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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kunnon Paukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omega El Guapo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Guapo has chosen You Call My Name as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kunnon Paukku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omega El Guapo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Guapo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paukku throws out the jab.
Paukku misses with a body shot.
Paukku gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
El Guapo jumps into guard, dragging Paukku to the mat.
El Guapo is trying to keep Paukku in close.
El Guapo wants to sweep but no luck.
El Guapo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
El Guapo controls Paukku momentarily but Paukku frees himself.
El Guapo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Paukku!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paukku avoids a series of strikes thrown by El Guapo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Guapo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
El Guapo is landing with some decent strikes but Paukku is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Paukku is squirming around, avoiding El Guapo's attempts to control the action.
El Guapo looking for a guillotine from mount but Paukku is having none of it.
El Guapo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Guapo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Paukku is now in El Guapo's guard. A big mistake from El Guapo there, giving up the dominant position!
El Guapo looks gassed!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
El Guapo has momentary wrist control but Paukku slips an elbow through the middle.
El Guapo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paukku knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for El Guapo on the ground.
Paukku thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paukku throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as El Guapo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paukku is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Paukku won't allow El Guapo to sweep him here.
Paukku gets to his feet. El Guapo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Paukku has closed the distance and engaged El Guapo in a clinch.
Paukku is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Paukku can't break the clinch.
Paukku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paukku circles away from the clinch attempt.
El Guapo misses with a takedown attempt - Paukku sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paukku lunges at El Guapo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by El Guapo's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paukku shoots in but no luck this time.
Paukku misses with a straight right.
El Guapo takes the fight into the clinch.
El Guapo jumps guard but Paukku stands there with El Guapo around his waist. El Guapo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paukku tries to break the clinch but El Guapo is controlling the position.
Paukku has had enough of the clinch but El Guapo keeps him there for the moment.
Paukku tries to break the clinch but El Guapo is controlling the position.
El Guapo has Paukku pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paukku manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kunnon Paukku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omega El Guapo.
Paukku's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Paukku breaks from the clinch.
El Guapo rushes Paukku and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paukku tries to break the clinch but El Guapo is controlling the position.
El Guapo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kunnon Paukku will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
El Guapo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paukku throws out the jab.
Paukku cracks El Guapo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Omega El Guapo has been cut.
El Guapo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paukku as he jumps to the side.
Paukku tries to close the distance and clinch but El Guapo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paukku throws a hook but El Guapo blocks it.
El Guapo shoots and misses
and El Guapo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paukku lunges at El Guapo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by El Guapo's hand.
El Guapo ducks right into an uppercut from Paukku.
Paukku scores with a jab to the jaw.
Paukku connects with a right hand. El Guapo shakes it off.
Paukku rushes El Guapo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
El Guapo keeps control of Paukku as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paukku wants to break free but El Guapo has control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paukku is trying to maintain a safe position but El Guapo gets an underhook and turns Paukku into the cage.
Paukku tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. El Guapo smiles and moves away.
Paukku tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Guapo shoots in looking for a takedown. Paukku tries to sprawl out of it but El Guapo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paukku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kunnon Paukku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omega El Guapo.
Paukku connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Paukku connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fight stays on the outside here - El Guapo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paukku lands with a hook. El Guapo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
El Guapo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
El Guapo tries for a kimura but Paukku is defending well.
El Guapo decides to stand back up. El Guapo steps back and let's Paukku get back to his feet.
El Guapo slips a jab from Paukku.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Guapo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Paukku to the mat! Paukku manages to get full guard.
Paukku wants to get back to his feet but El Guapo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
El Guapo gets to his feet. Paukku looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
El Guapo shoots in for a double leg but Paukku sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
El Guapo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paukku.
El Guapo shoots in but no luck this time.
Paukku darts in and clinches El Guapo up against the cage.
Paukku has had enough of the clinch but El Guapo keeps him there for the moment.
El Guapo stalls.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paukku is trying to break the clinch but El Guapo has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Guapo fails to pull guard.
Paukku is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
El Guapo tries to pull guard but Paukku won't allow it.
El Guapo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
El Guapo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paukku is trying to break free.
El Guapo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paukku pulls him back up using the underhooks.
El Guapo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paukku pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paukku can't break the clinch.
El Guapo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paukku can't break the clinch.
El Guapo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paukku just stands there and leans against the cage.
El Guapo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Paukku walks away with a smile on his face. El Guapo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Omega El Guapo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paukku stuffs the takedown attempt from El Guapo. El Guapo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paukku connects with a nice looking jab.
El Guapo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paukku.
El Guapo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
El Guapo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paukku.
El Guapo has taken the fight to the clinch.
El Guapo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Paukku tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. El Guapo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Paukku prevents a takedown attempt there.
El Guapo is working for takedown but Paukku is calmly controlling the position for now.
El Guapo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paukku just stands there and leans against the cage.
Paukku looking for a takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Guapo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
El Guapo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paukku avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
El Guapo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paukku pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paukku stops a takedown attempt from El Guapo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kunnon Paukku dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Omega El Guapo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
El Guapo lands with a right hand.
Paukku thows a left - swing and a miss!
El Guapo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
El Guapo seems to be looking for submissions.
El Guapo is looking to stall here but Paukku recovers full guard.
Paukku is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
El Guapo wants to control from the top but Paukku keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Guapo won't allow Paukku to get back to his feet.
El Guapo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
El Guapo trying to control but Paukku is working from the bottom.
El Guapo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
El Guapo throws a strike aimed at the side of Paukku's head but Paukku avoids it well.
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.
El Guapo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
El Guapo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Paukku to his feet.
Paukku looks to clinch
and El Guapo counters by moving into the clinch.
El Guapo manages to break the clinch.
Paukku throws a looping overhand right but El Guapo ducks down to avoid it.
El Guapo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Paukku to the mat! Paukku manages to get full guard.
Paukku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paukku has momentary wrist control but El Guapo slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paukku is working an open guard so El Guapo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
El Guapo clinches up with Paukku and pushes him back against the cage.
El Guapo has Paukku pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. El Guapo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Paukku tumbling to the mat - El Guapo dives into Paukku's guard.
El Guapo is looking to advance position but Paukku has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Omega El Guapo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
El Guapo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
El Guapo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for El Guapo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Guapo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paukku is one step ahead there.
El Guapo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
El Guapo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
El Guapo is looking for a triangle but Paukku pushes his legs off easily.
Kunnon Paukku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paukku throwing strikes from guard but El Guapo blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omega El Guapo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paukku has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kunnon Paukku!
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