PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tapani Kansalainen (ranked 19 p4p, 266 weight class) and Abdel Mumu 3.0 (ranked 2 p4p, 30 weight class). Tapani Kansalainen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Kansalainen
vs
Mumu 3.0

169 cm
32
157
25 - 10 - 2

175 cm
31
154
26 - 12 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

FF Gear
Altitude Clothing

Urban Fighter
Altitude Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tapani Kansalainen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdel Mumu 3.0!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kansalainen scores with a nice right hand.

It looks like Abdel Mumu 3.0 has been cut.
Mumu 3.0 takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen throws a quick counter head kick but Mumu 3.0 was just out of range.
Kansalainen throws a wild body kick that Mumu 3.0 sees coming a mile off.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kansalainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Kansalainen tried to counter with a leg kick but Mumu 3.0 avoided it.
Mumu 3.0 cracks Kansalainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mumu 3.0 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansalainen.
It looked like Kansalainen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mumu 3.0.
Kansalainen blocks a low kick nicely.
Mumu 3.0 tried to score with a low kick but Kansalainen checks it.
Mumu 3.0 cracks a nice hook into Kansalainen's ribs.
Mumu 3.0 ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansalainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mumu 3.0 clobbers Kansalainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kansalainen needs to keep his hands up - Mumu 3.0 had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mumu 3.0 checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mumu 3.0 fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mumu 3.0.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumu 3.0 darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kansalainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kansalainen swings widly with a right hand
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumu 3.0.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mumu 3.0.
Good work by Kansalainen as he checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mumu 3.0 checks a leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a wild body shot.
Mumu 3.0 throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mumu 3.0 connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mumu 3.0 buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mumu 3.0 looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kansalainen, as that shot connected.
Mumu 3.0 throws out a powerful jab.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mumu 3.0 has time to react.
Mumu 3.0 has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kansalainen defending well as Mumu 3.0 loads up on a big left hand.
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws a low kick but Kansalainen moves out of range easily.
It looked like Kansalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mumu 3.0 lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but Mumu 3.0 is out of range.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansalainen is looking to counter punch.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mumu 3.0 was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 digs a good body shot into Kansalainen's ribs.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Mumu 3.0 is just out of range.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook but Kansalainen blocks it.
A low kick lands for Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Mumu 3.0 works the jab nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumu 3.0 with the inside leg kick.
Kansalainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kansalainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mumu 3.0 throws a looping overhand right but Kansalainen ducks down to avoid it.
Mumu 3.0 slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 lands a glancing blow to the side of Kansalainen's head.
Kansalainen misses with a hook.
Mumu 3.0 is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mumu 3.0 scores with the left hand. Kansalainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kansalainen. Kansalainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mumu 3.0.
Kansalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Mumu 3.0 looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mumu 3.0 thuds his right hand into Kansalainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mumu 3.0 missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mumu 3.0, as that shot connected.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 loads up on a big right hand but Kansalainen slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumu 3.0 with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mumu 3.0 lands a jab to Kansalainen's midsection.
Kansalainen throws a wild body kick that Mumu 3.0 sees coming a mile off.
Mumu 3.0 lands a leg kick that knocks Kansalainen off balance momentarily.
Mumu 3.0 lands an overhand right.
Kansalainen lands a really nice looking cross but Mumu 3.0 seems unphased.
Kansalainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a nice strike.
Mumu 3.0 swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kansalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Mumu 3.0 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansalainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A right-left combo lands from Mumu 3.0.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumu 3.0 throws the left hand but Kansalainen avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Kansalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Mumu 3.0 misses.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a left hand
and Kansalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdel Mumu 3.0 dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdel Mumu 3.0's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mumu 3.0 slips a jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mumu 3.0 lands a jab to Kansalainen's midsection.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kansalainen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on Mumu 3.0's shoulder, as Mumu 3.0 tries to avoid the shot.
Mumu 3.0 has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a wild body shot.
Kansalainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a body shot.
Mumu 3.0 looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
Mumu 3.0 throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumu 3.0 throws out the jab.
Mumu 3.0 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumu 3.0.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu 3.0 looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Mumu 3.0 misses.
Kansalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mumu 3.0 listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Mumu 3.0.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a straight right hand.
Mumu 3.0 fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kansalainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mumu 3.0 slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kansalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumu 3.0 throws out the jab.
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick lands for Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mumu 3.0 there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mumu 3.0 explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mumu 3.0 cracks a nice hook into Kansalainen's ribs.
Mumu 3.0 lands a nice shot that snaps Kansalainen's head back.
Mumu 3.0 works Kansalainen's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Mumu 3.0. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mumu 3.0 swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a sloppy right hand. Kansalainen should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen throws the left hand but Mumu 3.0 avoids the punch easily.
Mumu 3.0 takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen lands a jab to the nose.

