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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Verneri Kynaniska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Volchiec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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189 cm
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208 lbs
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199 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Verneri Kynaniska! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Volchiec! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Volchiec gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Volchiec lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Volchiec is working for takedown but Kynaniska is calmly controlling the position for now. Volchiec lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Verneri Kynaniska has been cut. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Kynaniska is trying to break the clinch but Volchiec has him pressed against the cage. Volchiec is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Kynaniska trying to stall but Volchiec improves his position.
Kynaniska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kynaniska scores with a jab to the body. Volchiec slips a jab and a cross from Kynaniska.
Volchiec throws a series of punches but Kynaniska avoids them all with ease. No luck for Volchiec with that takedown attempt. Verneri Kynaniska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Volchiec. Volchiec misses with a combination
and Kynaniska counters with a stiff right hand. Kynaniska moves forwards but Volchiec connects with a nice, crisp jab. Volchiec walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kynaniska checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Kynaniska lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Volchiec looks gassed! Volchiec shoots in but Kynaniska avoids the takedown attempt easily. Kynaniska circles away from the clinch attempt and Kynaniska makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kynaniska scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Kynaniska connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Volchiec needs to keep his hands up - Kynaniska had a free shot at his head there. Kynaniska uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volchiec has time to react. Kynaniska goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Kynaniska sizes up Volchiec with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Kynaniska fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Kynaniska lands a head kick!
Kynaniska connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Kynaniska fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kynaniska lands with a nice combination. Volchiec backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Volchiec shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Volchiec has his takedown stuffed and Kynaniska counters with a three punch combo that has Volchiec backing up. Volchiec nods at Kynaniska to acknowledge the strikes. Kynaniska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Volchiec shoots in for a takedown but Kynaniska shows good takedown defense. Kynaniska instigates a clinch. Kynaniska is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Volchiec goes for a takedown attempt but Kynaniska pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kynaniska shoots in looking for a takedown. Volchiec tries to sprawl out of it but Kynaniska keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Volchiec manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. A punch combination from Kynaniska misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Volchiec tries to clinch but fails miserably and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Volchiec lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Volchiec lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Kynaniska walks into a stiff left hand from Volchiec. Volchiec looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Volchiec cracks Kynaniska with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Volchiec darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Volchiec connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Kynaniska has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kynaniska is trying to break the clinch but Volchiec has him pressed against the cage. Kynaniska wants to break the clinch but can't.
Volchiec scores with a nice hook to the head. Volchiec works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Volchiec lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kynaniska wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Volchiec has him pressed against the cage. Volchiec breaks from the clinch.
Volchiec throws a right and a left that Kynaniska avoids nicely. Volchiec closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kynaniska circles away. Kynaniska closes the distance and lands a one-two. Volchiec cracks Kynaniska with an open hand slap. Kynaniska keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Volchiec falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kynaniska counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Kynaniska trying to stand up but can't free himself from Volchiec's guard. Volchiec has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kynaniska off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kynaniska throws a right and a left that Volchiec avoids nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Kynaniska dominated that round. The cut man is working on Verneri Kynaniska's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kynaniska takes one on the button. Volchiec lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Volchiec throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kynaniska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kynaniska takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Horrible takedown by Volchiec or perhaps it was just good defense by Kynaniska which made him look bad. Kynaniska thumps Volchiec with a low kick. Kynaniska lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kynaniska. Volchiec shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kynaniska but Kynaniska pushes him off and we're back to square one. Kynaniska blocks a jab. A left and a right from Kynaniska both land. Nice combination. A nice inside leg kick there by Kynaniska. That's going to slow Volchiec down. A nice combination there by Kynaniska.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Volchiec has his takedown stuffed and Kynaniska counters with a left and a right that stings Volchiec. Verneri Kynaniska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Volchiec.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kynaniska ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kynaniska connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Kynaniska is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Volchiec with a lazy takedown attempt and Kynaniska counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Volchiec thinking. Kynaniska ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Volchiec changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kynaniska looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Kynaniska is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Kynaniska is not content to let Volchiec control the position. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Volchiec lands a few punches from side control. Volchiec is chipping away with strikes.
