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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vicious Zilkaenro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vicious Zilkaenro!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zilkaenro throws a sloppy head kick and Pope moves out of range easily.
Zilkaenro scores with a sloppy right hand. Pope should have avoided that one.
It looks like Ricky Pope has been cut.
Zilkaenro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pope avoids it really well and circles away.
Pope was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pope really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zilkaenro shoots in for a double leg but Pope sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zilkaenro shoots for a takedown but Pope saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ricky Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vicious Zilkaenro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope avoids the body shot from Zilkaenro.
Zilkaenro closes the distance and pushes Pope back into the cage.
Zilkaenro misses with a knee strike.
Zilkaenro misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zilkaenro avoiding damage as Pope throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zilkaenro is trying to pull guard but Pope turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zilkaenro can't get the takedown.
Pope slows down the pace here.
Pope on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zilkaenro wants a takedown.
Pope tries to pull guard but Zilkaenro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
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.
The referee calls for Zilkaenro to work.
Zilkaenro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pope has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zilkaenro lands with a right to the head.
Pope is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zilkaenro to keep the fight standing.
Zilkaenro breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zilkaenro or perhaps it was just good defense by Pope, which made it look bad.
Zilkaenro clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope tries to throw a body punch but Zilkaenro avoids it by throwing Pope back against the cage.
Zilkaenro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pope after a bit of a struggle.
Zilkaenro lands a shot to the body.
Zilkaenro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zilkaenro avoiding damage.
Pope being controlled against the cage.
Pope is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zilkaenro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zilkaenro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pope trying to control but Zilkaenro is working from the bottom.
Zilkaenro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zilkaenro is pulling down on Pope's head. It's preventing any offense from Pope, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zilkaenro wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vicious Zilkaenro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Pope's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zilkaenro clinches up against the cage.
Pope tries to pull guard but Zilkaenro holds him up against the cage and eventually Pope drops back down to his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zilkaenro.
Pope gets underhooks to prevent Zilkaenro's takedown attempt.
Zilkaenro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zilkaenro successfully pulls guard.
Zilkaenro is working an open guard so Pope takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zilkaenro darts in looking for a takedown but Pope gets double underhooks and turns Zilkaenro into the cage.
Pope looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Vicious Zilkaenro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zilkaenro.
Ricky Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vicious Zilkaenro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zilkaenro dives in for a single leg takedown but Pope sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pope fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zilkaenro just manages to avoid it.
Pope is looking to clinch but Zilkaenro is avoiding it.
Pope tries to keep at a distance but Zilkaenro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zilkaenro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pope smiles and moves away.
Pope has a takedown stuffed.
Vicious Zilkaenro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zilkaenro clinches.
Zilkaenro is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zilkaenro stalling.
Zilkaenro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pope avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pope misses with a punch to the body.
Zilkaenro managing to block the knees to the body from Pope.
Pope tries to work over Zilkaenro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pope is pressed up against the cage. Zilkaenro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pope down to the mat. Pope avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zilkaenro keeps the fight on the outside.
Zilkaenro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zilkaenro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zilkaenro clinches up against the cage.
Vicious Zilkaenro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zilkaenro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zilkaenro is breathing heavily.
Zilkaenro jumps into guard, dragging Pope to the mat.
Zilkaenro being controlled here, momentarily.
Pope has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zilkaenro is proving hard to escape from.
Pope working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pope will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pope trying to control but Zilkaenro is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope stands up and waves to Zilkaenro to follow him.
Zilkaenro throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Pope counter with a right hand.
Pope doesn't manage to clinch there - Zilkaenro circles away.
Zilkaenro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pope swivels and escapes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pope fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vicious Zilkaenro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricky Pope's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Zilkaenro closes the distance and clinches.
Zilkaenro wants to take the fight to the mat but Pope manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zilkaenro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zilkaenro rushes Pope and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zilkaenro lands a knee to the body.
Pope tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zilkaenro tries to pull guard but Pope forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zilkaenro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zilkaenro misses with a takedown attempt
and Pope counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ricky Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vicious Zilkaenro.
Zilkaenro throws a lazy head kick
and Pope counters with a straight right hand.
Zilkaenro throws a leg kick but Pope moved away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zilkaenro.
Zilkaenro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zilkaenro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pope to the ground. Zilkaenro is now in Pope's guard.
Pope wants to sweep here but Zilkaenro controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zilkaenro tries to free his leg and advance position but Pope is retaining full guard.
Pope is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zilkaenro is controlling him.
Pope working a defensive guard but Zilkaenro manages to pass into side control anyway.
Zilkaenro stands up and beckons Pope to his feet.
Pope fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zilkaenro moves into the clinch.
Zilkaenro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pope to keep the fight standing.
Zilkaenro wants to take the fight to the mat but Pope manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zilkaenro can't get the takedown.
Pope has Zilkaenro pressed against the cage, preventing Zilkaenro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zilkaenro breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zilkaenro fails with the takedown
and Pope counters with a straight right hand.
Zilkaenro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pope.
Ricky Pope is winning the standup battle so far.
Pope changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zilkaenro tries to avoid it but Pope manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zilkaenro to the ground. Zilkaenro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pope looks for a takedown but Zilkaenro sprawls well.
Zilkaenro is looking for the big counter here.
Nice sprawl there from Pope as Zilkaenro shoots in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zilkaenro instigates a clinch.
Ricky Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vicious Zilkaenro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zilkaenro pulls guard effortlessly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicious Zilkaenro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zilkaenro 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vicious Zilkaenro!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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