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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aku Serronen (ranked 199 p4p, 35 weight class) and Joad Cressbeckler (ranked 31 p4p, 6 weight class). Cressbeckler comes into a darkened arena with his song building. American Remains kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Joad Cressbeckler told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Aku Serronen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joad Cressbeckler!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serronen throws an overhand right that lands on Cressbeckler's shoulder, as Cressbeckler tries to avoid the shot.
Cressbeckler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Serronen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Serronen. Cressbeckler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cressbeckler throws a fast counter high kick but Serronen manages to duck under it in time.
A slow jab from Serronen misses its intended target.
Cressbeckler throws a series of punches but Serronen moves out of range.
Cressbeckler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cressbeckler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Serronen counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Joad Cressbeckler has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Cressbeckler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cressbeckler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serronen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cressbeckler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Serronen throws a body shot but no joy.
Serronen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Serronen misses with a hook. Cressbeckler ducked under it nicely.
Cressbeckler appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cressbeckler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cressbeckler lands a nice looking body shot.
Cressbeckler has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Serronen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Serronen pushes Cressbeckler up against the cage in a clinch.
Cressbeckler lands with a light punch inside.
Cressbeckler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serronen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Cressbeckler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Serronen misses the target.
Cressbeckler sizes up Serronen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serronen misses with a low kick.
Cressbeckler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Serronen.
Serronen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cressbeckler counters with a solid body kick.
Joad Cressbeckler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Serronen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cressbeckler scoring well with a low kick there.
Serronen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cressbeckler. Cressbeckler obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cressbeckler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Serronen with a body shot.
Cressbeckler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cressbeckler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cressbeckler.
Nice jab there from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Serronen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Serronen.
Cressbeckler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Serronen finds it's way through Cressbeckler's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serronen.
A little feinted left hand from Serronen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Serronen lands a jab to the nose.
Cressbeckler just misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Serronen connects with a crisp jab.
Cressbeckler lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joad Cressbeckler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joad Cressbeckler's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cressbeckler scores with a punch to the head.
Joad Cressbeckler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cressbeckler walks into a jab.
Cressbeckler lands a nice looking body shot.
Cressbeckler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Serronen checks it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Serronen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serronen throwing a counter right hand but Cressbeckler manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cressbeckler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Serronen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cressbeckler is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler connects with a right hand. Serronen shakes it off.
Cressbeckler swats away the attempt to clinch by Serronen.
Serronen lands with a straight right. Cressbeckler didn't see that one coming.
Cressbeckler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Serronens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cressbeckler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Serronen. That did some damage!
Cressbeckler scores with a nice head shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Cressbeckler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cressbeckler throws a jab when Serronen was well out of range.
Serronen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cressbeckler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cressbeckler avoids a kick to the body.
Serronen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Serronen looks to clinch
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serronen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cressbeckler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cressbeckler throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Serronen to counter with a crisp jab.
Serronen tries to clinch there but Cressbeckler circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Serronen at a distance.
Cressbeckler drops his hands momentarily and Serronen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Serronen with the inside leg kick.
Cressbeckler lands a big head kick that sends Serronen tumbling to the mat! Cressbeckler takes a step backwards and waves Serronen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Serronen is rocked!
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Cressbeckler.
Serronen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Oh Serronen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Serronen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Serronen seems to have got his legs back now.
Good standup being displayed there by Cressbeckler as he connects with a hook.
Serronen blocks a leg kick.
Serronen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler lands a big uppercut and Serronen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Serronen looks OK. Cressbeckler waves Serronen back to his feet!
Serronen lands the left hand.
That has opened up Joad Cressbeckler's cut even more.
Serronen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throws a right and a left that Serronen avoids nicely.
Serronen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Serronen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cressbeckler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joad Cressbeckler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joad Cressbeckler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cressbeckler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cressbeckler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cressbeckler checks a leg kick nicely.
Cressbeckler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serronen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Serronen slips a straight right by Cressbeckler.
A little feinted left hand from Serronen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Serronen clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen lands a body shot.
Cressbeckler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cressbeckler throws a low kick but Serronen avoids it.
Cressbeckler misses with a straight left.
Serronen throwing a counter right hand but Cressbeckler manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cressbeckler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Serronen throws an overhand right that lands on Cressbeckler's shoulder, as Cressbeckler tries to avoid the shot.
Cressbeckler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Serronen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cressbeckler sprawls well. Cressbeckler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Serronen gets slowly back to his feet.
Serronen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cressbeckler did well to prevent Serronen getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serronen wants to pass to mount but Cressbeckler is defending the position.
Serronen prevents Cressbeckler from standing back up.
Serronen wants to pass the guard but Cressbeckler is defending well.
Serronen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cressbeckler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Serronen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serronen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cressbeckler trying to control from the bottom.
Serronen trying to mount his opponent but Cressbeckler defends it.
Cressbeckler wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cressbeckler controlling the position for now.
Serronen works his way into full mount!
Cressbeckler is trying desperately to improve position.
Cressbeckler is still trying to improve position.
Joad Cressbeckler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serronen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Serronen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cressbeckler to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cressbeckler shrugs it off.
Serronen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Serronen is working for a guillotine from mount but Cressbeckler frees his head quite easily.
Cressbeckler is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serronen thowing shots but they're missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aku Serronen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cressbeckler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joad Cressbeckler!
Joad Cressbeckler bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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