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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arvo Penaali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Kantola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penaali comes to the cage accompanied by Immortal Technique - Obnoxius. Arvo Penaali has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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182 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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TWGC Champion
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvo Penaali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Kantola!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Penaali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kantola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penaali was well out of range. Poor timing from Kantola.
Penaali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kantola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Penaali doesn't seem bothered though.
Kantola defending well as Penaali loads up on a big left hand.
Kantola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Kantola misses.
Penaali misses with a body shot
and Kantola counters with a nice uppercut.
Kantola lands the left hand.
Kantola smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Penaali scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kantola doesn't seem bothered though.
Penaali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kantola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penaali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kantola staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola misses with a straight right.
Kantola swings widly with a right hand
and Penaali counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Penaali.
Kantola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kantola is trying to control the position but Penaali postures up.
Penaali passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Penaali working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Penaali cracks Kantola with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penaali lands a decent elbow from side control.
Penaali working the body and head with strikes.
Kantola tries to buck Penaali off but Penaali is having none of it.
Kantola taking a bit of punishment here - Penaali scoring with strikes.
Penaali trying to control the position but Kantola is working away.
Kantola is looking to regain half guard here but Penaali keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penaali in side control, throwing shots but Kantola defends.
Penaali working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Penaali sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kantola is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Penaali scoring with punches from side control.
Penaali working the ground and pound from side control.
Penaali tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kantola is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kantola takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Penaali landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penaali scores with a couple of short elbows.
Penaali throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Penaali.
Penaali postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Penaali working the ground and pound from side control.
Kantola takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Penaali is looking to take a break and control but Kantola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penaali lands a few punches from side control.
Kantola takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Penaali trying to control the position but Kantola is working away.
Penaali lands an elbow.
Kantola can't do much from the bottom here.
Kantola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is trying to work for a sweep but Penaali has mounted him!
Penaali working Kantola over with strikes here.
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!
Kantola sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kantola wants to control but Penaali is keeping busy.
Penaali thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kantola's head.
Penaali is working for a submission of some sort.
Penaali missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvo Penaali 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.
Penaali throws an off balance right hand
and Kantola counters with a thumping low kick.
Kantola throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Penaali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arvo Penaali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penaali misses the shot to the body.
Penaali throws a leg kick but Kantola checks it.
Penaali misses with a few strikes there.
Penaali with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kantola to score with a decent uppercut.
Penaali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penaali shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kantola sprawls well. Kantola wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Penaali gets slowly back to his feet.
Kantola misses with a shot to the body
and Penaali counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Penaali.
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!
Penaali drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kantola dives on top into guard.
Penaali keeping moving, preventing Kantola from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penaali looking to control.
Kantola wants to control from the top but Penaali keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Antti Kantola was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Penaali is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kantola tries to clinch up but Penaali circles away and keeps his distance.
Kantola jabs Penaali right on the nose. Penaali blinks but takes it well.
Kantola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Penaali.
A left lands for Penaali.
Penaali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kantola tries to bum rush Penaali with a series of wild strikes but Penaali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Penaali throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick by Penaali misses
and Kantola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Antti Kantola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kantola throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kantola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola misses with a looping right.
Kantola misses with a kick to the body.
Penaali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kantola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kantola moves out of range of the leg kick from Penaali.
Kantola swings away with a body shot that misses
and Penaali makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Penaali shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Penaali scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Penaali throwing shots but Kantola is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penaali moves into full mount! Kantola won't be happy about that!
Penaali looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penaali cracks Kantola with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kantola is desperately trying to improve his position but Penaali has a good base and remains in mount.
Kantola tries to lock up and control but Penaali gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Penaali lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Penaali working Kantola over with strikes here.
Penaali lands a couple of good shots and Kantola has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Penaali is landing with strikes from the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penaali is landing with strikes from the back.
Penaali landing with strikes.
Kantola is rocked!
Penaali trying to control.
Can Kantola hold on?! Penaali is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvo Penaali dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kantola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Penaali ducks right into an uppercut from Kantola.
Kantola swings for the body but Penaali moves out of range.
Penaali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kantola manages to avoid it.
Kantola misses with a low kick.
Kantola throws a push kick but Penaali slaps the foot to one side.
Penaali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kantola.
Kantola dodges the punch combination from Penaali.
Penaali avoids the body shot from Kantola.
Antti Kantola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Penaali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penaali lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kantola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Penaali momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penaali shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Penaali takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Penaali perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Penaali wants to work for an arm triangle but Kantola is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Penaali prevents Kantola from improving his position.
Penaali working Kantola over with strikes.
Penaali wants to work for an arm triangle but Kantola is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kantola is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antti Kantola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penaali sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kantola defending well though.
Penaali is keen to just control but Kantola is a slippery customer.
Penaali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kantola can do to turn this around?
Penaali moves nicely into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penaali fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Arvo Penaali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kantola tries to improve position but can't.
Penaali is staying tight to Kantola's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kantola wants to control but Penaali postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Penaali goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kantola rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Penaali's guard! Nice work there by Kantola!
Kantola won't allow Penaali to sweep him here.
Kantola tries to free his leg and advance position but Penaali is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Arvo Penaali wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kantola tries to clinch up.
Penaali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kantola.
Penaali slips a jab and a cross from Kantola.
Kantola scores with a shot to the body.
Kantola's corner calls for a 1-2. Kantola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penaali scores with a one two! Kantola had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kantola drops his hands momentarily and Penaali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Penaali throws a body punch but Kantola moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kantola. That's going to slow Penaali down.
Kantola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penaali manages to avoid it.
Penaali with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kantola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penaali scores with a decent looking hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kantola walks into a stiff left hand from Penaali.
Kantola's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Penaali connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kantola scrambles back to his feet.
Kantola tries to land a front kick but Penaali steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arvo Penaali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Penaali, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arvo Penaali!
Arvo Penaali thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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