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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQueen's entrance music is Eazy-E - Real Mothafuckin' G'z . A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Taalasmaa's choice of entrance music: Jore Marjaranta - Tunteisiin. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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197 lbs
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184 cm
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194 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve McQueen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa tries to clinch but McQueen moves out of range.
Taalasmaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McQueen counters with a nice uppercut.
Taalasmaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Taalasmaa misses with a right hand
and Taalasmaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McQueen throws a head kick that misses.
Taalasmaa swings widly with a right hand
and McQueen counters with a stiff right hand.
Taalasmaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McQueen counters with a straight right hand.
McQueen swats away the attempt to clinch by Taalasmaa.
McQueen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taalasmaa misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. McQueen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taalasmaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donk. Taalasmaa catches McQueen right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taalasmaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McQueen throws a shot from downtown. Taalasmaa moves away and avoids it.
Taalasmaa misses with a jab to the body
and McQueen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big left from Taalasmaa misses.
McQueen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taalasmaa doesn't seem bothered though.
A lazy left from McQueen finds it's target.
McQueen tests Taalasmaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for McQueen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McQueen moves away.
Taalasmaa throws a good cross that connects.
Taalasmaa throws a hook but McQueen blocks it.
McQueen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McQueen walks into a left hand.
McQueen misses with a low kick as Taalasmaa jumps back.
Steve McQueen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taalasmaa dives in and grabs McQueen's left leg, looking for a takedown. McQueen pushes down on Taalasmaa's head and hops out.
McQueen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McQueen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McQueen throws a jab but it's blocked by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa misses with a right hand
and McQueen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taalasmaa closes this distance looking for a takedown but McQueen circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQueen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taalasmaa counters with a nice body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McQueen, as that shot connected.
Taalasmaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McQueen counters with a nice uppercut.
Kari Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch but McQueen moves out of range.
Taalasmaa connects with the punch.
McQueen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McQueen misses with a straight right.
McQueen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taalasmaa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McQueen connects with a leg kick. Taalasmaa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A telegraphed right hand from Taalasmaa misses the target.
Taalasmaa just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa swings widly with a right hand
and McQueen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taalasmaa throws a lazy uppercut
and McQueen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Taalasmaa really felt that one!
Taalasmaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McQueen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taalasmaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McQueen counters with a thumping low kick.
McQueen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taalasmaa misses with a lunging right hand
and McQueen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Taalasmaa's knee momentarily.
Taalasmaa defending well as McQueen loads up on a big left hand.
Taalasmaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McQueen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taalasmaa misses with a few strikes there.
Taalasmaa shoots for a takedown but McQueen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steve McQueen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve McQueen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Taalasmaa misses with a hook to the body
and McQueen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taalasmaa slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from McQueen.
A punch combination from McQueen misses.
McQueen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Taalasmaa's head.
McQueen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McQueen takes one on the button.
McQueen throws an off balance right hand
and Taalasmaa counters with a straight right hand.
Taalasmaa misses with a right hand
and McQueen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McQueen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steve McQueen is winning the standup battle so far.
McQueen misses with a hook
and Taalasmaa counters with a left and a right that stings McQueen.
Taalasmaa scores with a body shot.
McQueen avoids the body shot from Taalasmaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa takes a swing at McQueen's ribcage but misses.
Taalasmaa jabs McQueen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Taalasmaa misses with a two punch combination.
Taalasmaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taalasmaa connects with a body shot that sends McQueen's belly button to the back.
Taalasmaa throws a right hand that misses
and McQueen counters with a good low kick that Taalasmaa was not able to check.
Taalasmaa lands an overhand right.
Taalasmaa misses with an uppercut
enabling McQueen to counter with a crisp jab.
McQueen connects with an inside leg kick.
McQueen throws a nice outside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Taalasmaa misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Taalasmaa moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McQueen counters with a one-two to the body.
Taalasmaa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Taalasmaa shoots in looking for a takedown. McQueen tries to sprawl out of it but Taalasmaa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McQueen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taalasmaa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McQueen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Taalasmaa is in McQueen's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
McQueen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taalasmaa is controlling him.