That has opened up Abdel Mumu 3.0's cut even more.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Kansalainen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a hook. Kansalainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 thuds a left hand into Kansalainen's body.
Mumu 3.0 scoring well with a low kick there.
Mumu 3.0 lands a jab to the head.
Kansalainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kansalainen fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mumu 3.0! But no joy.
Mumu 3.0 stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kansalainen slips a jab from Mumu 3.0.
Kansalainen misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen throws a head kick but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mumu 3.0 slips a jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen tries a low kick but Mumu 3.0 avoids it.
Mumu 3.0 lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kansalainen circles away quickly and effectively.
As Mumu 3.0 backs away, Kansalainen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mumu 3.0 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Nice cross by Mumu 3.0.
A slow jab from Mumu 3.0 misses its intended target.
Mumu 3.0 comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mumu 3.0 with the inside leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 works the jab nicely.
A big right from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mumu 3.0 throws the left hand but Kansalainen avoids the punch easily.
Kansalainen throwing a counter right hand but Mumu 3.0 manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mumu 3.0.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumu 3.0 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mumu 3.0 ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mumu 3.0 throws a chopping leg kick but Kansalainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mumu 3.0 bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mumu 3.0 misses with an uppercut.
Kansalainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mumu 3.0 throws a shot from downtown. Kansalainen moves away and avoids it.
Mumu 3.0 takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mumu 3.0.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumu 3.0 getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mumu 3.0 throws a push kick but Kansalainen slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Kansalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kansalainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mumu 3.0 looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdel Mumu 3.0 showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abdel Mumu 3.0's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mumu 3.0 takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Mumu 3.0.
Kansalainen takes one to the chin there.
A punch combination from Kansalainen misses.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a hook. Kansalainen ducked under it nicely.
Mumu 3.0 just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mumu 3.0 fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. Mumu 3.0 was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mumu 3.0 counters with a body kick.
Kansalainen walks into a stiff left hand from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 blocks a head kick by Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu 3.0 fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 jabs Kansalainen right on the nose. Kansalainen blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mumu 3.0 misses with a hook.
Kansalainen throwing a counter right hand but Mumu 3.0 manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumu 3.0 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Mumu 3.0 uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mumu 3.0 throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mumu 3.0 lands with an uppercut that bounces Kansalainen off the cage and back into range.
Both fighters circling a little - Kansalainen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mumu 3.0 gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kansalainen misses with a hook to the body
letting Mumu 3.0 counter with a right hand.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mumu 3.0 throws out a loose jab but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen is looking for a counter combo.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Mumu 3.0 moved out of range nicely.
Mumu 3.0 throws a nice looking combination but Kansalainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mumu 3.0 staying out of range there.
Mumu 3.0 cracks Kansalainen with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen throws a right hand that Mumu 3.0 ducks under and follows up with a left that Mumu 3.0 also avoids with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kansalainen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansalainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mumu 3.0 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mumu 3.0. That's going to slow Kansalainen down.
Kansalainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 is looking to score with low kicks.
Kansalainen takes one on the button.
Mumu 3.0 attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kansalainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mumu 3.0 throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kansalainen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mumu 3.0 bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kansalainen's head backwards.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a combination
and Kansalainen counters with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumu 3.0 lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kansalainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Mumu 3.0 uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mumu 3.0 throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kansalainen.
A quick step to the side and Kansalainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mumu 3.0 throws a front kick aimed at Kansalainen's knee but Kansalainen avoids it well.
Kansalainen lands a head shot.
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but Mumu 3.0 is out of range.
Kansalainen blocks a head kick by Mumu 3.0.
A low kick from Mumu 3.0 is predictable there
and Kansalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mumu 3.0 with the inside leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 slips a jab from Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Mumu 3.0 misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumu 3.0 fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a solid leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mumu 3.0 just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws out a counter right but Kansalainen avoids it with no problem.
That kick from Mumu 3.0 tenderised Kansalainen's leg. Kansalainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kansalainen is looking to land body kicks.
Mumu 3.0 checks the leg kick.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Mumu 3.0's ribcage but misses.
Mumu 3.0 lands a glancing blow to the side of Kansalainen's head.
Kansalainen looks for the body kick but Mumu 3.0 saw that one coming.
A big right from Mumu 3.0 misses.
Mumu 3.0 is looking to chop away at Kansalainen's legs.
Kansalainen blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdel Mumu 3.0 really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdel Mumu 3.0's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mumu 3.0 checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a body shot that sends Kansalainen's belly button to the back.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a wild body shot.
Kansalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansalainen moves away from the strike by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a straight left.
Mumu 3.0 will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mumu 3.0 misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mumu 3.0.
Kansalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kansalainen tries a low kick but Mumu 3.0 avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mumu 3.0. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a straight left.
Mumu 3.0 moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Mumu 3.0 looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mumu 3.0 shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Kansalainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mumu 3.0 throws a poor cross that misses
and Kansalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mumu 3.0 moves out of range of the leg kick from Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 lands a slapping body shot.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a looping right.
Mumu 3.0 throws a low kick but Kansalainen avoids it.
Mumu 3.0 avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumu 3.0 looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Kansalainen is predictable there
letting Mumu 3.0 counter with a right hand.
Mumu 3.0 staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mumu 3.0 misses the body punch
and Kansalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kansalainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mumu 3.0 can pounce on him.
Kansalainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mumu 3.0 throws a nice looking combination but Kansalainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kansalainen is looking to counter punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mumu 3.0, as that shot connected.
Kansalainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mumu 3.0 wants to land a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kansalainen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumu 3.0 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a hook.
Kansalainen drops his hands momentarily and Mumu 3.0 takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a shot to the body.
Kansalainen slips a straight right by Mumu 3.0.
Kansalainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mumu 3.0 just manages to avoid it.
Mumu 3.0 throws a lazy right hand but Kansalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mumu 3.0 throws a poor cross that misses
and Kansalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

