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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Juntunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juntunen's entrance music is Higher Ground by Stevie Wonder. A fine choice. Kolmiokuristus has chosen bad boy - cascada as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
24 - 19 - 0 |
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214 lbs
40 - 32 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tomi Juntunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolmiokuristus with a poor takedown
and Juntunen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kolmiokuristus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Juntunen scores with a punch to the head.
Juntunen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kolmiokuristus's calf.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kolmiokuristus or perhaps it was just good defense by Juntunen, which made it look bad.
Juntunen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tomi Juntunen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kolmiokuristus.
Juntunen swings for the body but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range.
Juntunen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Juntunen counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntunen slaps away a takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kolmiokuristus tries for a takedown but Juntunen circles away easily
enabling Juntunen to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Kalle Kolmiokuristus has been cut.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a takedown attempt - Juntunen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a takedown attempt.
Juntunen throws a looping overhand right but Kolmiokuristus ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolmiokuristus.
As Kolmiokuristus backs away, Juntunen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tomi Juntunen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Juntunen - that will leave a mark!
Juntunen slaps away a takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kolmiokuristus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Juntunen.
Kolmiokuristus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Juntunen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kolmiokuristus scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Juntunen is refusing to be controlled, as Kolmiokuristus sits in half guard.
Kolmiokuristus looks to land a strike but Juntunen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juntunen pulls Kolmiokuristus in close to prevent any damage.
Juntunen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Juntunen trying to keep a closed guard but Kolmiokuristus is proving a slippery customer.
Juntunen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kolmiokuristus being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to work some ground and pound but Juntunen has wrist control.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big right hand that misses.
Juntunen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Juntunen jabs Kolmiokuristus right on the nose. Kolmiokuristus blinks but takes it well.
Juntunen lands a body shot.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a takedown attempt - Juntunen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Juntunen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kolmiokuristus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Juntunen is fending him off so far but Kolmiokuristus persists. Nope, Juntunen circles away and we're back to standing.
Juntunen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kolmiokuristus looking to score a takedown here. Juntunen is defending well but Kolmiokuristus drives through and ends up in Juntunen's guard.
Kolmiokuristus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Juntunen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kolmiokuristus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kolmiokuristus in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Juntunen is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kolmiokuristus working the head and body with strikes.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Juntunen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kolmiokuristus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juntunen is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomi Juntunen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kolmiokuristus closes the distance and clinches up with Juntunen, looking for a takedown. Kolmiokuristus pushes Juntunen against the cage but Juntunen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Juntunen just misses with a punch to the body.
Juntunen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Juntunen scores with a nice strike.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kolmiokuristus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Juntunen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus is putting a hurting on Juntunen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to get an arm triangle but Juntunen is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntunen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kolmiokuristus is not content to let Juntunen control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus wants to control but Juntunen is keeping busy.
Juntunen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kolmiokuristus keeps working.
Juntunen tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kolmiokuristus has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kolmiokuristus is refusing to be controlled, as Juntunen sits in half guard.
Juntunen stalling.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Juntunen is trying to control. Kolmiokuristus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kolmiokuristus manages to get to full guard.
Juntunen trying to control but Kolmiokuristus is working from the bottom.
Juntunen preventing the sweep.
Juntunen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kolmiokuristus is retaining full guard.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Juntunen trying to control but Kolmiokuristus is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juntunen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kolmiokuristus has his takedown stuffed
and Juntunen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tomi Juntunen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kolmiokuristus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Juntunen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kolmiokuristus can do to turn this around?
Kolmiokuristus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kolmiokuristus lands in his opponent's guard.
Kolmiokuristus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Juntunen wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kolmiokuristus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Juntunen keeping moving, preventing Kolmiokuristus from controlling successfully.
Kolmiokuristus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Juntunen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kolmiokuristus's guard.
Kolmiokuristus 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juntunen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kolmiokuristus is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tomi Juntunen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus'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. 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.
Kolmiokuristus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Juntunen tries to avoid it but Kolmiokuristus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Juntunen to the ground. Juntunen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in but no luck this time.
Juntunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Juntunen throws out a powerful jab.
Kolmiokuristus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Juntunen circles away.
Tomi Juntunen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Juntunen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in looking for a takedown but Juntunen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kolmiokuristus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Juntunen throws a head kick but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kolmiokuristus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kolmiokuristus dives in for a single leg takedown but Juntunen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Juntunen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmiokuristus checks a leg kick.
Juntunen looks to land a body kick but Kolmiokuristus moved away.
Kolmiokuristus gets a takedown into half guard.
Kolmiokuristus is just content to waste time from the top position. Juntunen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus being controlled here momentarily.
Kolmiokuristus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big elbow that misses.
Kolmiokuristus preventing the sweep.
Juntunen keeping moving, preventing Kolmiokuristus from controlling successfully.
Kolmiokuristus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kolmiokuristus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Juntunen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kolmiokuristus with a nice head shot there.
Juntunen pulls Kolmiokuristus in close to prevent any damage.
Juntunen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kolmiokuristus is one step ahead there.
Kolmiokuristus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Juntunen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Juntunen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Juntunen scores with a leg kick.
No luck for Kolmiokuristus with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen throws an overhand right that lands on Kolmiokuristus's shoulder, as Kolmiokuristus tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Juntunen misses.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kolmiokuristus ducks under a wild hook from Juntunen.
Kolmiokuristus has a takedown stuffed.
Kolmiokuristus looks for a takedown but Juntunen sprawls well.
Kolmiokuristus takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kolmiokuristus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Juntunen is fending him off so far but Kolmiokuristus persists. Nope, Juntunen circles away and we're back to standing.
Juntunen throws a leg kick but Kolmiokuristus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a takedown
and Juntunen counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kolmiokuristus dives in and grabs Juntunen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Juntunen pushes down on Kolmiokuristus's head and hops out.
Juntunen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kolmiokuristus has his takedown stuffed
and Juntunen counters with a good low kick that Kolmiokuristus was not able to check.
Kolmiokuristus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Juntunen throws a low kick but Kolmiokuristus avoids it.
Kolmiokuristus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kolmiokuristus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Juntunen tries to avoid it but Kolmiokuristus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Juntunen to the ground. Juntunen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big right from Juntunen misses.
Kolmiokuristus closes the distance and clinches up with Juntunen, looking for a takedown. Kolmiokuristus pushes Juntunen against the cage but Juntunen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Juntunen half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Juntunen.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a takedown attempt.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomi Juntunen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good leg kick by Juntunen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomi Juntunen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Juntunen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomi Juntunen!
After winning the bout, Tomi Juntunen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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