McQueen can't keep his opponent in guard - Taalasmaa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Taalasmaa moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQueen is trying to control Taalasmaa's posture but Taalasmaa avoids it.
Taalasmaa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McQueen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
McQueen trying his best to control but Taalasmaa has mounted him.
Taalasmaa misses with a head shot.
McQueen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McQueen is looking to escape.
Taalasmaa wants to free his trapped foot but McQueen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Taalasmaa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kari Taalasmaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McQueen motions for Taalasmaa to come forward. McQueen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McQueen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taalasmaa throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Taalasmaa misses with a shot to the body
and McQueen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taalasmaa tries for a takedown but McQueen circles away easily
letting McQueen counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa throws a series of punches but McQueen avoids them all with ease.
McQueen tries a head kick but it misses.
McQueen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McQueen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taalasmaa manages to avoid it.
McQueen throws a chopping leg kick but Taalasmaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Taalasmaa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McQueen. That one must have hurt.
Taalasmaa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McQueen.
Taalasmaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa swings widly with a right hand
and Taalasmaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McQueen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taalasmaa manages to avoid it.
Taalasmaa connects with a looping right hand.
McQueen scores with a three punch combo!
McQueen misses with an uppercut.
Taalasmaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McQueen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taalasmaa doesn't seem bothered though.
Taalasmaa misses with a left hand
and McQueen counters with a series of strikes. Taalasmaa will be more careful next time no doubt.
McQueen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McQueen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taalasmaa. That did some damage!
Taalasmaa shoots in for a double leg but McQueen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McQueen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Taalasmaa throws a shot to the body.
McQueen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McQueen there as he acknowledges the shot.
McQueen misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Taalasmaa misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQueen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taalasmaa counters with a straight right hand.
McQueen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McQueen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taalasmaa swings widly with a right hand
and McQueen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taalasmaa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McQueen throws a head kick that misses.
McQueen lands with an overhand left.
Taalasmaa misses with a hook.
Taalasmaa connects with the punch.
Taalasmaa doesn't manage to clinch there - McQueen circles away.
McQueen missing with a left hand there. Taalasmaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taalasmaa moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Taalasmaa both land. Nice combination.
Taalasmaa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McQueen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taalasmaa tries to pass to full mount but McQueen defends it.
Taalasmaa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taalasmaa wants to free his trapped foot but McQueen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Steve McQueen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Taalasmaa misses with a wild body shot.
Taalasmaa throws out a loose jab but McQueen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taalasmaa moves to clinch but McQueen breaks away
and McQueen counters with a nice uppercut.
McQueen throws a right and a left that Taalasmaa avoids nicely.
McQueen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taalasmaa manages to avoid it.
McQueen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQueen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Taalasmaa misses the body punch
and McQueen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taalasmaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McQueen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taalasmaa thinking.
McQueen throws a head kick but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McQueen staying out of range there.
Taalasmaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McQueen moves away.
Taalasmaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting McQueen counter with a right hand.
Taalasmaa throws a predictable looking body shot
and McQueen counters with a leg kick.
McQueen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McQueen slips a jab from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McQueen.
Taalasmaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice uppercut there from McQueen.
Taalasmaa misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from McQueen misses its intended target.
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.
Taalasmaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McQueen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taalasmaa misses with a left hand
and McQueen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McQueen throws a leg kick but Taalasmaa moved away.
Taalasmaa misses with a right hand
enabling McQueen to counter with a crisp jab.
Taalasmaa lands with a nice body punch.
Taalasmaa misses with a hook
and McQueen counters with a good, hard body kick but Taalasmaa shrugs it off.
Taalasmaa misses with a straight right.
Taalasmaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Taalasmaa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McQueen.
McQueen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taalasmaa throws a body punch but McQueen moves out of range.
McQueen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taalasmaa ducks under a wild hook from McQueen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQueen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McQueen wants it to stay on the feet.
McQueen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taalasmaa finds it's way round the side to connect with McQueen's head.
