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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Vuorinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vuorinen has chosen Dreamtale - Powerplay as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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265 lbs
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242 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duke Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saku Vuorinen!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Riley throws a right and a left that Vuorinen avoids nicely.
Riley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Riley lands an overhand right.
Riley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vuorinen throws a nice looking combination but Riley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vuorinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Some wild striking there from Riley.
Vuorinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Riley lands a head shot.
A punch combination from Vuorinen misses.
Riley throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vuorinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Riley scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vuorinen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Duke Riley has been cut.
Riley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vuorinen.
Riley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vuorinen avoids the body shot from Riley.
Vuorinen swings for the body but Riley moves out of range.
Riley lands with an uppercut that bounces Vuorinen off the cage and back into rage.
Duke Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vuorinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Riley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vuorinen blocks a head kick by Riley.
Riley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Riley lands with a kick to the temple. Vuorinen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Riley cracks Vuorinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vuorinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vuorinen misses with a two punch combination.
Riley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Riley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vuorinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vuorinen needs to keep his hands up - Riley had a free shot at his head there.
Good standup being displayed there by Riley as he connects with a hook.
Vuorinen misses with the combination.
Riley 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.
Riley throws a push kick but Vuorinen slaps the foot to one side.
Riley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vuorinen is able to avoid easily.
Riley misses with the combination.
Riley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Riley lands a nice looking body kick.
Riley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vuorinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Riley loads up on a big right hand but Vuorinen slips the punch.
Riley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Riley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vuorinen looks gassed!
Vuorinen throws a series of punches but Riley avoids them all with ease.
Duke Riley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vuorinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Riley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vuorinen in his tracks.
Riley connects with a body shot.
Vuorinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Riley cracks Vuorinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Riley closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Riley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Riley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Riley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Riley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice jab there from Riley.
Vuorinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vuorinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vuorinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vuorinen dodges the punch combination from Riley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Riley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riley thuds his right hand into Vuorinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheers as Riley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vuorinen doesn't seem phased though.
Riley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Riley's corner calls for a 1-2. Riley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Riley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Riley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Riley lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vuorinen walks into a jab.
Riley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Riley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Riley throws a head kick but Vuorinen moves out of range.
Riley lands a right hook to the body.
Riley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riley scores with a three punch combo!
Riley misses with the combination.
Riley lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vuorinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Riley.
Riley lands a right hook to the body.
Riley lands a body shot.
Riley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vuorinen. Vuorinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vuorinen takes a swing at Riley's ribcage but misses.
Vuorinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Riley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Riley tries a head kick but it misses.
Vuorinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Riley to score with a decent uppercut.
Riley scores with a shot to the body.
Riley lands with a nice body punch.
Riley scores with a jab. Vuorinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vuorinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Riley connects with a high kick.
Riley scores with a shot to the body.
Riley scores with a kick to the midsection.
Riley tries to bum rush Vuorinen with a series of wild strikes but Vuorinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Riley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duke Riley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Riley scores with a shot to the body.
Saku Vuorinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Riley scores with a hook.
Riley defending well as Vuorinen loads up on a big left hand.
Riley lands a body shot.
Riley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vuorinen moves forwards but Riley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vuorinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Riley to score with a decent uppercut.
Riley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Riley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vuorinen.
Riley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vuorinen under the eye.
Riley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duke Riley is winning the standup battle so far.
Vuorinen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Riley. That one must have hurt.
Riley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vuorinen is breathing heavily.
Riley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice shot by Riley.
Vuorinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Riley lands a nice shot that snaps Vuorinen's head back.
Jab, jab by Riley - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley swinging wildly here.
Riley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Riley scores with a punch to the head.
Riley connects with a crisp jab.
Riley connects with a body shot.
Riley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vuorinen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice takedown defense from Riley. No joy for Vuorinen on that attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Riley scores with a four punch combination!
Riley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vuorinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Riley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riley feints and then cracks Vuorinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vuorinen down.
A jab from Riley does it's job there.
Riley lands a nice shot to the body.
Vuorinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good standup being displayed there by Riley as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riley connects with the punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Riley, right into the meat.
Riley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vuorinen can do to turn this around?
