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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artturi Reinikainen (ranked 688 p4p, 1384 weight class) and Esa Kettu (ranked 85 p4p, 181 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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World class 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 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artturi Reinikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Esa Kettu!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kettu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reinikainen throws a lazy right hand but Kettu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kettu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reinikainen checks a low kick from Kettu.
Reinikainen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kettu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.
Kettu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kettu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Reinikainen wants to control but Kettu is keeping him busy.
Kettu looks to move to half guard but instead Reinikainen has passed into mount! Damn!
Reinikainen working the ground and pound effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen thowing shots but they're missing.
Kettu tries to reverse the position but Reinikainen maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reinikainen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kettu is on top in guard.
Kettu with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kettu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reinikainen has his foot on Kettu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kettu works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kettu defends it easily.
Kettu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reinikainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kettu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reinikainen is trying to control the position but Kettu postures up.
Kettu is looking to stand up but Reinikainen won't let him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kettu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kettu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kettu trying to control the position from guard on top but Reinikainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinikainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kettu trying to control the position from guard on top but Reinikainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinikainen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Reinikainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kettu wants to control from the top but Reinikainen keeps moving.
Reinikainen looking for subs off his back but Kettu has passed one foot through into half guard.
Reinikainen is looking for a sweep. Kettu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reinikainen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reinikainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kettu defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kettu passes into half guard.
Kettu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reinikainen gets back to full guard.
Reinikainen controls Kettu momentarily but Kettu frees himself.
Kettu postures up and lands a big shot to Reinikainen's brow.
Kettu lands a couple of digs.
Reinikainen looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kettu gets to his feet - Reinikainen follows without any prompting.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Reinikainen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kettu scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Esa Kettu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Reinikainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kettu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reinikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
We've been informed that Kettu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Reinikainen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kettu 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.
Kettu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reinikainen postures up in Kettu's guard and throws a big left but Kettu blocks it.
Kettu 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.
Reinikainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kettu is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reinikainen is one step ahead there.
Kettu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reinikainen manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reinikainen controls Kettu momentarily but Kettu frees himself.
Reinikainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kettu.
Reinikainen has his foot on Kettu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kettu works his way back into a safe position though.
Reinikainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kettu defends well.
Reinikainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Kettu pushes down on Reinikainen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kettu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Esa Kettu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reinikainen is refusing to be controlled, as Kettu sits in half guard.
Reinikainen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kettu is stalling here. Reinikainen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kettu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Reinikainen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kettu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Reinikainen.
Reinikainen works to advance to full mount. Kettu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen goes for an armbar but Kettu turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kettu.
Reinikainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kettu is aware though and is defending well.
Kettu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kettu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Kettu finds it's target.
Reinikainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reinikainen shoots for a takedown but Kettu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kettu scores with a hook.
A big left from Kettu misses.
Reinikainen checks the leg kick.
Reinikainen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kettu to the ground. Reinikainen is now in Kettu's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu wants to sweep here but Reinikainen controlling him for the moment.
Kettu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kettu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reinikainen keeps working.
Kettu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like Kettu is going to stand back up.
Reinikainen actively working from the bottom here.
Kettu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reinikainen tries to get to full guard but Kettu has control of the leg.
Kettu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kettu lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esa Kettu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kettu staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Kettu.
Kettu lands a slapping body shot.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
An inside leg kick from Kettu misses.
The fighters circling - Kettu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kettu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reinikainen has time to react.
Reinikainen gets a takedown into half guard.
Kettu has his hands clasped together around Reinikainen's back. He's all about the action.
Reinikainen prevents Kettu from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Reinikainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kettu gets back to full guard.
Kettu trying to control the position.
Reinikainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Kettu has wrist control.
Reinikainen connects with a couple of short punches.
Kettu is trying to keep Reinikainen in close.
Reinikainen wants to pass the guard but Kettu is keeping the position.
Artturi Reinikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen connects with a couple of short punches.
Reinikainen preventing the sweep.
Reinikainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kettu has control of Reinikainen's left arm, preventing Reinikainen from doing any damage.
Kettu wants to sweep but no luck.
Reinikainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kettu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Reinikainen slips a straight right by Kettu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Reinikainen misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the side of Kettu's head but Kettu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reinikainen throws the left hand but Kettu avoids the punch easily.
Kettu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kettu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kettu moves out of range as Reinikainen strikes.
Kettu throws out a counter right but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
Esa Kettu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kettu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kettu with a hook.
Kettu lands a head kick. Reinikainen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reinikainen throws a push kick but Kettu slaps the foot to one side.
Kettu looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kettu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kettu throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Reinikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Kettu throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Reinikainen misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen scores with a hook.
Kettu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kettu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reinikainen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kettu!
Kettu tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Reinikainen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Esa Kettu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kettu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reinikainen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Artturi Reinikainen.
I think Kettu 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esa Kettu!
A victorious Esa Kettu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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