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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiao Macale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Susikasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tiao Macale!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Susikasi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susikasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Macale is just out of range.
Susikasi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Macale sprawls well. Macale wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Susikasi gets slowly back to his feet.
Macale misses the shot to the body.
Susikasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Macale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Susikasi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
An elbow from Susikasi crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susikasi trying to control the action but Macale is working from the bottom.
Susikasi misses with the ground and pound.
Susikasi throws an elbow but Macale slips to the side and avoids it well.
Susikasi throws a strike aimed at the side of Macale's head but Macale avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macale defending against the ground and pound.
Susikasi tries to move to mount but Macale blocks the move with his legs.
Macale controls the position for a moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Macale scores with a sloppy right hand. Susikasi should have avoided that one.
Macale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Susikasi throws a hook to the side of Macale's head but Macale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Macale loads up on a big right hand but Susikasi slips the punch.
Susikasi takes a swing at Macale's ribcage but misses.
Susikasi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susikasi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Macale is holding on to half guard well.
Susikasi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macale keeps working.
Susikasi is looking for a kimura here.
Susikasi is looking to stall here but Macale recovers full guard.
Susikasi passes Macale's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susikasi is trying to control. Macale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Susikasi wants to pass the guard but Macale is defending well.
Susikasi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Susikasi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Susikasi is keen to just control but Macale is a slippery customer.
Macale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Susikasi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Susikasi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Macale on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Susikasi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Macale's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Susikasi winds up and cracks Macale with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Macale avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Susikasi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Susikasi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macale keeps working.
Macale is defending against the submission attempts here by Susikasi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Susikasi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Susikasi lands a slapping body shot.
Susikasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macale moves away.
Susikasi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Macale's guard.
Susikasi tries to free his leg and advance position but Macale is retaining full guard.
Susikasi trying to control but Macale is working from the bottom.
Susikasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susikasi throws and elbow that misses. Macale uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Susikasi's guard. Nice move by Macale!
Susikasi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Susikasi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Macale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Macale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Susikasi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Macale swats away the attempt to clinch by Susikasi.
Macale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Susikasi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Macale's half guard.
Macale trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susikasi trying to control from half guard but Macale is working away.
Macale trying to control but Susikasi postures up.
Susikasi works his way into full mount!
Macale tries to lock up and control but Susikasi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Susikasi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macale is squirming around, avoiding Susikasi's attempts to control the action.
Macale is desperately trying to improve his position but Susikasi has a good base and remains in mount.
Macale tries to hold on but Susikasi postures up.
Poor strikes thrown by Susikasi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Susikasi looking to control but Macale is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Susikasi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Macale is on top in guard.
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.
Macale sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Susikasi's guard.
Macale decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Susikasi shoots in looking for a takedown. Macale tries to sprawl out of it but Susikasi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Macale manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Susikasi takes a swing at Macale's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Susikasi lands with an uppercut that bounces Macale off the cage and back into rage.
Macale misses with a looping right.
Susikasi fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Susikasi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Macale misses with a straight left.
Susikasi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Macale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Susikasi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Macale rather than just go for the knockout.
Macale tests Susikasi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Macale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Susikasi.
Macale misses with a body shot.
Susikasi staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Susikasi.
Macale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Susikasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Macale scores with a hook to the body. Susikasi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susikasi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Susikasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Macale was well out of range. Poor timing from Susikasi.
Macale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Susikasi throws an overhand right that lands on Macale's shoulder, as Macale tries to avoid the shot.
Macale getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Macale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Susikasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Macale missing with a left hand there. Susikasi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Susikasi slips a jab and a cross from Macale.
Susikasi tries to clinch up.
Macale misses the body punch
and Susikasi counters with a shoot takedown. Macale fights it but they end up in guard.
Susikasi lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susikasi is looking to work some ground and pound but Macale has wrist control.
Susikasi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Susikasi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Macale looking to control.
Susikasi looking to pass the guard.
Susikasi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Susikasi is looking to advance position but Macale has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Susikasi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macale manages to capitalize on a mistake by Susikasi to take his back!
Macale biding his time, looking for the opening.
Susikasi is really stuck here.
Susikasi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Susikasi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macale controlling the action here.
Macale prevents Susikasi from improving his position.
Susikasi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Macale stalling.
Macale is trying to control. Susikasi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Susikasi is looking to improve his position.
Susikasi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Susikasi.
Susikasi keeping full guard, as Macale tries to pass.
Susikasi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tiao Macale did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice shot by Susikasi.
Susikasi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Macale avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Susikasi.
Macale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Macale is trying to control but can't.
Macale won't allow Susikasi to pass to mount.
Macale gets full guard.
Susikasi throws and elbow that misses. Macale uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Susikasi's guard. Nice move by Macale!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macale content to stall in guard here.
Macale won't allow Susikasi to sweep him here.
Susikasi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Susikasi with the ground and pound but Macale uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Macale has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Susikasi is looking to advance position but Macale has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Macale prevents Susikasi from getting the reversal.
Susikasi is trying to reverse the position but instead Macale has taken his back - oops!
Susikasi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Susikasi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macale biding his time, controlling Susikasi.
Susikasi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Macale prevents Susikasi from getting the reversal.
Susikasi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four 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.
Susikasi throws and elbow that misses. Macale uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Susikasi's guard. Nice move by Macale!
Susikasi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Susikasi wants to hit a switch here but Macale passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Susikasi there!
Susikasi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Macale gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Susikasi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Macale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Seppo Susikasi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Macale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Susikasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Macale tests Susikasi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Macale. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Macale.
Macale stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Macale wants it to stay on the feet.
Susikasi lands with a shot to the body.
Macale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Susikasi throws a series of punches but Macale avoids them all with ease.
Susikasi fails with the takedown.
Susikasi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Susikasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Macale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Susikasi.
Susikasi misses with a body shot.
Macale slips a jab from Susikasi.
Susikasi misses with an uppercut. Macale saw that one coming.
Macale swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Susikasi.
Macale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Susikasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Susikasi misses with a wild body shot.
Macale throws a body punch but Susikasi moves out of range.
Macale misses with a body shot.
Macale throws out a loose jab but Susikasi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macale with a poor takedown
and Susikasi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Susikasi is looking to work some ground and pound but Macale has wrist control.
Susikasi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Susikasi happy to just control the position for now.
Susikasi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Susikasi working the ground and pound but Macale is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susikasi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Macale is avoiding damage well.
Susikasi trying to control the position but Macale is working away.
An elbow from Susikasi crashes against the mat.
Susikasi working away.
Susikasi is looking to take a break and control but Macale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Seppo Susikasi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Susikasi tries to clinch there but Macale circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Susikasi tries to clinch but Macale moves out of range.
A cross from Susikasi lands.
Susikasi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Macale on the side of the head.
Susikasi tries for a takedown but Macale circles away easily
and Susikasi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiao Macale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Susikasi.
Susikasi throws a body punch but Macale moves out of range.
Tiao Macale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Susikasi throws a body punch but Macale moves out of range.
Macale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Susikasi was well out of range. Poor timing from Macale.
Macale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seppo Susikasi.
I think Susikasi 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:47
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tiao Macale!
Tiao Macale retains his welterweight title!
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