Kynaniska wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Volchiec scores with punches from side control. Volchiec in side control lands a decent elbow. Kynaniska is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Volchiec cracks Kynaniska with an elbow. That is naaassty. Kynaniska on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Kynaniska wants to get back to his feet but Volchiec drags him back down. Volchiec landing a few strikes. Kynaniska is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Kynaniska is letting Volchiec control him for a moment. Volchiec working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Volchiec lands a nice forearm strike. Volchiec working the ground and pound. Volchiec lands a nice forearm strike. Kynaniska is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Volchiec scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kynaniska to see if he's OK. Kynaniska wants to get back to his feet but Volchiec drags him back down. Kynaniska is not content to let Volchiec control the position. Kynaniska taking a bit of punishment here - Volchiec scoring with strikes. Kynaniska wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Volchiec wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kynaniska keeps working.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Volchiec fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kynaniska looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kynaniska throws a one two combo.
Kynaniska connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Volchiec momentarily.
Volchiec fails with the takedown and Kynaniska counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kynaniska. Kynaniska stands and steps away. Volchiec gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Volchiec throws a big shot that misses. Volchiec shoots in but no luck this time. Roger Volchiec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Volchiec has his takedown stuffed and Kynaniska counters with a takedown into side control. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Volchiec manages to get back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Kynaniska dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Verneri Kynaniska's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Volchiec. Volchiec throws a combination that misses and Kynaniska counters with a two punch combo. Verneri Kynaniska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A combination from Kynaniska does no damage. Volchiec scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Volchiec throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Kynaniska counters with a two punch combo. Volchiec with a hook. Volchiec swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kynaniska looks for a takedown but Volchiec sprawls well. Kynaniska misses with a jab, cross combination.
Volchiec falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kynaniska finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Kynaniska throws a series of punches but Volchiec moves out of range. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Volchiec lands a really nice looking cross but Kynaniska seems unphased.
Kynaniska throws a push kick but Volchiec slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round. Volchiec closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Kynaniska wants to get back to his feet but Volchiec drags him back down. Volchiec scoring with punches and elbows. Kynaniska is being controlled here. Verneri Kynaniska overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Volchiec wants to control but Kynaniska is keeping him busy. Volchiec cracks Kynaniska with a big elbow. Volchiec trying to control the action but Kynaniska is working from the bottom. Kynaniska is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Volchiec in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kynaniska takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Volchiec trying to control the position but Kynaniska is working away. Kynaniska is trying to buck Volchiec off.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Kynaniska misses with a few strikes there.
Volchiec scores with a body shot.
Verneri Kynaniska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Volchiec throws a right hand that Kynaniska ducks under and follows up with a left that Kynaniska also avoids with ease. Volchiec gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Volchiec is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kynaniska is keeping busy. Kynaniska is trying to break free. Volchiec keeps control of Kynaniska as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Kynaniska wants to get back to striking at distance but Volchiec won't allow it.
Volchiec wants the takedown. Kynaniska is fighting it off but Volchiec persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kynaniska's guard against the cage. Volchiec stands up from Kynaniska's guard - Volchiec perhaps looking for a knockout. Kynaniska lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Volchiec lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Kynaniska scores with a four punch combination! Volchiec throws a head kick that misses and Kynaniska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The fight stays on the outside here - Volchiec looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kynaniska throws a series of punches but Volchiec avoids them all with ease. Volchiec moves into the clinch. Volchiec breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kynaniska throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Volchiec misses with a combination
and Kynaniska counters with a single leg into guard. Volchiec didn't expect that. Kynaniska won't allow Volchiec to sweep him here. Kynaniska postures up.
Kynaniska stopping the sweep attempt from Volchiec. Volchiec is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Roger Volchiec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Volchiec will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Roger Volchiec. I think Kynaniska 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Verneri Kynaniska!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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