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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paavo Potku (ranked 5778 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Freeman (ranked 5745 p4p, 0 weight class). Freeman has chosen Old Firm Casuals - Better start running as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paavo Potku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman misses with a body punch
and Potku makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Freeman really felt that one!
Potku takes a swing at Freeman's ribcage but misses.
Potku misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Freeman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paavo Potku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Freeman. Beautiful body shot.
Potku scores with a hook to the body. Freeman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Potku catches Freeman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Freeman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Potku. Potku obviously looking to wear him down.
Potku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Potku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Freeman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Potku throws a leg kick which misses Freeman's front leg but catches the back leg as Freeman tries to avoid it.
Potku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Potku's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Potku. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Potku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potku throws a hook but Freeman avoids it easily.
Freeman throws a body shot but no joy.
Potku scores with a jab. Freeman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Freeman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Freeman defending well as Potku loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by Potku.
Potku thuds his shin into the meat of Freeman's side.
Potku throws an overhand right that lands on Freeman's shoulder, as Freeman tries to avoid the shot.
Potku cracks Freeman with a good jab.
Potku scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Potku throws the kick towards the body but Freeman avoids it.
Potku drives through and clinches with Freeman against the cage.
Nice body punch from Potku - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freeman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Freeman misses with an uppercut. Potku saw that one coming.
Potku uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Freeman has time to react.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Potku! Freeman is out on his feet! Potku rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Freeman is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Freeman is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paavo Potku!
Nate Freeman spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm glad the belt went to a fellow LOD member, unfortunately it wasn't me tonight. Sorry to disappoint my fans!'.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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