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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Moustache Mann (ranked 3124 p4p, 3394 weight class) and Janne Sillanpaa (ranked 330 p4p, 349 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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2 - 1 - 0 |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 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 Hilo, Moustache Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Janne Sillanpaa!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sillanpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mann.
The crowd cheers as Sillanpaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mann doesn't seem phased though.
Mann misses with the combination.
Sillanpaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sillanpaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mann.
Mann walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sillanpaa.
Sillanpaa looks to land a left hand but Mann moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Mann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sillanpaa. Mann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sillanpaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sillanpaa throws a looping overhand right but Mann ducks down to avoid it.
Mann is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Sillanpaa misses.
Mann moves away from the strike by Sillanpaa.
Mann has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hilo Mats in the buildup to the fight.
Mann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sillanpaa.
Sillanpaa lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann moves out of range of the strikes.
Mann ducks under a wild hook from Sillanpaa.
Sillanpaa connects with a body shot that sends Mann's belly button to the back.
Janne Sillanpaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sillanpaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mann counters with a straight right hand.
Mann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sillanpaa.
Sillanpaa throws the left hand but Mann avoids the punch easily.
Mann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sillanpaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Mann's head.
Sillanpaa has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mann misses with a double jab
and Sillanpaa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sillanpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Mann is just out of range.
Sillanpaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sillanpaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann moves out of range as Sillanpaa strikes.
Sillanpaa throws a sloppy body shot
and Mann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sillanpaa lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Sillanpaa misses.
Mann misses with the combination.
Mann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mann takes one on the button.
Sillanpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Sillanpaa throws a shot from downtown. Mann moves away and avoids it.
Sillanpaa scores with a hook.
Mann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sillanpaa throws out the jab.
Sillanpaa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sillanpaa misses with a body shot.
Sillanpaa throws a hook but Mann blocks it.
Mann moves out of range of the strikes.
Sillanpaa loads up on a big right hand but Mann slips the punch.
Mann checks a leg kick.
Mann appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sillanpaa swinging wildly here.
A cross from Sillanpaa lands.
Mann staying out of range there.
Mann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sillanpaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sillanpaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sillanpaa throws a hook but Mann avoids it easily.
A big left from Sillanpaa misses.
Sillanpaa takes a swing at Mann's ribcage but misses.
Sillanpaa misses with a left hand
and Mann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sillanpaa throws out a loose jab but Mann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sillanpaa throws the left hand but Mann avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sillanpaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mann is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A lazy left from Sillanpaa finds it's target.
Mann throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sillanpaa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sillanpaa throws a hook to the side of Mann's head but Mann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mann staying out of range there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sillanpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mann throws out the jab.
Sillanpaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mann slips under a jab from Sillanpaa.
Mann is looking for a counter combo.
Sillanpaa scores with a jab to the head.
Mann just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Mann 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sillanpaa misses with a hook
and Mann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sillanpaa.
Sillanpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mann throws out the jab.
Sillanpaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mann lands a really nice looking cross but Sillanpaa seems unphased.
Sillanpaa is looking to land body kicks.
Mann seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mann throws a series of punches but Sillanpaa moves out of range.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sillanpaa ducks under a wild hook from Mann.
Sillanpaa misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sillanpaa slips a jab from Mann.
Sillanpaa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mann had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sillanpaa misses with a hook.
Mann misses with an uppercut
and Sillanpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sillanpaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Mann's head.
Mann is rocked!
Mann is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sillanpaa circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mann to the canvas! Mann doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Sillanpaa keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janne Sillanpaa!
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energy
A | B |
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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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