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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie The Rocket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbie The Rocket will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uri Boyka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robbie The Rocket!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Rocket wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boyka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Rocket doesn't seem bothered though.
Boyka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Rocket but The Rocket pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boyka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boyka scores with a sloppy right hand. The Rocket should have avoided that one.
The Rocket throws a one two combo.
The Rocket goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The Rocket defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boyka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uri Boyka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Rocket fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boyka manages to avoid it.
Boyka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boyka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Rocket avoids it really well and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boyka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boyka shoots in and drives through. The Rocket sprawls well.
Boyka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boyka throws a hook to the side of The Rocket's head but The Rocket sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boyka missing with a left hand there. The Rocket was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robbie The Rocket is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boyka lands in his opponent's guard.
Boyka prevents The Rocket from getting back to his feet.
Boyka trying to control but The Rocket is working from the bottom.
Boyka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boyka thows a big elbow that misses.
Boyka is looking to work some ground and pound but The Rocket has wrist control.
Boyka with a nice head shot there.
Boyka looking to sit in guard and control but The Rocket gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boyka pushes The Rocket off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Rocket scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boyka doesn't seem bothered though.
The Rocket misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boyka.
Boyka has a takedown stuffed.
Boyka tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Rocket sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boyka somewhat.
Boyka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Rocket. The Rocket obviously looking to wear him down.
The Rocket swinging wildly here.
The Rocket misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boyka.
The Rocket misses with a double jab.
Boyka looks to throw the jab but The Rocket is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boyka, as that shot connected.
Boyka works The Rocket's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boyka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Rocket.
Boyka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Rocket is fending him off so far but Boyka persists. Nope, The Rocket circles away and we're back to standing.
Boyka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The Rocket looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boyka tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The Rocket trying to remain calm as Boyka controls from the top position.
Boyka working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Boyka postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boyka in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Boyka decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The Rocket throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boyka shoots in and bounces The Rocket off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Boyka is stalling in the full guard.
Boyka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka throws a strike but The Rocket rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boyka working a defensive guard here.
The Rocket trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boyka's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyka pushes The Rocket off and gets back to his feet.
The Rocket stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Rocket wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robbie The Rocket will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boyka lands a nice shot to the body.
Boyka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Rocket sprawls well. The Rocket wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boyka gets slowly back to his feet.
Boyka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boyka fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uri Boyka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boyka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Rocket is fending him off so far but Boyka persists. Nope, The Rocket circles away and we're back to standing.
Boyka has a takedown stuffed.
Boyka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Rocket as he jumps to the side.
The Rocket fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boyka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boyka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The Rocket gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boyka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Rocket keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boyka is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Rocket wants to improve his position but Boyka is controlling well.
The Rocket wants to get back to his feet.
Boyka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Rocket defending well though.
Boyka trying to control the action but The Rocket is working from the bottom.
The Rocket wants to improve his position but Boyka is controlling well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The Rocket misses with a two punch combination.
Uri Boyka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Rocket misses the shot to the body.
Boyka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Rocket.
The Rocket defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boyka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boyka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boyka throwing strikes but The Rocket manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Boyka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The Rocket is looking to take a break and control but Boyka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Rocket working away.
Boyka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Boyka manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Rocket avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boyka.
The Rocket keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A left lands for Boyka.
Boyka misses with an uppercut.
The Rocket is looking to slow Boyka down with leg kicks.
Boyka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robbie The Rocket seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boyka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boyka shoots in and drives through. The Rocket sprawls well.
The Rocket looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice sprawl there from The Rocket as Boyka shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boyka.
Boyka tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Rocket sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boyka somewhat.
The Rocket fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boyka manages to avoid it.
Robbie The Rocket is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Rocket misses the shot to the body.
The Rocket thows a body shot but no joy.
The Rocket keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Rocket slaps away a takedown attempt from Boyka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boyka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Rocket is fending him off so far but Boyka persists. Nope, The Rocket circles away and we're back to standing.
Boyka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Rocket.
Boyka misses with an uppercut. The Rocket saw that one coming.
The Rocket takes a swing at Boyka's ribcage but misses.
Boyka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Rocket swivels and escapes.
The Rocket throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boyka has a takedown stuffed.
Boyka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The Rocket leaves Boyka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Rocket displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boyka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie The Rocket showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The Rocket scores with a shot to the body.
Boyka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Rocket.
Nice takedown defense from The Rocket. No joy for Boyka on that attempt.
The Rocket throws a right and a left that Boyka avoids nicely.
Boyka lands a really nice looking cross but The Rocket seems unphased.
The Rocket stalks Boyka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boyka's face. Boyka staggers backwards, shaken.
The Rocket dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boyka tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Rocket connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Rocket scores with a leg kick.
The Rocket ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Rocket looks to land a combination. Boyka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Boyka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Rocket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Rocket comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Rocket misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Rocket throws a leg kick which misses Boyka's front leg but catches the back leg as Boyka tries to avoid it.
A combination from The Rocket does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from The Rocket. No joy for Boyka on that attempt.
The Rocket misses with a few strikes there.
The Rocket misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Rocket buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Rocket buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Rocket is looking to slow Boyka down with leg kicks.
The Rocket thows a body shot but no joy.
The Rocket thows a body shot but no joy.
The Rocket throws a right hand that Boyka ducks under and follows up with a left that Boyka also avoids with ease.
Boyka throws an overhand right that lands on The Rocket's shoulder, as The Rocket tries to avoid the shot.
The Rocket is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boyka rather than just go for the knockout.
Boyka dives in and grabs The Rocket's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Rocket pushes down on Boyka's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uri Boyka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boyka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Rocket tries to avoid it but Boyka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Rocket to the ground. The Rocket escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boyka closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Rocket circles away.
The Rocket moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boyka misses with a looping right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Rocket, right into the meat.
The Rocket looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boyka avoids the body shot from The Rocket.
Uri Boyka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robbie The Rocket is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Boyka or perhaps it was just good defense by The Rocket which made him look bad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right-left combo lands from The Rocket.
A combination from The Rocket does no damage.
Boyka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boyka shoots for a takedown but The Rocket saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Rocket takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boyka fails to land the takedown.
Boyka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and The Rocket counters with an outside leg kick.
The Rocket looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Rocket takes a swing at Boyka's ribcage but misses.
The Rocket rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boyka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from The Rocket.
Boyka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Rocket as he avoids it easily.
Boyka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Rocket.
The Rocket takes a swing at Boyka's ribcage but misses.
The Rocket changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Rocket looks to land a combination. Boyka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Rocket swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Rocket throws a body punch but Boyka moves out of range.
Boyka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Rocket throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Rocket scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The Rocket misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boyka.
The Rocket cracks a nice hook into Boyka's ribs.
The Rocket lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boyka's sensitive parts.
The Rocket throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Rocket thows a body shot but no joy.
A combination from The Rocket does no damage.
The Rocket moves out of range as Boyka strikes.
No luck for Boyka with that takedown attempt.
The Rocket ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Rocket throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boyka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Rocket takes a swing at Boyka's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Rocket lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boyka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by The Rocket.
The Rocket swinging wildly here.
The Rocket with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Rocket punishes Boyka's body with a nice straight punch.
The Rocket has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boyka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boyka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Rocket.
The Rocket misses with a series of wild punches.
The Rocket fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Rocket just misses with a punch to the body.
Boyka misses with an uppercut. The Rocket saw that one coming.
Boyka lands a nice looking body shot.
The Rocket swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie The Rocket comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Rocket 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie The Rocket!
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