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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Iiro Ankerias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claes Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ankerias might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Teräsbetoni - Teräksen varjo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Iiro Ankerias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Claes Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson tests Ankerias's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ankerias is just out of range.
Ankerias ducks right into an uppercut from Karlsson.
Ankerias circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karlsson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ankerias shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karlsson as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Karlsson. No joy for Ankerias on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankerias takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Karlsson swings for the body but Ankerias moves out of range.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the body.
Ankerias defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
Karlsson dips to his left and cracks Ankerias with an uppercut!
Ankerias keeps the fight on the outside.
Karlsson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ankerias. That did some damage!
Ankerias takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ankerias shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karlsson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iiro Ankerias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsson thows a body shot but no joy.
Karlsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ankerias rather than just go for the knockout.
Karlsson throws a series of punches but Ankerias moves out of range.
Karlsson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ankerias shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karlsson as he jumps to the side.
Karlsson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ankerias.
It looks like Iiro Ankerias has been cut.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses.
Karlsson swinging wilding here.
Karlsson takes a swing at Ankerias's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ankerias closes the distance and clinches up with Karlsson, looking for a takedown. Ankerias pushes Karlsson against the ropes but Karlsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Claes Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson works Ankerias's body with a nice hook.
Karlsson lands with a nice body punch.
Good shot there by Karlsson.
Karlsson tries to clinch up but Ankerias circles away and keeps his distance.
Karlsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Ankerias circles away.
Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ankerias.
Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Ankerias slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claes Karlsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iiro Ankerias's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Karlsson throws a hook but Ankerias blocks it.
Karlsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ankerias doesn't seem bothered though.
Karlsson throws a hook but Ankerias avoids it easily.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ankerias is just out of range.
Karlsson takes a swing at Ankerias's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Karlsson misses with a body shot.
Karlsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Karlsson misses.
Karlsson tries to bum rush Ankerias with a series of wild strikes but Ankerias uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karlsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karlsson throws a shot to the body.
Ankerias could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Karlsson lands with a hook. Ankerias tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karlsson works Ankerias's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Karlsson misses.
Karlsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ankerias circles away quickly and effectively.
Claes Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karlsson connects with a looping right hand.
Karlsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Karlsson misses.
Karlsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Karlsson lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson punishes Ankerias's body with a nice straight punch.
Ankerias on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ankerias takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ankerias blocks a head kick by Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ankerias misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four 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.
Ankerias takes one to the side of the head.
A cross from Karlsson lands.
Karlsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ankerias. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Karlsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ankerias takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claes Karlsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iiro Ankerias's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ankerias on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Karlsson.
Karlsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ankerias on the side of the head.
Karlsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Claes Karlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danga de danga de dang - Karlsson scores with a four punch combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karlsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Karlsson!
Karlsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iiro Ankerias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karlsson throws a head kick that Ankerias semi-blocks.
Karlsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ankerias walks into a stiff left hand from Karlsson.
Ankerias takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karlsson jabs at Ankerias's body.
Karlsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ankerias.
Karlsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ankerias takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ankerias keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Karlsson lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ankerias's hands.
Karlsson throws a series of strikes that have Ankerias backpedaling.
Ankerias has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ankerias is rocked!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ankerias might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ankerias takes one to the side of the head.
Oh Ankerias is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karlsson jabs at Ankerias's body.
Ankerias seems to have got his legs back now.
Karlsson throws a one two combo.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ankerias is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ankerias swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karlsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ankerias backs up against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlsson scores with a three punch combo!
Karlsson scores with a shot to the body.
Karlsson punishes Ankerias's body with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ankerias is just out of range.
Iiro Ankerias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Claes Karlsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claes Karlsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karlsson 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claes Karlsson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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