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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naoto Sugawara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teijo Tarzan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Naoto Sugawara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teijo Tarzan!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sugawara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tarzan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tarzan looks to land a left hand but Sugawara moved out of range nicely.
Tarzan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sugawara.
Tarzan throws a right hand that Sugawara ducks under and follows up with a left that Sugawara also avoids with ease.
Tarzan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sugawara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circling - Tarzan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Sugawara.
Tarzan misses with a low kick.
Tarzan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tarzan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarzan throws a series of punches but Sugawara moves out of range.
Tarzan misses with a double jab
and Sugawara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Tarzan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sugawara moves into the clinch.
Tarzan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sugawara throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarzan.
Sugawara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tarzan backwards.
Sugawara tries to throw a body punch but Tarzan avoids it by throwing Sugawara back against the cage.
Sugawara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sugawara lands a shoulder strike.
Tarzan is trying to break the clinch but Sugawara is controlling him.
Sugawara tries to throw a body punch but Tarzan avoids it by throwing Sugawara back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sugawara.
A frustrated look appears on Tarzan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sugawara.
Sugawara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sugawara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tarzan looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sugawara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sugawara presses Tarzan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sugawara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tarzan or not.
Sugawara is working Tarzan over against the cage.
Sugawara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sugawara cracks Tarzan with a nice body shot.
Sugawara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sugawara is working Tarzan over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sugawara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sugawara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sugawara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sugawara lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Sugawara.
Sugawara lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarzan takes a shot to the head.
Tarzan taking a breather.
Sugawara digs a right hand into Tarzan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tarzan's gas tank.
Sugawara scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Sugawara.
Sugawara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tarzan backwards.
Sugawara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sugawara working aggressively here.
Sugawara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tarzan backwards.
Sugawara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sugawara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tarzan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sugawara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sugawara lands with a left to the head.
Sugawara scores with a hook to the body.
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!
Sugawara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sugawara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tarzan manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sugawara.
Sugawara forces Tarzan back against the cage and clinches.
Sugawara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sugawara lands a shot to the body.
Sugawara lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naoto Sugawara dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sugawara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tarzan throws a combination that misses
and Sugawara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sugawara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tarzan doesn't seem bothered though.
Sugawara clinches up against the cage.
Tarzan is trying to maintain a safe position but Sugawara gets an underhook and turns Tarzan into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sugawara.
Sugawara misses with some punches.
Sugawara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sugawara lands a nice shot to the body.
Tarzan is breathing heavily.
Sugawara lands with a light punch inside.
Naoto Sugawara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sugawara presses Tarzan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sugawara digs a right hand underneath Tarzan's ribcage. Tarzan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sugawara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sugawara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tarzan backwards.
Sugawara lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Sugawara as the two fighters clinch.
Sugawara lands a nice uppercut.
Sugawara works on Tarzan's body with a couple of short punches.
Sugawara digs a right hand underneath Tarzan's ribcage. Tarzan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sugawara gets through Tarzan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sugawara misses with a body punch.
Sugawara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tarzan trying to stall but Sugawara improves his position.
Sugawara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarzan.
Sugawara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sugawara.
Nice body punch from Sugawara.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarzan blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Sugawara.
Sugawara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sugawara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sugawara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sugawara is working Tarzan over against the cage.
Sugawara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugawara digs a right hand into Tarzan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tarzan's gas tank.
Sugawara lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Sugawara.
Sugawara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tarzan.
Sugawara lands a right hand.
Sugawara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sugawara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sugawara misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Sugawara - that landed with a thud.
Sugawara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tarzan backwards.
Sugawara lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sugawara lands a hook that snaps the head of Tarzan backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Sugawara.
Sugawara misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Sugawara.
Sugawara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sugawara.
A short body shot lands from Sugawara as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Sugawara.
Sugawara has a couple of punches blocked by Tarzan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Sugawara.
Sugawara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarzan can do to turn this around?
Tarzan tries to break free but Sugawara pushes him back against the cage.
Sugawara digs a right hand into Tarzan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tarzan's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naoto Sugawara dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sugawara lands a really nice looking cross but Tarzan seems unphased.
Sugawara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tarzan misses with a body punch
and Sugawara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sugawara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tarzan.
Tarzan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tarzan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sugawara digs a good hook to Tarzan's body.
Tarzan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sugawara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Teijo Tarzan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tarzan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sugawara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tarzan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sugawara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sugawara lands a body shot.
Tarzan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sugawara works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sugawara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hook to the body lands for Sugawara.
Tarzan blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Sugawara.
Sugawara misses with the head strike.
