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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomi comes to the cage accompanied by Scary. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
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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
21 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takanori Gomi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seppo Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gomi.
Taalasmaa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Taalasmaa ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Gomi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Taalasmaa!
Taalasmaa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Taalasmaa regains half guard.
Taalasmaa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Taalasmaa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taalasmaa working for a triangle but Gomi defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Taalasmaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taalasmaa keeping full guard, as Gomi tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomi defends it easily.
Taalasmaa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomi is aware though and is defending well.
Gomi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taalasmaa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gomi throwing strikes but missing.
Gomi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taalasmaa is looking to sweep but instead, Gomi has passed into half guard.
Gomi lands strikes from half guard.
Gomi slows the pace down in half guard.
Gomi seems to be working for a kimura but Taalasmaa defends the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Gomi there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi wants to control but Taalasmaa is keeping him busy.
Taalasmaa wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomi working over Taalasmaa with some ground and pound. Taalasmaa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Taalasmaa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomi pulls his head out easily.
Gomi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taalasmaa keeps working.
Gomi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gomi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gomi throwing shots but Taalasmaa is blocking nicely.
Taalasmaa trying to control but Gomi postures up.
Taalasmaa is refusing to be controlled, as Gomi sits in half guard.
Taalasmaa tries to roll over but Gomi keeps him under control.
Gomi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Taalasmaa reverses the position - he's now on top in Gomi's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throws a big right hand that misses.
Taalasmaa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taalasmaa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gomi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taalasmaa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taalasmaa has managed to get both his arms back between Gomi's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gomi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taalasmaa is one step ahead there.
Gomi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Taalasmaa is looking to improve his position but Gomi isn't that keen on the idea.
Taalasmaa tries to hold on but Gomi postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Taalasmaa is trying to escape the mount.
Gomi landing shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomi prevents Taalasmaa from getting the reversal.
Taalasmaa gets back to half guard.
Gomi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Taalasmaa tries to roll over but Gomi keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomi lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takanori Gomi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gomi with a jab.
Taalasmaa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gomi avoids it really well and circles away.
Taalasmaa moves forwards but Gomi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Taalasmaa. That snapped Gomi's head back.
Taalasmaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taalasmaa with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gomi is defended easily by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomi moves away.
Taalasmaa misses with an uppercut. Gomi saw that one coming.
Gomi slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Gomi.
Gomi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taalasmaa.
Gomi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taalasmaa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa lands with an uppercut that bounces Gomi off the cage and back into range.
Taalasmaa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gomi is fending him off so far but Taalasmaa persists. Nope, Gomi circles away and we're back to standing.
Takanori Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Taalasmaa.
Gomi thows a body shot but no joy.
Taalasmaa scores with a shot to the body.
Gomi throws a low kick, looking for Taalasmaa's leg but Taalasmaa calmly moves out of range.
Gomi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gomi checks a low kick from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa keeps the fight on the outside.
Taalasmaa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gomi pinned against the cage. Gomi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A low kick from Taalasmaa is predictable there
and Gomi counters with a nice uppercut.
Gomi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taalasmaa as he avoids it easily.
Taalasmaa scores with a takedown into Gomi's guard.
Taalasmaa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Taalasmaa chips away with some ground and pound.
Taalasmaa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomi wriggles free and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gomi's calf.
Taalasmaa tries for a takedown but Gomi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gomi misses with the combination.
Good leg kick by Gomi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Taalasmaa is looking to clinch.
Taalasmaa fails to land the takedown.
Gomi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taalasmaa manages to avoid it.
Gomi lands with a straight right. Taalasmaa didn't see that one coming.
Gomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Taalasmaa.
A swing and a miss from Taalasmaa.
Gomi throws a shot from downtown. Taalasmaa moves away and avoids it.
Taalasmaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gomi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throws a low kick but Gomi moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gomi.
Gomi walks into a jab.
Gomi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gomi lands a nice shot to the body.
Taalasmaa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Taalasmaa ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Gomi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taalasmaa's calf.
Taalasmaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gomi.
Taalasmaa swings for the body but Gomi moves out of range.
Gomi misses with a body kick.
Taalasmaa cracks the inside of Gomi's front leg.
Nice shot lands for Gomi.
