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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artturi Reinikainen (ranked 30 p4p, 63 weight class) and Evan Duvernay (ranked 3 p4p, 7 weight class). Reinikainen comes to the cage accompanied by Viimeinen päivä. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artturi Reinikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evan Duvernay!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinikainen gets tackled into the cage by Duvernay. Duvernay maintains the clinch.
Reinikainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Duvernay backwards.
Duvernay misses with a punch on the inside.
Reinikainen lands a body punch.
Reinikainen prevents a body shot from Duvernay.
Duvernay scores with a shot to the side of Reinikainen's head.
Duvernay has a couple of punches blocked by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen gets through Duvernay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duvernay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reinikainen breaks from the clinch.
Duvernay misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
Reinikainen lands with a good body shot.
Duvernay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Duvernay has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Duvernay looks to land a right hand but Reinikainen moved out of range.
Duvernay looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Reinikainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Duvernay's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duvernay lands a jab to Reinikainen's midsection.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Duvernay.
Duvernay throws out a counter right but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Duvernay.
Reinikainen takes one on the button.
Reinikainen connects with a looping right hand.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reinikainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duvernay on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Duvernay.
Duvernay loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch.
Reinikainen tries to score with a low kick but Duvernay moves his leg out of the way.
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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen shoots in and drives through. Duvernay sprawls well.
Reinikainen missing with a left hand there. Duvernay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reinikainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Reinikainen tries to counter with a takedown but Duvernay is quick to defend against it.
Duvernay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Reinikainen slips a straight right by Duvernay.
Duvernay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reinikainen in his tracks.
Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Duvernay.
Duvernay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinikainen throws out the jab.
Duvernay cracks a nice hook into Reinikainen's ribs.
Reinikainen looks to land a left hand but Duvernay moved out of range nicely.
Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Duvernay.
Reinikainen staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Reinikainen misses its intended target.
Evan Duvernay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duvernay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reinikainen. Reinikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Reinikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Duvernay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duvernay throws a body punch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reinikainen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Duvernay tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Reinikainen is in Duvernay's guard.
Duvernay pulls Reinikainen in close to prevent any damage.
Reinikainen stopping the sweep attempt from Duvernay.
Reinikainen landing some decent shots from guard.
Reinikainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reinikainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duvernay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Duvernay wants to pass the guard but Reinikainen is defending well.
Reinikainen is looking to improve his position.
Reinikainen has a hand on Duvernay's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Duvernay takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Reinikainen being controlled here momentarily.
Reinikainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reinikainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reinikainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reinikainen wants to pass the guard but Duvernay is keeping the position.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Reinikainen throwing strikes from guard but Duvernay blocks nicely.
Duvernay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duvernay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reinikainen.
Duvernay is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reinikainen is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay has Reinikainen pulled in close to control his posture.
Reinikainen prevents Duvernay from getting back to his feet.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Duvernay looking for a sweep. Not yet Duvernay, not yet.
Reinikainen throws an elbow that misses. Duvernay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reinikainen's guard. Nice move by Duvernay!
Reinikainen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Reinikainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duvernay controlling the position.
Duvernay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Duvernay keeps moving.
Reinikainen is in close to Duvernay's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duvernay.
Duvernay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head.
Duvernay jabs Reinikainen right on the nose. Reinikainen blinks but takes it well.
Duvernay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reinikainen.
Duvernay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reinikainen lands a jab to Duvernay's midsection.
Reinikainen slips a straight right by Duvernay.
Duvernay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duvernay wants it to stay on the feet.
Evan Duvernay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duvernay misses with a lunging right hand
and Reinikainen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duvernay jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Duvernay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen.
Duvernay lands with a cross.
Duvernay works Reinikainen's body with a nice hook.
Duvernay misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duvernay throws a head kick that misses.
Duvernay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reinikainen throws the left hand but Duvernay avoids the punch easily.
Reinikainen throws a low kick, looking for Duvernay's leg but Duvernay calmly moves out of range.
Evan Duvernay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reinikainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Duvernay misses its intended target.
Duvernay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duvernay thuds a left hand into Reinikainen's body.
Reinikainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reinikainen scores with a hook.
Reinikainen throws a shot from downtown. Duvernay moves away and avoids it.
Duvernay throws a good cross that connects.
Reinikainen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A nice leg kick from Reinikainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duvernay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reinikainen.
Duvernay throws a looping overhand right but Reinikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Duvernay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reinikainen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Duvernay scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Duvernay punishes Reinikainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Reinikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Reinikainen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duvernay throws a big shot that misses.
Duvernay misses with an uppercut.
Duvernay misses the jab.
Reinikainen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Duvernay drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen with the inside leg kick.
Reinikainen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Duvernay holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Reinikainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duvernay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Duvernay is trying to control but can't.
Duvernay is trying to stand back up but Reinikainen is controlling him
Duvernay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reinikainen wants to take a breather but Duvernay is having none of it.
Artturi Reinikainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reinikainen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reinikainen lands a nice short elbow.
Reinikainen lands strikes from half guard.
Duvernay is trying to control but can't.
Reinikainen not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen trying to control from half guard but Duvernay is working away.
Reinikainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duvernay defending well though.
Reinikainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reinikainen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Duvernay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Duvernay wants to get back to full guard.
Reinikainen misses with a head shot. Duvernay uses the momentum to regain guard.
Reinikainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reinikainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Duvernay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duvernay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay wants to sweep here but Reinikainen controlling him for the moment.
Reinikainen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reinikainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reinikainen throws a big elbow that misses.
Reinikainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Duvernay keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
Duvernay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reinikainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reinikainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reinikainen trying to control but Duvernay is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen prevents Duvernay from getting back to his feet.
Reinikainen trying to control but Duvernay is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod.
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 moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reinikainen defending well as Duvernay loads up on a big left hand.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duvernay.
Reinikainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reinikainen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Duvernay keeps moving.
Duvernay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Duvernay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reinikainen postures up in Duvernay's guard and throws a big left but Duvernay blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Reinikainen throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reinikainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reinikainen wants to pass the guard but Duvernay is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen postures up and lands a big shot to Duvernay's brow.
Reinikainen won't allow Duvernay to get back to his feet.
Reinikainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reinikainen works over Duvernay with some ground and pound from guard.
Reinikainen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Duvernay looking to control.
Duvernay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reinikainen is in close to Duvernay's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reinikainen preventing the sweep.
Duvernay keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
Reinikainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reinikainen works over Duvernay with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen prevents Duvernay from getting back to his feet.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing.
Reinikainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Duvernay trying to keep a closed guard but Reinikainen is proving a slippery customer.
Reinikainen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reinikainen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reinikainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duvernay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reinikainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reinikainen trying to control but Duvernay is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reinikainen thows a huge punch but Duvernay dodges it nicely.
Reinikainen trying to mount his opponent but Duvernay defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Reinikainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duvernay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Duvernay on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Duvernay wants to improve his position but Reinikainen is controlling well.
Reinikainen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Duvernay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reinikainen winds up and cracks Duvernay with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reinikainen is looking to stall here but Duvernay recovers full guard.
Duvernay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Duvernay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duvernay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Duvernay keeps moving.
Duvernay pulls Reinikainen in close to prevent any damage.
Duvernay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reinikainen is one step ahead there.
Reinikainen postures up in Duvernay's guard and throws a big left but Duvernay blocks it.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Duvernay keeps moving.
Reinikainen lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reinikainen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Duvernay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reinikainen throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artturi Reinikainen clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen moves out of range as Duvernay strikes.
A head kick from Duvernay lands but Reinikainen takes it in his stride.
Duvernay slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Duvernay throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duvernay stuffs the takedown attempt from Reinikainen. Reinikainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Reinikainen shoots in and bounces Duvernay off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reinikainen postures up and lands a big shot to Duvernay's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Duvernay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Duvernay uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duvernay! But no joy.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duvernay.
Duvernay misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen is looking to slow Duvernay down with leg kicks.
Duvernay throws a sloppy head kick and Reinikainen moves out of range easily.
Reinikainen wants to land a leg kick but Duvernay is out of range.
