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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seppo Taalasmaa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seppo Taalasmaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Reinhardt!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taalasmaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taalasmaa breaks the clinch.
Reinhardt moves out of range as Taalasmaa strikes.
Taalasmaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taalasmaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinhardt.
Taalasmaa closes the distance and clinches up with Reinhardt, looking for a takedown. Taalasmaa pushes Reinhardt against the cage but Reinhardt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taalasmaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taalasmaa misses with a takedown attempt - Reinhardt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reinhardt throws a good cross that connects.
Reinhardt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taalasmaa moves out of range of the body kick from Reinhardt.
Reinhardt throws a leg kick
and Taalasmaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reinhardt's knee momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Reinhardt.
Reinhardt misses with a head kick.
A combination from Taalasmaa does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa misses the shot to the body.
Taalasmaa looks to land a combination but Reinhardt avoids it well.
Taalasmaa shoots and misses
and Reinhardt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Taalasmaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taalasmaa blocks a low kick nicely.
Reinhardt throws a jab when Taalasmaa was well out of range.
Taalasmaa takes a swing at Reinhardt's ribcage but misses.
Reinhardt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Taalasmaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reinhardt on the side of the head.
Taalasmaa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice jab there from Taalasmaa.
Reinhardt moves away from the strike by Taalasmaa.
Reinhardt moves into the clinch.
Reinhardt misses with some punches.
Taalasmaa is trying to break the clinch but Reinhardt has him pressed against the cage.
Taalasmaa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reinhardt blocks it with crossed arms.
Taalasmaa wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taalasmaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Reinhardt controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Taalasmaa fails to land.
Reinhardt has a couple of punches blocked by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa looking to stall.
Taalasmaa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reinhardt is defending well for now.
Taalasmaa blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Reinhardt.
A short left from Reinhardt.
Taalasmaa tries to pull guard but Reinhardt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Reinhardt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taalasmaa backwards.
Reinhardt misses with a body punch.
Reinhardt digs a right hand into Taalasmaa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taalasmaa's gas tank.
Taalasmaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa lands a left hand.
Reinhardt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reinhardt.
Taalasmaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Taalasmaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taalasmaa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Taalasmaa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Taalasmaa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Reinhardt stays in close to Taalasmaa's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taalasmaa wants to improve his position but instead Reinhardt has moved into half guard.
Taalasmaa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reinhardt trying to control from half guard but Taalasmaa is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reinhardt pulls his head out easily.
Taalasmaa actively working from the bottom here.
Reinhardt content to control rather than advance.
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!
Taalasmaa tries to roll over but Reinhardt keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reinhardt is thwarting Taalasmaa's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reinhardt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taalasmaa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reinhardt prevents Taalasmaa from improving his position.
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 Seppo Taalasmaa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Taalasmaa throws a sloppy head kick and Reinhardt moves out of range easily.
Reinhardt throws a leg kick but Taalasmaa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reinhardt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taalasmaa connects with the punch.
Taalasmaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinhardt.
Reinhardt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reinhardt scores with a leg kick.
Taalasmaa lands a jab to Reinhardt's midsection.
Taalasmaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reinhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from Taalasmaa.
Reinhardt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taalasmaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taalasmaa misses with a body shot.
Taalasmaa takes the fight into the clinch.
Reinhardt throws a punch but it's blocked by Taalasmaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa looking to stall.
Reinhardt throws a head punch that misses.
Taalasmaa goes for a takedown attempt but Reinhardt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Reinhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reinhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taalasmaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinhardt.
Taalasmaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reinhardt. That did some damage!
Reinhardt slips under a jab from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa lands a right hook to the body.
Taalasmaa tries for a takedown but Reinhardt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reinhardt looks for the body kick but Taalasmaa saw that one coming.
Reinhardt tries to clinch but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown but Reinhardt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Taalasmaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taalasmaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taalasmaa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Reinhardt back to the cage. Taalasmaa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Reinhardt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taalasmaa.
Reinhardt stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Reinhardt misses the target.
Seppo Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taalasmaa is looking to slow Reinhardt down with leg kicks.
Reinhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinhardt avoids the body shot from Taalasmaa.
Seppo Taalasmaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Taalasmaa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taalasmaa takes a swing at Reinhardt's ribcage but misses.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a double leg but Reinhardt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reinhardt catches Taalasmaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinhardt.
Taalasmaa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Reinhardt throws a push kick but Taalasmaa slaps the foot to one side.
Reinhardt ducks under a wild hook from Taalasmaa.
Reinhardt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Taalasmaa if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taalasmaa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reinhardt moves forwards but Taalasmaa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reinhardt moves out of range of the body kick.
Taalasmaa takes a swing at Reinhardt's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reinhardt. Taalasmaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reinhardt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reinhardt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taalasmaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taalasmaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinhardt moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa misses with a low kick.
Reinhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Taalasmaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinhardt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taalasmaa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reinhardt counters with a leg kick.
Reinhardt avoids the body shot from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reinhardt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Reinhardt lands but Taalasmaa takes it in his stride.
Taalasmaa misses with a double jab.
Reinhardt looks to land a body kick but Taalasmaa moved away.
Taalasmaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taalasmaa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taalasmaa walks into a jab.
Taalasmaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Reinhardt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Reinhardt throws a leg kick but Taalasmaa checks it.
Taalasmaa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Reinhardt avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Taalasmaa.
Reinhardt throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Taalasmaa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That kick from Reinhardt tenderised Taalasmaa's leg. Taalasmaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reinhardt misses with an uppercut. Taalasmaa saw that one coming.
Taalasmaa misses with a takedown attempt - Reinhardt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taalasmaa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taalasmaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Taalasmaa is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taalasmaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reinhardt lands a left hand.
Reinhardt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reinhardt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reinhardt is pressed up against the cage. Taalasmaa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reinhardt down to the mat. Reinhardt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Taalasmaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taalasmaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taalasmaa thows a body shot but no joy.
Reinhardt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reinhardt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice defenses there by Reinhardt.
Taalasmaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reinhardt checks it well.
Reinhardt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Taalasmaa slips a jab from Reinhardt.
Taalasmaa checks a low kick from Reinhardt.
Reinhardt throws the kick towards the body but Taalasmaa avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinhardt tries to land a front kick but Taalasmaa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reinhardt misses with a body shot.
Taalasmaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reinhardt tries a low kick but Taalasmaa avoids it.
Reinhardt lands a head kick. Taalasmaa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reinhardt looks to score with a jab to the body but Taalasmaa is just out of range.
Taalasmaa cracks Reinhardt with an open hand slap.
Jab by Reinhardt.
Taalasmaa is rocked!
Reinhardt fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Taalasmaa to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Taalasmaa looks to clinch but Reinhardt throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Taalasmaa taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Victor Reinhardt!
An out of breath Victor Reinhardt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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