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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Sten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karstulan Markiisi TinoHeffe Kiisseliniska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karstulan Markiisi TinoHeffe Kiisseliniska has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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187 cm
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201 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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180 cm
22
201 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlad Sten! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karstulan Markiisi TinoHeffe Kiisseliniska! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kiisseliniska changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kiisseliniska misses with a left hand and Sten counters with a stiff right hand. Kiisseliniska throws the left hand but Sten avoids the punch easily. Sten walks into a jab. Kiisseliniska fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sten checks it well. A punch combination from Sten misses. Kiisseliniska throws a lazy uppercut
and Sten counters with a good low kick that Kiisseliniska was not able to check. Kiisseliniska rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sten counters with a stiff right hand. Karstulan Markiisi TinoHeffe Kiisseliniska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sten wants to clinch up but Kiisseliniska keeps it at a distance. Kiisseliniska looks to throw the jab but Sten is out of range. A shot to the body from Sten misses and Kiisseliniska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kiisseliniska misses with a leg kick and Sten counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Sten tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kiisseliniska misses with a body punch
and Sten counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Sten misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Kiisseliniska as the two fighters clinch.
Sten takes a shot to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kiisseliniska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sten avoids the body shot from Kiisseliniska.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sten scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Sten looks to land a body kick but Kiisseliniska moved away. Sten has closed the distance and engaged Kiisseliniska in a clinch.
Kiisseliniska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Sten misses with a low kick as Kiisseliniska jumps back. Kiisseliniska throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sten counters with a good low kick that Kiisseliniska was not able to check. Sten swings for the body but Kiisseliniska moves out of range.
Kiisseliniska does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Kiisseliniska throws a looping overhand right but Sten ducks down to avoid it. Kiisseliniska misses with a leg kick and Sten counters with a thumping low kick. A cross from Kiisseliniska lands. A looping hook to the body misses from Sten. Kiisseliniska does a little dance to reset his feet. Kiisseliniska misses with a shot to the body and Sten counters with a leg kick. Sten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kiisseliniska throws a poor cross that misses
and Sten counters with a big head kick but Kiisseliniska shrugs it off. Sten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kiisseliniska at a distance.
Kiisseliniska looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kiisseliniska avoids the body shot from Sten.
Sten misses with a body kick. Sten takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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! Sten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiisseliniska manages to avoid it. Sten throws a leg kick which misses Kiisseliniska's front leg but catches the back leg as Kiisseliniska tries to avoid it. Sten looks to land a body kick but Kiisseliniska moved away. The fighters circle momentarily. Sten darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Kiisseliniska misses with a body punch
and Sten counters with a leg kick. Kiisseliniska looks to throw the jab but Sten is out of range. Kiisseliniska throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Kiisseliniska walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sten. Sten cracks Kiisseliniska with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Kiisseliniska throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sten counters with a thumping low kick. Kiisseliniska rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sten counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kiisseliniska takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Nice body punch from Sten. Kiisseliniska chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sten can pounce on him.
Kiisseliniska takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Sten feints and then cracks Kiisseliniska's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kiisseliniska down. A decent looking cross lands there for Sten. Sten scores with a jab to the body. Sten thows a body kick. Kiisseliniska tries to catch it but that hurt him. This has been an exciting period of action! Sten scores with a kick to the body.
Sten has managed to clinch.
Kiisseliniska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Sten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sten jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sten fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No joy there for Sten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sten is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Sten scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Kiisseliniska misses with a hook
and Sten counters with a head kick. Sten scores with a leg kick.
Sten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Sten plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Karstulan Markiisi TinoHeffe Kiisseliniska has been cut. Kiisseliniska throws an off balance right hand
and Sten counters with a nice body shot. Kiisseliniska feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Sten connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Sten connects with a solid leg kick. Sten lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Sten dominated that round. The cut man is working on Karstulan Markiisi TinoHeffe Kiisseliniska's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Sten thumps Kiisseliniska with a low kick. Kiisseliniska gets a clinch. Sten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sten throws the kick towards the body but Kiisseliniska avoids it. Vlad Sten is winning the standup battle so far. Kiisseliniska throws a right hand that misses
and Sten counters with an outside leg kick.
