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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Taavitsainen (ranked 5345 p4p, 6760 weight class) and PK Doyle (ranked 534 p4p, 594 weight class). Doyle has chosen Unshaken 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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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Taavitsainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, PK Doyle!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taavitsainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Doyle's coach down at Wolves of Sydney was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Doyle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Taavitsainen drives through and clinches with Doyle against the cage.
Taavitsainen manages to break the clinch.
Doyle misses with a head kick.
A low kick lands for Doyle.
Doyle looks to throw a body kick
and Taavitsainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
PK Doyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doyle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Doyle checks a leg kick nicely.
Doyle stuffs the takedown attempt from Taavitsainen. Taavitsainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Taavitsainen scores with a shot to the body.
Doyle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taavitsainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Doyle misses.
Taavitsainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doyle as he jumps to the side.
Doyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taavitsainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Doyle.
Nice defenses there by Taavitsainen.
Taavitsainen moves into range and clinches up with Doyle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taavitsainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doyle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Taavitsainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doyle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Taavitsainen lands a slapping body shot.
Doyle looks winded!
Taavitsainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doyle tries to avoid it but Taavitsainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doyle to the ground. Doyle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teppo Taavitsainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taavitsainen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Doyle dodges the ground and pound from Taavitsainen.
Taavitsainen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Taavitsainen just content to control the position.
Doyle is pushing Taavitsainen's head away, looking to escape. Taavitsainen manages to hold on to the position though.
Taavitsainen working the body and head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taavitsainen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Taavitsainen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Taavitsainen is controlling him well.
The ground and pound from Taavitsainen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Doyle dodges the ground and pound from Taavitsainen.
Taavitsainen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Taavitsainen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Doyle is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taavitsainen just content to control the position.
Taavitsainen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Taavitsainen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doyle on the ground.
Taavitsainen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Taavitsainen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Taavitsainen controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Doyle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Doyle is not content to let Taavitsainen control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taavitsainen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Taavitsainen throws a strike aimed at the side of Doyle's head but Doyle avoids it well.
Taavitsainen throws an elbow but Doyle slips to the side and avoids it well.
Taavitsainen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Taavitsainen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Taavitsainen working the ground and pound but Doyle is defending the strikes.
Doyle takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Taavitsainen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Taavitsainen stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taavitsainen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Doyle wants to get back to his feet.
Doyle dodges the ground and pound from Taavitsainen.
Doyle avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Taavitsainen.
Taavitsainen is looking to take a break and control but Doyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taavitsainen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Doyle is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Taavitsainen dominated that round.
That's time! Taavitsainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Doyle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Taavitsainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Doyle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Taavitsainen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
PK Doyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doyle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taavitsainen.
Doyle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Taavitsainen connects with a body shot that sends Doyle's belly button to the back.
Taavitsainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taavitsainen has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teppo Taavitsainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taavitsainen lands a really nice looking cross but Doyle seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Taavitsainen lands.
Taavitsainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Doyle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Taavitsainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taavitsainen.
Taavitsainen connects with a jab.
Taavitsainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like PK Doyle has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taavitsainen under the eye.
Taavitsainen is looking to clinch but Doyle is avoiding it.
Doyle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Taavitsainen misses.
Taavitsainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doyle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taavitsainen misses the jab.
Doyle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Doyle swings for the body but Taavitsainen moves out of range.
Doyle with a nice cross.
Doyle throws a wild body kick that Taavitsainen sees coming a mile off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taavitsainen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Taavitsainen effectively controlling the action here.
A bit of stalling here from Taavitsainen.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Taavitsainen for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Taavitsainen has Doyle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Doyle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Taavitsainen pushes Doyle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taavitsainen just leaning against Doyle, taking a breather.
Taavitsainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taavitsainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Doyle momentarily.
PK Doyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taavitsainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doyle throws a series of punches but Taavitsainen moves out of range.
Taavitsainen has closed the distance and engaged Doyle in a clinch.
Doyle stalling in the clinch but Taavitsainen improves position.
Taavitsainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doyle swings for the body but Taavitsainen moves out of range.
Taavitsainen scores with a nice head shot.
Doyle lands a jab to Taavitsainen's midsection.
