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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kivi Kasvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Neumann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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190 cm
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300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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192 cm
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242 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kivi Kasvo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harold Neumann! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Neumann keeps the fight on the outside. Kasvo jabs Neumann right on the nose. Neumann blinks but takes it well. Kasvo fails in his attempt to clinch. Kasvo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kasvo throws a right hand that Neumann ducks under and follows up with a left that Neumann also avoids with ease. Neumann fails with a takedown attempt. A combination from Kasvo does no damage. Kasvo's corner calls for a 1-2. Kasvo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Kasvo lands a two punch combo.
Neumann has a takedown stuffed. Kasvo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kasvo!
This has been an exciting period of action! Kasvo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neumann. Kasvo tries to clinch up. Kasvo doesn't manage to clinch there - Neumann circles away.
Kasvo tries to clinch there but Neumann circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Neumann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasvo. Neumann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Kivi Kasvo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Neumann. Neumann shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kasvo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neumann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Neumann trying to pass the guard but Kasvo defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kasvo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Neumann. Neumann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kasvo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Neumann thows a huge punch but Kasvo dodges it nicely.
Kasvo is trying to stand up here but Neumann is controlling him well. Kasvo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Neumann. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Neumann shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Neumann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Neumann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasvo.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Neumann slips a jab and a cross from Kasvo.
Kasvo throws a right and a left that both miss. Kasvo wants to clinch up but Neumann keeps it at a distance. Kasvo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Neumann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kasvo gets underhooks to prevent Neumann's takedown attempt.
Kasvo tries to throw a body punch but Neumann avoids it by throwing Kasvo back against the cage. Neumann is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kasvo pulls him back up using the underhooks. Neumann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kasvo walks away with a smile on his face. Neumann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Kasvo tries to close the distance and clinch but Neumann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Neumann checks a low kick from Kasvo. Kasvo is looking to land body kicks. Neumann feints and as Kasvo raises his hands in defense, Neumann changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Kasvo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Neumann on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kasvo wants to stand and escape but Neumann is having none of it. Kasvo is breathing heavily. Neumann working some strikes from top position. Neumann trying to control but Kasvo is working from the bottom. Neumann passes Kasvo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Neumann is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Neumann throwing shots but Kasvo is blocking nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Neumann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kasvo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Neumann wants to free his trapped foot but Kasvo is holding on for dear life with his legs. Neumann thows a huge punch but Kasvo dodges it nicely.
Kasvo is looking to escape. Neumann lands with a punch from half guard. Neumann is pressing down on Kasvo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kasvo is holding on for now. Neumann seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Neumann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's six 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. Kasvo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Neumann scores with a couple of nice shots. Neumann is looking to take a break and control but Kasvo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Kasvo pushes Neumann off looking to stand but Neumann dives back in and keeps control.
Neumann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Neumann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Neumann wants to pass the guard but Kasvo is defending well. Kasvo is refusing to be controlled, as Neumann sits in half guard. Neumann missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Kasvo is refusing to be controlled, as Neumann sits in half guard. Kasvo tries to kick Neumann off but Neumann keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Kasvo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kasvo tries to get out of the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Neumann looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kasvo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Neumann wants to free his trapped foot but Kasvo is holding on for dear life with his legs. Neumann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kasvo keeps working. Neumann is nestled in close to Kasvo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Neumann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Neumann wants to take a breather but Kasvo is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Kasvo is looking to escape. Kasvo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Neumann. Neumann works his foot free and advances to mount. Neumann looking to finish Kasvo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kasvo! Neumann lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Neumann with the ground and pound from mount. Neumann connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Harold Neumann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Neumann 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 9:10 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 9:10 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Neumann!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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