jabs Pekkis to the body, keeping him at a distance. Coulthard dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Coulthard thuds his right hand into Pekkis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Coulthard lands with a nice body punch. Coulthard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Coulthard's corner calls for a 1-2. Coulthard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Coulthard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Pekkis ducks right into an uppercut from Coulthard. Pekkis with a lazy takedown attempt and Pekkis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jantte Pekkis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pekkis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Coulthard dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Coulthard connects with a body shot. Coulthard lands a jab. Coulthard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Rhys Coulthard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Nice jab there from Coulthard. Coulthard lands a nice looking body shot.
Coulthard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pekkis momentarily.
Donk. Coulthard catches Pekkis right on the button with a cross. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coulthard. Coulthard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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! Pekkis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Coulthard lands with a straight right. Pekkis didn't see that one coming. Pekkis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coulthard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pekkiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A shot to the liver by Coulthard. Beautiful body shot. Coulthard lands an overhand right. Coulthard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Coulthard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Coulthard lands with a shot to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Coulthard connects with a nice looking jab.
Pekkis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Jantte Pekkis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nice body punch from Coulthard.
And that's the end of the fight! Rhys Coulthard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Coulthard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rhys Coulthard!
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energy
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pop
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RATING
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