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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jovo Stanisavljevic (ranked 2982 p4p, 3669 weight class) and Joel Kangas (ranked 394 p4p, 473 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jovo Stanisavljevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joel Kangas!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Stanisavljevic coming out on top.
Kangas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stanisavljevic loads up on a big right hand but Kangas slips the punch.
Kangas wants to land a leg kick but Stanisavljevic is out of range.
Kangas misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Stanisavljevic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanisavljevic lands a body shot.
Stanisavljevic scores with a body shot.
Kangas is looking to clinch.
Kangas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanisavljevic.
Stanisavljevic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stanisavljevic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kangass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kangas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stanisavljevic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kangas was well out of range. Poor timing from Stanisavljevic.
Kangas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stanisavljevic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kangas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stanisavljevic.
Kangas throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kangas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Stanisavljevic does it's job there.
Stanisavljevic throws a body shot but no joy.
Stanisavljevic misses the shot to the body.
Kangas misses with a low kick.
Kangas tries to land a leg kick but Stanisavljevic saw it coming and moves away.
Stanisavljevic blocks the body kick.
Stanisavljevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kangas tries to clinch but Stanisavljevic moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Kangas.
Kangas is looking to chop away at Stanisavljevic's legs.
Stanisavljevic throws a body shot but no joy.
Kangas throws a leg kick that misses.
Kangas misses with a kick to the body.
Kangas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stanisavljevic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kangas defending well as Stanisavljevic loads up on a big left hand.
Stanisavljevic is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kangas avoids the body shot from Stanisavljevic.
Kangas tries a quick counter leg kick but Stanisavljevic is wise to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kangas.
Stanisavljevic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kangas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kangas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kangas throws a body shot but no joy.
Stanisavljevic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stanisavljevic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kangas.
Stanisavljevic moves out of range of the leg kick from Kangas.
Kangas misses with a kick to the body.
Kangas misses with a body kick.
Kangas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kangas throws the kick towards the body but Stanisavljevic avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kangas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stanisavljevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stanisavljevic misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Stanisavljevic.
Kangas shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kangas throws a head kick that misses
and Stanisavljevic counters with a nice uppercut.
Kangas misses with a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Stanisavljevic misses its target.
Kangas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stanisavljevic checks a leg kick.
Kangas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stanisavljevic.
Kangas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kangas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stanisavljevic connects with a nice looking jab.
Kangas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stanisavljevic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kangas. Kangas obviously looking to wear him down.
Stanisavljevic moves out of range of the body kick from Kangas.
Stanisavljevic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanisavljevic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stanisavljevic with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kangas throws a wild body kick that Stanisavljevic sees coming a mile off.
Kangas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stanisavljevic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stanisavljevic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stanisavljevic sets himself, and Kangas steps forward looking for the clinch! Stanisavljevic avoids it this time.
Kangas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kangas throws a push kick but Stanisavljevic slaps the foot to one side.
Stanisavljevic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab from Stanisavljevic.
A bone on bone clash there as Stanisavljevic blocks the leg kick.
Stanisavljevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kangas manages to avoid it.
Stanisavljevic takes a swing at Kangas's ribcage but misses.
Kangas moves away from the strike by Stanisavljevic.
Kangas misses with a body kick.
Kangas misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jovo Stanisavljevic dominated that round.
That's time! Stanisavljevic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stanisavljevic misses with a right hand
and Kangas counters by clinching up.
Kangas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stanisavljevic avoiding damage as Kangas throws knees to the body.
Stanisavljevic is looking to break free of the clinch but Kangas has double underhooks.
Kangas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short left from Stanisavljevic.
Stanisavljevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kangas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kangas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kangas.
Kangas lands an elbow that stopped Stanisavljevic in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Jovo Stanisavljevic has been cut.
Kangas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stanisavljevic tries to throw a body punch but Kangas avoids it by throwing Stanisavljevic back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kangas lands an elbow that stopped Stanisavljevic in his tracks for a moment.
Stanisavljevic throws a punch but it's blocked by Kangas.
Kangas being controlled against the cage.
Kangas lands a nice elbow.
Stanisavljevic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kangas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stanisavljevic.
Kangas lands an elbow inside.
Kangas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kangas lands a nice elbow.
Kangas missing with knees to the body.
Stanisavljevic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Kangas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stanisavljevic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kangas lands an elbow inside that Stanisavljevic shrugs off.
Kangas lands an elbow just above Stanisavljevic 's eye.
Kangas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stanisavljevic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stanisavljevic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees to the body from Kangas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kangas.
Stanisavljevic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stanisavljevic wants to break free but Kangas has control.
Stanisavljevic misses with the head strike.
Kangas working Stanisavljevic over with knees to the body.
Stanisavljevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kangas lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kangas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stanisavljevic managing to block the knees to the body from Kangas.
Kangas lands a knee to the body.
Kangas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kangas is trying to stall.
Stanisavljevic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kangas's elbow.
Kangas stalling against the cage.
Stanisavljevic avoiding damage as Kangas throws knees to the body.
Kangas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kangas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stanisavljevic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kangas lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kangas.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kangas obliges.
Stanisavljevic tries a body shot but Kangas blocks it.
Stanisavljevic has had enough of the clinch but Kangas keeps him there for the moment.
Kangas has Stanisavljevic pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kangas crunches a lovely knee into Stanisavljevic's ribcage.
Kangas lands an elbow that stopped Stanisavljevic in his tracks for a moment.
Kangas lands an elbow just above Stanisavljevic 's eye.
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside.
Kangas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kangas.
Kangas connects with a knee to the head.
Kangas lands an elbow inside that Stanisavljevic shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kangas.
Stanisavljevic tries a body shot but Kangas blocks it.
Kangas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stanisavljevic's defenses.
Stanisavljevic takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kangas scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Kangas.
Nice elbow from Kangas.
Kangas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kangas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kangas lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kangas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stanisavljevic's defenses.
Stanisavljevic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kangas's elbow.
Stanisavljevic takes an elbow to the temple.
Stanisavljevic has a couple of punches blocked by Kangas.
Kangas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kangas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kangas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kangas lands a knee to the body.
Stanisavljevic takes an elbow to the temple.
Kangas lands an elbow inside.
Kangas lands an elbow inside.
Stanisavljevic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stanisavljevic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kangas lands a damaging elbow.
Kangas lands a nice elbow.
Kangas scores with a knee to the head.
Kangas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stanisavljevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Kangas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jovo Stanisavljevic'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. And we move into the final round!
Kangas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kangas throws a leg kick
and Stanisavljevic counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Kangas.
Kangas tries to clinch up but Stanisavljevic circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kangas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kangas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stanisavljevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kangas moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanisavljevic blocks the body kick.
Kangas lands a big head kick that sends Stanisavljevic tumbling to the mat! Kangas takes a step backwards and waves Stanisavljevic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Stanisavljevic is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kangas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oh Stanisavljevic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body kick there by Kangas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kangas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stanisavljevic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kangas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanisavljevic blocks the body kick.
Stanisavljevic seems to have got his legs back now.
Kangas is looking to land body kicks.
Stanisavljevic misses the jab.
Crunch! Kangas slams his shin into Stanisavljevic's torso.
Kangas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stanisavljevic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kangas looks to land a body kick but Stanisavljevic moved away.
Kangas closes the distance and pushes Stanisavljevic back into the cage.
Joel Kangas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kangas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A frustrated look appears on Stanisavljevic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stanisavljevic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Stanisavljevic.
Stanisavljevic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stanisavljevic misses with a body punch.
Kangas looking to throw knees to the head but Stanisavljevic is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Kangas.
Stanisavljevic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stanisavljevic wants to get back to striking at distance but Kangas won't allow it.
Kangas lands an elbow inside that Stanisavljevic shrugs off.
Kangas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stanisavljevic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kangas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stanisavljevic avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kangas misses with an elbow over the top.
Stanisavljevic cracks Kangas with a nice body shot.
Stanisavljevic scores with a shoulder strike.
Stanisavljevic manages to break the clinch.
Kangas moves out of range as Stanisavljevic strikes.
Kangas dodges the punch combination from Stanisavljevic.
Stanisavljevic misses the shot to the body.
Jovo Stanisavljevic is winning the standup battle so far.
Stanisavljevic connects with a body shot that sends Kangas's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kangas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stanisavljevic.
Kangas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stanisavljevic is able to avoid easily.
Stanisavljevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kangas.
Kangas thinks about the counter body kick.
Kangas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stanisavljevic if he has to take too many more of those.
Kangas misses with a leg kick.
Kangas lands a head kick. Stanisavljevic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stanisavljevic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kangas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice jab there from Stanisavljevic.
Stanisavljevic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanisavljevic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kangas tries to clinch but Stanisavljevic is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanisavljevic misses with a hook.
Stanisavljevic missing with a left hand there. Kangas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kangas throws a sloppy head kick
and Stanisavljevic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kangas misses with a low kick as Stanisavljevic jumps back.
Kangas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stanisavljevic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stanisavljevic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kangas throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kangas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kangas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kangas.
Stanisavljevic scores with a jab to the head.
Stanisavljevic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kangas was well out of range. Poor timing from Stanisavljevic.
Kangas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stanisavljevic takes a swing at Kangas's ribcage but misses.
Kangas wants to counter with a clinch but Stanisavljevic pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joel Kangas.
I think Kangas 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joel Kangas!
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