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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ozzy McKane (ranked 619 p4p, 66 weight class) and Teemu Karjalainen (ranked 535 p4p, 58 weight class). McKane's entrance music is SAIL - AWOLNATION. A fine choice. Karjalainen has chosen Poisonblack - Sun Shines Black as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
41 - 18 - 0 |
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171 cm
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163 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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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
41 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ozzy McKane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teemu Karjalainen!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karjalainen.
Karjalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from McKane misses.
Karjalainen tries to move into range but McKane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McKane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McKane connects with a nice looking jab.
Karjalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McKane counters with a nice leg kick.
McKane throws a front kick that sends Karjalainen stumbling back into the cage.
McKane shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Karjalainen is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKane wants to free his trapped foot but Karjalainen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McKane is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane is looking to stall here but Karjalainen recovers full guard.
Karjalainen has McKane pulled in close to control his posture.
Karjalainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Karjalainen, not yet.
Karjalainen keeping moving, preventing McKane from controlling successfully.
Karjalainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McKane wants to control from the top but Karjalainen keeps moving.
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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McKane throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karjalainen 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 McKane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McKane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McKane tries to counter with a takedown but Karjalainen is quick to defend against it.
McKane goes for a double leg but Karjalainen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karjalainen continues to drive forward.
McKane tries to move into range but Karjalainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McKane jabs Karjalainen right on the nose. Karjalainen blinks but takes it well.
Teemu Karjalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karjalainen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Ozzy McKane has been cut.
McKane scores with a jab.
Karjalainen misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane avoids the head kick by Karjalainen.
McKane scores with a jab. Karjalainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McKane throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for McKane.
A telegraphed right hand from McKane misses the target.
Karjalainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McKane with a body shot.
McKane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karjalainen moves away.
McKane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karjalainen. That did some damage!
A big right from McKane misses.
Karjalainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karjalainen connects with a high kick.
Karjalainen takes one to the side of the head.
McKane throws a hook but Karjalainen blocks it.
McKane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McKane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karjalainen.
McKane misses with the body kick
and Karjalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Karjalainen tries a head kick but it misses.
McKane throws a big shot that misses.
Karjalainen throws a counter combo.
Karjalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McKane's calf.
McKane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karjalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKane.
McKane feinted with a counter takedown.
McKane moves out of range of the strikes.
Karjalainen throws a shot from downtown. McKane moves away and avoids it.
McKane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McKane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKane.
McKane misses with a hook to the body
and Karjalainen counters with a three punch combo that has McKane backing up. McKane nods at Karjalainen to acknowledge the strikes.
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 Ozzy McKane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ozzy McKane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McKane connects with a right hand. Karjalainen shakes it off.
McKane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karjalainen. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Karjalainen misses its intended target.
Karjalainen throws a big shot that misses.
McKane slips a jab from Karjalainen.
McKane throws a hook but Karjalainen avoids it easily.
Karjalainen moves out of range as McKane strikes.
Karjalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozzy McKane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karjalainen tries to avoid it but McKane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karjalainen to the ground. Karjalainen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McKane shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Karjalainen is looking to get back to is feet but McKane passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Karjalainen has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karjalainen is not content to let McKane control the position.
Karjalainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McKane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Karjalainen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McKane laying and praying for a moment but Karjalainen takes advantage and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karjalainen is trying to maintain the position but McKane is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McKane is working for a kimura but Karjalainen is defending it quite comfortably.
Karjalainen is looking to improve his position.
Karjalainen is trying to maintain the position but McKane is very close to passing his half guard.
McKane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane trying to mount his opponent but Karjalainen defends it.
McKane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Karjalainen is defending against the submission attempts here by McKane.
McKane tries to pass to full mount but Karjalainen defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Karjalainen is controlling McKane's trapped leg to prevent McKane from advancing to side control.
Karjalainen tries to roll over but McKane keeps him under control.
Karjalainen is controlling McKane's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Karjalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but McKane is just out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karjalainen checks the leg kick.
Karjalainen misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ozzy McKane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ozzy McKane's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McKane throws the kick towards the body but Karjalainen avoids it.
McKane lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Karjalainen defending well as McKane loads up on a big left hand.
McKane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McKane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karjalainen avoids it really well and circles away.
McKane shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Karjalainen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McKane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McKane trying to control the action but Karjalainen is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karjalainen is looking for a sweep.
Karjalainen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McKane swings around for an armbar but Karjalainen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McKane's guard.
McKane working a defensive guard here.
Karjalainen wants to stand but McKane is controlling his posture from full guard.
Karjalainen is stalling in the full guard.
Teemu Karjalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Karjalainen trying to control the position from guard on top but McKane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozzy McKane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McKane wants to sweep but no luck.
Karjalainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McKane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McKane working for a triangle but Karjalainen defends it easily.
McKane working for a triangle but Karjalainen defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane has momentary wrist control but Karjalainen slips an elbow through the middle.
McKane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Karjalainen throwing strikes but missing.
McKane looking for a guillotine here but Karjalainen defends easily.
McKane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karjalainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karjalainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McKane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karjalainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karjalainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karjalainen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Karjalainen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karjalainen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McKane some visible discomfort.
McKane tries to improve position but can't.
Karjalainen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Teemu Karjalainen.
Well McKane has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ozzy McKane!
A very excited looking Ozzy McKane rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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