The cut above Abdel Mumu 3.0's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kansalainen wants to slow Mumu 3.0 down by chopping away at his legs.
Mumu 3.0 fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a body kick.
Jab by Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 throws a leg kick
and Kansalainen counters with a straight right hand.
Mumu 3.0 jabs Kansalainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mumu 3.0 cracks Kansalainen with a good jab.
Mumu 3.0 lands with an overhand left.
Kansalainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Mumu 3.0 is rocked!
Kansalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 is still on wobbly legs! Can Kansalainen finish him?
Mumu 3.0 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 seems to have recovered his senses.
Mumu 3.0 throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Mumu 3.0 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 punishes Kansalainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Mumu 3.0 was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mumu 3.0 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
Kansalainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 connects with an inside leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a looping left.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a body shot that sends Kansalainen's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdel Mumu 3.0 dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Abdel Mumu 3.0's cut.
That's time! Kansalainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Mumu 3.0 throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Mumu 3.0 moved out of range.
Mumu 3.0 appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Mumu 3.0 misses.
Kansalainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a low kick.
Mumu 3.0 throws a lazy right hand but Kansalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansalainen throws a shot from downtown. Mumu 3.0 moves away and avoids it.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mumu 3.0 blocks a jab.
Mumu 3.0 slips a jab from Kansalainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Kansalainen misses.
Mumu 3.0 lands a nice looking body shot.
Mumu 3.0 misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a good body shot.
Mumu 3.0 clobbers Kansalainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mumu 3.0 throws a good cross that connects.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a leg kick.
Kansalainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mumu 3.0 looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a jab.
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but Mumu 3.0 ducks down to avoid it.
Kansalainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tapani Kansalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumu 3.0 throws a nice looking combination but Kansalainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kansalainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Mumu 3.0 - just one landing.
Mumu 3.0 tries to land a leg kick but Kansalainen saw it coming and moves away.
Mumu 3.0 lands a really nice looking cross but Kansalainen seems unphased.
Mumu 3.0 moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a body shot.
Mumu 3.0 works Kansalainen's body with a nice hook.
Kansalainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mumu 3.0 throws a nice looking combination but Kansalainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Mumu 3.0 throws an overhand right that lands on Kansalainen's shoulder, as Kansalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Mumu 3.0 cracks Kansalainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kansalainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Kansalainen misses.
Mumu 3.0 lands a head shot.
Kansalainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kansalainen moves away from the strike by Mumu 3.0.
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kansalainen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mumu 3.0 moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Mumu 3.0 lands a lovely overhand right.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu 3.0 moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumu 3.0 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Mumu 3.0 throws a jab when Kansalainen was well out of range.
Mumu 3.0 with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen lands a jab-cross combination.
Kansalainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mumu 3.0 to score with a decent uppercut.
Mumu 3.0 looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a looping left.
Mumu 3.0 cracks a nice hook into Kansalainen's ribs.
Mumu 3.0 catches Kansalainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot lands for Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mumu 3.0 thuds a left hand into Kansalainen's body.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice leg kick from Mumu 3.0, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdel Mumu 3.0 comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mumu 3.0 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdel Mumu 3.0!
Abdel Mumu 3.0 is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Abdel Mumu 3.0 thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.