Duvernay misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reinikainen.
A clash of legs there as Duvernay blocks the low kick.
Duvernay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head.
Duvernay scores with a jab to the head.
Duvernay throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Duvernay's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reinikainen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Duvernay to the mat! Duvernay manages to get full guard.
Reinikainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duvernay is keeping the position for now.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Duvernay keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Reinikainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duvernay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reinikainen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Reinikainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Duvernay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reinikainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reinikainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duvernay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reinikainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duvernay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Duvernay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinikainen moves out of range as Duvernay strikes.
Reinikainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Reinikainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reinikainen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reinikainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duvernay's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Reinikainen in particular looking to stall.
Reinikainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reinikainen trying to control from half guard but Duvernay is working away.
Reinikainen prevents Duvernay from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay has hold of Reinikainen's hands but Reinikainen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Duvernay holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Reinikainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Duvernay is trying to control but can't.
Reinikainen throwing shots but Duvernay is blocking nicely.
Reinikainen controlling the action here.
Duvernay is trying to get back to full guard.
Reinikainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reinikainen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reinikainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duvernay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Evan Duvernay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Reinikainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Reinikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duvernay.
Reinikainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reinikainen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duvernay defends well and Reinikainen ends up having to push Duvernay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It seemed like Duvernay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A body shot lands from Duvernay.
Duvernay lands a body shot.
Duvernay has a couple of punches blocked by Reinikainen.
Duvernay scores with a shoulder strike.
Reinikainen digs a right hand underneath Duvernay's ribcage. Duvernay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duvernay can't find room to land a body shot as Reinikainen controls the action.
Duvernay misses with a punch to the body.
Duvernay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duvernay gets underhooks to prevent Reinikainen's takedown attempt.
Duvernay can't find room to land a body shot as Reinikainen controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Duvernay on the inside.
Reinikainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Duvernay gets through Reinikainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reinikainen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Duvernay pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinikainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duvernay backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen jumps guard but Duvernay turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
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.
Duvernay lands an elbow that stopped Reinikainen in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duvernay.
Reinikainen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Duvernay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Duvernay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reinikainen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short uppercut from Duvernay.
Duvernay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duvernay misses with a punch to the body.
Duvernay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reinikainen or not.
Duvernay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Duvernay scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reinikainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duvernay's elbow.
Duvernay lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duvernay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reinikainens head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reinikainen blocks an uppercut.
Reinikainen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Duvernay after a bit of a struggle.
Duvernay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reinikainen's elbow.
Reinikainen breaks the clinch.
Evan Duvernay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duvernay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Duvernay throws a body punch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Duvernay misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut. Duvernay saw that one coming.
Duvernay swings widly with a right hand
enabling Reinikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Duvernay throws a nice head kick!
A lazy left from Duvernay finds it's target.
Duvernay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duvernay.
A big right from Duvernay misses.
Duvernay misses with a body shot.
Reinikainen walks into a jab.
No joy there for Reinikainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reinikainen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Duvernay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reinikainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duvernay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Duvernay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Duvernay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Duvernay manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Reinikainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Duvernay checks a low kick from Reinikainen.
Duvernay misses with a straight left.
Reinikainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Duvernay throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Duvernay moves into the clinch.
Duvernay tries a body shot but Reinikainen blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen digs a right hand into Duvernay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duvernay's gas tank.
Reinikainen pushes Duvernay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duvernay tries to throw a body punch but Reinikainen avoids it by throwing Duvernay back against the cage.
Reinikainen gets control of Duvernay's arms and successfully pulls guard. Reinikainen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Duvernay won't allow Reinikainen to sweep him here.
Reinikainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duvernay is aware though and is defending well.
Duvernay gets to his feet. Reinikainen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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!
Duvernay misses with a left hand
and Reinikainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reinikainen tries to bum rush Duvernay with a series of wild strikes but Duvernay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duvernay misses with a straight left.
Duvernay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duvernay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reinikainen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reinikainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Duvernay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reinikainen 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Reinikainen!
During a confident post fight interview, Artturi Reinikainen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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