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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobo Valdenius (ranked 728 p4p, 2495 weight class) and Sepi Koli (ranked 100 p4p, 278 weight class). Bobo Valdenius had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobo Valdenius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sepi Koli!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Valdenius - just one landing.
Valdenius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valdenius closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Koli's guard.
Valdenius forces his way into half guard.
Koli won't allow Valdenius to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdenius is working for a kimura but Koli is defending it quite comfortably.
Valdenius is just content to waste time from the top position. Koli takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Koli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valdenius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valdenius might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koli is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Koli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Valdenius controls the pace.
Koli can't keep his opponent in guard - Valdenius advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Valdenius is pressing down on Koli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Koli is holding on for now.
Valdenius works his way into side control.
Koli prevents Valdenius from improving position.
Valdenius trying to control the position but Koli is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Valdenius tries to move into full mount but can't pass Koli's legs.
Valdenius trying to control the action but Koli is working from the bottom.
Valdenius is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Koli has escaped the position, nice work there.
Valdenius tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Valdenius wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koli, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdenius is looking to take a break and control but Koli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valdenius has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Valdenius is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Koli can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Koli is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Koli is controlling an arm, preventing Valdenius from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Valdenius is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Koli is surviving well by controlling Valdenius's body position as best he can.
Valdenius moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Koli has worked his arm free - good work by Koli!
Valdenius goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Koli has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Valdenius but great work by Koli.
Valdenius is trying to work for a sweep but Koli has mounted him!
Koli controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valdenius is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobo Valdenius dominated that round.
That's time! Valdenius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Koli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valdenius.
Koli misses with a straight left.
Koli defending well as Valdenius loads up on a big left hand.
Koli throws the kick towards the body but Valdenius avoids it.
Valdenius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Valdenius will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valdenius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koli can do to turn this around?
Valdenius moves out of range of the leg kick from Koli.
Valdenius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koli.
Koli lands a nice hook to Valdenius's body. Valdenius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Koli misses.
Koli swings for the body but Valdenius moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Koli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koli throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Koli just misses with a punch to the body.
Valdenius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koli.
Valdenius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valdenius moves out of range as Koli strikes.
Koli blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koli! But no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Valdenius. That snapped Koli's head back.
Koli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valdenius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koli as he avoids it easily.
Koli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobo Valdenius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valdenius takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koli is looking to chop away at Valdenius's legs.
Koli delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdenius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koli.
Valdenius tries to counter with a takedown but Koli is quick to defend against it.
Koli misses with a low kick.
Koli throws a shot to the body.
Koli lands a nice hook to Valdenius's body. Valdenius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koli thuds his shin into the meat of Valdenius's side.
Koli misses with a leg kick.
Valdenius tries to counter with a takedown but Koli is quick to defend against it.
Koli lands with a nice body kick.
Koli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Valdenius ducks under a wild hook from Koli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valdenius's sensitive parts.
Sepi Koli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdenius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Koli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdenius.
Koli thumps Valdenius with a low kick.
Koli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valdenius at a distance.
Koli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Valdenius is able to avoid easily.
Valdenius attempts a counter takedown but Koli avoids it well and moves away.
Valdenius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Valdenius rather than just go for the knockout.
Valdenius avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Koli lands a nice looking body kick.
Koli lands a right hook to the body.
Valdenius checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Koli.
Koli throws a right hand that Valdenius ducks under and follows up with a left that Valdenius also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdenius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdenius.
Koli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valdenius.
Valdenius shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Koli lets loose with a powerful body kick. Valdenius will feel that in the morning.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koli.
Koli scores with a leg kick.
Koli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valdenius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valdenius attempts a counter takedown but Koli avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sepi Koli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Koli misses with a low kick.
Koli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koli throws a good cross that connects.
Koli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valdenius moves out of range of the body kick from Koli.
Koli throws a hook but Valdenius avoids it easily.
Koli tries to bum rush Valdenius with a series of wild strikes but Valdenius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick from Koli misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius fails with a takedown attempt.
Koli steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Koli is looking to score with low kicks.
Valdenius is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koli throws a one two combo.
Koli thumps Valdenius with a low kick.
Koli throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Valdenius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Koli 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.
Koli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Valdenius has time to react.
Valdenius takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sepi Koli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koli throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Valdenius counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valdenius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Valdenius tries for a kimura but Koli is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdenius advances to mount.
Valdenius swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Koli is now in Valdenius's guard. A big mistake from Valdenius there, giving up the dominant position!
Valdenius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valdenius pulls Koli in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdenius has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Valdenius is trying to keep Koli in close.
Koli won't allow Valdenius to get back to his feet.
Koli is looking to stand up but Valdenius won't let him.
Valdenius has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Valdenius throws his legs up looking for a submission but Koli uses it to pass to side control.
Koli tries to stand but Valdenius is controlling his head.
Valdenius tries to bench press Koli off him but Koli keeps the position.
Valdenius is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Koli is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koli stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Bobo Valdenius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valdenius shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koli sprawls well. Koli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Valdenius gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sepi Koli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koli 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sepi Koli!
Sepi Koli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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