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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pithe Canthropus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Celsius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canthropus comes into the arena with Pizzaman - Trippin' On Sunshine blaring out of the sound system. Celsius is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Prodigy - No Good. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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165 lbs
20 - 14 - 1 |
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164 lbs
10 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent 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
20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pithe Canthropus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kelvin Celsius!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canthropus just misses with a punch to the body.
Canthropus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Canthropus misses with a leg kick.
Canthropus keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, jab by Celsius - just one landing.
Celsius tries to clinch but Canthropus moves out of range.
Canthropus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Canthropus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Celsius fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Celsius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canthropus lands with a good body shot.
Celsius misses with a wild body shot.
Canthropus scores with a hook.
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!
Celsius thows a body shot but no joy.
Canthropus connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus lands a front kick.
Celsius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Canthropus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Celsius.
Canthropus throws a right hand that Celsius ducks under and follows up with a left that Celsius also avoids with ease.
Canthropus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Celsius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Canthropus throws a right hand that misses
and Celsius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Canthropus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Canthropus misses with a looping left.
Canthropus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Canthropus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Celsius was well out of range. Poor timing from Canthropus.
Pithe Canthropus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Celsius tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Canthropus swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Celsius's jab looks to have found its range, popping Canthropus under the eye.
Celsius takes one on the button.
Celsius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Canthropus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canthropus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Celsius instigates a clinch.
Celsius lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canthropus controls Celsius momentarily but Celsius frees himself.
Canthropus keeping moving, preventing Celsius from controlling successfully.
Celsius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Celsius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Canthropus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Celsius controls from within his opponent's guard.
Canthropus is looking for a triangle here but Celsius uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus tries to escape but Celsius is in control.
Canthropus sneaks back into half guard.
Celsius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Canthropus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Celsius.
Canthropus wants to improve his position but Celsius is controlling well.
Canthropus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Celsius performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Celsius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Canthropus moves into full guard.
Canthropus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Celsius throws a big right hand that misses.
Canthropus looking for a sweep. Not yet Canthropus, not yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Celsius pushing down on Canthropus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Celsius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Celsius works his foot free and advances to mount.
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!
Canthropus gets back to half guard.
Canthropus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Celsius pulls his head out easily.
Celsius lands strikes from half guard.
Celsius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Celsius prevents Canthropus from improving his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Celsius is looking to take a break and control but Canthropus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Celsius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Canthropus landing small, sideways elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pithe Canthropus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Canthropus thows a leg kick but Celsius checks it
and Celsius counters with a stiff right hand.
Celsius gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Canthropus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Celsius throws a jab but it's blocked by Canthropus.
Celsius has Canthropus up against the cage in a clinch.
Canthropus takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Pithe Canthropus has been cut.
Canthropus managing to block the knees to the body from Celsius.
Canthropus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Canthropus misses with a knee strike.
Celsius is trying to pull guard but Canthropus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Celsius throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Canthropus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Celsius is looking to take this one to the mat.
Canthropus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Canthropus lands a good knee to the midsection. Celsius won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celsius is trying to pull guard but Canthropus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pithe Canthropus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Celsius.
Canthropus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Celsius manages to break the clinch.
Celsius shoots for a takedown but Canthropus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Canthropus cracks Celsius with an open hand slap.
Celsius lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Canthropus misses with a low kick.
Celsius takes one to the chin there.
Canthropus scores with a nice head shot.
Celsius works Canthropus's body with a nice hook.
Pithe Canthropus is winning the standup battle so far.
Canthropus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Celsius takes a swing at Canthropus's ribcage but misses.
Pithe Canthropus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canthropus throws a low kick but Celsius moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canthropus throws a push kick but Celsius slaps the foot to one side.
Canthropus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Celsius's calf.
Canthropus loads up on a big right hand but Celsius slips the punch.
Celsius checks the leg kick nicely there.
Canthropus blocks a jab.
Celsius takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Canthropus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Celsius rushes Canthropus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Canthropus takes a shot to the head.
Celsius drags the fight down to the ground.
Canthropus postures up in Celsius's guard and throws a big left but Celsius blocks it.
Celsius controls Canthropus momentarily but Canthropus frees himself.
Kelvin Celsius has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Celsius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Canthropus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Canthropus is looking to work some ground and pound but Celsius has wrist control.
Canthropus connects with a couple of short punches.
Celsius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Canthropus defends well.
Celsius working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Canthropus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Canthropus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Celsius is trying to control the position but Canthropus postures up.
Canthropus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Celsius has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Canthropus has managed to get both his arms back between Celsius's legs - danger averted.
Celsius has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Canthropus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Celsius is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Canthropus is aware though and is defending well.
Celsius is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canthropus stopping the sweep attempt from Celsius.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canthropus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Celsius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Celsius is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Canthropus distracts Celsius with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Celsius escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Canthropus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Celsius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Celsius working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Canthropus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Celsius is tightening it up a little... Canthropus has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Canthropus reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Canthropus taps out! Nice BJJ there by Celsius!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kelvin Celsius!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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