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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torvald Gunnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Rovaniesti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Torvald Gunnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Rovaniesti!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rovaniesti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunnarsson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rovaniesti forces Gunnarsson back against the cage and clinches.
Rovaniesti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rovaniesti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rovaniesti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rovaniesti tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Rovaniesti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Rovaniesti.
Rovaniesti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rovaniesti has had enough of the clinch but Gunnarsson keeps him there for the moment.
Rovaniesti successfully pulls guard.
Rovaniesti pulls Gunnarsson in to control the position.
Rovaniesti is looking to stand up but Gunnarsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Rovaniesti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gunnarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Rovaniesti.
Rovaniesti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovaniesti has his feet on Gunnarsson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rovaniesti tries to clinch up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Rovaniesti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rovaniesti is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gunnarsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gunnarsson prevents Rovaniesti from breaking the clinch.
Rovaniesti is trying to break free.
Rovaniesti working hard to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson prevents Rovaniesti from breaking the clinch.
That's two 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.
Rovaniesti can't break the clinch.
Rovaniesti working hard to break the clinch.
Rovaniesti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rovaniesti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rovaniesti is trying to force a seperation but Gunnarsson has the dominant position.
Rovaniesti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rovaniesti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gunnarsson keeps control of Rovaniesti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rovaniesti decides to pull guard.
Rovaniesti throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gunnarsson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rovaniesti wants to sweep but no luck.
Gunnarsson prevents Rovaniesti from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rovaniesti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gunnarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Rovaniesti.
Gunnarsson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovaniesti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rovaniesti pulls Gunnarsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Gunnarsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Rovaniesti keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gunnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rovaniesti.
Torvald Gunnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Rovaniesti.
No luck for Rovaniesti with that takedown attempt.
Rovaniesti misses with a two punch combination.
Rovaniesti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rovaniesti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rovaniesti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rovaniesti is trying to break free.
Gunnarsson keeps control of Rovaniesti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rovaniesti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rovaniesti tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson won't allow it.
Rovaniesti has had enough of the clinch but Gunnarsson keeps him there for the moment.
Rovaniesti is trying to force a seperation but Gunnarsson has the dominant position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Rovaniesti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gunnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gunnarsson clinches but Rovaniesti breaks the clinch
and Rovaniesti moves into the clinch.
Rovaniesti wants to get back to striking at distance but Gunnarsson won't allow it.
Rovaniesti lands a right hand.
Rovaniesti tries to break the clinch but Gunnarsson is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Rovaniesti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rovaniesti has had enough of the clinch but Gunnarsson keeps him there for the moment.
Rovaniesti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rovaniesti slips a jab from Gunnarsson.
Rovaniesti throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Torvald Gunnarsson has been cut.
Rovaniesti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gunnarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rovaniesti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunnarssons head.
Rovaniesti is looking to break free of the clinch but Gunnarsson has double underhooks.
Rovaniesti is looking to break free of the clinch but Gunnarsson has double underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rovaniesti just leaning against Gunnarsson, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovaniesti tries to break the clinch but Gunnarsson is controlling the position.
Rovaniesti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gunnarsson avoids the elbow strike from Rovaniesti, against the cage.
Rovaniesti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rovaniesti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rovaniesti tries to circle away but Gunnarsson has him pinned against the cage.
Rovaniesti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gunnarsson has him pressed against the cage.
Rovaniesti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gunnarsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rovaniesti misses with a straight right.
Rovaniesti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gunnarsson as he jumps to the side.
Torvald Gunnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Rovaniesti.
Rovaniesti looks for a takedown but Gunnarsson sprawls well.
Rovaniesti throws a head kick but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gunnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gunnarsson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rovaniesti closes the distance but Gunnarsson moves to the side
and Gunnarsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rovaniesti wants to clinch
and Gunnarsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rovaniesti swinging wildly here.
Gunnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rovaniesti is looking to clinch but Gunnarsson is avoiding it.
Rovaniesti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovaniesti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gunnarsson has Rovaniesti pressed against the cage, preventing Rovaniesti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rovaniesti lands with a light punch inside.
Rovaniesti is trying to break free.
Rovaniesti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rovaniesti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rovaniesti is looking to break free of the clinch but Gunnarsson has double underhooks.
Gunnarsson missing with knees to the body.
Rovaniesti wants to break free but Gunnarsson has control.
Rovaniesti managing to block the knees to the body from Gunnarsson.
Rovaniesti can't break the clinch.
Rovaniesti lands a left hand.
Rovaniesti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rovaniesti managing to block the knees to the body from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson has Rovaniesti pressed against the cage, preventing Rovaniesti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rovaniesti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gunnarsson fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rovaniesti tries to circle away but Gunnarsson has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rovaniesti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rovaniesti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rovaniesti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunnarssons head.
Gunnarsson scores with a knee to the head.
Gunnarsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rovaniesti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rovaniesti wants to get back to striking at distance but Gunnarsson won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Rovaniesti.
Gunnarsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Rovaniesti has double underhooks.
Gunnarsson fails to pull guard.
Rovaniesti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rovaniesti lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rovaniesti tries to break free but Gunnarsson pushes him back against the cage.
Rovaniesti working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gunnarsson throws an elbow but misses.
Rovaniesti avoiding damage as Gunnarsson throws knees to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Rovaniesti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Torvald Gunnarsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rovaniesti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rovaniesti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rovaniesti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gunnarsson but Gunnarsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gunnarsson shoots in and drives through. Rovaniesti sprawls well.
Gunnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Rovaniesti.
Rovaniesti tries to clinch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Rovaniesti looks to land a body kick but Gunnarsson moved away.
Rovaniesti scores with a one two! Gunnarsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rovaniesti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gunnarsson can pounce on him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rovaniesti tries to clinch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Rovaniesti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gunnarsson letting Rovaniesti take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovaniesti pushes off an throws an elbow but Gunnarsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gunnarsson has Rovaniesti pressed against the cage, preventing Rovaniesti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gunnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rovaniesti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rovaniesti dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rovaniesti is looking to break free of the clinch but Gunnarsson has double underhooks.
Rovaniesti is trying to force a seperation but Gunnarsson has the dominant position.
Rovaniesti is trying to break the clinch but Gunnarsson has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rovaniesti prevents a body shot from Gunnarsson.
Rovaniesti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rovaniesti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rovaniesti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gunnarsson has him pressed against the cage.
Gunnarsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Rovaniesti tries to break free but Gunnarsson pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rovaniesti wants to break free but Gunnarsson has control.
Rovaniesti is trying to force a seperation but Gunnarsson has the dominant position.
Rovaniesti scores with a shot to the side of Gunnarsson's head.
Gunnarsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gunnarsson tries to pull guard but Rovaniesti holds him up against the cage and eventually Gunnarsson drops back down to his feet.
Rovaniesti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rovaniesti tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Torvald Gunnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Rovaniesti.
Gunnarsson pulls Rovaniesti into guard.
Gunnarsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rovaniesti is controlling him.
Rovaniesti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gunnarsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rovaniesti is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunnarsson has wrist control.
Gunnarsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rovaniesti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovaniesti tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunnarsson is retaining full guard.
Gunnarsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rovaniesti content to stall in guard here.
That's four 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rovaniesti tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gunnarsson counters by clinching up.
Gunnarsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rovaniesti is keeping busy.
Rovaniesti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rovaniesti taking a breather.
Rovaniesti is trying to force a seperation but Gunnarsson has the dominant position.
Torvald Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kari Rovaniesti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rovaniesti pulls guard effortlessly.
Gunnarsson won't allow Rovaniesti to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kari Rovaniesti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rovaniesti has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kari Rovaniesti!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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