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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Malham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osmo Soininvaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malham's entrance music is Jesse Kaikuranta - Vie mut kotiin. A fine choice. Soininvaara has chosen Allstar by Smashmouth as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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206 lbs
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220 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Malham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Osmo Soininvaara!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soininvaara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malham connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Soininvaara scrambles back to his feet.
Malham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malham throws a sloppy head kick and Soininvaara moves out of range easily.
Soininvaara blocks a head kick by Malham.
A head kick from Malham lands but Soininvaara takes it in his stride.
Soininvaara swings widly with a right hand
and Malham counters with a slapping leg kick.
Malham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soininvaara.
Malham just misses with a punch to the body.
Soininvaara just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Soininvaara misses.
Malham throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Malham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malham slips a jab from Soininvaara.
Malham shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Soininvaara manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malham pushes down on Soininvaara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soininvaara gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malham trying to control but Soininvaara is working from the bottom.
Soininvaara wants to stand up but Malham is controlling him.
Soininvaara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Malham trying to control the position from guard on top but Soininvaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malham won't allow Soininvaara to sweep him here.
Soininvaara trying to keep a closed guard but Malham is proving a slippery customer.
Soininvaara managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Osmo Soininvaara wasn't active enough on the ground.
Malham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soininvaara.
Malham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soininvaara misses with a body shot.
Malham cracks Soininvaara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Soininvaara misses
and Malham counters with a nice uppercut.
Soininvaara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malham finds it's way round the side to connect with Soininvaara's head.
Soininvaara misses with an uppercut. Malham saw that one coming.
Malham looks to land a body kick but Soininvaara moved away.
Malham jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
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 big right from Soininvaara misses.
Soininvaara thumps Malham with a low kick.
Jab by Malham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Soininvaara misses its intended target.
Malham takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Malham attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Malham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Soininvaara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Malham.
Malham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Soininvaara, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Malham.
A nice left hand lands by Malham.
Soininvaara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Soininvaara misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Soininvaara.
A nice left hand lands by Soininvaara.
Soininvaara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soininvaara is looking to control Malham's arms but Malham gets an underhook and turns him. Now Soininvaara has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malham is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Soininvaara is keeping busy.
Malham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Soininvaara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Soininvaara lands a nice elbow.
Soininvaara lands an elbow inside.
Soininvaara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malham tries to land knees in the clinch but Soininvaara avoids the damage to the body.
Malham tightens his grip and picks Soininvaara up, before dumping him to the ground. Soininvaara manages to land in guard.
Malham won't allow Soininvaara to sweep him here.
Malham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soininvaara is keeping the position for now.
Soininvaara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malham is in close to Soininvaara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Soininvaara working a defensive guard here.
Malham throwing strikes but missing.
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 John Malham will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Malham shoots in but Soininvaara avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Soininvaara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Soininvaara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malham slips a jab and a cross from Soininvaara.
Malham uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soininvaara has time to react.
Malham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Malham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soininvaara swivels and escapes.
Malham misses with a kick to the body.
Malham throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Soininvaara's head.
Malham uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Malham avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Soininvaara has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Malham checks a low kick from Soininvaara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soininvaara dodges the punch combination from Malham.
Malham takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
John Malham is winning the standup battle so far.
Soininvaara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malham slips a straight right by Soininvaara.
Malham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soininvaara misses with an uppercut
and Malham counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Soininvaara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soininvaara is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malham wants to pass to mount but Soininvaara is defending the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soininvaara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malham.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Malham connects with a nice short shot to Soininvaara's temple.
Soininvaara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Malham lands a nice short elbow.
Soininvaara controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Malham thows a huge punch but Soininvaara dodges it nicely.
Malham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soininvaara regains full guard. Nicely done.
Malham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Malham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soininvaara is keeping the position for now.
Malham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Malham trying to control the position from guard on top but Soininvaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malham stops Soininvaara from standing up.
Soininvaara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malham is one step ahead there.
Soininvaara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malham defends it easily.
Malham stands and throws Soininvaara's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malham is trying to get an arm triangle but Soininvaara is defending well.
Soininvaara gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Malham is taking a breather. Soininvaara says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Soininvaara wants to control but Malham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malham seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soininvaara tries to roll over but Malham keeps him under control.
Malham is nestled in close to Soininvaara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Malham dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Soininvaara as he connects with a hook.
Soininvaara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malham fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soininvaara.
Soininvaara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malham.
Malham swings for the body but Soininvaara moves out of range.
Malham takes one to the side of the head.
Soininvaara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malham.
Malham lands a jab to the head.
Soininvaara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malham.
Malham chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malham takes a swing at Soininvaara's ribcage but misses.
Malham scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malham throws a low kick, looking for Soininvaara's leg but Soininvaara calmly moves out of range.
Soininvaara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soininvaara.
Malham tries to clinch up.
Malham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malham connects with a leg kick. Soininvaara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Malham cracks the inside of Soininvaara's front leg.
Malham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Soininvaara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Soininvaara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Malham pushes Soininvaara up against the cage in a clinch.
Soininvaara throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Soininvaara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malham backwards.
Osmo Soininvaara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Soininvaaras head.
Malham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Malham lands an uppercut.
Soininvaara has a couple of punches blocked by Malham.
Malham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soininvaara backwards.
Malham can't find room to land a body shot as Soininvaara controls the action.
Malham wants to take the fight to the mat but Soininvaara manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Soininvaara taking a breather.
John Malham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malham throws a punch but it's blocked by Soininvaara.
Soininvaara has a couple of punches blocked by Malham.
Soininvaara letting Malham take a breather here.
Malham has a couple of punches blocked by Soininvaara.
Malham blocks the elbow strike.
Soininvaara blocking some punches.
Soininvaara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malham blocks an elbow strike from Soininvaara.
Still in the clinch, Malham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Malham - that landed with a thud.
Malham blocks an uppercut.
Malham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Osmo Soininvaara has been cut.
Malham tries to land knees in the clinch but Soininvaara avoids the damage to the body.
Malham scores with a hook to the body.
Malham with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Malham.
Malham can't find room to land a body shot as Soininvaara controls the action.
Malham blocks the elbow strike.
Soininvaara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malham working aggressively here.
Malham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soininvaara has had enough of the clinch but Malham keeps him there for the moment.
Malham misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soininvaara digs a right hand underneath Malham's ribcage. Malham let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soininvaara avoids it.
A short uppercut from Malham.
John Malham has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Malham takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malham.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Malham controlling the action here for a moment.
Soininvaara slows down the pace here.
Soininvaara blocks a body shot from Malham.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malham leaning against his opponent.
Soininvaara stalling in the clinch but Malham improves position.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Malham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Malham 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Malham!
A relieved looking John Malham thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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