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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kimmo Kiiruna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tavi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimmo Kiiruna could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Teppo Tavi's chin.
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185 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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172 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kimmo Kiiruna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Teppo Tavi!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiiruna throws out the jab.
Tavi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kiiruna.
A big right from Kiiruna misses.
Kiiruna has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hut - $50 in the buildup to the fight.
Kiiruna has managed to clinch.
Tavi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kiiruna's defenses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tavi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavi.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tavi.
Tavi is trying to stall.
Kiiruna misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiiruna stalls.
Tavi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiiruna.
Kiiruna is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavi prevents a body shot from Kiiruna.
Kiiruna misses with some punches.
Tavi is struggling to control the position.
Tavi throws a head punch that misses.
Tavi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kiiruna takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kiiruna is struggling to control the position.
Kiiruna stalling.
Tavi lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Kimmo Kiiruna has been cut.
Kiiruna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kiiruna slows down the pace here.
Kiiruna tries to work over Tavi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiiruna misses with a punch on the inside.
Tavi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kiiruna.
Kiiruna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tavi backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kiiruna tries to work over Tavi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavi digs a right hand underneath Kiiruna's ribcage. Kiiruna let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kiiruna is trying to maintain a safe position but Tavi gets an underhook and turns Kiiruna into the cage.
Tavi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short uppercut from Kiiruna.
Kiiruna is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hook to the body lands for Tavi.
Tavi misses with a punch on the inside.
Tavi lands an elbow that stopped Kiiruna in his tracks for a moment.
Tavi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiiruna takes an elbow to the temple.
Kiiruna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tavi lands an elbow just above Kiiruna 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavi.
Kiiruna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavi misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kiiruna takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tavi.
Kiiruna has a couple of punches blocked by Tavi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiiruna lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kiiruna tries to work over Tavi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavi scores with a hook to the body.
Kiiruna is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kiiruna blocks a body shot from Tavi.
Tavi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kiiruna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiiruna lands with a short shot to the head.
Tavi misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Kiiruna.
Tavi avoiding damage.
Kiiruna lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiiruna throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavi.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiiruna.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiiruna takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kiiruna tries to work over Tavi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiiruna.
Tavi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiiruna is trying to maintain a safe position but Tavi gets an underhook and turns Kiiruna into the cage.
Tavi lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tavi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tavi misses with a body punch.
Tavi looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavi.
Tavi lands an elbow that stopped Kiiruna in his tracks for a moment.
Kiiruna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tavi tries to stall but Kiiruna uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tavi looking to slow down the pace here.
Tavi is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Tavi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tavi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Teppo Tavi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kiiruna's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tavi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tavi needs to keep his hands up - Kiiruna had a free shot at his head there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tavi misses with a looping left.
Tavi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kiiruna gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiiruna.
Tavi stalls.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kiiruna has Tavi pushed against the cage.
Teppo Tavi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tavi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiiruna's elbow.
Kiiruna stalling against the cage.
Tavi just leaning against Kiiruna, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavi misses with some punches.
Kiiruna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiiruna is looking to control Tavi's arms but Tavi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kiiruna has his back to the cage.
A short right from Kiiruna on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiiruna trying to stall but Tavi improves his position.
Kiiruna looking to slow down the pace here.
Kiiruna throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavi.
Tavi blocks an uppercut.
Tavi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiiruna swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Kiiruna fails to land.
Tavi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kiiruna's defenses.
Kiiruna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiiruna tries to throw a body punch but Tavi avoids it by throwing Kiiruna back against the cage.
Kiiruna is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kiiruna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavi trying to stall but Kiiruna improves his position.
Kiiruna works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tavi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kiiruna blocks a body shot from Tavi.
Kiiruna blocks the elbow strike.
Tavi lands an elbow just above Kiiruna 's eye.
Kiiruna scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kiiruna blocks a body shot from Tavi.
Kiiruna prevents a body shot from Tavi.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tavi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kiiruna's defenses.
