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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dobber Snodgrass (ranked 2270 p4p, 295 weight class) and Henkka Seppala (ranked 3335 p4p, 415 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 cm
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184 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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182 cm
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187 lbs
26 - 14 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed |
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dobber Snodgrass! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henkka Seppala! The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Seppala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Seppala scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Danga de danga de dang - Snodgrass scores with a four punch combination! Seppala tries for a takedown but Snodgrass circles away easily and Snodgrass counters with a lovely shot to the body. Snodgrass slips a jab from Seppala. Seppala feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Snodgrasss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Seppala connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Snodgrass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A punch lands to the side of Snodgrass 's head but he takes it in his stride. Snodgrass misses with a wild body shot. Snodgrass throws a body punch but Seppala moves out of range. Snodgrass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seppala was well out of range. Poor timing from Snodgrass. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Snodgrass pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Snodgrass throws a looping overhand right but Seppala ducks down to avoid it. A combination from Seppala does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Seppala throws a jab when Snodgrass was well out of range. Snodgrass looks to score with a jab to the body but Seppala is just out of range. Seppala turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A big left from Snodgrass misses. Seppala throws a leg kick and Snodgrass counters with a right hand to the body. Seppala has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Snodgrass finds it's way round the side to connect with Seppala's head. Seppala throws a jab but it's blocked by Snodgrass. Snodgrass tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Seppala manages to circle out of the way. Seppala staying out of range there. Seppala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snodgrass gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Seppala to score an easy takedown into full guard. Snodgrass on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Snodgrass tries to get out of the position. Snodgrass keeping full guard, as Seppala tries to pass. Seppala is looking to work some ground and pound but Snodgrass has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Seppala wants to control from the top but Snodgrass keeps moving. Seppala passes Snodgrass's left leg - he's now in half guard. Seppala trying to mount his opponent but Snodgrass defends it. Seppala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Snodgrass's head. This has been an exciting period of action! Seppala passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Snodgrass! Seppala working away from the top, dropping strikes. Snodgrass tries to hold on but Seppala postures up. Seppala looking to finish Snodgrass with some ground and pound. This is bad for Snodgrass!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Snodgrass tries to lock up and control but Seppala gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Seppala lands a couple of good shots and Snodgrass has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Seppala punishes Snodgrass with strikes from the back mount. Snodgrass covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Seppala lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Snodgrass hold on?!
Seppala struggling to keep hold of the position.
Seppala keeps control of the position easily here as Snodgrass tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Seppala scores with punches from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Seppala's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Seppala punches Snodgrass on the ear.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Snodgrass covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Seppala lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Snodgrass is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Seppala scores with punches to the body. Oh Snodgrass is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Seppala lands shots to the head and Snodgrass turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henkka Seppala! Henkka Seppala decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. In defeat, Dobber Snodgrass stepped up to the mic, saying 'I never turn down a fight... That was brutal. Somebody will pay for this.'.
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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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