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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kai Kangaskokko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kangaskokko comes into the arena with Fleshgod Apocalypse - The Violation blaring out of the sound system. Bryan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Flight of the Valkyries kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Daniel Bryan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kai Kangaskokko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Bryan!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kangaskokko takes the fight into the clinch.
Bryan can't break the clinch.
Bryan throws a head punch that misses.
Bryan tries a body shot but Kangaskokko blocks it.
Kangaskokko scores with a shot to the side of Bryan's head.
Kangaskokko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bryan prevents it.
Bryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kangaskokko's elbow.
Bryan can't find room to land a body shot as Kangaskokko controls the action.
Kangaskokko blocks an uppercut.
Bryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kangaskokko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kangaskokko lands an elbow just above Bryan 's eye.
It looks like Daniel Bryan has been cut.
Bryan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kangaskokko gets through Bryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan tries to break the clinch but Kangaskokko is controlling the position.
Bryan prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Kangaskokko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kangaskokko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kangaskokko misses with a body punch.
Kangaskokko scores with a shot to the side of Bryan's head.
Kangaskokko pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Kangaskokko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kangaskokko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bryan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kangaskokko clinches.
Bryan is trying to maintain a safe position but Kangaskokko gets an underhook and turns Bryan into the ropes.
Kangaskokko misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryan is pressed up against the ropes. Kangaskokko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bryan down to the mat. Bryan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kangaskokko tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Bryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kangaskokko rushes Bryan and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kangaskokko misses with some punches.
Kangaskokko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bryan backwards.
Kangaskokko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bryan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kangaskokko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bryan backwards.
Kangaskokko blocks an uppercut.
Bryan misses with the head strike.
Bryan misses with the head strike.
Kangaskokko scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kangaskokko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kangaskokko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan is looking to control Kangaskokko's arms but Kangaskokko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bryan has his back to the ropes.
Kangaskokko keeps control of Bryan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kangaskokko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bryan up against the ropes.
Kangaskokko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Bryan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kangaskokko is looking for a takedown.
Kangaskokko blocks an uppercut.
Kangaskokko lands with a short shot to the head.
Bryan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kangaskokko closes the distance and pushes Bryan back into the ropes.
Kangaskokko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bryan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kangaskokko blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kangaskokko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bryan can't find room to land a body shot as Kangaskokko controls the action.
Kangaskokko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Kangaskokko.
Kangaskokko has Bryan pressed against the ropes, preventing Bryan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
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!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kangaskokko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bryan backwards.
Kangaskokko is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Bryan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bryan blocks an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Kangaskokko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kangaskokko taking a breather.
Bryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bryan throws a head punch that misses.
Kangaskokko blocking some punches.
Kangaskokko is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kangaskokko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Bryan'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.
Kangaskokko doesn't manage to clinch there - Bryan circles away.
Kai Kangaskokko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kangaskokko wants to clinch up but Bryan keeps it at a distance.
Kangaskokko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bryan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kangaskokko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kangaskokko tries to clinch up.
Bryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kangaskokko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bryan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kangaskokko drives through and clinches with Bryan against the ropes.
Bryan working hard to break the clinch.
Kangaskokko scores with a shoulder strike.
Kangaskokko swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Bryan.
Bryan wants to stall.
Bryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kangaskokko lands an elbow inside that Bryan shrugs off.
Kangaskokko wants a takedown.
Bryan blocking some punches.
Bryan blocks a body shot from Kangaskokko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bryan.
Kangaskokko is working for takedown but Bryan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kangaskokko misses with a body punch.
Kangaskokko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bryan backwards.
Kangaskokko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bryan is trying to break the clinch but Kangaskokko has him pressed against the ropes.
Bryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kangaskokko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kangaskokko's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kangaskokko blocks a body shot from Bryan.
Kangaskokko goes for a takedown attempt but Bryan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Kangaskokko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kangaskokko closes the distance and pushes Bryan back into the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kangaskokko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bryan backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kangaskokko fails to land.
Bryan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Bryan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kangaskokko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bryan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kai Kangaskokko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kangaskokko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kangaskokko instigates a clinch.
Kangaskokko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kangaskokko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryan misses with a punch to the body.
Kangaskokko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bryan misses with the head strike.
Bryan working aggressively here.
Bryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kangaskokko gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bryan regains guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kangaskokko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kangaskokko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kangaskokko throws a big elbow that misses.
Bryan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kangaskokko throwing strikes from guard but Bryan blocks nicely.
Kangaskokko wants to pass the guard but Bryan is keeping the position.
Bryan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kangaskokko postures up in Bryan's guard and throws a big left but Bryan blocks it.
Kangaskokko wants to control from the top but Bryan keeps moving.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kangaskokko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Bryan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kangaskokko shoots in for a takedown but Bryan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kangaskokko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bryan pinned against the ropes. Bryan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kangaskokko tries for a takedown but Bryan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Kangaskokko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kangaskokko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bryan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kangaskokko doesn't manage to clinch there - Bryan circles away.
Kangaskokko tries to close the distance and clinch but Bryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Kangaskokko.
Kangaskokko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bryan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kangaskokko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kangaskokko rushes Bryan and presses him up against the ropes.
Bryan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kangaskokko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kangaskokko tries for a takedown but Bryan manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Bryan fails to land.
Kangaskokko wants to take the fight to the mat but Bryan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bryan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kangaskokko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bryan is defending well.
Bryan is looking to break free of the clinch but Kangaskokko has double underhooks.
Kangaskokko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryan working aggressively here.
Kangaskokko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daniel Bryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryan misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kangaskokko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kangaskokko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kangaskokko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bryan backwards.
Bryan tries to break the clinch but Kangaskokko is controlling the position.
Bryan trying to stall but Kangaskokko improves his position.
Kangaskokko lands a nice elbow.
Bryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kangaskokko looking to slow down the pace here.
Bryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kangaskokko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kangaskokko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kangaskokko pushes Bryan back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan is trying to break free.
Bryan stalling in the clinch but Kangaskokko improves position.
Bryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Kangaskokko blocks an uppercut.
Kangaskokko stalls.
Kangaskokko lands with a left to the head.
Kangaskokko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bryan backwards.
Bryan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kangaskokko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kangaskokko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kangaskokko fails to land.
Bryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kai Kangaskokko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryan working aggressively here.
Bryan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bryan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kangaskokko tries to throw a body punch but Bryan avoids it by throwing Kangaskokko back against the ropes.
Bryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Bryan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bryan misses with some punches.
Kangaskokko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bryan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kangaskokko has him pressed against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kangaskokko struggles to land a body shot inside as Bryan controls his hands.
Bryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bryan misses with some punches.
Bryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Kai Kangaskokko.
Well Kangaskokko 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Kangaskokko!
A very excited looking Kai Kangaskokko rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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