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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donny Dane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veli Rokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dane comes into the arena with Candy Paint blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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184 lbs
10 - 0 - 0 |
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200 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donny Dane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veli Rokka!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dane throws a hook to the side of Rokka's head but Rokka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dane throws a big shot that misses.
Rokka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dane's sensitive parts.
Rokka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donny Dane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rokka moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rokka.
Dane connects with a body shot.
Dane misses with a hook. Rokka ducked under it nicely.
Dane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rokka misses the target.
Dane on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rokka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dane.
Dane throws an overhand right that lands on Rokka's shoulder, as Rokka tries to avoid the shot.
Dane misses with a straight left.
Rokka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dane. Rokka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Dane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rokka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dane.
Dane throws a hook to the side of Rokka's head but Rokka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rokka drives through and clinches with Dane against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokka lands an elbow that stopped Dane in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Donny Dane has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Dane fails to land.
Rokka lands an elbow inside that Dane shrugs off.
Dane working aggressively here.
Rokka misses with a punch on the inside.
Dane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rokka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dane is trying to break the clinch but Rokka has him pressed against the cage.
Dane misses with a punch on the inside.
Rokka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dane's efforts to push away.
Dane blocks an elbow strike from Rokka.
Dane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rokka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rokka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Dane misses its intended target.
Dane connects with a right hand. Rokka shakes it off.
Rokka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dane scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big left from Dane misses.
Dane misses with a looping right.
Dane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Rokka misses its intended target.
Rokka wants to clinch up but Dane keeps it at a distance.
Dane is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rokka enables Dane to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rokka manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rokka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dane content to stall in guard here.
Dane's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dane trying to control but Rokka is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dane trying to control but Rokka is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Donny Dane wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rokka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dane lands with a cross.
Rokka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dane jabs at Rokka's body.
Rokka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dane throws a jab when Rokka was well out of range.
Dane throws a hook but Rokka avoids it easily.
Dane throws a good cross that connects.
Rokka just misses with a punch to the body.
Veli Rokka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rokka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dane looks to score with a jab to the body but Rokka is just out of range.
Dane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rokka.
Dane thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dane lands a nice looking body shot.
Dane defending well as Rokka loads up on a big left hand.
Dane staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Rokka.
Rokka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dane lands a nice shot that snaps Rokka's head back.
Dane lands with an overhand left.
Dane throws an overhand right that lands on Rokka's shoulder, as Rokka tries to avoid the shot.
Dane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rokka.
Rokka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dane.
Rokka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dane misses with a shot to the body
and Rokka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dane lands a nice looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dane missing with a left hand there. Rokka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rokka throws an overhand right that lands on Dane's shoulder, as Dane tries to avoid the shot.
Rokka ducks under a wild hook from Dane.
Dane walks into a jab.
Dane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rokka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Dane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donny Dane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dane thuds his right hand into Rokka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dane misses with a hook.
Dane lands with a nice body punch.
Dane throws a hook to the side of Rokka's head but Rokka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rokka scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Dane.
Dane misses with an uppercut. Rokka saw that one coming.
Rokka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rokka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dane finds it's way round the side to connect with Rokka's head.
Rokka is looking to slow Dane down with leg kicks.
Rokka thows a body shot but no joy.
Rokka ducks under a wild hook from Dane.
Rokka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Dane.
Dane jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dane just misses with a punch to the body.
Dane swats away the attempt to clinch by Rokka.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rokka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokka wants to clinch up but Dane keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Dane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rokka doesn't seem phased though.
Dane throws a jab when Rokka was well out of range.
Rokka clinches up with Dane and pushes him back against the cage.
Dane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Dane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dane wants to get back to striking at distance but Rokka won't allow it.
Dane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dane tries to circle away but Rokka has him pinned against the cage.
Dane lands a right hand.
Rokka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dane's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rokka.
A short uppercut from Dane.
Dane wants to get back to striking at distance but Rokka won't allow it.
Dane tries to circle away but Rokka has him pinned against the cage.
Dane tries for a takedown but Rokka manages to get underhooks.
