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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kosti Johannes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Isotalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johannes comes to the ring accompanied by Raised Fist - Killing It. Isotalo has chosen Battle Metal by Turisas as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kosti Johannes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Isotalo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johannes looks to score with a jab to the body but Isotalo is just out of range.
Johannes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Isotalo.
Johannes looks to land a right hand but Isotalo moved out of range.
Johannes moves out of range of the body kick from Isotalo.
Isotalo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Isotalo wants to clinch up but Johannes keeps it at a distance.
Johannes lands a nice shot to the body.
Johannes lands a nice shot to the body.
Isotalo throws a lazy right hand but Johannes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johannes throws a head kick that misses.
Isotalo avoids the head kick by Johannes.
Isotalo blocks a head kick by Johannes.
Isotalo lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Kosti Johannes has been cut.
Isotalo tries to land a front kick but Johannes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johannes looks to land a combination but Isotalo avoids it well.
Isotalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johannes moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Johannes. That snapped Isotalo's head back.
It looks like Antti Isotalo has been cut.
Johannes throws a head kick that misses.
Isotalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Johannes.
Johannes throws a leg kick but Isotalo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johannes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Isotalo blocks a head kick by Johannes.
Isotalo slips under a jab from Johannes.
Isotalo tries to clinch there but Johannes circles away.
Isotalo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johannes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johannes throws a series of punches but Isotalo avoids them all with ease.
Isotalo thows a leg kick but Johannes checks it
enabling Johannes to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Isotalo misses with a straight right.
Isotalo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johannes counters with a stiff right hand.
Isotalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Isotalo misses with a looping right.
Johannes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johannes slips a straight right by Isotalo.
Johannes throws a jab but it's blocked by Isotalo.
Isotalo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johannes lands a jab to Isotalo's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo lands a with a good body shot.
Isotalo lands with a nice body punch.
No luck for Isotalo with that takedown attempt.
Isotalo looks gassed!
Johannes tries to bum rush Isotalo with a series of wild strikes but Isotalo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Isotalo misses with a looping right.
Johannes looks to land a right hand but Isotalo moved out of range.
Isotalo avoids the body shot from Johannes.
Johannes tries a head kick but it misses.
Isotalo avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johannes slips a straight right by Isotalo.
Good shot there by Johannes.
Johannes lands a nice shot that snaps Isotalo's head back.
Johannes moves out of range of the strikes.
Isotalo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johannes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Isotalo tries to move into range but Johannes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johannes's corner calls for a 1-2. Johannes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Johannes.
Isotalo shoots in but no luck this time.
Kosti Johannes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antti Isotalo.
A jab-cross combination lands for Johannes and sends Isotalo crashing to the mat! Johannes follows him down to the mat - Isotalo regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosti Johannes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Isotalo swats away the attempt to clinch by Johannes.
Isotalo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johannes.
Isotalo ducks under a wild hook from Johannes.
Kosti Johannes is winning the standup battle so far.
Isotalo throws a looping overhand right but Johannes ducks down to avoid it.
Isotalo throws out a loose jab but Johannes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Isotalo blocks a head kick by Johannes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johannes thows a body shot but no joy.
Johannes cracks Isotalo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kosti Johannes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Isotalo waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Johannes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johannes looks to land a combination but Isotalo avoids it well.
Johannes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johannes misses with a hook. Isotalo ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Johannes.
Isotalo tries to clinch there but Johannes circles away.
Jab by Johannes.
Isotalo throws a series of punches but Johannes moves out of range.
Johannes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johannes tries a head kick but it misses.
Johannes misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johannes scores with a nice head shot.
Isotalo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johannes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johannes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johannes pushes Isotalo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Johannes lands a takedown into guard.
Johannes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johannes throwing strikes but missing.
Isotalo working a defensive guard here.
Johannes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Isotalo is adopting a defensive guard.
Johannes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johannes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Isotalo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johannes is one step ahead there.
Johannes wants to control from the top but Isotalo keeps moving.
Isotalo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johannes trying to control the position from guard on top but Isotalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Isotalo blocks a head kick by Johannes.
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.
Johannes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Isotalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Isotalo tries to land a front kick but Johannes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johannes looks to score with a jab to the body but Isotalo is just out of range.
Johannes slips a straight right by Isotalo.
Johannes throws a sloppy body shot
and Isotalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Isotalo scores with a shot to the body.
Johannes stuffs the takedown attempt from Isotalo. Isotalo gets slowly back to his feet.
Kosti Johannes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antti Isotalo.
Isotalo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosti Johannes dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Isotalo clinches.
Johannes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johannes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Isotalo struggles to land a body shot inside as Johannes controls his hands.
Isotalo takes a shot to the head.
Johannes blocks a body shot from Isotalo.
Isotalo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Isotalo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johannes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johannes blocks a body shot from Isotalo.
