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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Micki Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Luukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Micki Angelo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Micki Angelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Luukku!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angelo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Luukku stuffs the takedown.
Angelo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Luukku counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Luukku wants to control from the top but Angelo keeps moving.
Luukku postures up in Angelo's guard and throws a big left but Angelo blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Angelo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Luukku seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Angelo wants to sweep here but Luukku controlling him for the moment.
Luukku wants to control from the top but Angelo keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Alex Luukku hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Angelo shoots for a takedown but Luukku saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micki Angelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo wants to clinch
and Angelo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luukku fails to land with a series of punches.
Luukku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Luukku. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Luukku.
Luukku lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Angelo backs up against the cage.
Luukku lands a nice hook to Angelo's body. Angelo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luukku stuns Angelo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Luukku tries to bum rush Angelo with a series of wild strikes but Angelo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Angelo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Angelo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Angelo tries for a takedown but Luukku sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Luukku misses with a double jab.
Angelo looks for a takedown but Luukku sprawls well.
Luukku slaps away a takedown attempt from Angelo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Luukku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luukku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Angelo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Angelo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Angelo forces Luukku back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelo tries to pull guard but Luukku holds him up against the cage and eventually Angelo drops back down to his feet.
Luukku is trying to break free.
Luukku is trying to break free.
Luukku tries to break free but Angelo pushes him back against the cage.
Angelo pulls guard effortlessly.
Angelo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Luukku trying to control but Angelo is working from the bottom.
Luukku throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Angelo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luukku trying to control but Angelo is working from the bottom.
Angelo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Angelo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Angelo tries to get out of the position.
Luukku would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Luukku throwing strikes from guard but Angelo blocks nicely.
Angelo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Angelo keeping moving, preventing Luukku from controlling successfully.
Luukku won't allow Angelo to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Luukku dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Angelo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luukku circles away.
Angelo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luukku lands a two punch combo.
Angelo stuffs the takedown.
Luukku looks to land a combination but Angelo avoids it well.
Luukku throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luukku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Luukku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Angelo shoots in looking for a takedown but Luukku manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Angelo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Luukku misses with a series of wild punches.
Luukku throws a nice looking combination but Angelo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Angelo wants to clinch up but Luukku keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luukku throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Angelo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Luukku is breathing heavily.
Angelo tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micki Angelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angelo wants the takedown. Luukku is fighting it off but Angelo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Luukku's guard against the cage.
Angelo wants to control from the top but Luukku keeps moving.
Luukku wants to sweep but no luck.
Luukku wants to stand up but Angelo is controlling him.
Luukku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Angelo's guard.
Angelo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Luukku is controlling him.
Luukku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Angelo is keeping the position for now.
Angelo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luukku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luukku manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angelo can't keep his opponent in guard - Luukku advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Angelo gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Luukku controls the pace.
Angelo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Luukku in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Luukku throws an elbow that misses. Angelo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Luukku's guard. Nice move by Angelo!
Luukku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Angelo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Angelo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Angelo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelo wants to control from the top but Luukku keeps moving.
Angelo stays in close to Luukku's body and controls the position.
Luukku pushes Angelo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Micki Angelo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luukku looks to land a combination but Angelo avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luukku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Angelo moves in looking to clinch but Luukku pushes him off.
Angelo tries to clinch there but Luukku circles away.
Angelo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Luukku sprawls well. Luukku wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Angelo gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Luukku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Angelo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Luukku fails to land the takedown.
Angelo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luukku swivels and escapes.
Angelo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Luukku's half guard.
Luukku trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Angelo manages to pass to mount!
Luukku trying desperately to get to his feet.
Alex Luukku has got the better of the ground game so far.
Angelo looking to control but Luukku is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Angelo controlling from mount.
Luukku gets back to half guard.
Angelo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Luukku is trying to stand.
Luukku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Angelo seems to be looking for submissions.
Angelo controlling the pace.
Luukku is trying to stand up here but Angelo is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luukku tries to get to full guard but Angelo has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelo is looking to take a break and control but Luukku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Angelo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Luukku is refusing to be controlled, as Angelo sits in half guard.
Angelo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Angelo trying to control from half guard but Luukku is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Micki Angelo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A combination from Luukku does no damage.
Alex Luukku is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alex Luukku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luukku as he jumps to the side.
Angelo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luukku sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micki Angelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angelo moves into range and clinches up with Luukku.
Luukku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Angelo tries to close the distance and clinch but Luukku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Micki Angelo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angelo needs to keep his hands up - Luukku had a free shot at his head there.
Angelo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angelo wants to control from the top but Luukku keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micki Angelo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Luukku 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Luukku!
A very excited looking Alex Luukku rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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