Sugawara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sugawara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Sugawara as the two fighters clinch.
Sugawara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sugawara.
Sugawara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sugawara digs a right hand underneath Tarzan's ribcage. Tarzan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Sugawara.
Sugawara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sugawara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sugawara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sugawara lands a right hand.
Sugawara lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sugawara.
Tarzan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sugawara.
Sugawara swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarzan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugawara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tarzan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sugawara clinches up with Tarzan and pushes him back against the cage.
Sugawara lands a body punch.
Sugawara prevents Tarzan from breaking the clinch.
Sugawara can't find room to land a body shot as Tarzan controls the action.
Sugawara lands a shot to the body.
Sugawara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Sugawara.
Sugawara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tarzan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sugawara lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Sugawara.
Sugawara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tarzan backwards.
Tarzan blocking some punches.
Sugawara scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Sugawara.
A left hand lands to the body for Sugawara.
Sugawara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tarzan backwards.
Sugawara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sugawara presses Tarzan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tarzan trying to control the position but instead, Sugawara has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tarzan into the cage.
Sugawara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarzan's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naoto Sugawara clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sugawara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tarzan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sugawara moves into the clinch.
Sugawara working aggressively here.
Sugawara swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarzan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sugawara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sugawara throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarzan.
Sugawara misses with the head strike.
Tarzan can't break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Sugawara.
Sugawara can't find room to land a body shot as Tarzan controls the action.
Nice body punch from Sugawara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sugawara.
Tarzan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sugawara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Sugawara.
Sugawara works on Tarzan's body with a couple of short punches.
Sugawara lands a nice uppercut.
Sugawara can't find room to land a body shot as Tarzan controls the action.
Tarzan trying to control the position but instead, Sugawara has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tarzan into the cage.
Sugawara can't find room to land a body shot as Tarzan controls the action.
Sugawara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sugawara working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sugawara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tarzan trying to control the position but instead, Sugawara has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tarzan into the cage.
Sugawara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sugawara lands a shoulder strike.
Sugawara tries a body shot but Tarzan blocks it.
Sugawara misses with some punches.
Sugawara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sugawara lands a shoulder strike.
Sugawara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sugawara.
Good body shot from Sugawara.
Sugawara lands with a light punch inside.
Sugawara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tarzans head.
Still in the clinch, Sugawara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sugawara pushes Tarzan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Sugawara.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sugawara lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Sugawara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarzan.
Sugawara presses Tarzan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sugawara lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sugawara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sugawara tries a body shot but Tarzan blocks it.
Sugawara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tarzan backwards.
Tarzan is stalling here.
Sugawara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sugawara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sugawara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tarzan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sugawara drives through and clinches with Tarzan against the cage.
Sugawara lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naoto Sugawara had his way with Teijo Tarzan in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sugawara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sugawara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sugawara misses with a double jab
and Tarzan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sugawara throws a hook but Tarzan blocks it.
Tarzan misses with a combination
and Sugawara moves into the clinch.
Sugawara misses with a punch to the body.
Sugawara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tarzan or not.
Sugawara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Sugawara.
A right handed body shot lands from Sugawara.
Sugawara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tarzan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sugawara scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Sugawara.
Sugawara is working Tarzan over against the cage.
Sugawara pushes Tarzan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sugawara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sugawara pushes Tarzan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sugawara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tarzan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Sugawara on the inside.
Sugawara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sugawara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Sugawara.
Sugawara works on Tarzan's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Sugawara.
Sugawara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tarzans head.
Sugawara throws a head punch that misses.
Tarzan has had enough of the clinch but Sugawara keeps him there for the moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Sugawara.
A short right from Sugawara on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Sugawara.
Sugawara lands with a light punch inside.
Sugawara working aggressively here.
Sugawara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Sugawara.
Nice body punch from Sugawara - that landed with a thud.
Sugawara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sugawara lands with a left to the head.
Sugawara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teijo Tarzan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sugawara is leaning against Tarzan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sugawara presses Tarzan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sugawara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tarzans head.
Nice body punch from Sugawara.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sugawara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sugawara pushes Tarzan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Sugawara.
A left hand lands to the body for Sugawara.
Sugawara works on Tarzan's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sugawara.
Sugawara scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Sugawara.
Sugawara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sugawara.
Sugawara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tarzan backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sugawara cracks Tarzan with a nice body shot.
Sugawara presses Tarzan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sugawara drops Tarzan onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tarzan is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
And that's the end of the fight!
Naoto Sugawara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sugawara has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:40
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:40
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naoto Sugawara!
Naoto Sugawara is the new super heavyweight champion!
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