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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dumbass McWeakhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
37 - 17 - 0 |
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164 lbs
29 - 8 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
37 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seppo Taalasmaa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dumbass McWeakhands!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Taalasmaa lands in his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Taalasmaa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McWeakhands pulls Taalasmaa in close to his closed guard and prevents Taalasmaa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Taalasmaa slips nicely into half guard.
Taalasmaa trying to control the action but McWeakhands is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWeakhands is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taalasmaa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taalasmaa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Taalasmaa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McWeakhands defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWeakhands trying to hold on to Taalasmaa's head to control him but Taalasmaa postures up.
Taalasmaa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McWeakhands does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Taalasmaa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McWeakhands is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. McWeakhands manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Taalasmaa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taalasmaa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taalasmaa throws a strike but McWeakhands rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Taalasmaa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McWeakhands looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands wants to stand but Taalasmaa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McWeakhands trying to control but Taalasmaa is working from the bottom.
Taalasmaa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McWeakhands can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McWeakhands won't allow Taalasmaa to sweep him here.
Taalasmaa being controlled here, momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dumbass McWeakhands.
Taalasmaa looks to land a right hand but McWeakhands moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from McWeakhands. Taalasmaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Taalasmaa.
Dumbass McWeakhands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McWeakhands lands a front kick.
Taalasmaa avoids the head kick by McWeakhands.
McWeakhands thows a body shot but no joy.
Taalasmaa throws the kick towards the body but McWeakhands avoids it.
A big right from McWeakhands misses.
McWeakhands throws a jab but it's blocked by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McWeakhands's calf.
Sloppy strikes from McWeakhands. Those never looked like landing.
Taalasmaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taalasmaa moves out of range of the leg kick from McWeakhands.
Nice shot lands for Taalasmaa.
McWeakhands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taalasmaa.
McWeakhands connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taalasmaa's hands.
Taalasmaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands scores with a jab.
Dumbass McWeakhands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McWeakhands fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taalasmaa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McWeakhands throws a shot from downtown. Taalasmaa moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taalasmaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McWeakhands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taalasmaa.
McWeakhands slaps away a takedown attempt from Taalasmaa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McWeakhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McWeakhands loads up on a big right hand but Taalasmaa slips the punch.
Taalasmaa throws out a loose jab but McWeakhands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taalasmaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taalasmaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from McWeakhands misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McWeakhands slips under a jab.
McWeakhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McWeakhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa thuds his right hand into McWeakhands's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Taalasmaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McWeakhands.
Some bone on bone action there as McWeakhands checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Taalasmaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McWeakhands.
McWeakhands lands a jab to Taalasmaa's midsection.
McWeakhands tries to land a leg kick but Taalasmaa saw it coming and moves away.
Taalasmaa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taalasmaa connects with the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from McWeakhands.
Taalasmaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McWeakhands swinging wildly here.
Taalasmaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McWeakhands.
Taalasmaa throws a jab when McWeakhands was well out of range.
Taalasmaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McWeakhands.
A lazy left from Taalasmaa finds it's target.
Taalasmaa throws the left hand but McWeakhands avoids the punch easily.
McWeakhands misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa looks to land a combination but McWeakhands avoids it well.
McWeakhands is looking to score with low kicks.
McWeakhands loads up on a big right hand but Taalasmaa slips the punch.
McWeakhands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taalasmaa.
McWeakhands throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Taalasmaa walks into a straight right hand from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands cracks Taalasmaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by McWeakhands.
Nice straight punches there by McWeakhands. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McWeakhands.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown but McWeakhands shows good takedown defense.
McWeakhands avoids the body shot from Taalasmaa.
A jab from Taalasmaa does it's job there.
McWeakhands stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McWeakhands stuns Taalasmaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Taalasmaa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McWeakhands is desperately trying to improve his position but Taalasmaa has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Taalasmaa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands wants to hold on but Taalasmaa pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Taalasmaa there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McWeakhands wants to hold on but Taalasmaa pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McWeakhands is working to get back to half guard.
Taalasmaa landing strikes from the mount and McWeakhands is in trouble!
McWeakhands takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Taalasmaa scoring with strikes but McWeakhands is staying in there.
Taalasmaa raining down shots from the mount!
McWeakhands is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Taalasmaa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands is bucking up trying to escape but Taalasmaa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Taalasmaa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McWeakhands hang on?
Taalasmaa looking to finish with strikes here!
Taalasmaa raining down shots from the mount!
Taalasmaa looking to finish McWeakhands with some ground and pound. This is bad for McWeakhands!
Taalasmaa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McWeakhands is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McWeakhands is in all sorts of trouble here.
