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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Poutsi (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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201 lbs
22 - 23 - 3 |
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183 cm
35
200 lbs
18 - 17 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn Alliance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Poutsi!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poutsi pushes Steel Penn Alliance up against the cage in a clinch.
Poutsi pushes Steel Penn Alliance back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Poutsi wants the takedown. Steel Penn Alliance is fighting it off but Poutsi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Steel Penn Alliance's guard against the cage.
Poutsi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Poutsi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Steel Penn Alliance has his hands on Poutsi's head, controlling the position.
Poutsi chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poutsi throwing strikes from guard but Steel Penn Alliance blocks nicely.
Poutsi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Poutsi with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poutsi lands a couple of digs.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Poutsi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to keep Poutsi in close.
Poutsi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steel Penn Alliance is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Steel Penn Alliance's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Poutsi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Poutsi throws a big right hand that misses.
Steel Penn Alliance manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poutsi manages to get himself to full guard.
Poutsi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn Alliance is one step ahead there.
Poutsi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel Penn Alliance defends well.
Poutsi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control but Poutsi is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poutsi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steel Penn Alliance got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poutsi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel Penn Alliance has managed to get both his arms back between Poutsi's legs - danger averted.
Poutsi looking to control.
Steel Penn Alliance slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Poutsi is looking for a sweep.
Steel Penn Alliance advances to full mount.
Poutsi is trying to reverse the position but instead Steel Penn Alliance has taken his back - oops!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poutsi is really stuck here.
Steel Penn Alliance lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Poutsi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Steel Penn Alliance off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Steel Penn Alliance patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Poutsi wants to escape the position.
Steel Penn Alliance tightening his grip on Poutsi, looking for the choke.
Poutsi tries to roll but Steel Penn Alliance sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tim Poutsi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Poutsi has managed to clinch.
Poutsi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Poutsi fails to land.
Poutsi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Poutsi has a couple of punches blocked by Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance working aggressively here.
Poutsi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel Penn Alliance backwards.
Poutsi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poutsi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poutsi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Poutsi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steel Penn Alliance's head.
Poutsi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Poutsi thows a huge punch but Steel Penn Alliance dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poutsi throws a strike but Steel Penn Alliance avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Steel Penn Alliance bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poutsi's guard.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control but Poutsi is working from the bottom.
Tim Poutsi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poutsi can't keep his opponent in guard - Steel Penn Alliance advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Poutsi is trying to maintain the position but Steel Penn Alliance is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance blocks the strikes from Poutsi.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a kimura but Poutsi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel Penn Alliance to get the leverage.
Steel Penn Alliance is nestled in close to Poutsi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Steel Penn Alliance is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Poutsi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Poutsi is pressing down on Steel Penn Alliance's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Poutsi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel Penn Alliance puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Poutsi is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn Alliance eventually gives up the hold.
Poutsi is refusing to be controlled, as Steel Penn Alliance sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for an arm triangle but Poutsi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for a submission of some sort.
Poutsi is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn Alliance is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to take a breather but Poutsi is having none of it.
Poutsi wants to improve his position but Steel Penn Alliance is controlling well.
Poutsi looking for submissions off his back.
Poutsi wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poutsi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steel Penn Alliance scores with a couple of nice shots.
Steel Penn Alliance throwing shots but Poutsi is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tim Poutsi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Crunch! Poutsi slams his shin into Steel Penn Alliance's torso.
Poutsi lands a nice hook to Steel Penn Alliance's body. Steel Penn Alliance takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Poutsi throws the kick towards the body but Steel Penn Alliance avoids it.
Steel Penn Alliance drops down looking for a counter takedown but Poutsi sprawls and moves away.
Poutsi is looking to clinch.
Poutsi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Poutsi misses with the head strike.
Poutsi tries to work over Steel Penn Alliance's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poutsi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Poutsi.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Poutsi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Poutsi's back!
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!
Poutsi is really stuck here.
Steel Penn Alliance has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Poutsi! Can he survive? No! He's out! Steel Penn Alliance gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Steel Penn Alliance!
An out of breath The Steel Penn Alliance thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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