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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauno Tynkkynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tynkkynen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cow herd - Fields. 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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270 lbs
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218 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Force!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauno Tynkkynen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tynkkynen stuns Force with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Force has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Forcefield Ludas in the buildup to the fight.
Tynkkynen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Force sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tynkkynen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Force misses.
Tynkkynen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Force at a distance.
A shot to the body from Force misses
and Tynkkynen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Force has one foot on Tynkkynen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tynkkynen slips under a jab from Force.
Tynkkynen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Force's head.
Jab by Force.
It looks like Rauno Tynkkynen has been cut.
Tynkkynen lands a body shot.
Force swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tynkkynen moves into range and clinches up with Force.
Force lands a hook that snaps the head of Tynkkynen backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Force.
A short uppercut from Force.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tynkkynen.
Force throws a head punch that misses.
Force has Tynkkynen pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force lands a left hand.
Tynkkynen tries to work over Force's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tynkkynen jumps guard.
Force wants to get up but he can't break Tynkkynen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Force gets to his feet - Tynkkynen follows without any prompting.
Tynkkynen looks to score with a jab to the body but Force is just out of range.
It looked like Force was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Force rather than just go for the knockout.
Force misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Force.
Force punishes Tynkkynen's body with a nice straight punch.
Force lands a body shot.
Tynkkynen misses with an uppercut. Force saw that one coming.
Force throws a body punch but Tynkkynen moves out of range.
Tynkkynen connects with a body shot.
Force gets caught flat footed, as Tynkkynen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Force has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tynkkynen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Force working aggressively here.
Tynkkynen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Force prevents it.
A short uppercut from Force.
That has opened up Rauno Tynkkynen's cut even more.
Force lands a right hand.
Force is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tynkkynen blocks an uppercut.
Force is leaning against Tynkkynen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Force misses with a body punch.
Tynkkynen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tynkkynen lands a takedown into guard.
Force is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tynkkynen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Force swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tynkkynen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Force's head.
Force wants to stand but Tynkkynen is controlling the position.
Force trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tynkkynen wants to control from the top but Force keeps moving.
Force wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tynkkynen manages to pass to side control.
That's four 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.
Tynkkynen prevents Force from standing back up.
Tynkkynen is working for a submission of some sort.
Tynkkynen throwing shots but Force is blocking nicely.
Force pushes Tynkkynen off looking to stand but Tynkkynen dives back in and keeps control.
Tynkkynen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nick Force will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rauno Tynkkynen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Force wants to clinch up but Tynkkynen keeps it at a distance.
Tynkkynen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Force.
Tynkkynen slips a jab from Force.
Jab from Force.
Tynkkynen connects with a looping right hand.
Force missing with a left hand there. Tynkkynen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tynkkynen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Force.
Force is looking to counter punch.
Force misses the body punch
letting Tynkkynen counter with a right hand.
Tynkkynen slips a straight right by Force.
Tynkkynen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Force.
Force throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tynkkynen cracks Force with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tynkkynen moves away from the strike by Force.
Force swings widly with a right hand
and Tynkkynen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Force thinking.
Force slips a jab from Tynkkynen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Force throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tynkkynen lands with an uppercut that bounces Force off the cage and back into range.
Tynkkynen misses the body punch
and Force connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tynkkynen moves away from the strike by Force.
Rauno Tynkkynen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Force tests Tynkkynen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tynkkynen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Force.
Tynkkynen lands a jab to Force's midsection.
Force tries to bum rush Tynkkynen with a series of wild strikes but Tynkkynen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Force closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Force lands a right hand.
The cut above Rauno Tynkkynen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tynkkynen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Force lands a hook that snaps the head of Tynkkynen backwards.
Tynkkynen blocking some punches.
Tynkkynen prevents a body shot from Force.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tynkkynen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Force's elbow.
Force scores with a shot to the side of Tynkkynen's head.
Tynkkynen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Force walks away with a smile on his face. Tynkkynen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tynkkynen throws a nice looking combination but Force bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Force drops Tynkkynen with a beautiful combination! Tynkkynen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Force is looking for the KO!
Tynkkynen is rocked!
Tynkkynen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tynkkynen moves away from the strike by Force.
Tynkkynen is still on wobbly legs! Can Force finish him?
Tynkkynen defending well as Force loads up on a big left hand.
Tynkkynen seems to have recovered his senses.
Force with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tynkkynen works the jab nicely.
Force jabs at Tynkkynen's body.
Tynkkynen misses the shot to the body.
Force lands a jab.
Tynkkynen misses with a body shot.
Force jabs Tynkkynen right on the nose. Tynkkynen blinks but takes it well.
Rauno Tynkkynen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A big left from Force misses.
Tynkkynen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Force moves away.
Force lands with a straight right. Tynkkynen didn't see that one coming.
Tynkkynen ducks under a wild hook from Force.
Force showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tynkkynen.
Nick Force is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tynkkynen.
Force appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Force dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Force.
Nice jab there from Force.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rauno Tynkkynen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nick Force!
Nick Force decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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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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