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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomi Juntunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adebisi comes to the cage accompanied by Go Go Adebisi. Juntunen has chosen Lumessakahlaajat as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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209 lbs
26 - 13 - 1 |
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198 cm
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220 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Simon Adebisi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomi Juntunen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adebisi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Juntunen.
Juntunen looks to land a left hand but Adebisi moved out of range nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Adebisi scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Tomi Juntunen has been cut.
Adebisi takes one to the chin there.
Juntunen throws a sloppy head kick and Adebisi moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Juntunen is predictable there
and Adebisi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Juntunen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adebisi misses with a two punch combination.
Juntunen drives through and clinches with Adebisi against the cage.
Adebisi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Juntunen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Juntunen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adebisi. That did some damage!
Adebisi lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntunen lands with a nice combination. Adebisi backs away looking to recover.
Adebisi dives in and scores a takedown into Juntunen's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Adebisi wants to control from the top but Juntunen keeps moving.
Adebisi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Juntunen dives on top into guard.
Adebisi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Juntunen has passed into half guard!
Adebisi tries to roll over but Juntunen keeps him under control.
Juntunen wants to pass to mount but Adebisi is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi is not content to let Juntunen control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adebisi wants to get back to full guard but Juntunen has mounted him!
Adebisi is looking to get to half guard.
Adebisi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adebisi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Adebisi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Adebisi wants to control from the top but Juntunen keeps moving.
Adebisi looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adebisi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Juntunen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adebisi is pushing down on Juntunen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Juntunen is fighting to maintain full guard but Adebisi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Adebisi trying to mount his opponent but Juntunen defends it.
Juntunen is looking to control Adebisi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juntunen avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Juntunen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Adebisi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Juntunen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adebisi is working away from the top position though.
Adebisi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Juntunen wants to control but Adebisi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adebisi throwing shots but Juntunen is blocking nicely.
Juntunen is not content to let Adebisi control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Adebisi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomi Juntunen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Danga de danga de dang - Adebisi scores with a four punch combination!
Juntunen slips a jab from Adebisi.
Adebisi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Juntunen ducks right into an uppercut from Adebisi.
Adebisi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Juntunen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Juntunen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Juntunen checks a low kick from Adebisi.
Juntunen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Adebisi throws a looping overhand right but Juntunen ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi moves out of range of the strikes.
Adebisi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adebisi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juntunen was well out of range. Poor timing from Adebisi.
Juntunen tests Adebisi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adebisi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juntunen.
Adebisi is looking to wear down Juntunen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Adebisi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Juntunen!
Adebisi throws a sloppy strike and Juntunen uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Juntunen has ended up in Adebisi's guard.
Juntunen trying to control but Adebisi is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adebisi throws a lazy right hand but Juntunen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adebisi takes a swing at Juntunen's ribcage but misses.
Adebisi throws a right hand that misses
and Juntunen counters with a good, hard body kick but Adebisi shrugs it off.
Nice straight punches there by Juntunen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Juntunen.
Adebisi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tomi Juntunen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adebisi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adebisi avoids the body shot from Juntunen.
Juntunen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Adebisi throws a lazy right hand but Juntunen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Juntunen looks to throw the jab but Adebisi is out of range.
Juntunen looks to throw the jab but Adebisi is out of range.
Adebisi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juntunen.
Adebisi blocks a head kick by Juntunen.
Adebisi misses with a body shot.
Adebisi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juntunen tests Adebisi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adebisi swings for the body but Juntunen moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Juntunen is fending him off so far but Adebisi persists. Nope, Juntunen circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adebisi fails to land with a series of punches.
Juntunen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adebisi throws a hook but Juntunen blocks it.
Adebisi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Juntunen misses with a series of wild punches.
Adebisi misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Juntunen takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tomi Juntunen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tomi Juntunen's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Juntunen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Adebisi. Those never looked like landing.
Juntunen feints a jab promting Adebisi to slip. Juntunen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Adebisi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Adebisi misses with a straight left.
Juntunen works Adebisi's body with a nice hook.
Juntunen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adebisi at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juntunen scores with a spinning back kick!
Adebisi missing with a left hand there. Juntunen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adebisi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Juntunen lands a big head kick that sends Adebisi tumbling to the mat! Juntunen takes a step backwards and waves Adebisi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Adebisi is rocked!
Juntunen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi fails to land the takedown.
Juntunen closes the distance and clinches.
Juntunen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Juntunen looking to throw knees to the head but Adebisi is blocking nicely.
Juntunen has Adebisi pressed against the cage, preventing Adebisi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adebisi prevents a body shot from Juntunen.
Juntunen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Juntunen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adebisi looking to slow down the pace here.
Juntunen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi goes for a takedown attempt but Juntunen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adebisi 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.
Juntunen looks to land a body kick but Adebisi moved away.
Adebisi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Juntunen as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Adebisi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juntunen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adebisi manages to avoid it.
Adebisi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adebisi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adebisi lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen scores with a hook to the body. Adebisi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Juntunen stuffs the takedown attempt from Adebisi. Adebisi gets slowly back to his feet.
Juntunen throws out a powerful jab.
Juntunen misses with a body kick.
Adebisi shoots for a takedown but Juntunen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Juntunen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Juntunen wants it to stay on the feet.
Adebisi throws a jab when Juntunen was well out of range.
A shot to the body from Adebisi misses
and Juntunen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Juntunen. No joy for Adebisi on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juntunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Adebisi avoids the head kick by Juntunen.
Juntunen just misses with a punch to the body.
Juntunen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Juntunen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Adebisi with that takedown attempt.
Juntunen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adebisi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adebisi checks a leg kick nicely.
Juntunen misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomi Juntunen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Juntunen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomi Juntunen!
A very excited looking Tomi Juntunen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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