Taalasmaa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McWeakhands is still in real trouble! Can Taalasmaa finish him?
McWeakhands wants to control but Taalasmaa is having none of it.
McWeakhands seems to have recovered his senses.
Taalasmaa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Taalasmaa controlling from the full mount.
Taalasmaa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands tries to lock up and control but Taalasmaa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns McWeakhands that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Taalasmaa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McWeakhands wants to control but Taalasmaa is having none of it.
Taalasmaa lands a big shot there that rocks McWeakhands but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Taalasmaa trying to control but McWeakhands is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McWeakhands is desperately trying to improve his position but Taalasmaa has a good base and remains in mount.
Taalasmaa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Taalasmaa dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Taalasmaa throws a big shot that misses.
McWeakhands takes one to the side of the head.
McWeakhands punishes Taalasmaa's body with a nice straight punch.
McWeakhands digs a good hook to Taalasmaa's body.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch but McWeakhands moves out of range.
McWeakhands scoring well with a low kick there.
Taalasmaa scores with a body shot.
Taalasmaa staying out of range there.
Dumbass McWeakhands seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McWeakhands throws a leg kick which misses Taalasmaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Taalasmaa tries to avoid it.
Taalasmaa throws a lazy right hand but McWeakhands sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McWeakhands throws out a powerful jab.
McWeakhands misses with a wild combination.
McWeakhands just misses with a punch to the body.
McWeakhands throws out a powerful jab.
McWeakhands looks to score with a jab to the body but Taalasmaa is just out of range.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch up.
Taalasmaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa checks a low kick from McWeakhands.
Taalasmaa swings widly with a right hand
and Taalasmaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McWeakhands fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taalasmaa is out of range.
McWeakhands throws a front kick aimed at Taalasmaa's knee but Taalasmaa avoids it well.
McWeakhands dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taalasmaa. That did some damage!
McWeakhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taalasmaa manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Taalasmaa or perhaps it was just good defense by McWeakhands which made him look bad.
McWeakhands throws a head kick but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
Taalasmaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good leg kick by McWeakhands there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McWeakhands lands a jab to the nose.
McWeakhands misses with a shot to the body
and Taalasmaa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taalasmaa takes a swing at McWeakhands's ribcage but misses.
McWeakhands ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taalasmaa thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands walks into a jab.
McWeakhands throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taalasmaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McWeakhands misses with a series of wild punches.
Taalasmaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McWeakhands doesn't seem bothered though.
McWeakhands throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Taalasmaa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McWeakhands connects with a solid leg kick.
Taalasmaa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taalasmaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McWeakhands moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McWeakhands connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taalasmaa misses the shot to the body.
McWeakhands gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Taalasmaa throws an overhand right that lands on McWeakhands's shoulder, as McWeakhands tries to avoid the shot.
Taalasmaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McWeakhands.
Taalasmaa takes a kick to the side of the head.
McWeakhands misses with an uppercut
and Taalasmaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Taalasmaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McWeakhands 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 misses with a series of wild punches.
A clash of legs there as Taalasmaa blocks the low kick.
Nice defenses there by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa takes a swing at McWeakhands's ribcage but misses.
Taalasmaa moves out of range of the leg kick from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands doesn't manage to clinch there - Taalasmaa circles away.
Taalasmaa lands a nice looking kick to the body. McWeakhands takes a step back to recover.
McWeakhands throws a looping overhand right but Taalasmaa ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. McWeakhands catches Taalasmaa right on the button with a cross.
Taalasmaa drops his hands momentarily and McWeakhands takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McWeakhands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taalasmaa thows a body shot but no joy.
McWeakhands throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Taalasmaa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - McWeakhands throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taalasmaa throws a body kick that misses.
A punch combination from Taalasmaa misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McWeakhands.
Taalasmaa misses with a leg kick.
McWeakhands throws a hook to the side of Taalasmaa's head but Taalasmaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McWeakhands tried to score with a low kick but Taalasmaa checks it.
McWeakhands checks a low kick from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taalasmaa rushes McWeakhands and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Taalasmaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taalasmaa tries to work over McWeakhands's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taalasmaa avoids the elbow strike from McWeakhands, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dumbass McWeakhands really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Some bone on bone action there as McWeakhands checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McWeakhands throws a leg kick but Taalasmaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
McWeakhands walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taalasmaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taalasmaa throws a leg kick that misses.
Taalasmaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - McWeakhands throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McWeakhands jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taalasmaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McWeakhands misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for McWeakhands.
