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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Severi Turpaansaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turpaansaaja comes to the cage accompanied by Bulls On Parade. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Severi Turpaansaaja!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Colt Riley!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turpaansaaja moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Riley wants to clinch up but Turpaansaaja keeps it at a distance.
Riley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turpaansaaja misses with a double jab.
Riley throws a right and a left that Turpaansaaja avoids nicely.
Turpaansaaja misses with a wild body shot.
Turpaansaaja swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Riley shoots for a takedown but Turpaansaaja saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turpaansaaja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riley.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turpaansaaja, right into the meat.
Riley throws a lazy right hand but Turpaansaaja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turpaansaaja tried to score with a low kick but Riley checks it.
Jab from Turpaansaaja.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Turpaansaaja does no damage.
Turpaansaaja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riley throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Turpaansaaja misses the target.
Good exchange - Turpaansaaja coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley shoots in for a takedown but Turpaansaaja shows good takedown defense.
Severi Turpaansaaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt Riley.
Turpaansaaja throws a jab but it's blocked by Riley.
Riley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good shot there by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja thows a body shot but no joy.
Riley has taken the fight to the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Riley.
Turpaansaaja stalling.
Turpaansaaja can't find room to land a body shot as Riley controls the action.
Turpaansaaja trying to control the position but instead, Riley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Turpaansaaja into the cage.
Riley scores with a shoulder strike.
Riley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turpaansaaja.
Riley wants a takedown.
Riley can't find room to land a body shot as Turpaansaaja controls the action.
Riley lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turpaansaaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turpaansaaja manages to break the clinch.
Turpaansaaja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riley as he avoids it easily.
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!
Riley lands with a nice body punch.
Turpaansaaja shoots in looking for a takedown. Riley tries to sprawl out of it but Turpaansaaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Riley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Riley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Riley wants to pass the guard but Turpaansaaja is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turpaansaaja keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.
Riley throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley throws a big right hand that misses.
Riley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turpaansaaja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turpaansaaja keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.
Turpaansaaja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turpaansaaja keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.
Turpaansaaja seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Riley misses with a body shot.
Turpaansaaja throws a right hand that Riley ducks under and follows up with a left that Riley also avoids with ease.
Riley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turpaansaaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riley manages to avoid it.
Riley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turpaansaaja's head backwards.
Riley misses the shot to the body.
Riley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja fails to land with a series of punches.
Turpaansaaja pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Riley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley slips under a jab.
Riley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Turpaansaaja.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turpaansaaja dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Severi Turpaansaaja will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Riley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Riley is just content to waste time from the top position. Turpaansaaja takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Riley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Turpaansaaja is looking to stand up but Riley isn't so interested in that idea.
Riley trying to control but Turpaansaaja is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turpaansaaja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turpaansaaja is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley postures up in Turpaansaaja's guard and throws a big left but Turpaansaaja blocks it.
Turpaansaaja keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Riley wants to pass the guard but Turpaansaaja is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turpaansaaja slips under a jab from Riley.
Turpaansaaja cracks Riley with a good jab.
Riley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turpaansaaja throws a one two combo.
Turpaansaaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riley manages to avoid it.
Turpaansaaja keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Riley moves away from the strike by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja cracks a nice hook into Riley's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Turpaansaaja.
Severi Turpaansaaja is winning the standup battle so far.
Turpaansaaja scores with a sloppy right hand. Riley should have avoided that one.
Riley is looking to clinch.
Turpaansaaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Riley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Riley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley throws a right and a left that Turpaansaaja avoids nicely.
Turpaansaaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riley moves away.
Riley throws a right hand that Turpaansaaja ducks under and follows up with a left that Turpaansaaja also avoids with ease.
Riley is looking to clinch.
Turpaansaaja throws a right hand that Riley ducks under and follows up with a left that Riley also avoids with ease.
Turpaansaaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turpaansaaja moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turpaansaaja waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riley.
Riley looks to score with a jab to the body but Turpaansaaja is just out of range.
Turpaansaaja fails to land with a series of punches.
Turpaansaaja lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riley circles away quickly and effectively.
Turpaansaaja throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riley misses with a few strikes there.
Riley lands a nice looking kick to the body. Turpaansaaja takes a step back to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley stalks Turpaansaaja and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Turpaansaaja's face. Turpaansaaja staggers backwards, shaken.
Turpaansaaja scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Riley looks to land a left hand but Turpaansaaja moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Riley.
Riley fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Turpaansaaja to the ground. Riley is now in Turpaansaaja's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Riley postures up and lands a big shot to Turpaansaaja's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Turpaansaaja keeping full guard, as Riley tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Colt Riley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Turpaansaaja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Riley misses with a body kick.
Riley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Riley as Turpaansaaja tries to tie him up.
Riley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Riley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riley presses Turpaansaaja against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turpaansaaja prevents a body shot from Riley.
Riley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turpaansaaja struggles to land a body shot inside as Riley controls his hands.
Turpaansaaja wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Turpaansaaja wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Turpaansaaja managing to block the knees to the body from Riley.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riley throws a head punch that misses.
Riley lands a body punch.
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!
Turpaansaaja has had enough of the clinch but Riley keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by Riley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley misses with the head strike.
Colt Riley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Riley trying to stall but Turpaansaaja improves his position.
Riley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turpaansaaja pressing his opponent against the cage.
Turpaansaaja looking to slow down the pace here.
Riley lands an uppercut.
Turpaansaaja misses with a body punch.
Riley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Riley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riley lands a shot to the body.
Riley keeps control of Turpaansaaja as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Riley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Riley is working Turpaansaaja over against the cage.
Riley gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Turpaansaaja regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Turpaansaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Riley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Riley stops Turpaansaaja from standing up.
