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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kimmo Stasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stasi's entrance music is Kitbuilders - In The Year 2525 (Ural 13 Diktators Remix). A fine choice. Bruce has chosen Joy Division - Atmosphere as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight 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, Kimmo Stasi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Bruce!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stasi lands with a slapping head kick.
Stasi lands a head kick!
Stasi connects with a body shot.
Stasi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bruce.
A low kick from Stasi misses
and Bruce counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Kimmo Stasi has been cut.
Bruce misses with an uppercut
and Stasi counters with an outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Stasi.
Bruce throws a head kick that misses
enabling Stasi to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stasi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stasi has his takedown stuffed
and Bruce counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stasi's knee momentarily.
A head kick by Bruce misses
and Stasi counters with a nice uppercut.
Stasi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bruce has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce throws a lazy head kick
and Bruce takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruce was well out of range. Poor timing from Stasi.
Stasi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stasi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick by Bruce misses
and Stasi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stasi throws a big right hand that misses.
Stasi wants to control from the top but Bruce keeps moving.
Stasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bruce is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stasi postures up.
Bruce keeping moving, preventing Stasi from controlling successfully.
Stasi postures up.
Bruce utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bruce is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stasi scores with a spinning back kick!
Bobby Bruce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bruce.
Stasi blocks a head kick by Bruce.
Stasi looks to land a left hand but Bruce moved out of range nicely.
Bruce throws a lazy head kick
and Stasi counters with a body kick that stops Bruce in his tracks momentarily.
Stasi scores with the left hand. Bruce knows he should have avoided that one.
Stasi connects with a leg kick. Bruce looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stasi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bruce throws a head kick that misses.
Bruce throws a sloppy head kick
and Stasi 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.
Stasi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stasi postures up in Bruce's guard and throws a big left but Bruce blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stasi content to stall in guard here.
Stasi is looking to work some ground and pound but Bruce has wrist control.
Bruce keeping moving, preventing Stasi from controlling successfully.
Bruce looking for a sweep. Not yet Bruce, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruce controls Stasi momentarily but Stasi frees himself.
Stasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bruce is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Stasi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Stasi's cut.
That's time! Stasi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stasi throws a leg kick
and Bruce counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bruce is looking to clinch but Stasi is avoiding it.
A head kick by Bruce misses
and Stasi counters with a one-two to the body.
Stasi misses with a leg kick
and Bruce counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stasi's knee momentarily.
A head kick misses from Stasi.
Bruce walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bruce blocks a jab.
Bruce avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stasi lands a leg kick that knocks Bruce off balance momentarily.
Bruce throws a head kick that misses
and Stasi counters with a leg kick.
Stasi lands with a shot to the body.
Bruce moves out of range as Stasi throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Stasi misses.
Stasi lands a leg kick that knocks Bruce off balance momentarily.
Stasi tries to land a leg kick but Bruce saw it coming and moves away.
Stasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruce throws a lazy head kick
enabling Stasi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kimmo Stasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stasi wants to slow Bruce down by chopping away at his legs.
Stasi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bruce throws out a leg kick but Stasi moves out of range and Bruce only half commits.
Bruce blocks a leg kick.
Stasi shoots in looking for a takedown. Bruce tries to sprawl out of it but Stasi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bruce manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stasi throws a nice inside leg kick.
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.
A head kick by Bruce misses
and Stasi counters with a nice leg kick.
Bruce takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bruce uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stasi.
Stasi misses with a straight left.
Stasi works the jab nicely.
A big right from Stasi misses.
Stasi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bruce. Bruce circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bruce takes one on the button.
Stasi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bruce at a distance.
Bruce throws a head kick that misses
and Stasi counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bruce misses with a hook
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Stasi counters with a right hand to the body.
Stasi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bruce back to the cage. Stasi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stasi with a hook.
Stasi thows a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Stasi coming out on top.
Stasi throws a solid leg kick but Bruce takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stasi.
Bruce takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bruce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the body from Stasi misses
and Stasi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stasi looks to throw the jab but Bruce is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Stasi.
Stasi looking to score a takedown here. Bruce is defending well but Stasi drives through and ends up in Bruce's guard.