Kiisseliniska moves into the clinch. Kiisseliniska avoids the elbow strike from Sten, against the cage.
Sten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sten prevents Kiisseliniska from breaking the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Sten wants to stall.
Sten throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kiisseliniska cracks Sten with a nice body shot. Sten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kiisseliniska avoids it. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Sten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Sten trying to stall but Kiisseliniska improves his position.
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kiisseliniska blocks it with crossed arms. Kiisseliniska lands a shot to the body. Kiisseliniska softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kiisseliniska lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sten backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kiisseliniska lands with a light punch inside. Kiisseliniska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Kiisseliniska as the two fighters clinch.
Kiisseliniska prevents a body shot from Sten. Kiisseliniska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sten tries a head kick but it misses.
Kiisseliniska scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Kiisseliniska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sten.
Kiisseliniska throws a right hand that misses
and Sten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kiisseliniska throws a jab when Sten was well out of range. Kiisseliniska catches Sten with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Kiisseliniska avoids the body shot from Sten.
Kiisseliniska throws a poor cross that misses
and Sten makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Kiisseliniska throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sten takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kiisseliniska throws a right hand that misses
and Sten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kiisseliniska misses with a right hand and Sten counters with an outside leg kick.
Kiisseliniska fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kiisseliniska swinging wildly here.
Kiisseliniska connects with a body shot. Kiisseliniska instigates a clinch. A right hand to the body from Kiisseliniska.
Kiisseliniska's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Nice body punch from Sten. Kiisseliniska's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Good body shot from Kiisseliniska.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Sten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiisseliniska lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Kiisseliniska lands a shot to the body. A right handed body shot lands from Kiisseliniska.
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! Kiisseliniska makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kiisseliniska lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sten. Kiisseliniska pushes Sten back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A hook to the body from Kiisseliniska.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A left hand lands to the body for Kiisseliniska.
Kiisseliniska lands a hook to the side of the head. Kiisseliniska lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kiisseliniska presses Sten against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kiisseliniska lands a shot to the body. Kiisseliniska on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Sten lands an elbow just above Kiisseliniska 's eye. Kiisseliniska lands with a left to the head. Kiisseliniska lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sten backwards. Kiisseliniska makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kiisseliniska throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kiisseliniska lands with a right to the head. Kiisseliniska digs a right hand into Sten's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sten's gas tank. Kiisseliniska lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Karstulan Markiisi TinoHeffe Kiisseliniska seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Sten throws an elbow that misses.
Sten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A left hand lands to the body for Kiisseliniska.
A short left from Kiisseliniska. Sten can't find room to land a body shot as Kiisseliniska controls the action.
Kiisseliniska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiisseliniska.
Kiisseliniska throws a body punch but Sten moves out of range. Kiisseliniska thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sten checks a low kick from Kiisseliniska. Kiisseliniska swings widly with a right hand
and Sten counters with a nice kick to the body. Sten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Sten lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Sten takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Kiisseliniska blocks a leg kick. Kiisseliniska cracks a nice hook into Sten's ribs. Sten tests Kiisseliniska's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kiisseliniska throws a leg kick and Sten counters with a body kick that stops Kiisseliniska in his tracks momentarily. Kiisseliniska misses with an uppercut
and Sten counters with a nice leg kick. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Some bone on bone action there as Kiisseliniska checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Kiisseliniska sizes up Sten with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Sten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kiisseliniska throws a lazy uppercut
and Sten counters with a lovely shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karstulan Markiisi TinoHeffe Kiisseliniska showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Karstulan Markiisi TinoHeffe Kiisseliniska's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sten scores with a shot to the body.
Kiisseliniska rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sten counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kiisseliniska's knee momentarily. Kiisseliniska checks the leg kick. Sten throws a nice outside leg kick. Sten with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nice body kick from Sten. Sten tries to land a front kick but Kiisseliniska steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Kiisseliniska gets a clinch. Kiisseliniska avoiding damage as Sten throws knees to the body.
