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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abdel Mumu 3.0 (ranked 13 p4p, 20 weight class) and Artturi Reinikainen (ranked 2 p4p, 5 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abdel Mumu 3.0!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artturi Reinikainen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Mumu 3.0 misses.
Reinikainen's coach down at FF Forever was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Reinikainen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Reinikainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mumu 3.0 ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a hook.
Reinikainen has his takedown stuffed
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a straight right hand.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Reinikainen takes a swing at Mumu 3.0's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Reinikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinikainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mumu 3.0 fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mumu 3.0 moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reinikainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reinikainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mumu 3.0 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinikainen throws out the jab.
Mumu 3.0 loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mumu 3.0 misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reinikainen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen throws a shot from downtown. Mumu 3.0 moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Reinikainen does no damage.
Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Mumu 3.0 lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reinikainen doesn't seem phased though.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a body shot.
Mumu 3.0 slips under a jab from Reinikainen.
Mumu 3.0 misses the shot to the body.
Reinikainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Mumu 3.0 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Mumu 3.0 has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reinikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Mumu 3.0's head.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mumu 3.0 slips a straight right by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mumu 3.0 slips a jab from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mumu 3.0 swivels and escapes.
Mumu 3.0 throws a shot from downtown. Reinikainen moves away and avoids it.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses
and Reinikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reinikainen misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mumu 3.0, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Mumu 3.0.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reinikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mumu 3.0 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reinikainen cracks Mumu 3.0 with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reinikainen loads up on a big right hand but Mumu 3.0 slips the punch.
Mumu 3.0 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen scores with a jab.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Mumu 3.0 as he connects with a hook.
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mumu 3.0 but Mumu 3.0 pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mumu 3.0 is looking to counter punch.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artturi Reinikainen.
Reinikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reinikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinikainen throws a looping overhand right but Mumu 3.0 ducks down to avoid it.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a body shot that sends Reinikainen's belly button to the back.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Mumu 3.0 loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch.
Mumu 3.0 throws an overhand right that lands on Reinikainen's shoulder, as Reinikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Reinikainen takes a swing at Mumu 3.0's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mumu 3.0 in his tracks.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a body shot.
Mumu 3.0 throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mumu 3.0 dodges the punch combination from Reinikainen.
Mumu 3.0 throws a shot from downtown. Reinikainen moves away and avoids it.
Reinikainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mumu 3.0 doesn't seem bothered though.
Reinikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen takes a swing at Mumu 3.0's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mumu 3.0.
Reinikainen misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen defending well as Mumu 3.0 loads up on a big left hand.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
Reinikainen blocks a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reinikainen misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Mumu 3.0.
Reinikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mumu 3.0 takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reinikainen throws a body punch but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
Mumu 3.0 listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws out a powerful jab.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a hook.
Mumu 3.0 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mumu 3.0 avoids the body shot from Reinikainen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumu 3.0 misses with an uppercut.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Mumu 3.0.
Reinikainen blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reinikainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mumu 3.0.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reinikainen lands a body shot.
Reinikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Mumu 3.0 thuds his right hand into Reinikainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reinikainen. Mumu 3.0 does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Mumu 3.0.
Reinikainen misses with a right hand
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mumu 3.0 lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reinikainen thinking.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Mumu 3.0 is just out of range.
Reinikainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mumu 3.0 under the eye.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mumu 3.0 throws an overhand right that lands on Reinikainen's shoulder, as Reinikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Reinikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumu 3.0 throws out the jab.
Reinikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mumu 3.0 throws a series of strikes that have Reinikainen backpedaling.
Mumu 3.0 comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mumu 3.0 slips a straight right by Reinikainen.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 is winning the standup battle so far.
Mumu 3.0 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen takes a swing at Mumu 3.0's ribcage but misses.
Mumu 3.0 staying out of range there.
It looked like Mumu 3.0 wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reinikainen misses with a hook.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a shot to the body.
Reinikainen tries to move into range but Mumu 3.0 moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reinikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Reinikainen is looking to chop away at Mumu 3.0's legs.
Mumu 3.0 throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range.
Mumu 3.0 takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Mumu 3.0.
It looked like Mumu 3.0 wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reinikainen misses with a straight right.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reinikainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
Reinikainen swings widly with a right hand
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mumu 3.0 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinikainen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen tries for a takedown but Mumu 3.0 circles away easily
and Mumu 3.0 cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumu 3.0 slips a jab from Reinikainen.
