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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ahjo Kuomanen (ranked 12 p4p, 128 weight class) and Polish Power (ranked 1 p4p, 11 weight class). Kuomanen comes to the cage accompanied by HonestKey - One Shot. Power is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Xanadu by Ummet Ozcan. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ahjo Kuomanen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Polish Power!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power slips under a jab from Kuomanen.
Kuomanen throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
Power paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kuomanen cracks Power with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Power - that will leave a mark!
Power misses the jab.
Power uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuomanen.
Kuomanen moves out of range of the body kick.
Kuomanen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Power loads up on a big right hand but Kuomanen slips the punch.
Power lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuomanen's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power throws out a loose jab but Kuomanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuomanen attempts a counter takedown but Power avoids it well and moves away.
Power takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Power throws the left hand but Kuomanen avoids the punch easily.
Power throws a low kick but Kuomanen moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuomanen missing with a left hand there. Power was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuomanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power looks to throw the jab but Kuomanen is out of range.
Polish Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kuomanen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Power has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Power there as he acknowledges the shot.
Power looks to land a left hand but Kuomanen moved out of range nicely.
Kuomanen scores with a takedown into Power's guard.
Power is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kuomanen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuomanen breaks the clinch.
Kuomanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Kuomanen misses.
Kuomanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Power misses with the body kick
and Kuomanen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Power!
Power throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kuomanen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Power on his heels. He'll look to pass Power's guard now, I'm sure.
Kuomanen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Power avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuomanen 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.
Kuomanen trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuomanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuomanen trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Kuomanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Power is retaining full guard.
Kuomanen landing with the ground and pound.
Kuomanen trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Power looking to control.
Power has Kuomanen pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kuomanen moves out of range of the body kick from Power.
Kuomanen works the jab nicely.
Power thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Power.
Kuomanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Power tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuomanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Power.
Kuomanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Power lands a leg kick that knocks Kuomanen off balance momentarily.
A jab from Power misses.
Power just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuomanen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kuomanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuomanen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Power sprawls and moves away.
Kuomanen scores with a jab. Power acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Polish Power dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Power lands with a right hand.
Power takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Polish Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kuomanen is able to avoid easily.
Kuomanen throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Kuomanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Power! But no joy.
A jab from Power finds it's way through Kuomanen's defenses.
Kuomanen swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Power throws an off balance right hand
and Kuomanen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Power's guard.
Power keeping moving, preventing Kuomanen from controlling successfully.
Kuomanen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kuomanen is pushing down on Power's leg trying to pass to half guard. Power is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuomanen has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuomanen throws a strike but Power avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kuomanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuomanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Power has wrist control.
Power is adopting a defensive guard.
Kuomanen looking to sit in guard and control but Power gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kuomanen trying to control the position.
Power has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kuomanen is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power 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.
Kuomanen trying to control the position.
Kuomanen has his foot on Power's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Power works his way back into a safe position though.
Power trying to control but Kuomanen is working from the bottom.
Kuomanen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Power doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Power manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Power pushing down on Kuomanen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kuomanen has a hand on Power's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Power takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Power prevents Kuomanen from getting the reversal.
Kuomanen is working hard here to advance position.
Polish Power has got the better of the ground game so far.
Power wants to control the pace but Kuomanen is squirming around nicely.
Kuomanen is desperately trying to improve his position but Power has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuomanen. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuomanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Power takes a swing at Kuomanen's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Kuomanen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Power thuds a left hand into Kuomanen's body.
Kuomanen throws a hook but Power avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Power misses the body punch
and Kuomanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Power wants to land a leg kick but Kuomanen is out of range.
Kuomanen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Power throws a series of punches but Kuomanen avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Polish Power showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Power misses with a shot to the body
and Kuomanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuomanen misses the target.
Power counters with a body kick.
Kuomanen lands with an overhand left.
Kuomanen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Power throws Kuomanen to one side and escapes!
Power throws a hook to the side of Kuomanen's head but Kuomanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuomanen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power lands a jab.
Power walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Polish Power seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Power finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Power moves away from the strike by Kuomanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuomanen lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuomanen moves away from the strike by Power.
Kuomanen shoots in for a takedown but Power shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Power lands with a nice body punch.
Power fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuomanen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Power finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuomanen's head.
Power connects with a looping right hand.
Kuomanen blocks a head kick by Power.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuomanen.
Power misses with a looping right.
Kuomanen feinted with a counter takedown.
Power throws a low kick, looking for Kuomanen's leg but Kuomanen calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuomanen slips a jab from Power.
