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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phocas Constantius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyrkki Hynynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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192 lbs
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201 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phocas Constantius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyrkki Hynynen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Constantius tries a head kick but it misses.
Constantius feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hynynen's calf.
Hynynen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hynynen there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Constantius.
Constantius misses with a head kick.
Constantius throws a sloppy head kick and Hynynen moves out of range easily.
Constantius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Constantius tries to land a front kick but Hynynen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hynynen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hynynen takes a swing at Constantius's ribcage but misses.
Constantius throws a chopping leg kick but Hynynen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hynynen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantius throws a head kick but Hynynen moves out of range.
Hynynen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Constantius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Constantius scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hynynen throws a combination that misses
and Constantius moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantius has had enough of the clinch but Hynynen keeps him there for the moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Constantius.
Constantius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hynynen tries to stall but Constantius uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hynynen is looking to break free of the clinch but Constantius has double underhooks.
Hynynen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Constantius is keeping busy.
Constantius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hynynen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Constantius up against the cage.
Constantius content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hynynen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Constantius stalling in the clinch.
Hynynen is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hynynen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Constantius up against the cage.
Constantius breaks from the clinch.
Hynynen throws a jab but it's blocked by Constantius.
Hynynen misses with a body shot.
Constantius lands with a slapping head kick.
Phocas Constantius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hynynen blocks a head kick by Constantius.
Hynynen throws a series of punches but Constantius moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Constantius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Constantius lands with a kick to the temple. Hynynen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hynynen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Constantius.
Hynynen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Constantius is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantius misses with an uppercut. Hynynen saw that one coming.
Hynynen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Constantius on the side of the head.
Hynynen fails to land with a series of punches.
Hynynen throws a nice looking combination but Constantius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Hynynen misses.
Hynynen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Constantius rather than just go for the knockout.
Constantius throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hynynen looks to land a combination but Constantius avoids it well.
Hynynen scores with a sloppy right hand. Constantius should have avoided that one.
Constantius tries to land a front kick but Hynynen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Constantius scores with a jab. Hynynen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hynynen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Constantius misses with a head kick.
Hynynen avoids the head kick by Constantius.
Hynynen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Constantius.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hynynen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Constantius dodges the punch combination from Hynynen.
Constantius misses with a combination
and Hynynen counters with a right hand to the body.
Hynynen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hynynen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hynynen misses with a double jab.
Hynynen throws a combination that misses
and Constantius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hynynen lands with an uppercut that bounces Constantius off the cage and back into rage.
Constantius throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hynynen throws a series of punches but Constantius moves out of range.
Hynynen scores with a nice strike.
Hynynen scores with a jab. Constantius acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Constantius throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nyrkki Hynynen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Constantius slips a jab and a cross from Hynynen.
Hynynen misses with a wild body shot.
A nice combination there by Hynynen.
Constantius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Constantius lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hynynen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Constantius.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hynynen!
Hynynen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hynynen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nyrkki Hynynen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Constantius avoids the body shot from Hynynen.
Hynynen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Constantius counters with a head kick. That will keep Hynynen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hynynen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hynynen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phocas Constantius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hynynen misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hynynen counters with a three punch combo that has Constantius backing up. Constantius nods at Hynynen to acknowledge the strikes.
Hynynen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hynynen tests Constantius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hynynen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Constantius counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hynynen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hynynen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hynynen misses with the combination.
Hynynen takes a swing at Constantius's ribcage but misses.
Constantius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hynynen scores with a jab to the head.
Constantius looks for the body kick but Hynynen saw that one coming.
Hynynen misses with the combination.
Hynynen lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hynynen swinging wilding here.
No joy there for Hynynen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hynynen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Constantius manages to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hynynen.
Hynynen scores with a sloppy right hand. Constantius should have avoided that one.
Hynynen scores with a nice right hand.
Hynynen misses with a wild combination.
Hynynen loads up on a big right hand but Constantius slips the punch.
Hynynen misses with the combination.
Constantius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hynynen counters with a left and a right that stings Constantius.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hynynen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Constantius.
Hynynen stuns Constantius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hynynen throws a lazy right hand but Constantius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hynynen thows a body shot but no joy.
Hynynen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Constantius on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Constantius drops his hands momentarily and Hynynen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hynynen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hynynen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Constantius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Constantius wants to clinch
and Hynynen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hynynen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Hynynen both land. Nice combination.
A punch combination from Hynynen misses.
A punch combination from Hynynen misses.
Hynynen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Constantius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hynynen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hynynen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hynynen looks to land a combination but Constantius avoids it well.
Hynynen misses with a series of wild punches.
Hynynen stalks Constantius and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Constantius's face. Constantius staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hynynen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Constantius.
Hynynen looks to throw the jab but Constantius is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nyrkki Hynynen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Constantius doesn't manage to clinch there - Hynynen circles away.
Constantius takes a jab right on the kisser.
Constantius looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hynynen misses with a combination
and Constantius counters with a body kick.
A head kick by Constantius misses
and Hynynen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Constantius misses with a kick to the body.
Constantius drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Constantius wants to clinch
and Hynynen counters with a left to the body.
Constantius misses with a series of wild punches.
Constantius gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hynynen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Constantius thinking.
Hynynen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hynynen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hynynen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Constantius manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantius throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hynynen counters with a left and a right that stings Constantius.
Hynynen misses with a two punch combination.
Hynynen lands with a straight right. Constantius didn't see that one coming.
Hynynen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hynynen digs a good body shot into Constantius's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Constantius.
Hynynen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Constantius avoids the body shot from Hynynen.
Hynynen lands a jab to Constantius's midsection.
Hynynen throws a right hand that Constantius ducks under and follows up with a left that Constantius also avoids with ease.
Constantius slips a jab and a cross from Hynynen.
Hynynen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hynynen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Constantius.
Hynynen lands a with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hynynen misses with a series of wild punches.
Hynynen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hynynen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Constantius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Hynynen looks to land a combination but Constantius avoids it well.
Constantius throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hynynen counters with a nice body shot.
Hynynen throws a right hand that Constantius ducks under and follows up with a left that Constantius also avoids with ease.
Hynynen throws a series of punches but Constantius avoids them all with ease.
Hynynen misses with a body shot.
Constantius tries a head kick but it misses.
Hynynen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hynynen looks to score with a jab to the body but Constantius is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hynynen scores with a three punch combo!
Hynynen lands a nice looking body shot.
Hynynen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hynynen throws a shot to the body.
Hynynen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hynynen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hynynen fails to land with a series of punches.
Hynynen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Constantius moves away.
Hynynen blocks the body kick.
Constantius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hynynen.
Hynynen throws a nice looking combination but Constantius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Constantius tries to clinch up but Hynynen circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice shot by Hynynen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hynynen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Constantius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A right-left combo lands from Hynynen.
Constantius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hynynen counters with a two punch combo.
Hynynen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Hynynen.
Hynynen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Constantius at a distance.
Constantius throws a sloppy body shot
and Hynynen counters with a series of strikes. Constantius will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hynynen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hynynen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hynynen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Constantius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hynynen digs a good hook to Constantius's body.
Hynynen works Constantius's body with a nice hook.
Phocas Constantius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Constantius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nyrkki Hynynen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hynynen 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nyrkki Hynynen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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