Taalasmaa slips a jab and a cross from Gomi.
Taalasmaa throws a hook to the side of Gomi's head but Gomi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Taalasmaa moves out of range as Gomi strikes.
Takanori Gomi is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gomi is looking to take a break and control but Taalasmaa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taalasmaa tries to improve position but can't.
Taalasmaa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Taalasmaa sneaks back into half guard.
Gomi throws a strike but Taalasmaa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomi is looking to stand up but Taalasmaa won't let him.
Gomi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gomi pushes down on Taalasmaa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takanori Gomi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Taalasmaa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Taalasmaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Taalasmaa fails with the takedown.
Taalasmaa digs a good hook to Gomi's body.
Gomi looks to throw the jab but Taalasmaa is out of range.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch but Gomi is having none of it.
Jab by Gomi.
Taalasmaa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Taalasmaa trying to control the action but Gomi is working from the bottom.
Gomi sneaks back into half guard.
Taalasmaa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gomi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gomi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi is looking to sweep but instead, Taalasmaa has passed into half guard.
Gomi is trying to stand back up but Taalasmaa is controlling him
Takanori Gomi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taalasmaa is working for a kimura but Gomi is defending it quite comfortably.
Gomi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gomi wants to stand but Taalasmaa is controlling the position.
Gomi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taalasmaa defends it easily.
Taalasmaa scoring with some ground and pound.
Gomi keeping moving, preventing Taalasmaa from controlling successfully.
Taalasmaa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throwing strikes from guard but Gomi blocks nicely.
Gomi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taalasmaa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taalasmaa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gomi's head.
Gomi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taalasmaa stands up over Gomi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gomi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taalasmaa is one step ahead there.
Taalasmaa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gomi's head.
Taalasmaa prevents Gomi from getting back to his feet.
Gomi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taalasmaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gomi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gomi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taalasmaa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taalasmaa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taalasmaa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gomi keeping moving, preventing Taalasmaa from controlling successfully.
Taalasmaa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taalasmaa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomi wants to improve his position but instead Taalasmaa has moved into half guard.
Gomi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi tries to kick Taalasmaa off but Taalasmaa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Taalasmaa works his way into full mount!
Taalasmaa with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taalasmaa looking to secure an arm triangle but Gomi defends it well.
Taalasmaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gomi is trying to stand.
Gomi is looking to get to half guard.
Taalasmaa breaks from Gomi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee warns Gomi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gomi is trying to escape the mount.
Gomi taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Taalasmaa really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Taalasmaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomi.
Gomi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taalasmaa.
Gomi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Seppo Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taalasmaa wants to slow Gomi down by chopping away at his legs.
Gomi is looking to score with low kicks.
Good exchange - Gomi coming out on top.
Nice sprawl there from Taalasmaa as Gomi shoots in.
Nice jab there from Gomi.
Taalasmaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomi.
Taalasmaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taalasmaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gomi under the eye.
Some wild striking there from Taalasmaa.
Gomi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taalasmaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taalasmaa misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi leaves Taalasmaa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gomi misses with a leg kick.
Taalasmaa throws a leg kick
and Gomi counters with a leg kick.
Taalasmaa moves to clinch but Gomi breaks away
and Gomi counters with a right hand to the body.
Taalasmaa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Taalasmaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomi throws out the jab.
Taalasmaa checks a leg kick.
Gomi blocks a jab.
Gomi avoids a kick to the body.
Taalasmaa avoids the head kick by Gomi.
Taalasmaa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Gomi misses.
Gomi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Taalasmaa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gomi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gomi prevents Taalasmaa from improving his position.
Taalasmaa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gomi.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gomi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gomi throwing strikes from guard but Taalasmaa blocks nicely.
Gomi throwing strikes from guard but Taalasmaa blocks nicely.
Gomi pushes down on Taalasmaa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Gomi there.
Gomi tries to pass to full mount but Taalasmaa defends it.
Taalasmaa wants to control but Gomi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taalasmaa is looking to improve his position.
Taalasmaa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gomi.
Gomi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taalasmaa keeps working.
Taalasmaa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taalasmaa is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gomi frees his head nicely. Oh but Taalasmaa has switched to an armbar! Gomi is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Seppo Taalasmaa!
Seppo Taalasmaa is the new lightweight champion!
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