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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Altintop Palonesess (ranked 6433 p4p, 438 weight class) and Orlando Boom (ranked 21777 p4p, 506 weight class). Altintop Palonesess could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Orlando Boom's chin.
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175 cm
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155 lbs
4 - 11 - 0 |
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176 cm
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150 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Altintop Palonesess! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Boom! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Palonesess clinches up against the cage. Palonesess blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Palonesess pulls guard effortlessly. Boom wants to stand but Palonesess is controlling his posture from full guard. Palonesess looking to control.
Boom wants to stand but Palonesess has a closed guard, so he can't escape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Palonesess trying to keep a closed guard but Boom is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boom wants to stand but Palonesess is controlling his posture from full guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Palonesess working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Palonesess doesn't succeed with the takedown and Boom counters with a straight right hand. Boom misses with a head kick.
Palonesess definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palonesess was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom. Palonesess shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boom's guard. Palonesess trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boom is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Palonesess presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Boom prevents the takedown attempt.
Boom throws a punch but it's blocked by Palonesess. Palonesess wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Boom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Palonesess's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Boom lands with a short head shot on the inside. Boom misses with some punches.
Palonesess blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palonesess jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boom walks away with a smile on his face. Palonesess gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him. Palonesess on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Palonesess misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A left and a right from Boom both land. Nice combination. Boom throws a body kick that misses. Palonesess appears to be looking for a big counter. Palonesess has his takedown stuffed letting Boom counter with a right hand. Palonesess moves into the clinch. Boom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Boom throws a punch but it's blocked by Palonesess. Palonesess tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boom smiles and moves away.
Palonesess shoots in and drives through. Boom sprawls well. Palonesess darts in and clinches Boom up against the cage. Boom lands a shoulder strike. A nice right hand lands inside from Boom. Boom scores with a shot to the side of Palonesess's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Boom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boom misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A short left from Boom. Boom throws a punch but it's blocked by Palonesess. Boom lands a right hand. Palonesess wants a takedown but no success here.
Boom throws a punch but it's blocked by Palonesess. Palonesess goes for a takedown attempt but Boom pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jab by Boom. Palonesess takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Palonesess instigates a clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage. Boom lands an uppercut. Palonesess drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Boom dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Palonesess fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Boom moves into range and clinches up with Palonesess. A head punch blocked on the inside by Palonesess. Palonesess drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boom pulls his leg out and moves away.
Palonesess fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boom moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boom cracks Palonesess with a good jab. Palonesess takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boom gets caught flat footed, as Palonesess shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Palonesess trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom. Boom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Boom has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Palonesess off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Palonesess moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boom as Palonesess tries to tie him up. A shot in the inside from Boom. Boom lands a hook that snaps the head of Palonesess backwards. The referee calls for Palonesess to work.
Orlando Boom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Boom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Boom lands a hook that snaps the head of Palonesess backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Boom. Boom lands on the inside with an uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boom. Boom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palonesess backwards. Boom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Palonesess backwards. A nice left hand lands by Boom.
Boom has a couple of punches blocked by Palonesess.
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! Boom prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boom swings wildly with an uppercut but Palonesess uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Boom fails to land. Boom throws a head punch that misses. Boom throws a head punch that misses. A nice right hand lands inside from Boom. Boom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Boom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palonesess is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boom pulls him back up using the underhooks. Boom misses with a short punch on the inside. Boom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short left from Boom. A shot in the inside from Boom. Boom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Palonesess backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boom throws a head punch that misses. Boom lands a right hand. Palonesess is working for takedown but Boom is calmly controlling the position for now. Palonesess blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palonesess blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boom. Boom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Palonesess backwards. Boom lands a left hand.
Boom misses with a punch on the inside.
Palonesess blocking some punches.
Boom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Boom working some nice short punches in the clinch. Boom has a couple of punches blocked by Palonesess.
Boom misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boom. Palonesess's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head punch blocked on the inside by Palonesess. Boom has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Palonesess blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Boom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palonesess backwards. Boom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Palonesesss head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Boom. Palonesess is looking to take this one to the mat. Palonesess blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boom working aggressively here.
Boom scores with an uppercut up the middle. Boom prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boom scores with a nice hook to the head. Palonesess is working for takedown but Boom is calmly controlling the position for now. Boom has a couple of punches blocked by Palonesess.
Palonesess blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Boom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Palonesess gets a double leg takedown into Boom's guard. Palonesess stops Boom from standing up. Palonesess stays in close to Boom's body and controls the position. Palonesess pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boom is keeping the position for now. Boom wants to stand and escape but Palonesess is having none of it. Palonesess wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving. Boom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Palonesess is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Boom is wriggling around but Palonesess manages to pass to half guard.
Boom is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round. Palonesess trying to control the action but Boom is working from the bottom. Boom tries to kick Palonesess off but Palonesess keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Boom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Palonesess. Palonesess trying to control the action but Boom is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Boom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Palonesess gets a clinch. Boom lands with a short shot to the head. Boom lands a right hand. Boom throws a head punch that misses. Boom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boom scores with an uppercut up the middle. A nice right hand lands inside from Boom. Orlando Boom is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boom. Boom swings wildly with an uppercut but Palonesess uses good head movement to avoid it. Boom working some nice short punches in the clinch. Palonesess is looking for a takedown. Palonesess looking for a takedown. Palonesess fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Palonesess wants a takedown but no success here.
Boom is pressed up against the cage. Palonesess has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boom down to the mat. Boom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. The crowd cheers as Boom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Palonesess doesn't seem phased though. Palonesess closes the distance and clinches up with Boom, looking for a takedown. Palonesess pushes Boom against the cage but Boom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Boom throws a big counter head kick but Palonesess avoids it with no problem. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Palonesess fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Boom - that will leave a mark!
Boom scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boom feints a jab promting Palonesess to slip. Boom then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Palonesess slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Boom closes the distance and clinches. Boom misses with some punches.
Palonesess has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boom is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Palonesess wants to get back to striking at distance but Boom won't allow it.
Boom pushes Palonesess back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Palonesess is trying to pull guard but Boom has him pressed against the cage. A short left from Boom. Boom lands a hook that snaps the head of Palonesess backwards. Boom is pressed up against the cage. Palonesess has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boom down to the mat. Boom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Altintop Palonesess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boom lands with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Orlando Boom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Boom 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlando Boom! The defeated Altintop Palonesess had this to say: 'Shit happends!!! '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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