Sten is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sten looking to stall.
Sten utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Kiisseliniska misses with a hook from the clinch. Kiisseliniska misses with a short punch on the inside. Kiisseliniska has a couple of punches blocked by Sten.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kiisseliniska breaks from the clinch.
Sten checks a low kick from Kiisseliniska. Kiisseliniska misses with a right hand and Sten counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sten. Sten is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A short right from Kiisseliniska. Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kiisseliniska has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kiisseliniska misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sten unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kiisseliniska lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Kiisseliniska lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sten or not. Kiisseliniska misses with a hook from the clinch. Kiisseliniska has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sten. Kiisseliniska is working Sten over against the cage. Kiisseliniska is working Sten over against the cage. Still in the clinch, Sten scores with a nice short uppercut. Sten cracks Kiisseliniska with a nice body shot. Kiisseliniska swings wildly with an uppercut but Sten uses good head movement to avoid it. Sten digs a right hand underneath Kiisseliniska's ribcage. Kiisseliniska let out a lung full of air as it connected. Kiisseliniska working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kiisseliniska lands a right hand. A short uppercut from Sten. Kiisseliniska working hard to break the clinch. Sten taking a breather. Kiisseliniska can't find room to land a body shot as Sten controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kiisseliniska on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sten lands an elbow just above Kiisseliniska 's eye. A shot in the inside from Kiisseliniska. A body shot lands from Kiisseliniska.
Kiisseliniska tries to circle away but Sten has him pinned against the cage. Knees to the body from Sten.
Kiisseliniska lands a shot to the body. Sten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiisseliniska lands a body punch in the clinch. Still in the clinch, Sten scores with a nice short uppercut. Kiisseliniska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sten's elbow. Sten is trying to maintain a safe position but Kiisseliniska gets an underhook and turns Sten into the cage. Kiisseliniska misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kiisseliniska backwards. Sten lands an elbow inside. A short right from Kiisseliniska. Kiisseliniska blocks the elbow strike.
A bit of stalling here from Sten.
A right hand to the body from Kiisseliniska.
Kiisseliniska digs a right hand into Sten's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sten's gas tank. Nice body punch from Kiisseliniska - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Kiisseliniska. Kiisseliniska throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Sten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sten needs to keep his hands up - Kiisseliniska had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sten throws a front kick that sends Kiisseliniska stumbling back into the cage. Sten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A telegraphed right hand from Kiisseliniska misses the target. Sten gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kiisseliniska. A low kick from Kiisseliniska misses and Sten counters with an outside leg kick.
Sten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kiisseliniska is able to avoid easily. A telegraphed right hand from Kiisseliniska misses the target. Sten jabs at Kiisseliniska's body. Kiisseliniska scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Nice shot by Kiisseliniska. Kiisseliniska rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sten counters with an outside leg kick.
Sten fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Kiisseliniska on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sten. Sten obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Good leg kick by Sten there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kiisseliniska thows a body shot but no joy. Kiisseliniska throws a low kick but Sten avoids it. Kiisseliniska closes the distance and clinches. Sten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kiisseliniska is defending well for now. Kiisseliniska has a couple of punches blocked by Sten.
Sten lands with a left to the head. Kiisseliniska misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kiisseliniska. Kiisseliniska is leaning against Sten and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Sten lands an elbow inside that Kiisseliniska shrugs off. Kiisseliniska misses with a hook from the clinch. Kiisseliniska struggles to land a body shot inside as Sten controls his hands.
Sten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sten cracks the inside of Kiisseliniska's front leg. Kiisseliniska throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sten counters with an outside leg kick.
Kiisseliniska misses with an uppercut
and Sten counters with a low kick, right behind Kiisseliniska 's knee. A looping hook to the body misses from Sten. Kiisseliniska does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Vlad Sten showed his dominance in that final round. I think Sten 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Sten!
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energy
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hype
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