Doyle gets tackled into the cage by Taavitsainen. Taavitsainen maintains the clinch.
Taavitsainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Taavitsainen.
Doyle is breathing heavily.
Taavitsainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taavitsainen breaks from the clinch.
Taavitsainen scores with a nice head shot.
Taavitsainen blocks the body kick.
Taavitsainen moves into range and clinches up with Doyle.
Doyle has Taavitsainen pushed against the cage.
Taavitsainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Doyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Taavitsainen on the inside.
Doyle prevents a body shot from Taavitsainen.
Taavitsainen breaks the clinch.
Doyle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taavitsainen attempts a counter takedown but Doyle avoids it well and moves away.
Doyle is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Taavitsainen rather than just go for the knockout.
Doyle connects with an inside leg kick.
Taavitsainen takes a swing at Doyle's ribcage but misses.
Taavitsainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Doyle.
Doyle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taavitsainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taavitsainen tries to clinch there but Doyle circles away.
Taavitsainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doyle can do to turn this around?
Taavitsainen lands a right hook to the body.
Doyle takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doyle keeps the fight on the outside.
Doyle takes one on the button.
Doyle misses with an uppercut
and Taavitsainen moves into the clinch.
Taavitsainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taavitsainen.
Taavitsainen moves out of range as Doyle throws a body kick.
Doyle gets tackled into the cage by Taavitsainen. Taavitsainen maintains the clinch.
Taavitsainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doyle backwards.
Taavitsainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doyle backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Taavitsainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Taavitsainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on PK Doyle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Taavitsainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doyle at a distance.
Taavitsainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taavitsainen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Doyle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taavitsainen digs a good hook to Doyle's body.
Taavitsainen throws a chopping leg kick but Doyle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Doyle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taavitsainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taavitsainen.
Taavitsainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Doyle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Doyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Taavitsainen throws a solid leg kick but Doyle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Taavitsainen.
Taavitsainen connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doyle lands with a right hand.
Taavitsainen lands with a nice body punch.
Doyle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taavitsainen shoots in looking for a takedown but Doyle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taavitsainen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle swinging wildly here.
Taavitsainen tries to counter with a takedown but Doyle is quick to defend against it.
Taavitsainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Taavitsainen lands a nice hook to Doyle's body. Doyle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taavitsainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Taavitsainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doyle.
Doyle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Doyle wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teppo Taavitsainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taavitsainen catches Doyle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Doyle just misses with a punch to the body.
Taavitsainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Doyle tried to score with a low kick but Taavitsainen checks it.
Taavitsainen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jab by Doyle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taavitsainen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Doyle! But no joy.
Taavitsainen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Doyle swivels and escapes.
Doyle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taavitsainen blocks a jab.
PK Doyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taavitsainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taavitsainen lands an overhand right.
Taavitsainen works over Doyle's head and body with a nice combination.
Taavitsainen gets a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Taavitsainen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Taavitsainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teppo Taavitsainen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taavitsainen is struggling to control the position.
Taavitsainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the liver by Doyle. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taavitsainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doyle tries to avoid it but Taavitsainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doyle to the ground. Doyle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Doyle loads up on a big right hand but Taavitsainen slips the punch.
Taavitsainen ducks under a wild hook from Doyle.
Doyle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Doyle walks into a stiff left hand from Taavitsainen.
Taavitsainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Doyle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Teppo Taavitsainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Doyle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taavitsainen manages to avoid it.
No luck for Taavitsainen with that takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taavitsainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Doyle. Those never looked like landing.
Taavitsainen connects with a body shot.
Doyle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taavitsainen to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taavitsainen or perhaps it was just good defense by Doyle, which made it look bad.
Doyle lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Taavitsainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Doyle's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doyle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Doyle misses the jab.
Taavitsainen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good work by Doyle as he checks the leg kick.
Teppo Taavitsainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taavitsainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doyle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taavitsainen somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Doyle! But no joy.
Doyle throws a hook to the side of Taavitsainen's head but Taavitsainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doyle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taavitsainen rushes Doyle and presses him up against the cage.
Taavitsainen lands a nice uppercut.
Taavitsainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teppo Taavitsainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taavitsainen 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Taavitsainen!
PK Doyle was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm young this won't set my back too much really.'.
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