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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reg Magno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veijo Veijalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reg Magno had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Reg Magno could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Veijo Veijalainen's chin.
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170 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reg Magno!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veijo Veijalainen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veijalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick by Veijalainen misses
letting Magno counter with a right hand.
Veijalainen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Magno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Veijalainen has his takedown stuffed
letting Magno counter with a right hand.
Magno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Veijalainen.
Veijalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Magno is just out of range.
Veijalainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magno avoids the body shot from Veijalainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veijalainen misses with a head kick.
Magno closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magno lands in his opponent's guard.
Magno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magno works over Veijalainen with some ground and pound from guard.
Magno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Veijalainen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Veijo Veijalainen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Magno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Veijalainen, pushing him back against the cage.
Magno stops a takedown attempt from Veijalainen.
Magno lands a body shot in the clinch.
Veijalainen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magno walks away with a smile on his face. Veijalainen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reg Magno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veijo Veijalainen.
Veijalainen throws a head kick that misses
and Magno counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veijalainen jumps guard but Magno stands there with Veijalainen around his waist. Veijalainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Magno misses with a punch on the inside.
Magno lands with a left to the head.
Veijalainen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Magno lands a takedown into guard.
Magno throwing strikes but missing.
Veijalainen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Magno with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magno looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veijalainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Magno landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Veijalainen has momentary wrist control but Magno slips an elbow through the middle.
Magno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magno with a nice head shot there.
Veijalainen looking to control.
Magno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Veijalainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magno has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magno looking to pass the guard.
Magno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reg Magno dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Veijalainen with a poor takedown
and Magno counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magno throwing strikes from guard but Veijalainen blocks nicely.
Veijalainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magno trying to control the position from guard on top but Veijalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Veijalainen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magno is trying to get back to full guard.
Veijalainen is trying to control. Magno wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Veijalainen is working for a kimura but Magno is defending it quite comfortably.
Veijalainen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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.
Veijalainen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magno has managed to free his arm - good work.
Magno tries to roll over but Veijalainen keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veijalainen seems to be working for a kimura but Magno defends the submission attempt.
Magno is looking to control Veijalainen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magno avoid being mounted?
Magno is pressing down on Veijalainen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magno controlling Veijalainen's posture.
Magno trying to keep a closed guard but Veijalainen is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Veijalainen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Veijalainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Magno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magno has momentary wrist control but Veijalainen slips an elbow through the middle.
Magno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reg Magno dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Veijalainen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Magno counters with a nice double leg into side control. Veijalainen won't be happy with that.
Magno creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Veijalainen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Veijalainen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Magno.
I wouldn't like to be where Veijalainen is right now.
Magno working the strikes but Veijalainen uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Veijalainen wants to control but Magno is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magno throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Veijalainen wants to control but Magno is keeping busy.
Magno wants to stand up but Veijalainen is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veijalainen is trying to stand back up but Magno is controlling him
Veijalainen trying to hold on to Magno's head to control him but Magno postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Magno throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Veijalainen moves into full guard.
Veijalainen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magno is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Veijalainen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Magno has worked his arm free - good work by Magno!
Veijalainen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Magno manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Reg Magno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magno drops an elbow to the side of Veijalainen's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veijalainen pushes Magno off and gets back to his feet.
Veijalainen tries to land a body kick
and Magno moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veijalainen fails to pull guard.
Veijalainen tries to pull guard but Magno won't allow it.
Magno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Veijalainen throws the kick towards the body but Magno avoids it.
Veijalainen tries to keep at a distance but Magno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magno has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Veijalainen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Veijalainen tries to pull guard but Magno holds him up against the cage and eventually Veijalainen drops back down to his feet.
Reg Magno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veijo Veijalainen.
Magno is trying to trip Veijalainen. He has hold of a leg but Veijalainen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Magno persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Magno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magno throws a strike but Veijalainen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Veijalainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Veijalainen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Magno is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Magno has escaped and now he's on top!
Veijalainen pulls Magno in close to prevent any damage.
Magno postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reg Magno clearly takes 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.
Magno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Veijalainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Veijalainen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Veijalainen counters with a big head kick but Magno shrugs it off.
Veijalainen throws a head kick but Magno moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veijalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Magno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Veijalainen throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veijalainen throws a lazy head kick
and Magno counters with a three punch combo that has Veijalainen backing up. Veijalainen nods at Magno to acknowledge the strikes.
Veijalainen gets caught flat footed, as Magno shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Veijalainen managing to control the position.
Magno is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Veijalainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magno manages to get himself to full guard.
Veijalainen is pushing down on Magno's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magno is fighting to maintain full guard but Veijalainen has managed to sneak the leg through.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magno wants to stand back up but Veijalainen manages to pass into side control.
Veijalainen working the head and body with strikes.
Veijalainen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Magno is pushing Veijalainen's head away, looking to escape. Veijalainen manages to hold on to the position though.
Veijalainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magno keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veijalainen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magno, who protects the arm well.
Magno taking punishment in the form of punches.
Veijalainen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Veijalainen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Veijalainen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magno tries to bench press Veijalainen off him but Veijalainen keeps the position.
Veijalainen advances to mount.
Magno really wants to buck Veijalainen off and get back to his feet.
Veijalainen trying to control but Magno is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veijo Veijalainen dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Magno darts in trying to clinch
and Veijalainen counters with a head kick. That will keep Magno thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Veijalainen lands a head kick!
Veijalainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magno sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veijalainen wants to slow Magno down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magno dives in and grabs Veijalainen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Veijalainen pushes down on Magno's head and hops out.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Veijalainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magno tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Veijalainen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Veijo Veijalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veijalainen.
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.
Veijalainen throws a push kick but Magno slaps the foot to one side.
Veijalainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Magno.
Magno avoids the head kick by Veijalainen.
Magno fails with the takedown
and Veijalainen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Veijalainen scores with a takedown into Magno's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magno is trying to keep Veijalainen in close.
Magno keeping moving, preventing Veijalainen from controlling successfully.
Magno looking for a sweep. Not yet Magno, not yet.
Veijalainen looking to pass the guard.
Veijo Veijalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Veijalainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Magno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Veijalainen throws a strike but Magno rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Veijalainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reg Magno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veijalainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Veijo Veijalainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Magno has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reg Magno!
Reg Magno retains his lightweight title!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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