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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tenhojohan Kainohaaveri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masurkka Paffendorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masurkka Paffendorf will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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225 lbs
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223 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tenhojohan Kainohaaveri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Masurkka Paffendorf!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kainohaaveri scores with a hook.
Kainohaaveri misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kainohaaveri. Paffendorf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paffendorf gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kainohaaveri wants to pass the guard but Paffendorf is keeping the position.
Kainohaaveri is working hard here to advance position.
Kainohaaveri sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paffendorf's guard.
Well, if Kainohaaveri is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kainohaaveri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paffendorf sees it coming and defends easily.
Kainohaaveri prevents Paffendorf from improving his position.
Kainohaaveri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paffendorf avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kainohaaveri.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two 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.
Paffendorf tries to get to full guard but Kainohaaveri has control of the leg.
Kainohaaveri lands with a punch from half guard.
Kainohaaveri is looking to pass Paffendorf's guard but actually Paffendorf recovers to full guard.
Kainohaaveri stays in close to Paffendorf's body and controls the position.
Paffendorf should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kainohaaveri wants to pass the guard but Paffendorf is keeping the position.
Kainohaaveri is looking to work some ground and pound but Paffendorf has wrist control.
Kainohaaveri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kainohaaveri's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kainohaaveri with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kainohaaveri working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paffendorf's head.
Kainohaaveri trying to control but Paffendorf is working from the bottom.
Kainohaaveri postures up in Paffendorf's guard and throws a big left but Paffendorf blocks it.
Kainohaaveri pushes down on Paffendorf's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Paffendorf taking some punishment here, with Kainohaaveri in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paffendorf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kainohaaveri is working away from the top position though.
Kainohaaveri controlling the action here.
Paffendorf wants to control but Kainohaaveri is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tenhojohan Kainohaaveri dominated that round.
That's time! Kainohaaveri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kainohaaveri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paffendorf on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paffendorf. Kainohaaveri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paffendorf misses with a double jab.
Kainohaaveri drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kainohaaveri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kainohaaveri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paffendorf is keeping the position for now.
Kainohaaveri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kainohaaveri is looking to work some ground and pound but Paffendorf has wrist control.
Kainohaaveri lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paffendorf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paffendorf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kainohaaveri.
Paffendorf is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kainohaaveri slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kainohaaveri thows a big elbow that misses.
Kainohaaveri looking to pass the guard.
That's two 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.
Kainohaaveri is pushing down on Paffendorf's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paffendorf is fighting to maintain full guard but Kainohaaveri has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kainohaaveri wants to pass the guard but Paffendorf is defending well.
Kainohaaveri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kainohaaveri winds up and cracks Paffendorf with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Paffendorf is trying to control but can't.
Kainohaaveri seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Paffendorf taking some punishment here, with Kainohaaveri in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kainohaaveri is looking to advance position but Paffendorf won't allow it.
Paffendorf is trying to stand back up but Kainohaaveri is controlling him
Kainohaaveri trying to control the pace.
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.
Paffendorf is looking to control Kainohaaveri's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paffendorf avoid being mounted?
Kainohaaveri is taking a breather. Paffendorf says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kainohaaveri has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kainohaaveri thows a huge punch but Paffendorf dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tenhojohan Kainohaaveri dominated that second round.
That's time! Kainohaaveri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kainohaaveri decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kainohaaveri throwing shots but Paffendorf is blocking nicely.
Kainohaaveri wants to free his trapped foot but Paffendorf is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kainohaaveri lands a nice short elbow.
Kainohaaveri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Paffendorf wants to control but Kainohaaveri is keeping busy.
Kainohaaveri sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paffendorf is trying to get back to full guard.
Paffendorf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kainohaaveri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kainohaaveri throws a strike but Paffendorf avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Paffendorf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kainohaaveri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two 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.
Kainohaaveri trying to control but Paffendorf is working from the bottom.
