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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Junior Lessard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torsti Turjake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lessard comes to the cage accompanied by Dexter - Intruder. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junior Lessard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Torsti Turjake!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turjake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lessard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turjake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lessard moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turjake. Lessard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Lessard.
Lessard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turjake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lessard throws out the jab.
Lessard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turjake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from Lessard is predictable there
and Lessard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lessard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Torsti Turjake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lessard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turjake throws out the jab.
Turjake takes a swing at Lessard's ribcage but misses.
Turjake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lessard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lessard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turjake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lessard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turjake throws a hook to the side of Lessard's head but Lessard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turjake takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turjake looks to score with a jab to the body but Lessard is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lessard moves away from the strike by Turjake.
Turjake throws an overhand right that lands on Lessard's shoulder, as Lessard tries to avoid the shot.
Lessard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice jab there from Lessard.
Turjake is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lessard rather than just go for the knockout.
Turjake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lessard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turjake throws a looping overhand right but Lessard ducks down to avoid it.
Turjake swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lessard.
Turjake throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lessard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Turjake is in Lessard's guard.
Lessard pulls Turjake in close to prevent any damage.
Turjake won't allow Lessard to sweep him here.
Turjake stands up over Lessard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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!
Lessard 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.
Turjake passes Lessard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lessard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turjake.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lessard is trying to control but can't.
Turjake prevents Lessard from improving his position.
Turjake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lessard wants to improve his position but Turjake is controlling well.
Lessard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lessard.
Turjake chips away with some ground and pound.
Turjake is looking to work some ground and pound but Lessard has wrist control.
Turjake cracks Lessard with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turjake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turjake passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Turjake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lessard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Turjake not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Turjake is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lessard tries to hold on but Turjake postures up.
Lessard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lessard slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Turjake takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Turjake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lessard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turjake.
Turjake prevents Lessard from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turjake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lessard moves into full guard.
Turjake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turjake trying to control but Lessard is working from the bottom.
Lessard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turjake scoring with some ground and pound.
Turjake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lessard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lessard striking off his back but it's not causing Turjake any problems.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turjake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turjake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turjake trying to control the position from guard on top but Lessard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lessard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Torsti Turjake will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lessard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Turjake there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lessard lands a nice looking body shot.
Turjake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lessard manages to avoid it.
Turjake takes a swing at Lessard's ribcage but misses.
Turjake checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lessard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lessard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turjake.
Turjake looks to score with a jab to the body but Lessard is just out of range.
Lessard misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Lessard misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Lessard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lessard throws a leg kick but Turjake sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Turjake cracks Lessard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turjake throws a leg kick that misses.
Turjake is looking to land body kicks.
Turjake lands a really nice looking cross but Lessard seems unphased.
Turjake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lessard.
Turjake throws a solid leg kick but Lessard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Turjake.
Turjake throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turjake on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turjake lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turjake cracks a nice hook into Lessard's ribs.
Lessard leaves Turjake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Turjake misses with a lunging right hand
and Lessard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Turjake shoots in and drives through. Lessard sprawls well.
Lessard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lessard is looking to score with low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lessard.
Junior Lessard is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lessard lands a high kick!
Lessard wants to slow Turjake down by chopping away at his legs.
Turjake looks to throw the jab but Lessard is out of range.
Turjake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lessard swings for the body but Turjake moves out of range.
Lessard ducks under a wild hook from Turjake.
Turjake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lessard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lessard throws a leg kick but Turjake checks it.
Turjake checks a low kick from Lessard.
Turjake takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turjake throws a poor cross that misses
and Lessard counters with a big head kick but Turjake shrugs it off.
Turjake misses with the combination.
Lessard misses with a leg kick
and Turjake counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turjake misses with a body punch
and Lessard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Turjake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lessard manages to avoid it.
Lessard throws a combination. Turjake tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lessard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lessard throws a lazy uppercut
letting Turjake counter with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lessard. That's going to slow Turjake down.
Lessard throws a low kick but Turjake avoids it.
Turjake misses with a straight right.
Lessard misses with a leg kick.
Turjake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lessard.
Lessard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lessard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turjake connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lessard throws a front kick aimed at Turjake's knee but Turjake avoids it well.
Turjake connects with the punch.
Junior Lessard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turjake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lessard. Lessard obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lessard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turjake connects with a right hand. Lessard shakes it off.
Turjake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Turjake.
Lessard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good work by Turjake as he checks the leg kick.
Turjake misses with a hook. Lessard ducked under it nicely.
Lessard slips a jab and a cross from Turjake.
Turjake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lessard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turjake. That did some damage!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lessard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lessard. That's going to slow Turjake down.
Turjake's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Turjake connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Lessard dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Turjake misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turjake lunges at Lessard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lessard's hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lessard. That's going to slow Turjake down.
A jab from Turjake misses.
Turjake checks a leg kick nicely.
Lessard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lessard tries a low kick but Turjake avoids it.
Lessard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turjake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lessard's waist but Lessard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turjake off to one side.
Turjake closes the distance and clinches up with Lessard, looking for a takedown. Turjake pushes Lessard against the cage but Lessard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Turjake checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turjake. Lessard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lessard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lessard throws a sloppy body shot
and Turjake counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lessard's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lessard looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lessard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lessard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turjake is looking to work some ground and pound but Lessard has wrist control.
Turjake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lessard keeping moving, preventing Turjake from controlling successfully.
Turjake preventing the sweep.
Lessard working for a triangle but Turjake defends it easily.
Turjake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lessard is trying to control the position but Turjake postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turjake trying to control the position from guard on top but Lessard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turjake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turjake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lessard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lessard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turjake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lessard is trying to control the position but Turjake postures up.
Turjake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lessard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Junior Lessard has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lessard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turjake connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lessard scrambles back to his feet.
Lessard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turjake moves out of range of the body kick from Lessard.
Lessard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turjake misses the jab.
Turjake misses with a few strikes there.
Lessard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Turjake misses.
Lessard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turjake.
Lessard throws a jab but it's blocked by Turjake.
Lessard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turjake thows a leg kick but Lessard checks it
and Lessard counters with a straight right hand.
Turjake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lessard thows a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Turjake there.
Turjake dives in and grabs Lessard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lessard pushes down on Turjake's head and hops out.
Junior Lessard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torsti Turjake.
Turjake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lessard. Lessard obviously looking to wear him down.
Turjake's corner calls for a 1-2. Turjake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turjake misses with a hook. Lessard ducked under it nicely.
Lessard digs a good hook to Turjake's body.
Turjake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lessard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lessard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turjake moves out of range as Lessard strikes.
Turjake lands with a nice body punch.
Lessard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Lessard misses its intended target.
Turjake looks for a takedown but Lessard sprawls well.
Lessard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turjake.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lessard wants to slow Turjake down by chopping away at his legs.
Lessard defending well as Turjake loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Lessard misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Junior Lessard.
I think Lessard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Junior Lessard!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Junior Lessard waved his t-shirt featuring Katukauppa.com's logo in front of the cameras.
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