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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Pioneeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aquiles Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pioneeri's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lenin-setä asuu Venäjällä. Romero is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Scotland The Brave. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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158 lbs
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161 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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World class 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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pikku Pioneeri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aquiles Romero!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero throws a head kick that half lands.
Pioneeri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Romero counters with a one-two to the body.
Pioneeri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romero.
Romero unleashes a big counter combination but Pioneeri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pioneeri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.
Pioneeri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romero throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Romero.
Pioneeri misses with a body shot.
Pioneeri misses with a lunging right hand
and Romero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romero misses with a head kick.
Pioneeri lands a jab to Romero's midsection.
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!
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pioneeri.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pioneeri throws out the jab.
Romero throws a counter combo.
Romero throws a head kick that half lands.
Pikku Pioneeri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pioneeri avoids the body shot from Romero.
Pioneeri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Romero lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pioneeri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pioneeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero swings for the body but Pioneeri moves out of range.
Romero blocks a jab.
Pioneeri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pioneeri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Romero throws a series of punches but Pioneeri moves out of range.
Pioneeri throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
Romero slips a straight right by Pioneeri.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pioneeri throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it.
Romero stuffs the takedown attempt from Pioneeri. Pioneeri gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice side step and Romero releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Romero slips under a jab from Pioneeri.
Romero throws a big counter head kick but Pioneeri avoids it with no problem.
Pioneeri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri avoids the body shot from Romero.
Pioneeri is looking to counter punch.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Pioneeri moves away and avoids it.
Pioneeri misses with a wild body shot.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pioneeri. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero looks to land a combination but Pioneeri avoids it well.
Pioneeri throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
Pioneeri missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Romero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pioneeri misses with an uppercut.
Romero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Pioneeri.
Romero staying out of range there.
Pioneeri takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pioneeri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero throws a shot to the body.
Pioneeri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Romero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pioneeri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pioneeri misses with a straight right.
Pioneeri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romero doesn't seem bothered though.
Pioneeri has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pioneeri misses with a hook.
Romero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pioneeri throws out the jab.
Romero throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pioneeri throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Romero unleashes a big counter combination but Pioneeri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pioneeri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pioneeri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Pioneeri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pioneeri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pioneeri's head.
Pioneeri misses with a looping left.
Pioneeri scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Pioneeri misses its intended target.
Romero is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pioneeri scores with a nice right hand.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pioneeri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A cross from Pioneeri lands.
Pioneeri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pioneeri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pioneeri misses with a right hand
and Romero counters with a left and a right that stings Pioneeri.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pioneeri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Romero doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Pioneeri slips the punch.
Pioneeri throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aquiles Romero will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Romero slips under a jab from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
Pioneeri throws a lazy uppercut
and Romero counters with a straight right hand.
Romero is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pioneeri rather than just go for the knockout.
Pioneeri looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Pioneeri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pioneeri is looking to counter punch.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pioneeri.
Romero throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Romero slips a jab from Pioneeri.
Aquiles Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pioneeri dives in for a single leg takedown but Romero sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Pioneeri backs off Romero throws a huge counter combo but Pioneeri manages to avoid it all.
Pioneeri throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pioneeri misses with a wild combination.
Romero throws a counter combo.
Romero closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A slow jab from Romero misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero slips a jab from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
As Pioneeri backs off Romero throws a huge counter combo but Pioneeri manages to avoid it all.
Pioneeri throws a nice looking combination but Romero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pioneeri looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
Romero lands with a hook. Pioneeri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pioneeri lands a lovely overhand right.
Pioneeri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero throws a shot to the body.
Pioneeri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Romero circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Pioneeri. Those never looked like landing.
A left lands for Pioneeri.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Pioneeri moves out of range easily.
Pioneeri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Pioneeri throws a head kick but Romero moves out of range.
Pioneeri misses with a left hand
and Romero counters with a three punch combo that has Pioneeri backing up. Pioneeri nods at Romero to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two 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!
Pioneeri scores with a head kick. Romero tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pioneeri is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Romero.
Pioneeri takes one to the side of the head.
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pioneeri looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
Pioneeri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Romero momentarily.
Pioneeri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pioneeri loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Romero appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pioneeri looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Pioneeri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Pioneeri.
Romero dodges the punch combination from Pioneeri.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pioneeri.
Pioneeri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romero's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri misses with a two punch combination.
Pioneeri slips a jab and a cross from Romero.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pioneeri misses with a few strikes there.
Romero staying out of range there.
Romero steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Romero misses with a series of wild punches.
Pioneeri misses with a left hand
and Romero counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pioneeri looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Pioneeri looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
Pioneeri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pioneeri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romero lands a nice hook to Pioneeri's body. Pioneeri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Pioneeri misses.
Romero feints a counter leg kick.
Pioneeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri misses with a lunging right hand
and Romero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pioneeri throws a right hand that Romero ducks under and follows up with a left that Romero also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pioneeri just misses with a punch to the body.
Pioneeri blocks a head kick by Romero.
Pioneeri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Romero. Those never looked like landing.
Pioneeri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Romero as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Pioneeri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero looks for the body kick but Pioneeri saw that one coming.
Pioneeri throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Romero misses with a straight right.
Romero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Romero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pioneeri.
Romero slips a jab from Pioneeri.
Romero throws a counter combo.
Pioneeri moves away from the strike by Romero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aquiles Romero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pioneeri misses with an uppercut.
Aquiles Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romero throws an off balance right hand
letting Pioneeri counter with a right hand.
Nice cross by Romero.
Pioneeri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pioneeri misses with a wild combination.
Pioneeri misses with an uppercut.
Romero throws a right hand that Pioneeri ducks under and follows up with a left that Pioneeri also avoids with ease.
Pioneeri missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as Romero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pioneeri doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pioneeri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Romero.
Pioneeri jabs at Romero's body.
A big right from Pioneeri misses.
Romero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pioneeri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Pioneeri does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Pioneeri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pioneeri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pioneeri jabs Romero right on the nose. Romero blinks but takes it well.
Pioneeri misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for Romero.
Pioneeri misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Pioneeri.
Romero misses with a body kick.
Pioneeri throws a poor cross that misses
and Romero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pioneeri throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero connects with a jab.
Pioneeri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Pioneeri misses the target.
A jab from Pioneeri misses.
Romero looks to land a body kick but Pioneeri moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Romero.
Pioneeri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Romero misses.
Pioneeri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Romero on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pikku Pioneeri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Romero slips under a jab from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
Romero defending well as Pioneeri loads up on a big left hand.
Romero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pioneeri moves out of range as Romero strikes.
Romero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pioneeri.
Romero was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pioneeri avoids the body shot from Romero.
A jab from Pioneeri finds it's way through Romero's defenses.
Pioneeri connects with a nice looking jab.
Romero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pioneeri on the side of the head.
Romero lands a really nice looking cross but Pioneeri seems unphased.
Pioneeri throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Pioneeri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pioneeri loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Romero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Romero slips a jab from Pioneeri.
Romero slaps away a takedown attempt from Pioneeri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Romero lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pioneeri backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero cracks a nice hook into Pioneeri's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pioneeri.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pioneeri lands with an uppercut that bounces Romero off the cage and back into range.
Pioneeri throws a poor cross that misses
and Romero counters with a straight right hand.
Pioneeri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
Pioneeri lands with a nice combination. Romero backs away looking to recover.
Danga de danga de dang - Romero scores with a four punch combination!
Pioneeri misses with the combination.
Aquiles Romero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Romero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pikku Pioneeri.
I think Romero has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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