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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Kuosmanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Golf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Kuosmanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Golf!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuosmanen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kuosmanen is stalling here. Golf is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kuosmanen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Golf has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kuosmanen is looking for a sweep.
Golf working away.
Kuosmanen is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kuosmanen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Golf as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Golf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Golf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuosmanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuosmanen tries to clinch
and Golf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Golf tries to clinch
and Kuosmanen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuosmanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuosmanen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Golf looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Golf looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Golf!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuosmanen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kuosmanen tries to roll over but Golf keeps him under control.
Golf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuosmanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kuosmanen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Golf tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kuosmanen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golf wants to get back to his feet.
Kuosmanen punching from the bottom.
Kuosmanen wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kuosmanen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Golf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuosmanen somewhat.
No luck for Kuosmanen with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keijo Kuosmanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Golf pushes Kuosmanen up against the cage in a clinch.
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.
Golf tries a knee to the head but Kuosmanen blocks it.
Golf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuosmanen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Golf looking to throw knees to the head but Kuosmanen is blocking nicely.
Kuosmanen avoiding damage as Golf throws knees to the body.
Kuosmanen successfully pulls guard.
Kuosmanen has his foot on Golf's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Golf works his way back into a safe position though.
Golf stands up and waves to Kuosmanen to follow him.
Golf throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kuosmanen's head.
Kuosmanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Golf closes the distance but Kuosmanen moves to the side
and Kuosmanen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Golf's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Kuosmanen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kuosmanen doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Golf counter with a right hand.
Kuosmanen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kuosmanen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Golf tries to avoid it but Kuosmanen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Golf to the ground. Golf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kuosmanen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keijo Kuosmanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuosmanen.
Golf scores with a decent looking hook.
Golf moves in looking to clinch but Kuosmanen pushes him off.
Golf wants to clinch.
Kuosmanen walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuosmanen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Golf did well to prevent Kuosmanen getting side control.
Kuosmanen tries to pass to full mount but Golf defends it.
Kuosmanen is trying to control. Golf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Golf can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kuosmanen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kuosmanen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuosmanen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuosmanen landing strikes from the mount.
Golf is squirming around, avoiding Kuosmanen's attempts to control the action.
Kuosmanen is really struggling to control Golf but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Golf blocking the ground and pound.
Kuosmanen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kuosmanen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Golf turns into him and now he's in Kuosmanen's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuosmanen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Golf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Golf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuosmanen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Golf tries to stand but Kuosmanen is controlling from the bottom.
Golf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Kuosmanen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Golf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Golf wanted to stand there but Kuosmanen had control of the position.
Kuosmanen working for a triangle but Golf defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuosmanen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Golf passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Keijo Kuosmanen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuosmanen takes a swing at Golf's ribcage but misses.
Golf clinches with his opponent.
Golf throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuosmanen jumps into guard, dragging Golf to the mat.
Kuosmanen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Golf wants to get up but he can't break Kuosmanen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kuosmanen has his foot on Golf's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Golf works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuosmanen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Golf passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Golf is thwarting Kuosmanen's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuosmanen is looking to improve his position.
Golf is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kuosmanen is trying to maintain the position but Golf is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuosmanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Golf pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuosmanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Golf pulls his head out easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Golf lands a high kick!
Kuosmanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Golf cracks Kuosmanen with a good jab.
Golf is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Golf lands a slapping body shot.
Golf tries to clinch but Kuosmanen moves out of range.
Golf tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kuosmanen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kuosmanen looking to pass the guard.
Kuosmanen trying to control but Golf is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuosmanen has gone for a leg lock! Golf slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuosmanen's guard.
Kuosmanen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Golf stacks Kuosmanen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Golf!
Golf stands up and beckons Kuosmanen to his feet.
Keijo Kuosmanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golf throws a head kick that Kuosmanen semi-blocks.
Kuosmanen fails with the takedown.
Golf scores with a nice head shot.
Kuosmanen fails with the takedown
and Golf counters with a right hand to the body.
Golf tries to clinch up but Kuosmanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Golf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuosmanen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Don Golf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuosmanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Golf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Golf.
I think Kuosmanen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Keijo Kuosmanen!
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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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