Mumu 3.0 digs a good hook to Reinikainen's body.
Reinikainen missing with a left hand there. Mumu 3.0 was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mumu 3.0 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen walks into a jab.
Reinikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mumu 3.0 was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown but Mumu 3.0 shows good takedown defense.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mumu 3.0 fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reinikainen 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 Mumu 3.0 has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mumu 3.0 and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mumu 3.0 throws out a loose jab but Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mumu 3.0 walks into a jab.
Reinikainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mumu 3.0 connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Reinikainen.
Mumu 3.0 manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Reinikainen there.
Mumu 3.0 trying to control here.
Mumu 3.0 is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mumu 3.0 is trying to control but Reinikainen passes into side control!
Mumu 3.0 is looking to reverse the position.
Mumu 3.0 taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mumu 3.0 tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen is looking to take a break and control but Mumu 3.0 is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mumu 3.0 tries to bench press Reinikainen off him but Reinikainen keeps the position.
Reinikainen is looking to take a break and control but Mumu 3.0 is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reinikainen lands a few punches from side control.
Reinikainen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mumu 3.0 is looking to regain half guard here but Reinikainen keeps moving and retains side control.
Reinikainen lands a few punches from side control.
Mumu 3.0 tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reinikainen scores with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Reinikainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reinikainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reinikainen misses with a hook
and Mumu 3.0 cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reinikainen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mumu 3.0 quickly recovers to half guard.
Mumu 3.0 moves into full guard.
Reinikainen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mumu 3.0 keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
Mumu 3.0 is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reinikainen is aware though and is defending well.
Mumu 3.0 looking for a sweep. Not yet Mumu 3.0, not yet.
Mumu 3.0 is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reinikainen is aware though and is defending well.
Reinikainen is working Mumu 3.0 over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Artturi Reinikainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mumu 3.0 is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mumu 3.0 keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reinikainen won't allow Mumu 3.0 to sweep him here.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Mumu 3.0 keeps moving.
Mumu 3.0 is looking for a triangle here but Reinikainen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinikainen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mumu 3.0 to see if he's OK.
Mumu 3.0 looks to move to half guard but instead Reinikainen has passed into mount! Damn!
Reinikainen controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumu 3.0 is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reinikainen dominating with strikes here.
Reinikainen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Reinikainen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mumu 3.0's face.
Mumu 3.0 takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mumu 3.0 is squirming around, avoiding Reinikainen's attempts to control the action.
Reinikainen controlling the pace for now.
Mumu 3.0 regains half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice strikes from Reinikainen there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumu 3.0 regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mumu 3.0 keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
Reinikainen postures up and lands a big shot to Mumu 3.0's brow.
Reinikainen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Mumu 3.0 keeps moving.
Reinikainen wants to pass the guard but Mumu 3.0 is keeping the position.
Mumu 3.0 wants to sweep but no luck.
Reinikainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mumu 3.0 is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Mumu 3.0 is retaining full guard.
Mumu 3.0 has his foot on Reinikainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reinikainen works his way back into a safe position though.
Mumu 3.0 is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reinikainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mumu 3.0 is keeping the position for now.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mumu 3.0 is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinikainen passes Mumu 3.0's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mumu 3.0 is refusing to be controlled, as Reinikainen sits in half guard.
Mumu 3.0 tries to roll over but Reinikainen keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artturi Reinikainen really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reinikainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a right hand
and Reinikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reinikainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch combination from Reinikainen misses.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws a jab but it's blocked by Reinikainen.
Good standup being displayed there by Reinikainen as he connects with a hook.
Mumu 3.0 fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab by Reinikainen.
Mumu 3.0 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reinikainen looks to throw the jab but Mumu 3.0 is out of range.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Mumu 3.0 avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu 3.0 looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
Reinikainen misses the shot to the body.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Mumu 3.0. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mumu 3.0.
Reinikainen jabs at Mumu 3.0's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumu 3.0 throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range.
Mumu 3.0 is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheers as Reinikainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mumu 3.0 doesn't seem phased though.
Mumu 3.0 misses the shot to the body.
Reinikainen defending well as Mumu 3.0 loads up on a big left hand.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut
letting Mumu 3.0 counter with a right hand.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 ducks right into an uppercut from Reinikainen.
Mumu 3.0 cracks Reinikainen with an open hand slap.
Mumu 3.0 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reinikainen cracks Mumu 3.0 with an open hand slap.