Turpaansaaja preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Riley advances to half guard.
Riley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turpaansaaja does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Turpaansaaja wants to control but Riley passes into side.
Riley working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Riley is controlling him well.
Turpaansaaja defending against the ground and pound.
Turpaansaaja is looking to regain half guard here but Riley keeps moving and retains side control.
Riley lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Turpaansaaja down.
Turpaansaaja is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Riley is looking to take a break and control but Turpaansaaja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riley works his way into side control.
Riley working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Riley fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Riley fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Riley swings around for an armbar but Turpaansaaja sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Riley's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turpaansaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riley looking for subs off his back but Turpaansaaja has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nice strikes from Turpaansaaja there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Riley really 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.
Turpaansaaja looks for the body kick but Riley saw that one coming.
Turpaansaaja throws a low kick but Riley moves out of range easily.
Turpaansaaja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turpaansaaja throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Riley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Riley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Severi Turpaansaaja has been cut.
Turpaansaaja just misses with a punch to the body.
Riley clinches up against the cage.
Riley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Riley misses with a punch to the body.
Riley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turpaansaaja wants to break the clinch but can't.
Turpaansaaja breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Riley. That snapped Turpaansaaja's head back.
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!
Turpaansaaja connects with a body shot that sends Riley's belly button to the back.
Riley lands with a nice body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Riley shoots in looking for a takedown but Turpaansaaja manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Riley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley clinches up against the cage.
Riley keeps control of Turpaansaaja as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Riley looking to slow down the pace here.
Turpaansaaja tries to stall but Riley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Turpaansaaja gets through Riley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Riley tries a body shot but Turpaansaaja blocks it.
Turpaansaaja is working Riley over against the cage.
Riley keeps control of Turpaansaaja as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Turpaansaaja stalling the fight.
Turpaansaaja is trying to break free.
Riley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Turpaansaaja.
Riley struggles to land a body shot inside as Turpaansaaja controls his hands.
Riley tries a body shot but Turpaansaaja blocks it.
Riley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Turpaansaaja.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riley blocks a body shot from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turpaansaaja avoids the body shot from Riley.
Turpaansaaja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turpaansaaja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turpaansaaja somewhat.
A telegraphed right hand from Riley misses the target.
Riley misses with a hook.
Turpaansaaja doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Riley counter with a right hand.
Turpaansaaja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Riley is fending him off so far but Turpaansaaja persists. Nope, Riley circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Severi Turpaansaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja cracks Riley with an open hand slap.
Turpaansaaja looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Riley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turpaansaaja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turpaansaaja throws a shot from downtown. Riley moves away and avoids it.
Nice body kick from Turpaansaaja.
Riley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Riley slips under a jab.
A lazy left from Riley finds it's target.
Riley is looking to clinch.
Riley avoids the body shot from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja throws a low kick but it's checked well by Riley.
Riley is looking to clinch but Turpaansaaja is avoiding it.
Riley scores with a hook to the body. Turpaansaaja takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja avoids the body shot from Riley.
Turpaansaaja takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Riley misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riley throws an overhand right that lands on Turpaansaaja's shoulder, as Turpaansaaja tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Riley misses.
Turpaansaaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turpaansaaja paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turpaansaaja scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Riley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turpaansaaja.
Riley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turpaansaaja counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turpaansaaja lands a jab.
Turpaansaaja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Colt Riley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Severi Turpaansaaja's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Riley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turpaansaaja darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turpaansaaja misses with a body kick.
Turpaansaaja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riley.
Turpaansaaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turpaansaaja moves away.
Turpaansaaja misses with a straight left.
Turpaansaaja throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turpaansaaja throws a head kick that misses.
Turpaansaaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riley manages to avoid it.
Turpaansaaja throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turpaansaaja throws a body kick that misses.
Riley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turpaansaaja, pushing him back against the cage.
Riley misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turpaansaaja lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Riley.
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.
Turpaansaaja blocks a body shot from Riley.
Turpaansaaja taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja trying to control the position but instead, Riley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Turpaansaaja into the cage.
Turpaansaaja lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Turpaansaaja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Riley backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Riley blocks a body shot from Turpaansaaja.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Riley keeps control of Turpaansaaja as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Turpaansaaja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Riley backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turpaansaaja misses with a punch to the body.
Riley prevents a body shot from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Riley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Riley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Turpaansaaja breaks the clinch.
Turpaansaaja tries to keep at a distance but Riley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turpaansaaja is trying to force a seperation but Riley has the dominant position.
Severi Turpaansaaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riley throws a punch but it's blocked by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja is looking to break free of the clinch but Riley has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja misses with the head strike.
Riley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turpaansaaja's elbow.
Come on Turpaansaaja - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Turpaansaaja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turpaansaaja wants to break free but Riley has control.
Riley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riley tries a body shot but Turpaansaaja blocks it.
Turpaansaaja tries a body shot but Riley blocks it.
Turpaansaaja trying to control the position but instead, Riley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Turpaansaaja into the cage.
Riley lands a left hand.
Riley is trying to maintain a safe position but Turpaansaaja gets an underhook and turns Riley into the cage.
Turpaansaaja misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Turpaansaaja fails to land.
Turpaansaaja tries to stall but Riley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turpaansaaja is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Riley is trying to stall.
Riley controlling the action here for a moment.
Riley blocking some punches.
Colt Riley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Turpaansaaja's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Riley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turpaansaaja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riley wants the takedown. Turpaansaaja is fighting it off but Riley persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Turpaansaaja's guard against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Turpaansaaja is trying to escape the position but Riley is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Severi Turpaansaaja.
I think Riley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:48
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 46:50
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Colt Riley!
Colt Riley is the new lightweight champion!
Colt Riley really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that M/S Paint Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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