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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artturi Reinikainen (ranked 1363 p4p, 170 weight class) and Humors Lacplesis (ranked 330 p4p, 43 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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171 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artturi Reinikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Humors Lacplesis!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacplesis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reinikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacplesis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lacplesis throws a poor cross that misses
and Reinikainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lacplesis has Reinikainen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Reinikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lacplesis clinches up with Reinikainen and pushes him back against the ropes.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Reinikainen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Reinikainen - that landed with a thud.
Reinikainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reinikainen lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Reinikainen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reinikainen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lacplesis smiles and moves away.
Reinikainen looks for the body kick but Lacplesis saw that one coming.
Reinikainen tries to land a front kick but Lacplesis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lacplesis misses with a straight right.
Lacplesis is looking to clinch but Reinikainen is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Lacplesis.
Reinikainen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reinikainen throws a body punch but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but Reinikainen is having none of it.
Lacplesis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lacplesis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reinikainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
It appears Reinikainen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lacplesis throws a hook but Reinikainen blocks it.
Lacplesis misses the shot to the body.
Reinikainen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lacplesis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lacplesis throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacplesis wants to clinch.
Reinikainen throws a body punch but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Lacplesis darts in trying to clinch
and Reinikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis tries to clinch up but Reinikainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Lacplesis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lacplesis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reinikainen.
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reinikainen blocking some punches.
Lacplesis lands a shoulder strike.
Lacplesis is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Reinikainen misses with some punches.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A right hook to the body lands for Lacplesis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen misses with some punches.
Lacplesis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reinikainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reinikainen's elbow.
Reinikainen blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Reinikainen tries to break free but Lacplesis pushes him back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Reinikainen is trying to push Lacplesis away but Lacplesis has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Lacplesis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Reinikainen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lacplesis can turn it around.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen tries to pull guard but Lacplesis won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lacplesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lacplesis blocking some punches.
Reinikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lacplesis defending well as Reinikainen loads up on a big left hand.
Reinikainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Reinikainen scores with a four punch combination!
Lacplesis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Lacplesis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reinikainen tries to keep at a distance but Lacplesis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reinikainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Lacplesis.
A nice left hand lands by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Reinikainen backwards.
Reinikainen blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Reinikainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reinikainen misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Reinikainen.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Reinikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lacplesis misses with a hook
and Reinikainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Lacplesis avoids it easily.
Lacplesis lands a slapping body shot.
Lacplesis takes the fight into the clinch.
Reinikainen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Lacplesis to keep the fight standing.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Reinikainen controls the action.
Reinikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacplesis misses the target.
Reinikainen throws a jab when Lacplesis was well out of range.
Reinikainen misses with a left hand
and Lacplesis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lacplesis is looking to clinch but Reinikainen is avoiding it.
Lacplesis scores with a shot to the body.
Lacplesis takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Lacplesis with a jab.
Lacplesis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reinikainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Reinikainen jumps guard and drags Lacplesis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lacplesis wants to stand but Reinikainen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lacplesis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reinikainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Lacplesis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reinikainen looks to land a combination but Lacplesis avoids it well.
Lacplesis is looking to clinch but Reinikainen is avoiding it.
Reinikainen scores with a nice head shot.
Lacplesis throws a looping overhand right but Reinikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Reinikainen blocks a jab.
Reinikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lacplesis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Lacplesis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lacplesis throws a big shot that misses.
Lacplesis digs a good body shot into Reinikainen's ribs.
Lacplesis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reinikainen is looking for a counter combo.
Reinikainen loads up on a big right hand but Lacplesis slips the punch.
Lacplesis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reinikainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacplesis wants to clinch.
Reinikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reinikainen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reinikainen duly obliges.
Lacplesis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut lands for Lacplesis. That snapped Reinikainen's head back.
Lacplesis drives through and clinches with Reinikainen against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen tries to pull guard but Lacplesis holds him up against the ropes and eventually Reinikainen drops back down to his feet.
Reinikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the side of Lacplesis's head but Lacplesis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lacplesis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reinikainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lacplesis has managed to clinch.
Reinikainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reinikainen blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands with a left to the head.
Reinikainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Reinikainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Reinikainen backwards.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reinikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Reinikainen tries to pull guard but Lacplesis holds him up against the ropes and eventually Reinikainen drops back down to his feet.
Still in the clinch, Reinikainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Reinikainen prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Reinikainen controls his hands.
Lacplesis tries to work over Reinikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Reinikainen blocks it.
Lacplesis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Lacplesis.
Reinikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lacplesis lands with a left to the head.
Lacplesis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reinikainen.
Lacplesis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reinikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Reinikainen tries to work over Lacplesis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacplesis takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Humors Lacplesis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lacplesis moves in looking to clinch but Reinikainen pushes him off.
Lacplesis doesn't manage to clinch there - Reinikainen circles away.
Reinikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reinikainen misses with a head kick.
Reinikainen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lacplesis closes the distance and clinches.
Lacplesis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reinikainens head.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis gets through Reinikainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Lacplesis.
Reinikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reinikainens head.
Reinikainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reinikainen blocking some punches.
Lacplesis presses Reinikainen against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reinikainen misses with the head strike.
Reinikainen tries to pull guard but Lacplesis forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reinikainen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lacplesis just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Lacplesis lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reinikainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reinikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Reinikainen takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lacplesis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Lacplesis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Reinikainen blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis cracks Reinikainen with a nice body shot.
Lacplesis keeps control of Reinikainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reinikainen tries to break free but Lacplesis pushes him back against the ropes.
Lacplesis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short left from Reinikainen.
A short left from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis keeps control of Reinikainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lacplesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reinikainen lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen blocking some punches.
Lacplesis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Lacplesis as the two fighters clinch.
Lacplesis gets through Reinikainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reinikainen wants to break free but Lacplesis has control.
Reinikainen tries to throw a body punch but Lacplesis avoids it by throwing Reinikainen back against the ropes.
Reinikainen fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lacplesis digs a right hand into Reinikainen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reinikainen's gas tank.
Artturi Reinikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lacplesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reinikainen can't break the clinch.
Reinikainen throws a head punch that misses.
Reinikainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacplesis's elbow.
Lacplesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis lands with a right to the head.
Reinikainen breaks from the clinch.
Lacplesis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lacplesis jabs Reinikainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reinikainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reinikainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Good shot there by Lacplesis.
Reinikainen gets tackled into the ropes by Lacplesis. Lacplesis maintains the clinch.
Reinikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reinikainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lacplesis has a couple of punches blocked by Reinikainen.
Lacplesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Humors Lacplesis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
A hook to the body from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Reinikainen manages to break the clinch.
Lacplesis blocks a jab.
Lacplesis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head.
Lacplesis misses the jab.
Reinikainen ducks right into an uppercut from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Lacplesis darts in and clinches Reinikainen up against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Reinikainen on the inside.
Lacplesis lands with a right to the head.
Reinikainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Humors Lacplesis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lacplesis 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Humors Lacplesis!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Humors Lacplesis!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Humors Lacplesis!
Humors Lacplesis wins by unanimous decision!
Humors Lacplesis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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