Mumu 3.0 avoids the body shot from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mumu 3.0.
Reinikainen looks to land a left hand but Mumu 3.0 moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reinikainen misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mumu 3.0 misses the target.
Mumu 3.0 looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Mumu 3.0 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reinikainen.
Mumu 3.0 was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mumu 3.0 staying out of range there.
Reinikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu 3.0 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a series of strikes. Reinikainen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reinikainen missing with a left hand there. Mumu 3.0 was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mumu 3.0.
Reinikainen throws a lazy head kick
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mumu 3.0 throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mumu 3.0 misses with an uppercut.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot.
Mumu 3.0 feints and then cracks Reinikainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reinikainen down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumu 3.0 has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reinikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Mumu 3.0's head.
Reinikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Reinikainen misses with a left hand
letting Mumu 3.0 counter with a right hand.
Mumu 3.0 throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reinikainen lands an overhand right.
Reinikainen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mumu 3.0 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mumu 3.0 lands a jab to the nose.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
Mumu 3.0 is looking to counter punch.
Reinikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reinikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Mumu 3.0 moves out of range easily.
Mumu 3.0 slips under a jab from Reinikainen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reinikainen.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Nice cross by Mumu 3.0.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumu 3.0 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Reinikainen throws a shot from downtown. Mumu 3.0 moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mumu 3.0.
Good exchange - Reinikainen coming out on top.
A telegraphed right hand from Mumu 3.0 misses the target.
Reinikainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a nice body shot.
Nice shot lands for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Mumu 3.0 blocks it.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reinikainen throws out a counter right but Mumu 3.0 avoids it with no problem.
Reinikainen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mumu 3.0's head.
Reinikainen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mumu 3.0 is fending him off so far but Reinikainen persists. Nope, Mumu 3.0 circles away and we're back to standing.
Mumu 3.0 throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reinikainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Reinikainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mumu 3.0's head.
Reinikainen connects with a jab.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen throws out a counter right but Mumu 3.0 avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Reinikainen scores with a nice right hand.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reinikainen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reinikainen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mumu 3.0 finds it's way round the side to connect with Reinikainen's head.
Reinikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reinikainen slips a straight right by Mumu 3.0.
Reinikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Mumu 3.0 misses the target.
Mumu 3.0 jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reinikainen connects with a high kick.
Mumu 3.0 misses the shot to the body.
Reinikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mumu 3.0 manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mumu 3.0 was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinikainen.
Mumu 3.0 gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mumu 3.0 misses the jab.
Reinikainen moves out of range as Mumu 3.0 strikes.
Mumu 3.0 moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mumu 3.0 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a series of wild punches.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a body shot.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Reinikainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reinikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reinikainen defending well as Mumu 3.0 loads up on a big left hand.
Mumu 3.0 lands a jab.
Reinikainen digs a good hook to Mumu 3.0's body.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
Mumu 3.0 throws a jab but it's blocked by Reinikainen.
Jab by Reinikainen.
Mumu 3.0 misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mumu 3.0. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumu 3.0 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reinikainen punishes Mumu 3.0's body with a nice straight punch.
Mumu 3.0 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen misses with a hook
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a nice uppercut.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mumu 3.0.
Reinikainen with the inside leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 walks into a jab.
Mumu 3.0 throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range.
Mumu 3.0 waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reinikainen.
Mumu 3.0 blocks a jab.
Reinikainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reinikainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumu 3.0 swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen tried to score with a low kick but Mumu 3.0 checks it.
Mumu 3.0 swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook but Reinikainen blocks it.
Reinikainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook but Reinikainen avoids it easily.
Reinikainen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mumu 3.0 swinging wildly here.
Mumu 3.0 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mumu 3.0 at a distance.
Reinikainen defending well as Mumu 3.0 loads up on a big left hand.
Mumu 3.0 slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mumu 3.0 takes one to the side of the head.
Reinikainen shoots in and gets a takedown into Mumu 3.0's guard.
Reinikainen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mumu 3.0 has his foot on Reinikainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reinikainen works his way back into a safe position though.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mumu 3.0 trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumu 3.0 looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reinikainen is one step ahead there.
Mumu 3.0 looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reinikainen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mumu 3.0 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Mumu 3.0 is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Artturi Reinikainen.
I've got Reinikainen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Artturi Reinikainen!
Artturi Reinikainen is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Artturi Reinikainen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Abdel Mumu 3.0 stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck SYN'.
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