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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rasmus Karhu (ranked 4439 p4p, 4200 weight class) and Nemanja Kenitov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nemanja Kenitov looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rasmus Karhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nemanja Kenitov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenitov walks into a jab.
Kenitov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Karhu scores with a hook.
A head kick misses from Kenitov.
Kenitov walks into a stiff left hand from Karhu.
Karhu jabs at Kenitov's body.
Kenitov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karhu.
Kenitov tries to clinch but Karhu moves away
and Karhu counters with a right hand to the body.
Kenitov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karhu checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karhu misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karhu misses with a punch on the inside.
Karhu lands a nice shot to the body.
Karhu tries a body shot but Kenitov blocks it.
Kenitov blocks an uppercut.
Karhu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karhu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenitov tries to circle away but Karhu has him pinned against the cage.
Kenitov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu scores with a jab. Kenitov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab, jab by Karhu - just one landing.
Nemanja Kenitov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karhu punishes Kenitov's body with a nice straight punch.
Karhu connects with a single shot there.
A shot to the liver by Karhu. Beautiful body shot.
Kenitov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Karhu lands a glancing blow to the side of Kenitov's head.
Kenitov takes one on the button.
Kenitov misses with the body kick
and Karhu counters with a straight right hand.
Karhu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kenitov has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karhu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot lands for Karhu.
Kenitov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karhu connects with a right hand. Kenitov shakes it off.
Karhu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kenitov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kenitov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karhu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Karhu cracks Kenitov with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karhu lands a nice shot that snaps Kenitov's head back.
Karhu works Kenitov's body with a nice hook.
Karhu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karhu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kenitov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karhu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kenitov's head backwards.
Karhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Karhu lands with a nice body punch.
Karhu throws a shot to the body.
Karhu thuds a left hand into Kenitov's body.
Karhu connects with a crisp jab.
Karhu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karhu lands a jab to the head.
Kenitov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karhu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kenitov scrambles back to his feet.
Karhu scores with a body shot.
Karhu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karhu lands a nice shot that snaps Kenitov's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu scores with a jab. Kenitov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Karhu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice uppercut there from Karhu.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karhu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kenitov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rasmus Karhu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenitov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karhu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Karhu as he connects with a hook.
Karhu connects with a body shot that sends Kenitov's belly button to the back.
Karhu scores with a hook to the body. Kenitov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karhu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karhu lands a jab to the head.
Karhu digs a good body shot into Kenitov's ribs.
Karhu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karhu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kenitov throws out the jab.
Karhu thuds a left hand into Kenitov's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karhu lands with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karhu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kenitov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Karhu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Karhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karhu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Donk. Karhu catches Kenitov right on the button with a cross.
Karhu connects with a right hand. Kenitov shakes it off.
Karhu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karhu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenitov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Karhu moves in looking to clinch but Kenitov pushes him off.
Karhu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rasmus Karhu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kenitov tries to close the distance and clinch but Karhu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karhu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karhu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karhu lands a nice shot that snaps Kenitov's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Karhu. That snapped Kenitov's head back.
Kenitov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A shot to the liver by Karhu. Beautiful body shot.
Karhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Karhu cracks a nice hook into Kenitov's ribs.
Kenitov tries to move into range but Karhu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karhu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kenitov has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Karhu.
Karhu cracks a nice hook into Kenitov's ribs.
Kenitov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nemanja Kenitov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kenitov is breathing heavily.
Karhu with a nice cross.
Karhu cracks Kenitov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kenitov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karhu finds it's way round the side to connect with Kenitov's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karhu connects with the punch.
Karhu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kenitov's head.
Kenitov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karhu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kenitov's head backwards.
Karhu lands a jab to the nose.
Kenitov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karhu dips to his left and cracks Kenitov with an uppercut!
The fighters circle momentarily. Karhu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karhu scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhu avoids the head kick by Kenitov.
Kenitov takes one on the button.
Kenitov walks into a straight right hand from Karhu.
Karhu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good exchange - Karhu coming out on top.
Kenitov walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu connects with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karhu, as that shot connected.
Kenitov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karhu.
Karhu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab by Karhu.
Karhu punishes Kenitov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kenitov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kenitov walks into a straight right hand from Karhu.
Kenitov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rasmus Karhu is winning the standup battle so far.
Karhu digs a good body shot into Kenitov's ribs.
Karhu connects with the punch.
Karhu connects with a body shot.
Karhu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kenitov doesn't seem bothered though.
Karhu with a jab.
Kenitov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Karhu to counter with a crisp jab.
Karhu jabs at Kenitov's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenitov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karhu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kenitov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karhu scores with a punch to the head.
Karhu clinches up against the cage.
Karhu gets underhooks to prevent Kenitov's takedown attempt.
A short left from Karhu.
Karhu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenitov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karhu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karhu misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu.
Karhu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kenitov.
Karhu misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Karhu.
Kenitov blocks an uppercut.
Come on Kenitov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenitov controls his hands.
Karhu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenitov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karhu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karhu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenitov controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Karhu fails to land.
Karhu misses with a punch to the body.
Karhu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karhu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu.
Karhu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenitov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Karhu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenitov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karhu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rasmus Karhu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kenitov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karhu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kenitov scrambles back to his feet.
Karhu cracks Kenitov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice straight punches there by Karhu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karhu.
Kenitov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karhu.
Karhu scores with a hook to the body. Kenitov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karhu digs a good body shot into Kenitov's ribs.
Karhu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kenitov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karhu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kenitov can do to turn this around?
Jab by Karhu.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karhu, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenitov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kenitov showed some decent athleticism there.
Karhu has a hand on Kenitov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kenitov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kenitov controlling the pace for now.
Kenitov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kenitov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Karhu tries to lock up and control but Kenitov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Karhu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Karhu tries to lock up and control but Kenitov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kenitov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kenitov throws some wild stikes that Karhu manages to avoid easily.
Karhu can't escape the position.
Kenitov looking for a guillotine from mount but Karhu is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenitov avoids the attempt from Karhu to control.
Kenitov looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenitov wants to control the pace but Karhu is squirming around nicely.
Karhu tries to reverse the position but Kenitov maintains control.
Kenitov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Karhu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kenitov on the ground.
Kenitov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Karhu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kenitov lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenitov looking to control but Karhu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu tries to hold on but Kenitov pushes him away.
Karhu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kenitov controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karhu trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rasmus Karhu.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karhu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasmus Karhu!
During a confident post fight interview, Rasmus Karhu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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