Dane is trying to push Rokka away but Rokka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rokka.
Rokka prevents Dane from breaking the clinch.
Dane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokka lands an elbow inside.
Rokka trying to control the position but instead, Dane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rokka into the cage.
Dane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dane tries to break free but Rokka pushes him back against the cage.
Dane has had enough of the clinch but Rokka keeps him there for the moment.
Dane throws a head punch that misses.
Rokka keeps control of Dane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rokka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rokka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dane is working for takedown but Rokka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dane misses with some punches.
Dane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dane takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rokka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dane's defenses.
Dane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dane takes an elbow to the temple.
Rokka lands an elbow inside.
Dane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rokka slips a jab from Dane.
Donny Dane is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dane feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dane advances to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rokka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rokka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rokka is looking to sweep but instead, Dane has passed into half guard.
Rokka keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rokka is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rokka trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dane controlling his opponent.
Rokka regains half guard.
Dane is taking a breather. Rokka says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rokka is trying to stand back up but Dane is controlling him
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dane looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Dane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donny Dane's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rokka throws a hook but Dane blocks it.
Dane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rokka.
Good exchange - Dane coming out on top.
Rokka throws a jab but it's blocked by Dane.
A telegraphed right hand from Dane misses the target.
Rokka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rokka takes one on the button.
Rokka misses with a looping left.
Dane throws a shot from downtown. Rokka moves away and avoids it.
Rokka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rokka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dane.
Dane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dane takes a swing at Rokka's ribcage but misses.
Dane throws an overhand right that lands on Rokka's shoulder, as Rokka tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Dane lands.
Dane misses with a looping left.
Dane lands with a cross.
Dane misses with a hook to the body
and Rokka moves into the clinch.
Rokka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dane's efforts to push away.
Dane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rokka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dane working aggressively here.
Dane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Dane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dane takes an elbow to the temple.
Rokka lands a nice elbow.
Donny Dane's cut is getting worse.
A short right from Rokka on the inside.
Dane throws a head punch that misses.
Rokka has Dane pressed against the cage, preventing Dane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dane is trying to push Rokka away but Rokka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rokka lands an elbow just above Dane 's eye.
Dane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rokka backwards.
Dane is working for takedown but Rokka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rokka keeps control of Dane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rokka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Dane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dane jabs at Rokka's body.
Rokka wants to clinch up but Dane keeps it at a distance.
Dane loads up on a big right hand but Rokka slips the punch.
Rokka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rokka is fending him off so far but Dane persists. Nope, Rokka circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Dane misses its intended target.
Dane throws a jab when Rokka was well out of range.
Dane misses with an uppercut. Rokka saw that one coming.
Dane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rokka lands with a straight right. Dane didn't see that one coming.
Rokka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Dane misses the target.
Dane misses with a hook to the body
and Rokka counters by moving into the clinch.
Dane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rokka blocks an uppercut.
Rokka lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Dane fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dane swings wildly with an uppercut but Rokka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Rokka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rokka.
Rokka stalling in the clinch but Dane improves position.
Dane wants to break free but Rokka has control.
Dane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Dane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rokka is pressed up against the cage. Dane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rokka down to the mat. Rokka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rokka throws a hook but Dane avoids it easily.
Dane throws a hook to the side of Rokka's head but Rokka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dane shoots in for a takedown but Rokka shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Dane misses.
Rokka stuffs the takedown attempt from Dane. Dane gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rokka is looking to clinch but Dane is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rokka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dane is trying to break the clinch but Rokka is controlling him.
A short right from Rokka on the inside.
Rokka stalling the fight.
Rokka lands a damaging elbow.
Donny Dane's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice elbow from Rokka.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rokka.
Jeez, Donny Dane's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dane misses with the head strike.
Rokka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dane is trying to push Rokka away but Rokka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dane.
Dane working aggressively here.
Rokka prevents Dane from breaking the clinch.
Dane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rokka has him pressed against the cage.
Dane working aggressively here.
Rokka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dane's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Donny Dane's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Veli Rokka!
Veli Rokka is the new middleweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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