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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alpo Yliremmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasim Akande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alpo Yliremmi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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280 lbs
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269 lbs
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World class MT
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ADCC Champion
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alpo Yliremmi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kasim Akande!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Akande.
Yliremmi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yliremmi lands a slapping body shot.
Yliremmi misses with a head kick.
Akande misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yliremmi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akande moves away.
Akande is looking to chop away at Yliremmi's legs.
Yliremmi tries a low kick but Akande avoids it.
A jab from Yliremmi finds it's way through Akande's defenses.
It looks like Kasim Akande has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yliremmi checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Akande blocks the leg kick.
Yliremmi throws a chopping leg kick but Akande manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A shot to the liver by Akande. Beautiful body shot.
Yliremmi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akande. Akande obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akande throws a low kick but Yliremmi avoids it.
Akande looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Akande won't allow Yliremmi to get back to his feet.
Yliremmi wriggles free and stands up.
Akande changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yliremmi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Yliremmi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Akande moves out of range as Yliremmi throws a body kick.
Akande tries to land a front kick but Yliremmi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yliremmi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akande lands a nice hook to Yliremmi's body. Yliremmi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akande misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Yliremmi.
Yliremmi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yliremmi pushes Akande away with a front kick.
Yliremmi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yliremmi throws a sloppy head kick and Akande moves out of range easily.
Akande throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alpo Yliremmi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yliremmi. That's going to slow Akande down.
Both fighters circling a little - Yliremmi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Akande has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yliremmi.
Yliremmi feints and then cracks Akande's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akande down.
Yliremmi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yliremmi throws out a leg kick but Akande moves out of range and Yliremmi only half commits.
Yliremmi motions for Akande to come forward. Yliremmi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akande throws a leg kick but Yliremmi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yliremmi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yliremmi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akande misses with a takedown attempt - Yliremmi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Akande uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Akande misses with a hook.
Yliremmi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akande is out of range and Yliremmi settles back down.
Akande slips a jab and a cross from Yliremmi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akande misses with a body kick.
Yliremmi just misses with a punch to the body.
Yliremmi misses with a low kick.
Yliremmi throws a low kick but Akande avoids it.
Yliremmi throws the kick towards the body but Akande avoids it.
Akande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akande misses with a body kick.
Yliremmi cracks the inside of Akande's front leg.
A low kick from Yliremmi is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akande throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yliremmi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akande.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akande throws a head kick but Yliremmi moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Yliremmi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kasim Akande's cut.
That's time! Yliremmi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick misses from Yliremmi.
Yliremmi misses with a leg kick.
Yliremmi misses with a leg kick.
Yliremmi wants to slow Akande down by chopping away at his legs.
Akande is looking to land body kicks.
Akande darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yliremmi pushes Akande off looking to stand but Akande dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Akande seems content to control.
Yliremmi wants to get back to his feet.
Akande is trying to control. Yliremmi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akande trying to pass the guard but Yliremmi defending well.
Yliremmi wants to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Yliremmi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akande.
Akande is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yliremmi defends it well.
Akande thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akande thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yliremmi won't allow Akande to pass to mount.
Yliremmi is staying active underneath Akande, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Akande stalling.
Akande moves nicely into side control.
Yliremmi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akande wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yliremmi keeps working.
Yliremmi is pushing Akande's head away, looking to escape. Akande manages to hold on to the position though.
Akande wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yliremmi, who protects the arm well.
Akande tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akande misses with the ground and pound.
Kasim Akande has got the better of the ground game so far.
Akande misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Yliremmi tries to escape but Akande is in control.
Akande creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Yliremmi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Akande trying to control the position but Yliremmi is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akande taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasim Akande showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kasim Akande's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yliremmi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Akande lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Alpo Yliremmi has been cut.
Akande goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Akande dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yliremmi. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Akande.
Yliremmi blocks a leg kick.
Akande walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yliremmi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Akande tenderised Yliremmi's leg. Yliremmi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yliremmi manages to avoid it.
