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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Kuosmanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reiska Rakennusmies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keijo Kuosmanen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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167 lbs
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169 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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World class boxer
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Kuosmanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reiska Rakennusmies!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuosmanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rakennusmies throws out the jab.
Kuosmanen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rakennusmies looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rakennusmies is pushing Kuosmanen's head away, looking to escape. Kuosmanen manages to hold on to the position though.
Kuosmanen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rakennusmies has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kuosmanen slows the pace down.
Rakennusmies tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Kuosmanen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rakennusmies knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rakennusmies for a finish.
Rakennusmies is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakennusmies covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Rakennusmies trying to get back to his feet but Kuosmanen is in full control for now.
Kuosmanen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakennusmies is trying to stand back up.
Rakennusmies is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kuosmanen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rakennusmies has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rakennusmies defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kuosmanen's arms.
Kuosmanen is breathing heavily.
Rakennusmies controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Kuosmanen is looking to control Rakennusmies but Rakennusmies is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakennusmies is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rakennusmies is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rakennusmies is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuosmanen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rakennusmies knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rakennusmies for a finish.
Rakennusmies controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Kuosmanen tightening his grip on Rakennusmies, looking for the choke.
Rakennusmies is trapped and Kuosmanen is scoring with shots to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuosmanen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rakennusmies is defending well though. Kuosmanen let's go of the attempt for now.
Kuosmanen looking for the choke but no joy.
Kuosmanen working for a choke but Rakennusmies is defending well.
Rakennusmies is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rakennusmies looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kuosmanen.
Rakennusmies is trying to stand back up.
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.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Kuosmanen.
Kuosmanen looking for the choke from the back.
Rakennusmies manages to escape to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Kuosmanen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Rakennusmies misses.
Rakennusmies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuosmanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuosmanen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rakennusmies tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuosmanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Kuosmanen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kuosmanen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rakennusmies misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuosmanen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rakennusmies napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rakennusmies on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kuosmanen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kuosmanen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rakennusmies wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kuosmanen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakennusmies wants to get back to his feet but Kuosmanen drags him back down.
Kuosmanen is looking to take a break and control but Rakennusmies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rakennusmies is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kuosmanen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rakennusmies throws a big shot that misses.
Rakennusmies jabs at Kuosmanen's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rakennusmies. Kuosmanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rakennusmies connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuosmanen looks for a takedown but Rakennusmies sprawls well.
Kuosmanen shoots in for a takedown but Rakennusmies shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Rakennusmies as Kuosmanen shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keijo Kuosmanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Rakennusmies. No joy for Kuosmanen on that attempt.
Rakennusmies misses with an uppercut.
Kuosmanen misses with a takedown attempt - Rakennusmies sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rakennusmies scores with a punch to the head.
Rakennusmies throws out a loose jab but Kuosmanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reiska Rakennusmies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuosmanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rakennusmies.
Kuosmanen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuosmanen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rakennusmies scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rakennusmies lands a jab to Kuosmanen's midsection.
Rakennusmies connects with a jab.
Rakennusmies lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Rakennusmies misses.
Rakennusmies lands a nice hook to Kuosmanen's body. Kuosmanen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuosmanen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rakennusmies sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Rakennusmies as he connects with a hook.
Rakennusmies jabs Kuosmanen right on the nose. Kuosmanen blinks but takes it well.
Rakennusmies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuosmanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuosmanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rakennusmies takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuosmanen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rakennusmies scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuosmanen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rakennusmies lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rakennusmies lands with a light punch inside.
Rakennusmies working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuosmanen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice left hand lands by Rakennusmies.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakennusmies scores with a shot to the side of Kuosmanen's head.
Rakennusmies dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rakennusmies lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Rakennusmies on the inside.
Kuosmanen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rakennusmies walks away with a smile on his face. Kuosmanen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rakennusmies scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuosmanen doesn't seem bothered though.
Rakennusmies lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rakennusmies is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kuosmanen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kuosmanen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rakennusmies lunges at Kuosmanen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kuosmanen's hand.
Rakennusmies with a nice cross.
Rakennusmies uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kuosmanen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rakennusmies lands with an overhand left.
Oh Kuosmanen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuosmanen takes one to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rakennusmies fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuosmanen, pushing him back against the cage.
Rakennusmies has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rakennusmies avoiding damage.
Kuosmanen goes for a takedown attempt but Rakennusmies pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rakennusmies might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kuosmanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reiska Rakennusmies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kuosmanen shoots in but no luck this time.
Kuosmanen seems to have got his legs back now.
Kuosmanen gets a takedown into half guard.
Kuosmanen trying to control the action but Rakennusmies is working from the bottom.
Rakennusmies manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kuosmanen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rakennusmies avoids it really well and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rakennusmies.
Rakennusmies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuosmanen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuosmanen avoids the body shot from Rakennusmies.
Kuosmanen tries to clinch but Rakennusmies moves away
and Rakennusmies counters with a straight right hand.
Reiska Rakennusmies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakennusmies keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keijo Kuosmanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rakennusmies lands with a straight right. Kuosmanen didn't see that one coming.
Kuosmanen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kuosmanen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rakennusmies lands an overhand right.
Rakennusmies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuosmanen.
Kuosmanen moves away from the strike by Rakennusmies.
Kuosmanen closes the distance and clinches.
Kuosmanen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rakennusmies works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuosmanen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rakennusmies just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kuosmanen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rakennusmies scores with a hook to the body.
Kuosmanen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rakennusmies fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rakennusmies lands a jab to the nose.
Rakennusmies scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuosmanen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuosmanen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rakennusmies counters with a nice body shot.
Rakennusmies rushes Kuosmanen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuosmanen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rakennusmies just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rakennusmies lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rakennusmies scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rakennusmies lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuosmanen backwards.
A short right from Rakennusmies.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rakennusmies.
Rakennusmies scores with a shot to the side of Kuosmanen's head.
Rakennusmies lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kuosmanen being controlled against the cage.
Kuosmanen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rakennusmies just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kuosmanen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rakennusmies smiles and moves away.
Kuosmanen drops his hands momentarily and Rakennusmies takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kuosmanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakennusmies cracks Kuosmanen with a good jab.
Rakennusmies misses with a straight left.
Rakennusmies misses with a looping right.
Kuosmanen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rakennusmies counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reiska Rakennusmies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rakennusmies avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rakennusmies's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rakennusmies duly obliges.
Kuosmanen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rakennusmies napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kuosmanen tries for a kimura but Rakennusmies is defending well.
Rakennusmies sneaks out the side door and pushes Kuosmanen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kuosmanen defending well as Rakennusmies loads up on a big left hand.
Kuosmanen looks for a takedown but Rakennusmies sprawls well.
Rakennusmies clinches but Kuosmanen breaks the clinch
and Kuosmanen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakennusmies is looking to escape.
Kuosmanen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuosmanen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rakennusmies is just riding it out for now. Kuosmanen eventually gives up the hold.
Rakennusmies won't allow Kuosmanen to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rakennusmies makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuosmanen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kuosmanen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reiska Rakennusmies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rakennusmies 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reiska Rakennusmies!
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