Stasi wants to control from the top but Bruce keeps moving.
Stasi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stasi trying to control but Bruce is working from the bottom.
Bruce looking to control.
Bruce utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bruce keeping moving, preventing Stasi from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Stasi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Stasi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bruce stuffs the takedown attempt from Stasi. Stasi gets slowly back to his feet.
Bruce fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stasi is out of range.
Bruce stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bruce wants it to stay on the feet.
Bruce gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stasi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bruce utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bruce working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stasi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stasi thows a big elbow that misses.
Stasi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bruce is keeping the position for now.
Bruce utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bruce keeping moving, preventing Stasi from controlling successfully.
Stasi forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bruce regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stasi.
Stasi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stasi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce wants to sweep but no luck.
Bruce is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stasi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bruce keeping moving, preventing Stasi from controlling successfully.
Stasi is looking to work some ground and pound but Bruce has wrist control.
Stasi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bruce dives on top into guard.
Stasi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bruce is aware though and is defending well.
That's four 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.
Stasi trying to control the position.
Bruce stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A head kick by Bruce misses
and Stasi counters with a three punch combo that has Bruce backing up. Bruce nods at Stasi to acknowledge the strikes.
Bruce throws a sloppy head kick
and Stasi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stasi cracks Bruce with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stasi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bruce rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stasi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stasi is stalling here. Bruce is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stasi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bruce has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Stasi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Stasi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bruce throws a lazy head kick
and Stasi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stasi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stasi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bruce but Bruce pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stasi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A head kick from Bruce lands but Stasi takes it in his stride.
Stasi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kimmo Stasi is winning the standup battle so far.
Bruce takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stasi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bruce counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bruce throws a lazy head kick
and Stasi counters with a straight right hand.
Bruce takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stasi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bruce throws a head kick that misses
and Stasi counters with a stiff right hand.
Bruce lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bruce is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Stasi lands a jab to Bruce's midsection.
Bruce throws a head kick that misses
and Stasi counters with a thumping low kick.
Bruce moves out of range as Stasi throws a body kick.
Bruce has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bruce throws a lazy head kick
and Stasi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bruce's guard now.
Stasi throws and elbow that misses. Bruce uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stasi's guard. Nice move by Bruce!
Stasi looking for a sweep. Not yet Stasi, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stasi striking off his back but it's not causing Bruce any problems.
Bruce wants to get up but he can't break Stasi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bruce avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stasi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bruce is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stasi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bruce's guard.
Stasi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stasi is looking to work some ground and pound but Bruce has wrist control.
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.
Stasi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kimmo Stasi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stasi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bruce keeping moving, preventing Stasi from controlling successfully.
Stasi looking to sit in guard and control but Bruce gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stasi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kimmo Stasi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Stasi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stasi misses with a lunging right hand
and Bruce counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bruce throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Stasi to counter with a crisp jab.
Stasi lunges at Bruce with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bruce's hand.
Bruce throws a lazy head kick
and Stasi counters with a straight right hand.
Bruce throws a head kick but Stasi moves out of range.
Bruce takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bruce throws a head kick that misses
and Stasi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stasi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stasi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bruce is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bruce moves out of range of the body kick from Stasi.
Bruce throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Stasi.
Bruce blocks the body kick.
Bruce tries a head kick but it misses.
Bruce's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stasi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bruce under the eye.
Stasi looks to land a body kick but Bruce moved away.
Stasi tries for a takedown but Bruce sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Stasi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick by Bruce misses
and Stasi counters with a shoot takedown. Bruce fights it but they end up in guard.
Stasi wants to pass the guard but Bruce is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stasi.
Stasi is working Bruce over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bruce has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stasi trying to control but Bruce is working from the bottom.
Stasi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stasi throwing strikes from guard but Bruce blocks nicely.
Kimmo Stasi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stasi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bruce is retaining full guard.
Stasi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bruce trying to control the position here.
Stasi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bobby Bruce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stasi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bruce throws a lazy uppercut
and Stasi counters with a series of strikes. Bruce will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stasi thumps Bruce with a low kick.
Bruce tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stasi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Stasi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stasi 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmo Stasi!
Kimmo Stasi retains his lightweight title!
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hype
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