Power misses with a body kick.
Kuomanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
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!
Power looks for the body kick but Kuomanen saw that one coming.
Kuomanen attempts a counter takedown but Power avoids it well and moves away.
Power swings widly with a right hand
and Kuomanen counters with a shoot takedown. Power fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuomanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Power keeping full guard, as Kuomanen tries to pass.
Kuomanen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kuomanen throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuomanen stays in close to Power's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power controls Kuomanen momentarily but Kuomanen frees himself.
Power avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kuomanen scores with a takedown into Power's guard.
Kuomanen postures up in Power's guard and throws a big left but Power blocks it.
Kuomanen throwing strikes but missing.
Kuomanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Power is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuomanen throws an elbow that misses. Power uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kuomanen's guard. Nice move by Power!
Kuomanen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Power doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Power manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Power stopping the sweep attempt from Kuomanen.
Power wants to pass the guard but Kuomanen is keeping the position.
Power's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Power got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuomanen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Power has managed to get both his arms back between Kuomanen's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Polish Power just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Power tried to score with a low kick but Kuomanen checks it.
Power keeps Kuomanen at a distance using the push kick.
Kuomanen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Power throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Power lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Power tries to move into range but Kuomanen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuomanen avoids a kick to the body.
Kuomanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power.
Kuomanen attempts a counter takedown but Power avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuomanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
Kuomanen tries to counter with a takedown but Power is quick to defend against it.
Power tries a low kick but Kuomanen avoids it.
Power throws the left hand but Kuomanen avoids the punch easily.
Kuomanen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Power drops his hands momentarily and Kuomanen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuomanen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Power tries a low kick but Kuomanen avoids it.
Kuomanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
Kuomanen shoots in but no luck this time.
Kuomanen throws a hook to the side of Power's head but Power sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Power thows a body kick. Kuomanen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Power fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Power lands a head shot.
Power with a nice cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Power. That's going to slow Kuomanen down.
Power wants to land a leg kick but Kuomanen is out of range.
Kuomanen throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
Power appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuomanen lands a jab to Power's midsection.
Kuomanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
A slow jab from Kuomanen misses its intended target.
Power moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power misses with a straight left.
Power throws a right hand that misses
and Kuomanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Power throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looks like Kuomanen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nice shot by Kuomanen.
Power slips under a jab from Kuomanen.
Power connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuomanen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power misses with a right hand
and Kuomanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Power throws out a loose jab but Kuomanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power with a jab.
Kuomanen misses with an uppercut. Power saw that one coming.
Power gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab lands there for Kuomanen.
Power misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Kuomanen.
Kuomanen avoids the body shot from Power.
Kuomanen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Crunch! Power slams his shin into Kuomanen's torso.
Power just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Power misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power throws an overhand right that lands on Kuomanen's shoulder, as Kuomanen tries to avoid the shot.
Kuomanen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kuomanen cracks Power with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuomanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
Power throws a leg kick
and Kuomanen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Power's guard.
Kuomanen wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
Kuomanen throws an elbow that misses. Power uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kuomanen's guard. Nice move by Power!
Power content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Polish Power dominated that fourth round.
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!
Power thows a leg kick but Kuomanen checks it
and Kuomanen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Power!
Kuomanen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Power manages to get back to half guard.
Power avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuomanen.
Kuomanen passes to side control.
Kuomanen cracks Power with a big elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power trying to remain calm as Kuomanen controls from the top position.
Kuomanen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kuomanen trying to control the action but Power is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Kuomanen crashes against the mat.
Kuomanen throws a strike aimed at the side of Power's head but Power avoids it well.
Power stops Kuomanen from passing to mount.
The strikes coming from Kuomanen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kuomanen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The strikes coming from Kuomanen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kuomanen trying to control the action but Power is working from the bottom.
Ahjo Kuomanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuomanen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Power sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kuomanen tries to score with some ground and pound. Power controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kuomanen controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuomanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
Kuomanen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuomanen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Power displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuomanen throws out the jab.
Power throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuomanen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuomanen looks to land a left hand but Power moved out of range nicely.
Power misses with a right hand
and Kuomanen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Power tries to kick Kuomanen off in order to stand up. Kuomanen Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Kuomanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Power keeps working.
Kuomanen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuomanen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuomanen controlling from side mount.
Kuomanen is trying to get an arm triangle but Power is defending well.
Power wants to control but Kuomanen postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahjo Kuomanen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Power has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Polish Power!
Polish Power is the new super heavyweight champion!
Polish Power decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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