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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anssi Koivuranta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jeffson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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154 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anssi Koivuranta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Jeffson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Jeffson as Koivuranta shoots in.
Jeffson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
No luck for Koivuranta with that takedown attempt.
A jab from Jeffson misses.
Jeffson looks to land a right hand but Koivuranta moved out of range.
Koivuranta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anssi Koivuranta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Jeffson.
Jeffson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koivuranta is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koivuranta. Koivuranta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Koivuranta shoots in for a takedown but Jeffson shows good takedown defense.
Jeffson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koivuranta.
Jeffson tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivuranta gets the takedown into side control.
Jeffson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Koivuranta.
Koivuranta creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jeffson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Koivuranta scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jeffson to see if he's OK.
Koivuranta in side control, throwing shots but Jeffson defends.
Koivuranta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jeffson is looking for a sweep.
Koivuranta cracks Jeffson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Koivuranta scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jeffson to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koivuranta lands some shots froms side control.
Koivuranta tries to score with some ground and pound. Jeffson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Koivuranta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Koivuranta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jeffson tries to improve position but can't.
Jeffson dodges the ground and pound from Koivuranta.
Jeffson is trying to get back to his feet.
Jeffson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The strikes coming from Koivuranta are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Koivuranta in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Koivuranta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jeffson's waist but Jeffson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koivuranta off to one side.
Jeffson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Koivuranta's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeffson misses with a body shot.
Koivuranta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koivuranta shoots in for a double leg but Jeffson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jeffson scores with a head kick.
Koivuranta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jack Jeffson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koivuranta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeffson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koivuranta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koivuranta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jeffson defending well though.
Koivuranta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koivuranta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Koivuranta wants to pass the guard but Jeffson is defending well.
Koivuranta working Jeffson over with strikes.
Jeffson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Koivuranta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jeffson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koivuranta drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anssi Koivuranta dominated that round.
That's time! Koivuranta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jeffson throws a series of punches but Koivuranta moves out of range.
Jeffson stuffs the takedown attempt from Koivuranta. Koivuranta gets slowly back to his feet.
Koivuranta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Koivuranta works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Koivuranta is working Jeffson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Koivuranta 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.
Koivuranta sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jeffson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Koivuranta working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Koivuranta throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koivuranta cracks Jeffson with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeffson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jeffson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Koivuranta working the ground and pound but Jeffson is defending the strikes.
Jeffson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Koivuranta connects with a decent elbow.
Koivuranta cracks Jeffson with a big elbow.
Koivuranta prevents Jeffson from escaping the position.
Koivuranta scoring with punches and elbows.
Koivuranta creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jeffson tries to escape but Koivuranta is in control.
Koivuranta throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Koivuranta lands some shots froms side control.
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.
Koivuranta lands a decent elbow from side control.
Koivuranta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jeffson wants to get back to his feet.
Jeffson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Koivuranta connects with a decent elbow.
Koivuranta working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Koivuranta lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jeffson down.
Jeffson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Koivuranta throws an elbow but Jeffson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Koivuranta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koivuranta postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jeffson defending against the ground and pound.
Koivuranta tries to advance to mount but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jeffson throws a nice head kick!
Jeffson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jack Jeffson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeffson looks to land a left hand but Koivuranta moved out of range nicely.
Koivuranta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jeffson as he jumps to the side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jeffson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jeffson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jeffson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anssi Koivuranta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koivuranta slips a jab from Jeffson.
Koivuranta shoots for a double leg takedown but Jeffson sprawls well. He's pushed Koivuranta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koivuranta blocks a head kick by Jeffson.
Jeffson throws a hook but Koivuranta blocks it.
Koivuranta shoots in for a takedown but Jeffson shows good takedown defense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koivuranta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jeffson as he jumps to the side.
Jeffson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anssi Koivuranta dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jeffson tries to bum rush Koivuranta with a series of wild strikes but Koivuranta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koivuranta closes the distance and clinches up with Jeffson, looking for a takedown. Koivuranta pushes Jeffson against the cage but Jeffson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jeffson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Koivuranta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jeffson to the mat! Jeffson manages to get full guard.
Koivuranta distracts Jeffson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jeffson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koivuranta throws a strike but Jeffson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Koivuranta punching from the bottom - just letting Jeffson know he's still in a fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koivuranta striking off his back but it's not causing Jeffson any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivuranta has a closed guard, preventing Jeffson from standing up.
Jeffson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Koivuranta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koivuranta will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jeffson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Koivuranta is proving hard to escape from.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koivuranta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jeffson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anssi Koivuranta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeffson fails to land with a series of punches.
Koivuranta drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koivuranta scoring with some ground and pound.
Koivuranta throws a big right hand that misses.
Koivuranta thows a big elbow that misses.
Koivuranta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koivuranta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koivuranta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koivuranta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koivuranta thows a big elbow that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jeffson stuffs the takedown attempt from Koivuranta. Koivuranta gets slowly back to his feet.
Koivuranta scores with a takedown into Jeffson's guard.
Jack Jeffson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koivuranta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jeffson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Koivuranta scoring with some ground and pound.
Koivuranta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jeffson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koivuranta.
Jeffson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koivuranta.
Koivuranta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Koivuranta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jeffson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four 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.
Koivuranta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koivuranta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koivuranta shoots in but Jeffson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Koivuranta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Koivuranta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Koivuranta.
Anssi Koivuranta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koivuranta is trying to control. Jeffson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anssi Koivuranta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koivuranta, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anssi Koivuranta!
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energy
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RATING
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