McWeakhands tries to land a front kick but Taalasmaa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McWeakhands tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McWeakhands slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Taalasmaa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McWeakhands quickly recovers to half guard.
McWeakhands regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Seppo Taalasmaa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWeakhands working a defensive guard here.
Taalasmaa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McWeakhands looking for a sweep. Not yet McWeakhands, not yet.
Taalasmaa trying to control the position from guard on top but McWeakhands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWeakhands trying to keep a closed guard but Taalasmaa is proving a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Taalasmaa throws a big right hand that misses.
Taalasmaa works over McWeakhands with some ground and pound from guard.
McWeakhands 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.
Taalasmaa postures up in McWeakhands's guard and throws a big left but McWeakhands blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taalasmaa is looking to advance position but McWeakhands has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Taalasmaa is looking to improve his position but McWeakhands isn't that keen on the idea.
McWeakhands controlling his opponent.
Taalasmaa tries to hold on but McWeakhands postures up.
Taalasmaa is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
McWeakhands controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa gets back to half guard.
Taalasmaa is looking for a sweep. McWeakhands is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taalasmaa wants to control but McWeakhands is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taalasmaa slips under a jab from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands has Taalasmaa up against the cage in a clinch.
McWeakhands pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Taalasmaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taalasmaa misses with a body punch.
McWeakhands tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taalasmaa's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taalasmaa lands with a right to the head.
Taalasmaa has clasped his hands together around McWeakhands's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McWeakhands defending against the ground and pound.
Taalasmaa landing a few strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McWeakhands is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McWeakhands is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Taalasmaa off and has taken his back!
Taalasmaa looking very determined here, making life difficult for McWeakhands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McWeakhands has the hooks in. Taalasmaa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Seppo Taalasmaa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice sprawl there from McWeakhands as Taalasmaa shoots in.
Taalasmaa shoots in looking for a takedown. McWeakhands tries to sprawl out of it but Taalasmaa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McWeakhands manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McWeakhands sizes up Taalasmaa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taalasmaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McWeakhands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from McWeakhands misses
and Taalasmaa counters with a three punch combo that has McWeakhands backing up. McWeakhands nods at Taalasmaa to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Taalasmaa.
McWeakhands misses the jab.
McWeakhands lands a right hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McWeakhands.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McWeakhands dodges the punch combination from Taalasmaa.
McWeakhands throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for McWeakhands.
Taalasmaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taalasmaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McWeakhands.
Taalasmaa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McWeakhands is fending him off so far but Taalasmaa persists. Nope, McWeakhands circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Taalasmaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
McWeakhands lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McWeakhands uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taalasmaa has time to react.
McWeakhands swings for the body but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
McWeakhands misses the shot to the body.
Taalasmaa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McWeakhands tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McWeakhands throws a jab when Taalasmaa was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by McWeakhands.
McWeakhands displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taalasmaa.
McWeakhands throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dumbass McWeakhands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McWeakhands misses with an uppercut.
Taalasmaa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taalasmaa throws a front kick aimed at McWeakhands's knee but McWeakhands avoids it well.
McWeakhands throws a leg kick
and Taalasmaa counters with an outside leg kick.
McWeakhands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McWeakhands misses with a series of wild punches.
Taalasmaa wants to clinch.
McWeakhands throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McWeakhands lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McWeakhands swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taalasmaa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McWeakhands pinned against the cage. McWeakhands gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa ducks under a wild hook from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands connects with a jab.
A low kick from McWeakhands is predictable there
and Taalasmaa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Taalasmaa scores with a jab.
Taalasmaa tries for a takedown but McWeakhands sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That kick from McWeakhands tenderised Taalasmaa's leg. Taalasmaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
McWeakhands misses with a low kick.
McWeakhands 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.
McWeakhands's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Taalasmaa scores with a nice body kick.
A clash of legs there as Taalasmaa blocks the low kick.
McWeakhands lands with a thumping leg kick.
McWeakhands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taalasmaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taalasmaa shoots in looking for a takedown. McWeakhands tries to sprawl out of it but Taalasmaa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McWeakhands manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taalasmaa gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McWeakhands manages to work his way to half guard, despite Taalasmaa's best efforts.
Taalasmaa thows a huge punch but McWeakhands dodges it nicely.
McWeakhands is looking to improve his position.
McWeakhands wants to get back to his feet.
Taalasmaa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McWeakhands's head.
McWeakhands on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McWeakhands looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taalasmaa thows a huge punch but McWeakhands dodges it nicely.
McWeakhands looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dumbass McWeakhands comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taalasmaa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Seppo Taalasmaa!
Seppo Taalasmaa retains his lightweight title!
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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