Isotalo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johannes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johannes lands a nice shot that snaps Isotalo's head back.
Johannes misses with a series of wild punches.
Johannes connects with a solid leg kick.
Isotalo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isotalo misses with a wild combination.
Johannes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Isotalo tries to clinch
enabling Johannes to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Johannes misses
and Isotalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johannes ducks under a wild hook from Isotalo.
Johannes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Isotalo misses with a hook to the body
enabling Johannes to counter with a crisp jab.
Isotalo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johannes lands with a straight right. Isotalo didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johannes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oooh a lovely combination from Johannes sends Isotalo down but not out. Johannes dives into side control looking to finish.
Isotalo is rocked!
Johannes takes a little break here. Isotalo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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.
Johannes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Isotalo can do to turn this around?
Isotalo is not content to let Johannes control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johannes working away.
Isotalo is not content to let Johannes control the position.
Johannes happy to just control the position for now.
Isotalo is not content to let Johannes control the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Kosti Johannes just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Johannes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Isotalo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Isotalo.
Isotalo won't allow Johannes to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo stays in close to Johannes's body and controls the position.
Isotalo wants to control from the top but Johannes keeps moving.
Isotalo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Isotalo with a nice head shot there.
Isotalo looking to sit in guard and control but Johannes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johannes wants to control from the top but Isotalo keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Isotalo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johannes's guard.
Isotalo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosti Johannes clearly takes that 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.
Isotalo takes one to the side of the head.
Isotalo throws a shot from downtown. Johannes moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Isotalo.
Johannes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Isotalo.
Isotalo swings for the body but Johannes moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Johannes.
Johannes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Isotalo moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johannes misses with a head kick.
Johannes tries a head kick but it misses.
Johannes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Isotalo.
Isotalo throws the left hand but Johannes avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johannes scores with a hook to the body. Isotalo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johannes avoids a kick to the body.
Isotalo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Isotalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Isotalo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johannes moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Isotalo.
Kosti Johannes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Isotalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johannes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johannes throws out a powerful jab.
Isotalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Johannes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johannes throws out a powerful jab.
Johannes thumps Isotalo with a low kick.
Isotalo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johannes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johannes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Isotalo shoots in for a takedown but Johannes shows good takedown defense.
Isotalo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Johannes moves out of range of the strikes.
Isotalo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johannes misses with a head kick.
Johannes throws a hook but Isotalo blocks it.
Johannes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johannes throws a head kick that misses.
Isotalo throws a sloppy body shot
and Johannes counters with a left to the body.
Johannes misses with a head kick.
Isotalo throws a lazy right hand but Johannes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johannes throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Johannes.
Johannes blocks the body kick.
Johannes throws a sloppy head kick and Isotalo moves out of range easily.
Isotalo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johannes catches Isotalo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johannes misses with the combination.
Johannes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Isotalo throws a wild body kick that Johannes sees coming a mile off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Isotalo!
A telegraphed right hand from Johannes misses the target.
Johannes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Isotalo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Isotalo throws a leg kick but Johannes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Isotalo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johannes. Johannes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosti Johannes had his way with Antti Isotalo in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
A head kick misses from Johannes.
Johannes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johannes misses with a looping right.
Johannes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Isotalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johannes was well out of range. Poor timing from Isotalo.
Isotalo lands a really nice looking cross but Johannes seems unphased.
Isotalo tries to clinch up but Johannes circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Johannes misses
and Isotalo counters with a nice body kick.
Johannes blocks a jab.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Isotalo looks to land a combination but Johannes avoids it well.
Isotalo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isotalo lands a slapping body shot.
Isotalo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johannes but Johannes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johannes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice sprawl there from Johannes as Isotalo shoots in.
Johannes moves away from the strike by Isotalo.
Isotalo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Isotalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johannes.
Isotalo throws a low kick, looking for Johannes's leg but Johannes calmly moves out of range.
Antti Isotalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kosti Johannes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johannes jabs Isotalo right on the nose. Isotalo blinks but takes it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Isotalo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Isotalo connects with a looping right hand.
Johannes tries a low kick but Isotalo avoids it.
Johannes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johannes misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Isotalo with that takedown attempt.
Kosti Johannes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antti Isotalo.
Johannes misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Isotalo misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Isotalo.
Johannes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johannes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Isotalo counters with a left to the body.
Isotalo misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Isotalo misses
and Johannes counters with a head kick. That will keep Isotalo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Isotalo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johannes circles away quickly and effectively.
Isotalo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johannes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Isotalo blocks a head kick by Johannes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johannes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Isotalo throws a body punch but Johannes moves out of range.
Johannes misses with a combination
and Isotalo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Johannes misses.
Johannes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Isotalo.
No joy there for Johannes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johannes blocks a jab.
Johannes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Isotalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johannes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosti Johannes!
Kosti Johannes retains his light heavyweight title!
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