McQueen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Taalasmaa. Beautiful body shot.
Taalasmaa misses with a left hand
and McQueen counters with a nice leg kick.
McQueen throws a combination. Taalasmaa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McQueen throws a head kick that misses.
McQueen throws a nice looking combination but Taalasmaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taalasmaa misses with a shot to the body
and McQueen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McQueen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McQueen tries to score with a low kick but Taalasmaa moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQueen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McQueen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taalasmaa connects with a body shot.
Taalasmaa throws a hook but McQueen avoids it easily.
McQueen misses with a hook
and Taalasmaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McQueen thinking.
Taalasmaa misses with an uppercut. McQueen saw that one coming.
McQueen scores with a punch to the head.
Taalasmaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting McQueen counter with a right hand.
Taalasmaa misses with an uppercut
and McQueen counters with a good low kick that Taalasmaa was not able to check.
McQueen misses with a kick to the body.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McQueen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve McQueen had his way with Kari Taalasmaa in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Taalasmaa swings for the body but McQueen moves out of range.
Taalasmaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McQueen.
McQueen dodges the punch combination from Taalasmaa.
McQueen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taalasmaa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taalasmaa throws an overhand right that lands on McQueen's shoulder, as McQueen tries to avoid the shot.
McQueen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Taalasmaa.
McQueen with a nice cross.
Taalasmaa throws a left and a right that both miss
and McQueen counters with a nice uppercut.
Taalasmaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McQueen connects with a body shot.
McQueen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McQueen.
McQueen throws a hook to the side of Taalasmaa's head but Taalasmaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taalasmaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taalasmaa slips a jab and a cross from McQueen.
Taalasmaa misses with an uppercut
and McQueen counters with an inside leg kick.
McQueen ducks right into an uppercut from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a double leg but McQueen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taalasmaa jabs McQueen right on the nose. McQueen blinks but takes it well.
McQueen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McQueen is looking to slow Taalasmaa down with leg kicks.
Nice jab there from McQueen.
Kari Taalasmaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa misses with an uppercut
and Taalasmaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taalasmaa slips a jab and a cross from McQueen.
A leg kick checked by Taalasmaa.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McQueen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taalasmaa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taalasmaa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Taalasmaa throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Taalasmaa misses with a shot to the body
letting McQueen counter with a right hand.
Taalasmaa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taalasmaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McQueen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McQueen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McQueen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Taalasmaa ducks under a wild hook from McQueen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McQueen moves away.
Taalasmaa throws an off balance right hand
and McQueen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taalasmaa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from McQueen.
Taalasmaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Taalasmaa - that landed with a thud.
McQueen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McQueen tries to circle away but Taalasmaa has him pinned against the cage.
McQueen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McQueen is looking to break free of the clinch but Taalasmaa has double underhooks.
Taalasmaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Taalasmaa presses McQueen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McQueen lands a body shot.
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.
Taalasmaa cracks McQueen with a nice body shot.
McQueen is trying to force a seperation but Taalasmaa has the dominant position.
McQueen prevents a body shot from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa has McQueen pressed against the cage, preventing McQueen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McQueen lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa scores with a hook to the body.
Taalasmaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McQueen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short body shot lands from Taalasmaa as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Taalasmaa.
A short body shot lands from Taalasmaa as the two fighters clinch.
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!
A short body shot lands from Taalasmaa as the two fighters clinch.
Taalasmaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McQueen backwards.
Taalasmaa lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa is leaning against McQueen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Taalasmaa.
Steve McQueen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taalasmaa lands an elbow that stopped McQueen in his tracks for a moment.
Taalasmaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McQueen or not.
Taalasmaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McQueen.
Taalasmaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Taalasmaa lands with a light punch inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taalasmaa presses McQueen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Taalasmaa presses McQueen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Taalasmaa misses with an elbow over the top.
A short body shot lands from Taalasmaa as the two fighters clinch.
Taalasmaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McQueen's defenses.
Taalasmaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kari Taalasmaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McQueen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Steve McQueen!
Steve McQueen retains his middleweight title!
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