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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Elastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimo Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elastinen comes to the cage accompanied by Cascada - Dangerous. Pukki is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Trololo. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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148 lbs
22 - 16 - 0 |
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170 cm
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146 lbs
33 - 13 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Elastinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raimo Pukki!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pukki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elastinen tries for a takedown but Pukki circles away easily
and Pukki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pukki throws a hook but Elastinen blocks it.
Elastinen misses with a takedown attempt
and Elastinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Erkki Elastinen has been cut.
Pukki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Elastinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Erkki Elastinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pukki as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Elastinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pukki leaves Elastinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pukki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elastinen moves away.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pukki but Pukki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pukki misses with a straight right.
A jab from Pukki misses.
Pukki scores with the left hand. Elastinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Elastinen.
Pukki throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Elastinen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pukki wants to stand and escape but Elastinen is having none of it.
Pukki keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Elastinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pukki wants to get back to his feet but Elastinen passes into half guard.
Pukki won't allow Elastinen to pass to mount.
Pukki is looking to improve his position.
Pukki is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen trying to control from half guard but Pukki is working away.
Pukki is trying to stand up here but Elastinen is controlling him well.
Elastinen trying to control from half guard but Pukki is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elastinen tries to pass to full mount but Pukki defends it.
Elastinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pukki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pukki manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pukki stuffs the takedown.
Pukki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elastinen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pukki. Elastinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pukki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen shoots for a double leg takedown but Pukki sprawls well. He's pushed Elastinen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pukki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Elastinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Elastinen shoots in and drives through. Pukki sprawls well.
Pukki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Elastinen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pukki keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
Pukki wants to stand up but Elastinen is controlling him.
Elastinen trying to control but Pukki is working from the bottom.
Elastinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Pukki is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elastinen stands and throws Pukki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen trying to control the position but Pukki is working away.
Pukki tries to escape but Elastinen is in control.
Elastinen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pukki is trying to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elastinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pukki keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raimo Pukki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Erkki Elastinen'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.
Elastinen misses with a takedown
and Pukki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Elastinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pukki's waist but Pukki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Elastinen off to one side.
Pukki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Elastinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Elastinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elastinen closes the distance and clinches up with Pukki, looking for a takedown. Elastinen pushes Pukki against the cage but Pukki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Elastinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pukki defends it nicely.
Pukki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Elastinen shoots and misses
and Pukki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pukki lands the left hand.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pukki sprawls well. Pukki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Elastinen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen tries for a takedown but Pukki circles away easily
and Pukki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pukki takes a swing at Elastinen's ribcage but misses.
Pukki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pukki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Erkki Elastinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Elastinen gets back to full guard.
Pukki wants to control from the top but Elastinen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Raimo Pukki.
Elastinen has his takedown stuffed
and Pukki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pukki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elastinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab from Pukki.
Elastinen ducks under a wild hook from Pukki.
Elastinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown by Elastinen or perhaps it was just good defense by Pukki which made him look bad.
Nice shot lands for Pukki.
Elastinen shoots in but Pukki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pukki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki stuns Elastinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pukki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Elastinen rather than just go for the knockout.
Pukki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raimo Pukki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Elastinen has his takedown stuffed
and Pukki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pukki misses the shot to the body.
Elastinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Elastinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pukki counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Pukki.
Elastinen fails with the takedown
and Pukki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pukki swats away the attempt to clinch by Elastinen.
Pukki lands with an uppercut that bounces Elastinen off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Pukki - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elastinen has his takedown stuffed
and Pukki counters with a nice leg kick.
Elastinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pukki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pukki.
Come on Pukki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Elastinen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pukki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pukki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pukki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pukki lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimo Pukki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Erkki Elastinen's cut.
That's time! Elastinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
No luck for Elastinen with that takedown attempt.
Elastinen shoots and misses
and Pukki counters with a stiff right hand.
Elastinen has his takedown stuffed
and Pukki counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Elastinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pukki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elastinen moves away.
Pukki wants to slow Elastinen down by chopping away at his legs.
A shot to the liver by Pukki. Beautiful body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pukki.
Elastinen is rocked!
Elastinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oh Elastinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pukki scores with a jab. Elastinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elastinen with a poor takedown
and Pukki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pukki misses with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Elastinen is defended easily by Pukki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki swings for the body but Elastinen moves out of range.
Elastinen shoots for a takedown but Pukki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Elastinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Elastinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pukki counters by moving into the clinch.
Elastinen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pukki is defending well.
Elastinen wants a takedown but no success here.
Pukki manages to break the clinch.
Elastinen misses with a takedown
and Pukki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pukki.
Pukki effectively controlling the action here.
Pukki tries to break free but Elastinen pushes him back against the cage.
Raimo Pukki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Elastinen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pukki is defending well.
Elastinen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pukki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Elastinen backwards.
Pukki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Elastinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pukki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pukki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pukki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Elastinen has Pukki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pukki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pukki stalls.
Elastinen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Elastinen is looking for a takedown.
Elastinen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pukki after a bit of a struggle.
Pukki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pukki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pukki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Elastinen misses with a takedown
and Pukki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pukki lands with a good body shot.
Elastinen shoots and misses
and Pukki counters with a leg kick.
Elastinen misses with a takedown
and Pukki counters with a stiff right hand.
Pukki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Elastinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Elastinen tries for a takedown but Pukki circles away easily
and Pukki counters with a two punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elastinen with a poor takedown
and Pukki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Erkki Elastinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elastinen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pukki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raimo Pukki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pukki 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimo Pukki!
In his post fight interview, Raimo Pukki started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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