Kiiruna misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiiruna is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tavi is keeping busy.
Tavi lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kiiruna or not.
Kiiruna lands with a right to the head.
Kiiruna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiiruna.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tavi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiiruna.
Kiiruna trying to control the position but instead, Tavi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kiiruna into the cage.
Kiiruna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kiiruna effectively controlling the action here.
Kiiruna has a couple of punches blocked by Tavi.
Tavi lands a hook that snaps the head of Kiiruna backwards.
Tavi controlling the action here for a moment.
Kiiruna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tavi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Kiiruna on the inside.
Tavi has Kiiruna pressed against the cage.
Tavi misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tavi throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiiruna tries to throw a body punch but Tavi avoids it by throwing Kiiruna back against the cage.
Kiiruna blocks an uppercut.
Kiiruna tries a body shot but Tavi blocks it.
Tavi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tavi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Tavi.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kiiruna struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavi controls his hands.
Tavi blocking some punches.
Tavi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tavi lands a damaging elbow.
Kiiruna lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tavi.
Tavi lands a nice elbow.
Kiiruna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tavi tries to throw a body punch but Kiiruna avoids it by throwing Tavi back against the cage.
Kiiruna can't find room to land a body shot as Tavi controls the action.
Tavi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kiiruna looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Teppo Tavi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kiiruna's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kiiruna staying out of range there.
Kiiruna bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tavi's head backwards.
Kiiruna cracks a nice hook into Tavi's ribs.
Kiiruna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tavi stuns Kiiruna with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavi misses the target.
Tavi moves into the clinch successfully.
Tavi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Tavi.
Tavi tries a body shot but Kiiruna blocks it.
Tavi blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiiruna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tavi backwards.
Kiiruna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavi's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Kiiruna.
Tavi presses Kiiruna against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavi prevents a body shot from Kiiruna.
Tavi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kiiruna being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kiiruna blocking some punches.
Kiiruna tries to work over Tavi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kiiruna tries a body shot but Tavi blocks it.
Tavi tries a body shot but Kiiruna blocks it.
Kiiruna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiiruna taking a breather.
Kiiruna slows down the pace here.
Kiiruna gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Tavi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiiruna throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavi.
Kiiruna blocks an uppercut.
Tavi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tavi is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiiruna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiiruna can't find room to land a body shot as Tavi controls the action.
Kiiruna tries to throw a body punch but Tavi avoids it by throwing Kiiruna back against the cage.
Tavi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiiruna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavi tries to throw a body punch but Kiiruna avoids it by throwing Tavi back against the cage.
Tavi has Kiiruna pushed against the cage.
Tavi misses with an elbow over the top.
A shot in the inside from Tavi.
Kiiruna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiiruna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiiruna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiiruna takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavi.
Tavi lands a damaging elbow.
Tavi looking to slow down the pace here.
Tavi misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiiruna tries to throw a body punch but Tavi avoids it by throwing Kiiruna back against the cage.
Tavi blocks a body shot from Kiiruna.
Kiiruna trying to stall but Tavi improves his position.
Kiiruna trying to stall but Tavi improves his position.
Kiiruna is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tavi is keeping busy.
Tavi trying to stall but Kiiruna improves his position.
A short uppercut from Tavi.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tavi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kiiruna blocks the elbow strike.
Tavi looking to slow down the pace here.
Tavi blocks an uppercut.
Tavi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tavi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kiiruna up against the cage.
Tavi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kiiruna.
A head punch on the inside from Tavi fails to land.
Tavi is trying to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kiiruna.
Kiiruna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tavi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiiruna wants to stall.
Tavi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kiiruna trying to stall but Tavi improves his position.
Tavi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tavi throws an elbow that misses.
Tavi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tavi has Kiiruna pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teppo Tavi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tavi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Teppo Tavi!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Teppo Tavi!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Teppo Tavi!
Teppo Tavi wins by unanimous decision!
Teppo Tavi very nearly forgot to thank Highland Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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