Nice jab there from Riley.
Riley dips to his left and cracks Vuorinen with an uppercut!
Riley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Riley as he connects with a hook.
Riley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good exchange - Riley coming out on top.
Vuorinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Riley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vuorinen's head backwards.
Riley scores with a hook to the body. Vuorinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Riley finds it's way through Vuorinen's defenses.
Vuorinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Riley.
Riley lands a head kick!
Vuorinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Riley scores with a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Vuorinen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Riley has got the better of the exchanges.
Riley throws a series of strikes that have Vuorinen backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley lands with an overhand left.
Riley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vuorinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Riley lands a right hook to the body.
Riley works over Vuorinen's head and body with a nice combination.
Riley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Riley thuds a left hand into Vuorinen's body.
Vuorinen takes one to the chin there.
Riley lands a nice shot that snaps Vuorinen's head back.
Riley scores with a one two! Vuorinen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Riley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Riley. That snapped Vuorinen's head back.
No joy there for Riley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big left from Vuorinen misses.
Vuorinen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Riley swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Vuorinen misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley scores with a one two! Vuorinen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vuorinen swings for the body but Riley moves out of range.
Riley scores with a hook.
Riley feints a jab promting Vuorinen to slip. Riley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vuorinen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Riley scores with a nice head shot.
Riley lands with a good body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Riley, right into the meat.
Riley moves out of range as Vuorinen strikes.
Riley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Riley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vuorinen at a distance.
Riley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Riley works the jab nicely.
Riley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vuorinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Riley with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Riley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Duke Riley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Riley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vuorinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vuorinen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Riley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vuorinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vuorinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Riley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Riley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Riley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Riley feints and then cracks Vuorinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vuorinen down.
Vuorinen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Riley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Riley thuds his right hand into Vuorinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Riley, as that shot connected.
Riley misses with a head kick.
Jab by Riley.
Riley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Riley digs a good hook to Vuorinen's body.
Vuorinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Riley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Riley.
Riley dips to his left and cracks Vuorinen with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuorinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Riley.
Riley punishes Vuorinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Riley throws a nice head kick!
Vuorinen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Riley.
Riley lands with a hook. Vuorinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Riley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vuorinen at a distance.
Riley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vuorinen is rocked!
Riley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vuorinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Riley finish him?
Riley is working the combinations to good effect here.
Riley misses with a head kick.
Riley scores with a decent looking hook.
Riley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Riley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Riley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vuorinen seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Vuorinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Riley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Riley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Riley lands with a shot to the body.
Vuorinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vuorinen needs to keep his hands up - Riley had a free shot at his head there.
Saku Vuorinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Riley lands with a nice body punch.
Riley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Riley.
Riley thuds a left hand into Vuorinen's body.
Riley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vuorinen needs to keep his hands up - Riley had a free shot at his head there.
Riley lands a nice looking body shot.
Vuorinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice shot by Riley.
Vuorinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Riley to score with a decent uppercut.
Riley digs a good body shot into Vuorinen's ribs.
Riley throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Riley.
Riley explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A shot to the liver by Riley. Beautiful body shot.
Riley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Riley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vuorinen's calf.
Riley throws a front kick that sends Vuorinen stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A left lands for Riley.
Riley scores with a nice strike.
Riley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vuorinen walks into a stiff left hand from Riley.
Riley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Riley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vuorinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Riley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vuorinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Riley jabs Vuorinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Riley stuns Vuorinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Riley.
Riley jabs Vuorinen right on the nose. Vuorinen blinks but takes it well.
Riley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Riley with a nice cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Riley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley scores with a jab to the head.
Vuorinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Riley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Riley throws a head kick but Vuorinen moves out of range.
Riley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vuorinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Riley works Vuorinen's body with a nice hook.
Riley jabs at Vuorinen's body.
Riley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Riley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Riley digs a good body shot into Vuorinen's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Riley.
Vuorinen walks into a stiff left hand from Riley.
A shot to the liver by Riley. Beautiful body shot.
Riley lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riley feints a jab promting Vuorinen to slip. Riley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vuorinen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Riley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Riley lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Riley.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Riley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Riley 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Riley!
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