Akande throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yliremmi was covering up waiting for the punch and Akande finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akande pushes down on Yliremmi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Akande prevents Yliremmi from standing back up.
Akande wants to take a breather but Yliremmi is having none of it.
Akande performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akande tries to pass to full mount but Yliremmi defends it.
Akande takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kasim Akande.
Yliremmi digs a good body shot into Akande's ribs.
Akande connects with an inside leg kick.
Yliremmi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yliremmi moves away from the strike by Akande.
Akande takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yliremmi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akande blocks a head kick by Yliremmi.
Yliremmi blocks a jab.
Good work by Yliremmi as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akande misses with a looping left.
Akande pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akande. That's going to slow Yliremmi down.
Akande lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Akande blocks the leg kick.
Akande lands a jab to Yliremmi's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akande lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yliremmi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yliremmi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yliremmi.
Yliremmi misses with a low kick.
Yliremmi moves out of range of the body kick from Akande.
Nice body kick there by Akande.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akande feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yliremmi's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akande closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yliremmi circles away.
Akande shoots in for a double leg but Yliremmi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yliremmi misses with a leg kick
and Akande counters with a thumping low kick.
Akande takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akande connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akande turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yliremmi blocks a head kick by Akande.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yliremmi avoids a kick to the body.
Yliremmi lands a nice shot that snaps Akande's head back.
Good work by Yliremmi as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasim Akande really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yliremmi, right into the meat.
Yliremmi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akande.
Akande wants to slow Yliremmi down by chopping away at his legs.
Yliremmi thumps Akande with a low kick.
Yliremmi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yliremmi throws a leg kick but Akande moved away.
Akande gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Yliremmi wants to get back to his feet.
Akande looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akande is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yliremmi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yliremmi is trying to stand up here but Akande is controlling him well.
Akande winds up and cracks Yliremmi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yliremmi wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akande wants to work for an arm triangle but Yliremmi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yliremmi won't allow Akande to pass to mount.
Akande is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yliremmi!
Akande tries to control but Yliremmi wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akande in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Akande jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Yliremmi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Yliremmi and Akande has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Yliremmi is not content to let Akande control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akande working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Akande is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yliremmi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yliremmi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Akande's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasim Akande dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Yliremmi.
Yliremmi tries to land a leg kick but Akande saw it coming and moves away.
Akande looks for the body kick but Yliremmi saw that one coming.
Akande lands a nice hook to Yliremmi's body. Yliremmi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yliremmi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yliremmi connects with a solid leg kick.
Akande just misses with a punch to the body.
Akande looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akande misses with a body kick.
Akande misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yliremmi tries to score with a low kick but Akande moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Yliremmi.
Yliremmi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Akande throws a leg kick but Yliremmi moved away.
Akande misses with a wild body shot.
Akande looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akande throws a leg kick but Yliremmi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akande works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Akande motions for Yliremmi to come forward. Akande throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akande looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alpo Yliremmi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yliremmi throws a leg kick but Akande sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yliremmi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akande is out of range and Yliremmi settles back down.
Akande shoots in for a double leg but Yliremmi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yliremmi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Akande is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Akande checks a low kick from Yliremmi.
Akande shoots in and gets a takedown into Yliremmi's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akande won't allow Yliremmi to get back to his feet.
Akande throws a big right hand that misses.
Akande trying to control the position from guard on top but Yliremmi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akande might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yliremmi kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akande throws a big elbow that misses.
Yliremmi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yliremmi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akande can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yliremmi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akande wants to control from the top but Yliremmi keeps moving.
Akande trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yliremmi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Akande on the ground.
Akande looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kasim Akande.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yliremmi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kasim Akande comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Akande 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Kasim Akande!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Kasim Akande!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Kasim Akande!
Kasim Akande wins by unanimous decision!
Kasim Akande is the new heavyweight champion!
Kasim Akande seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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