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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Lizotte (ranked 1117 p4p, 132 weight class) and Jallu Pesonen (ranked 1209 p4p, 145 weight class). Pesonen has chosen DJ Orkidea - Joutsenlaulu as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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158 lbs
12 - 8 - 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stephan Lizotte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jallu Pesonen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Lizotte lands but Pesonen takes it in his stride.
Lizotte lands with a cross.
Pesonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lizotte.
Pesonen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lizotte walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pesonen.
Pesonen jabs Lizotte right on the nose. Lizotte blinks but takes it well.
Pesonen tries to clinch there but Lizotte circles away.
Pesonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lizotte throws out the jab.
Pesonen tries to clinch up but Lizotte circles away and keeps his distance.
Pesonen misses with a hook.
Lizotte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lizotte lands the left hand.
Pesonen throws an overhand right that lands on Lizotte's shoulder, as Lizotte tries to avoid the shot.
Pesonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Lizotte.
Pesonen moves into the clinch.
Lizotte can't find room to land a body shot as Pesonen controls the action.
Lizotte has a couple of punches blocked by Pesonen.
Pesonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pesonen can't find room to land a body shot as Lizotte controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lizotte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pesonens head.
Pesonen can't get the takedown.
Pesonen can't find room to land a body shot as Lizotte controls the action.
Pesonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lizotte's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Lizotte.
Lizotte lands with a short shot to the head.
Lizotte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pesonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lizotte's elbow.
Pesonen pushes Lizotte back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pesonen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pesonen.
We've been informed that Pesonen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lizotte tries to work over Pesonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lizotte misses with a body punch.
Lizotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pesonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pesonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lizotte misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte staying out of range there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lizotte.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pesonen scores with a takedown into Lizotte's guard.
Pesonen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lizotte has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pesonen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pesonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lizotte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pesonen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lizotte wants to sweep here but Pesonen controlling him for the moment.
Lizotte has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Pesonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pesonen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pesonen throwing strikes but missing.
Pesonen throwing strikes from guard but Lizotte blocks nicely.
Pesonen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lizotte looking to control.
Pesonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Pesonen postures up.
Pesonen works over Lizotte with some ground and pound from guard.
Pesonen trying to control but Lizotte is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte looking for a sweep. Not yet Lizotte, not yet.
Pesonen is working Lizotte over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pesonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pesonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pesonen postures up.
Pesonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lizotte keeping moving, preventing Pesonen from controlling successfully.
Pesonen is working Lizotte over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pesonen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lizotte is pulling down on Pesonen's head. It's preventing any offense from Pesonen, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jallu Pesonen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lizotte has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pesonen misses with the head strike.
Pesonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lizotte taking a breather.
Lizotte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lizotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lizotte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lizotte can't find room to land a body shot as Pesonen controls the action.
A short right from Pesonen.
Pesonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lizotte throws a punch but it's blocked by Pesonen.
Pesonen takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lizotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pesonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pesonen has a couple of punches blocked by Lizotte.
Pesonen misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pesonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pesonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Lizotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pesonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Lizotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lizotte tries to throw a body punch but Pesonen avoids it by throwing Lizotte back against the cage.
Pesonen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lizotte prevents it.
Pesonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pesonen is leaning against Lizotte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lizotte working aggressively here.
Pesonen blocking some punches.
Lizotte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pesonen backwards.
Pesonen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lizotte gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pesonen lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pesonen.
Lizotte throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lizotte fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte blocks an uppercut.
Pesonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pesonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Pesonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lizotte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pesonen throws a head punch that misses.
Pesonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Lizotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pesonen misses with the head strike.
Pesonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lizotte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pesonen backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lizotte misses with a punch to the body.
Lizotte scores with a hook to the body.
Lizotte blocking some punches.
Lizotte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lizotte misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pesonen.
Lizotte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pesonen.
Lizotte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pesonen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lizotte clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Pesonen not allowing Lizotte to control his hands.
Pesonen has the hooks in. Lizotte is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lizotte rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ground and pound from Pesonen.
Lizotte controlling the position for now.
Pesonen drops an elbow to the side of Lizotte's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pesonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lizotte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pesonen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pesonen with a nice head shot there.
Pesonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lizotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lizotte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pesonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jallu Pesonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Pesonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lizotte throws a counter high kick but Pesonen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Pesonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lizotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Pesonen.
Pesonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pesonen shoots in and drives through. Lizotte sprawls well.
Pesonen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pesonen.
Pesonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lizotte is out of range.
Lizotte jabs Pesonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jallu Pesonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lizotte punishes Pesonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Pesonen tests Lizotte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stephan Lizotte is winning the standup battle so far.
Pesonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Lizotte takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pesonen fails with the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lizotte slips a straight right by Pesonen.
Lizotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pesonen moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lizotte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lizotte swinging wildly here.
Lizotte scores with a hook.
Lizotte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lizotte. That's going to slow Pesonen down.
Lizotte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lizotte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pesonen misses with a low kick.
Lizotte has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pesonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Lizotte's head.
Lizotte throws a leg kick that misses.
Pesonen throws a leg kick but Lizotte checks it.
Pesonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Pesonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good work by Lizotte as he checks the leg kick.
Lizotte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pesonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A good leg kick by Pesonen.
Stephan Lizotte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lizotte moves out of range of the body kick from Pesonen.
Pesonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Lizotte swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pesonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pesonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lizotte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pesonen.
Lizotte connects with a looping right hand.
Lizotte wants to clinch.
Pesonen lands with a nice body kick.
Lizotte connects with a solid leg kick.
Lizotte moves out of range as Pesonen strikes.
Pesonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte throws a right hand that Pesonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Pesonen also avoids with ease.
Stephan Lizotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lizotte checks a leg kick.
Pesonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pesonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lizotte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pesonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lizotte.
A big right from Pesonen misses.
A jab lands there for Lizotte.
Lizotte misses with a body shot.
Pesonen avoids the head kick by Lizotte.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lizotte misses with a head kick.
Lizotte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Pesonen.
Pesonen drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pesonen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pesonen controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lizotte is keeping the position for now.
Lizotte keeping moving, preventing Pesonen from controlling successfully.
Pesonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pesonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pesonen landing some decent shots from guard.
Lizotte is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lizotte tries to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jallu Pesonen.
I've got Pesonen 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jallu Pesonen!
Jallu Pesonen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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