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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Armas Paakku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ong Boc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Ong Boc enters the cage!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armas Paakku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ong Boc!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boc tries to keep at a distance but Paakku has taken the fight into the clinch.
Paakku throws a punch but it's blocked by Boc.
Boc taking a breather.
Boc is working Paakku over against the cage.
Come on Boc - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A hook to the body from Paakku.
Paakku pushes Boc back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Paakku throws a punch but it's blocked by Boc.
Paakku lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Paakku.
A short right from Paakku.
Boc breaks the clinch.
Paakku cracks Boc with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paakku throws an overhand right that lands on Boc's shoulder, as Boc tries to avoid the shot.
Paakku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boc paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boc circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body punch from Boc.
Armas Paakku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boc shoots in for a double leg but Paakku sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paakku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boc looks gassed!
Paakku clinches.
Paakku lands a damaging elbow.
Paakku lands a shot to the body.
Paakku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paakku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boc backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paakku.
Boc has had enough of the clinch but Paakku keeps him there for the moment.
Boc is trying to force a seperation but Paakku has the dominant position.
Paakku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paakku scores a nice knee to the body.
Paakku lands a body shot in the clinch.
Paakku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paakku works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Paakku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boc's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paakku digs a right hand underneath Boc's ribcage. Boc let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paakku pushes Boc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paakku lands a body shot in the clinch.
Paakku is working Boc over against the cage.
Paakku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boc.
Paakku digs a right hand into Boc's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boc's gas tank.
Paakku is working Boc over against the cage.
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!
A short right from Paakku on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Paakku.
Paakku scores with a hook to the body.
Paakku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paakku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boc backwards.
Paakku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boc backwards.
Paakku lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paakku lands a hook that snaps the head of Boc backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paakku.
Boc tries to work over Paakku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paakku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boc or not.
Paakku presses Boc against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paakku cracks Boc with a nice body shot.
Paakku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paakku lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paakku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paakku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Paakku as the two fighters clinch.
Paakku lands a nice shot to the body.
Paakku pushes Boc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paakku is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boc is defending well for now.
Paakku lands a hook that snaps the head of Boc backwards.
Paakku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Paakku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paakku missing with knees to the body.
Paakku lands with a short shot to the head.
Paakku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boc on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paakku lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Paakku.
Paakku pushes Boc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Paakku - that landed with a thud.
Boc lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Paakku.
Paakku struggles to land a body shot inside as Boc controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Boc's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paakku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boc stalling the fight.
Paakku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boc wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paakku has him pressed against the cage.
Boc throws an elbow that misses.
Boc looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paakku digs a right hand underneath Boc's ribcage. Boc let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paakku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paakku works on Boc's body with a couple of short punches.
Paakku lands a body shot.
Paakku lands a left hand.
Paakku is leaning against Boc and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Paakku as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Paakku.
Paakku lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paakku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bocs head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paakku.
Boc wants to get back to striking at distance but Paakku won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Paakku.
Boc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paakku has Boc pressed against the cage, preventing Boc from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paakku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paakku gets through Boc's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paakku misses with a shot to the body
and Boc counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Paakku kicks Boc off and gets to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Paakku. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paakku.
Boc shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paakku sprawls well. Paakku wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boc gets slowly back to his feet.
Paakku misses with a body punch
and Boc makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Paakku misses with a combination
and Boc makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boc wants to clinch
and Paakku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armas Paakku dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boc shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Paakku napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Paakku is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Boc has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Paakku 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.
Paakku tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Boc trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paakku is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paakku trying to get back to his feet but Boc is in full control for now.
Boc tightening his grip on Paakku, looking for the choke.
Paakku trying to get back to his feet but Boc is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boc struggling to keep hold of the position.
Paakku has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
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.
Paakku staying busy and making it hard for Boc to control.
Boc is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Paakku has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Paakku manages to escape to his feet.
Paakku throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boc counters with a nice body kick.
Ong Boc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paakku misses with a body shot
and Boc counters with a body kick that stops Paakku in his tracks momentarily.
Boc lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boc fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boc circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boc counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Paakku!
Paakku tries to buck Boc off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boc with a couple of short strikes.
Paakku bucks up and throws Boc to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Paakku misses with a combination
and Boc counters with a head kick. That will keep Paakku thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Boc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paakku has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Paakku lands a right hook to the body.
Paakku darts in trying to clinch
and Boc counters with a head kick.
Boc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boc changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paakku tries to avoid it but Boc manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paakku to the ground. Paakku escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paakku throws a shot from downtown. Boc moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Paakku.
Paakku tries to clinch but Boc moves away
and Boc counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boc has a takedown stuffed.
Armas Paakku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ong Boc.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paakku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paakku looks to land a left hand but Boc moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Paakku misses
and Boc counters with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Paakku.
Paakku tries to clinch up
and Boc counters with an inside leg kick.
Paakku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boc. Boc obviously looking to wear him down.
Paakku misses with a combination
and Boc counters with a nice body kick.
Boc lands a high kick!
A head kick from Boc lands but Paakku takes it in his stride.
Boc is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paakku sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ong Boc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Paakku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Paakku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boc.
Paakku tries to clinch
and Boc counters with a head kick.
Paakku tries to clinch
and Boc counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Paakku kicks Boc off and gets back to his feet.
Paakku gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boc to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Paakku pushes Boc off and scrambles back to his feet.
Paakku darts in trying to clinch
and Boc counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paakku wants to get back to his feet but Boc drags him back down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Boc seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Boc taking a breather here.
Paakku is not content to let Boc control the position.
Paakku pushes Boc away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Boc gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Boc lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boc comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paakku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boc tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paakku sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boc somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boc takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paakku looks to clinch
and Boc counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Paakku scores with a hook to the body. Boc takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boc tries to bum rush Paakku with a series of wild strikes but Paakku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paakku.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Boc.
Paakku tries to escape but Boc is in control.
Boc throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Paakku is not content to let Boc control the position.
Paakku bucks up and tries to throw Boc off but instead Boc has got his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakku trying to get back to his feet but Boc is in full control for now.
Ong Boc has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paakku preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Boc.
Paakku trying to get back to his feet but Boc is in full control for now.
Boc controlling the position well here. Paakku rolled but Boc kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Paakku has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boc lands punches and elbows.
Paakku holding both Boc 's hands and preventing any damage.
Paakku defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Boc's arms.
Paakku manages to stand up with Boc still on his back. Eventually Boc drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paakku cracks Boc with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Paakku stuffs the takedown attempt from Boc. Boc gets slowly back to his feet.
Paakku throws a combination that misses
and Boc counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ong Boc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boc has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ong Boc!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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