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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Radio Active (ranked 455 p4p, 393 weight class) and Teodors Ozolinsh (ranked 56 p4p, 51 weight class). Active kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For Heavy Metal we will die!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Radio Active!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teodors Ozolinsh!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozolinsh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ozolinsh slips a jab and a cross from Active.
Ozolinsh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Active throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ozolinsh! But no joy.
Ozolinsh motions for Active to come forward. Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh scores with a body shot.
Active ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Active misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Active does a little dance to reset his feet.
Active misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Active throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Active does a little dance to reset his feet.
Active lands a nice hook to Ozolinsh's body. Ozolinsh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Active looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely.
Ozolinsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Active throws out the jab.
Ozolinsh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Active strikes.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Active. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozolinsh fakes the leg kick and cracks Active in the body.
Ozolinsh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook. Active ducked under it nicely.
Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Active moved out of range nicely.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Active backing away here, and Ozolinsh unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Active.
Active looks to land a combination but Ozolinsh avoids it well.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Active moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Active takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Active throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh digs a good body shot into Active's ribs.
A jab from Ozolinsh misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Active misses the target.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick that misses.
Active swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Active misses with a lunging right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a right hand to the body.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Active is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh lands with an overhand left.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Active throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ozolinsh's waist but Ozolinsh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Active off to one side.
Active throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh feints a counter leg kick.
Ozolinsh connects with a solid leg kick.
Active works Ozolinsh's body with a nice hook.
Ozolinsh cracks Active with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Active will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Active throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Active avoids a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Active jabs Ozolinsh right on the nose. Ozolinsh blinks but takes it well.
Ozolinsh slips a jab and a cross from Active.
Active jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ozolinsh - that will leave a mark!
Ozolinsh throws an overhand right that lands on Active's shoulder, as Active tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ozolinsh. That's going to slow Active down.
Ozolinsh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Active rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Active moves out of range of the body kick from Ozolinsh.
Active misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Active misses its intended target.
Ozolinsh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Teodors Ozolinsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick that knocks Active off balance momentarily.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Active misses with a straight right.
Ozolinsh slips a jab from Active.
Ozolinsh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Active moved out of range nicely.
Active changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Active fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ozolinsh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
As Ozolinsh looks to move away, Active throws a big counter combo but Ozolinsh just gets out of the way.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Active moves out of range.
Active shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ozolinsh sprawls well. Ozolinsh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Active gets slowly back to his feet.
Active has been working on his balance at Heavy Metal, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ozolinsh.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radio Active. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Active closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ozolinsh circles away.
Ozolinsh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ozolinsh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Active is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ozolinsh's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but Active moves out of range.
Ozolinsh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Active was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Active.
Active lands a nice shot that snaps Ozolinsh's head back.
Active takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Active moves out of range as Ozolinsh strikes.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch but Active is avoiding it.
A big left from Active misses.
Ozolinsh counters with a body kick.
Active throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Active ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Nice uppercut there from Ozolinsh.
Active swats away the attempt to clinch by Ozolinsh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Active gets a double leg takedown into Ozolinsh's guard.
Active throws an elbow that misses. Ozolinsh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Active's guard. Nice move by Ozolinsh!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teodors Ozolinsh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Active's head backwards.
A big left from Ozolinsh misses.
Active throwing a counter right hand but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
Active avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh walks into a left hand.
A combination from Active does no damage.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Active is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Active.
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Active slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Active is just out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Active sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Active fails to land the takedown.
Active misses with a straight left.
Active misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Active on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Active throws a right hand that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Active connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ozolinsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Active.
Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Active misses with a double jab.
Ozolinsh misses the jab.
Active misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Active moves out of range.
Active shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Active thows a huge punch but Ozolinsh dodges it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh tries to get to full guard but Active has control of the leg.
Ozolinsh is not content to let Active control the position.
Active thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ozolinsh's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Active thows a huge punch but Ozolinsh dodges it nicely.
Ozolinsh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Active.
Ozolinsh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Active's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Active's back!
Active trying to control the hands but Ozolinsh breaks the grip.
Active can't escape the position.
Active trying to control the hands but Ozolinsh breaks the grip.
Active tries to escape the position.
Ozolinsh controls the position.
Active tries to roll but Ozolinsh sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh doesn't have the hooks in and Active manages to turn into his guard.
Active 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.
Active throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Active wants to control from the top but Ozolinsh keeps moving.
Active being controlled here momentarily.
Active trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozolinsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozolinsh has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Active in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Active trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozolinsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Active makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Radio Active overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Active throwing strikes from guard but Ozolinsh blocks nicely.
Active throws a big right hand that misses.
Active stands and throws Ozolinsh's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ozolinsh is not content to let Active control the position.
Active takes a little break here. Ozolinsh wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ozolinsh throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Active.
Ozolinsh feints and then cracks Active's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Active down.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Active moves out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Active slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Active looks to land a combination but Ozolinsh avoids it well.
Ozolinsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Active was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Active throws a series of punches but Ozolinsh avoids them all with ease.
Active tries to keep at a distance but Ozolinsh has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Active.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Active has Ozolinsh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ozolinsh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Active is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ozolinsh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ozolinsh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Active backwards.
Active working aggressively here.
Ozolinsh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Active tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ozolinsh smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radio Active. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Active fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh clinches up with Active and pushes him back against the cage.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
A short right from Active on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Ozolinsh.
Active swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh - that landed with a thud.
Ozolinsh lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Ozolinsh.
Active tries to score a body lock takedown but Ozolinsh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh works on Active's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Ozolinsh as the two fighters clinch.
Ozolinsh lands a hook that snaps the head of Active backwards.
Ozolinsh blocks a body shot from Active.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Radio Active has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh lands a body punch.
Ozolinsh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ozolinsh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Active backwards.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Active controls his hands.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ozolinsh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ozolinsh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ozolinsh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Active backwards.
Ozolinsh lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh throws a head punch that misses.
Active blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Active struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozolinsh controls his hands.
Active blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozolinsh digs a right hand into Active's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Active's gas tank.
Active blocking some punches.
Active misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Active controls his hands.
Active has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ozolinsh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Active.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh pushes Active back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ozolinsh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Active.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Ozolinsh as the two fighters clinch.
Ozolinsh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ozolinsh blocks an uppercut.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Ozolinsh presses Active against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh scores with a shoulder strike.
Ozolinsh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Active's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ozolinsh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Active backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh works on Active's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh gets through Active's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh lands with a left to the head.
Active tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Active is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ozolinsh to keep the fight standing.
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot to the body.
Ozolinsh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Active is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Active tries to throw a body punch but Ozolinsh avoids it by throwing Active back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh gets through Active's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Active is rocked!
Ozolinsh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Active is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ozolinsh dips a shoulder and cracks Active with a mighty uppercut! Active falls back against the cage and Ozolinsh unloads with a barrage of strikes! Active is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ozolinsh screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teodors Ozolinsh!
Teodors Ozolinsh gave a mention to Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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