Paffendorf wants to stand and escape but Kainohaaveri is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kainohaaveri shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Paffendorf is trying to defend but Kainohaaveri finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kainohaaveri not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kainohaaveri wants to pass the guard but Paffendorf is defending well.
Paffendorf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kainohaaveri working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kainohaaveri trying to control from Paffendorf's half guard. Paffendorf has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kainohaaveri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paffendorf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kainohaaveri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paffendorf is keeping the position for now.
Paffendorf keeping moving, preventing Kainohaaveri from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kainohaaveri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kainohaaveri prevents Paffendorf from getting back to his feet.
Paffendorf keeping moving, preventing Kainohaaveri from controlling successfully.
Tenhojohan Kainohaaveri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kainohaaveri misses with an uppercut.
Kainohaaveri closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paffendorf manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kainohaaveri throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tenhojohan Kainohaaveri clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Paffendorf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kainohaaveri.
Paffendorf slips a jab from Kainohaaveri.
Kainohaaveri looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Paffendorf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kainohaaveri.
Paffendorf keeping moving, preventing Kainohaaveri from controlling successfully.
Kainohaaveri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kainohaaveri postures up.
Kainohaaveri scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kainohaaveri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paffendorf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paffendorf keeping moving, preventing Kainohaaveri from controlling successfully.
Kainohaaveri content to stall in guard here.
Kainohaaveri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paffendorf trying to keep a closed guard but Kainohaaveri is proving a slippery customer.
That's two 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.
Kainohaaveri postures up and lands a big shot to Paffendorf's brow.
Kainohaaveri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paffendorf wants to stand up but Kainohaaveri is controlling him.
Kainohaaveri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kainohaaveri lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kainohaaveri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kainohaaveri working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kainohaaveri sitting in guard here, content to control.
Paffendorf wants to get back to his feet but Kainohaaveri is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kainohaaveri seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kainohaaveri throws a strike but Paffendorf rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Paffendorf won't allow Kainohaaveri to sweep him here.
Paffendorf has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kainohaaveri is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kainohaaveri looking for a sweep. Not yet Kainohaaveri, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tenhojohan Kainohaaveri had his way with Masurkka Paffendorf in that round.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Paffendorf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paffendorf leaves Kainohaaveri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Paffendorf stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tenhojohan Kainohaaveri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paffendorf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paffendorf misses with a double jab.
Tenhojohan Kainohaaveri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kainohaaveri drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kainohaaveri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kainohaaveri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paffendorf is keeping the position for now.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kainohaaveri trying to control but Paffendorf is working from the bottom.
Kainohaaveri slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kainohaaveri trying to control the position from guard on top but Paffendorf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masurkka Paffendorf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Kainohaaveri tries to free his leg and advance position but Paffendorf is retaining full guard.
Paffendorf trying to strike off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paffendorf fails with the takedown
and Kainohaaveri counters with a takedown into side control.
Kainohaaveri 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.
Paffendorf prevents Kainohaaveri from improving position.
Kainohaaveri is putting a hurting on Paffendorf here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kainohaaveri controls the position.
Paffendorf throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Kainohaaveri controls the position.
Kainohaaveri is putting a hurting on Paffendorf here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kainohaaveri cracks Paffendorf with a big right hand but Paffendorf just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kainohaaveri sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Paffendorf is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kainohaaveri tries to score with some ground and pound. Paffendorf controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Paffendorf taking a bit of punishment here - Kainohaaveri scoring with strikes.
Kainohaaveri scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Paffendorf to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kainohaaveri working the ground and pound from side control.
Kainohaaveri taking a break here but Paffendorf is having none of it and regains half guard.
Kainohaaveri not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kainohaaveri working the head and body with strikes.
Paffendorf is trying to stand up here but Kainohaaveri is controlling him well.
Tenhojohan Kainohaaveri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kainohaaveri with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tenhojohan Kainohaaveri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kainohaaveri 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tenhojohan Kainohaaveri!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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RATING
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