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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Pakkaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch von Herrmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). von Herrmann has chosen Rammstein - Buck Dich as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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222 lbs
14 - 10 - 1 |
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265 lbs
24 - 20 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pertti Pakkaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butch von Herrmann!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Pakkaaja misses.
A big left from von Herrmann misses.
Sloppy strikes from Pakkaaja. Those never looked like landing.
Pakkaaja displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pertti Pakkaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pakkaaja looks to land a combination but von Herrmann avoids it well.
Pakkaaja throws out a loose jab but von Herrmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pakkaaja throws a right and a left that von Herrmann avoids nicely.
Pakkaaja slaps away a takedown attempt from von Herrmann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pakkaaja throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and von Herrmann counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakkaaja scores with a one two! von Herrmann had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
von Herrmann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pakkaaja.
Pakkaaja throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and von Herrmann counters with a three punch combo that has Pakkaaja backing up. Pakkaaja nods at von Herrmann to acknowledge the strikes.
Pakkaaja keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A combination from von Herrmann does no damage.
Pakkaaja catches von Herrmann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann throws an overhand right that lands on Pakkaaja's shoulder, as Pakkaaja tries to avoid the shot.
Pakkaaja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pakkaaja lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
von Herrmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pakkaaja throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
von Herrmann with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pakkaaja to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
von Herrmann thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann wants to slow Pakkaaja down by chopping away at his legs.
Pakkaaja works over von Herrmann's head and body with a nice combination.
von Herrmann is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pakkaaja.
No joy there for Pakkaaja, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pakkaaja lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Pakkaaja.
Pakkaaja digs a good hook to von Herrmann's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann thows a body shot but no joy.
von Herrmann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pakkaaja tries to bum rush von Herrmann with a series of wild strikes but von Herrmann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pakkaaja throws a nice looking combination but von Herrmann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
von Herrmann scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Pertti Pakkaaja has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pakkaaja throws a right hand that von Herrmann ducks under and follows up with a left that von Herrmann also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pertti Pakkaaja dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pertti Pakkaaja's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from von Herrmann. Those never looked like landing.
von Herrmann slips a jab and a cross from Pakkaaja.
Pertti Pakkaaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pakkaaja looks to land a combination but von Herrmann avoids it well.
Pakkaaja stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pakkaaja wants it to stay on the feet.
Pakkaaja misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
von Herrmann closes the distance and clinches up with Pakkaaja, looking for a takedown. von Herrmann pushes Pakkaaja against the cage but Pakkaaja circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pakkaaja loads up on a big right hand but von Herrmann slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakkaaja throws a left and a right that both miss
and von Herrmann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pakkaaja misses with a few strikes there.
von Herrmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pakkaaja misses with an uppercut.
Pakkaaja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by von Herrmann.
Pakkaaja is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
von Herrmann closes the distance and clinches up with Pakkaaja, looking for a takedown. von Herrmann pushes Pakkaaja against the cage but Pakkaaja circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pertti Pakkaaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch von Herrmann.
Pakkaaja throws a right and a left that von Herrmann avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann moves forwards but Pakkaaja connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Pakkaaja misses
and von Herrmann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pakkaaja's guard.
von Herrmann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
von Herrmann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pakkaaja's head.
Pakkaaja on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pakkaaja tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
von Herrmann content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
von Herrmann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pakkaaja uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Pakkaaja throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and von Herrmann counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakkaaja throws a left and a right that both miss
and von Herrmann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Pakkaaja as von Herrmann shoots in.
Pakkaaja swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and von Herrmann counters with a single leg into guard. Pakkaaja didn't expect that.
von Herrmann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
von Herrmann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pakkaaja's head.
von Herrmann postures up in Pakkaaja's guard and throws a big left but Pakkaaja blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
von Herrmann throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
von Herrmann postures up in Pakkaaja's guard and throws a big left but Pakkaaja blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
von Herrmann throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann throws an elbow that misses. Pakkaaja uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in von Herrmann's guard. Nice move by Pakkaaja!
von Herrmann wants to sweep but no luck.
von Herrmann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
von Herrmann trying to keep a closed guard but Pakkaaja is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch von Herrmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pertti Pakkaaja's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
von Herrmann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pakkaaja misses with a wild combination.
von Herrmann scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
von Herrmann working Pakkaaja over with strikes.
von Herrmann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pakkaaja avoiding damage under a succession of punches from von Herrmann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Herrmann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pakkaaja's head.
Pakkaaja regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from von Herrmann.
von Herrmann distracts Pakkaaja with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
von Herrmann throws a strike but Pakkaaja rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
von Herrmann controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pakkaaja wants to pass the guard but von Herrmann is keeping the position.
Pakkaaja engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pertti Pakkaaja.
Pakkaaja scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann fails with a takedown attempt.
Pakkaaja moves out of range of the strikes.
Pakkaaja checks a leg kick nicely.
Pakkaaja misses with a series of wild punches.
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.
Pakkaaja missing with a left hand there. von Herrmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
von Herrmann shoots for a double leg takedown but Pakkaaja sprawls well. He's pushed von Herrmann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pertti Pakkaaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch von Herrmann.
von Herrmann has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pakkaaja scores with a one two! von Herrmann had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pakkaaja.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pertti Pakkaaja.
I think Pakkaaja has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pertti Pakkaaja!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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