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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Atte Savitaipale (ranked 233 p4p, 32 weight class) and Galen Dall (ranked 339 p4p, 44 weight class). Savitaipale comes to the cage accompanied by Roger Whittaker - Finnish Whistler. Dall has chosen Red - Already Over as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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160 lbs
23 - 15 - 0 |
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157 lbs
29 - 20 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atte Savitaipale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galen Dall!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Dall.
Savitaipale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Savitaipale has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Savitaipale tries to clinch but Dall is having none of it.
Dall wants to slow Savitaipale down by chopping away at his legs.
Savitaipale tries to counter with a takedown but Dall is quick to defend against it.
Dall lands a leg kick that knocks Savitaipale off balance momentarily.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale checks a low kick from Dall.
An attempted straight right counter from Savitaipale misses the target.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savitaipale misses with a straight left.
Savitaipale closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Savitaipale fails to land.
Dall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savitaipale wants a takedown.
Savitaipale misses with the head strike.
Dall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale lands an uppercut.
Dall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Savitaipale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Savitaipale has a couple of punches blocked by Dall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dall's elbow.
Savitaipale prevents a body shot from Dall.
Savitaipale lands with a short shot to the head.
Savitaipale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Savitaipale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dall throws a punch but it's blocked by Savitaipale.
Dall swings wildly with an uppercut but Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dall has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Savitaipale seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dall can turn it around.
Savitaipale misses with a punch on the inside.
Savitaipale swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Savitaipale.
Dall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savitaipale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savitaipale throws out the jab.
Dall takes one on the button.
Dall tries to land a leg kick but Savitaipale saw it coming and moves away.
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!
Savitaipale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dall takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale darts in and clinches Dall up against the cage.
Dall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Dall is predictable there
and Savitaipale counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dall thinking.
Savitaipale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale jabs at Dall's body.
Galen Dall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savitaipale throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Savitaipale misses with a wild body shot.
Savitaipale throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
No luck for Savitaipale with that takedown attempt.
Dall keeps the fight on the outside.
Dall walks into a jab.
Savitaipale moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good leg kick by Dall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Dall slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dall moves away from the strike by Savitaipale.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dall was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Dall misses the jab.
As Dall looks to move away, Savitaipale throws a big counter combo but Dall just gets out of the way.
Dall wants to slow Savitaipale down by chopping away at his legs.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Savitaipale is out of range.
Savitaipale throwing a counter right hand but Dall manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dall to score with a decent uppercut.
Dall throws a leg kick
so Savitaipale counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Savitaipale sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dall's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savitaipale pulls his head out easily.
Savitaipale is looking for a kimura but Dall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Savitaipale to get the leverage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Savitaipale in particular looking to stall.
Dall is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale winds up and cracks Dall with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Savitaipale prevents Dall from improving his position.
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Savitaipale is working for a submission of some sort.
Dall wants to improve his position but Savitaipale is controlling well.
Savitaipale wants to work for an arm triangle but Dall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Savitaipale scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savitaipale looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Savitaipale controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dall tries to sprawl but Savitaipale drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dall is looking to improve his position.
Dall is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Savitaipale jumps into side control!
Dall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Savitaipale wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Savitaipale working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savitaipale tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Savitaipale has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dall can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale grinds an elbow into Dall's temple.
Dall tries to buck Savitaipale off but Savitaipale is having none of it.
Atte Savitaipale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Savitaipale in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dall is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Savitaipale's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dall trying to control but Savitaipale postures up.
Dall is looking for a sweep. Savitaipale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savitaipale is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dall is looking for a sweep. Savitaipale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savitaipale pulls his head out easily.
Savitaipale is working for a kimura but Dall is defending it quite comfortably.
Savitaipale seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Savitaipale perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dall taking some punishment here, with Savitaipale in his half guard.
Savitaipale is trying to control. Dall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savitaipale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dall taking some punishment here, with Savitaipale in his half guard.
Dall looking for submissions off his back.
Dall looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Savitaipale showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Savitaipale scoring with punches to the head and body.
Savitaipale scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savitaipale postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Savitaipale connects with a couple of short punches.
Dall looking for a guillotine here but Savitaipale defends easily.
Dall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale controls from within his opponent's guard.
Savitaipale distracts Dall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Savitaipale is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Savitaipale pushes down on Dall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Savitaipale prevents Dall from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall is trying to control but can't.
Savitaipale perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Savitaipale checks a leg kick nicely.
Savitaipale looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Savitaipale slips a straight right by Dall.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale wants to clinch.
Dall scores with a shot to the body.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dall throws a leg kick that misses.
Dall gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Savitaipale.
Dall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Savitaipale is out of range and Dall settles back down.
Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
Dall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savitaipale's head backwards.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Savitaipale loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall walks into a stiff left hand from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Dall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Savitaipale misses with a takedown
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savitaipale takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Savitaipale scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dall in his tracks.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Dall as Savitaipale shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atte Savitaipale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savitaipale throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Dall.
Savitaipale with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savitaipale works Dall's body with a nice hook.
Savitaipale slips a straight right by Dall.
Galen Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dall.
A left lands for Dall.
Dall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall scores with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Dall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savitaipale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savitaipale feinted with a counter takedown.
Savitaipale misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dall! But no joy.
Dall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Savitaipale sizes up Dall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Savitaipale scores with a jab to the body.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Dall only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dall misses with a looping right.
Dall takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dall with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dall throws a leg kick
and Savitaipale counters with a straight right hand.
Dall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Savitaipale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savitaipale stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Savitaipale bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dall.
Dall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dall defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Savitaipale is looking to counter punch.
Dall tries to keep at a distance but Savitaipale has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atte Savitaipale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale lunges at Dall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dall's hand.
Dall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall with a jab.
Dall throws a leg kick
and Savitaipale counters with a right hand to the body.
Savitaipale lands a nice shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Savitaipale checks a leg kick.
Dall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dall throws a solid leg kick but Savitaipale takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dall.
Savitaipale scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Savitaipale checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dall under the eye.
A shot to the liver by Savitaipale. Beautiful body shot.
Savitaipale lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Dall misses.
Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savitaipale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Savitaipale works the jab nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Atte Savitaipale.
Well Savitaipale has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Galen Dall stepped up to the mic, saying 'This means WAR!'.
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hype
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