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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Davor Velcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Susi's choice of entrance music: Metallica - Hero of the Day. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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154 lbs
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175 cm
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158 lbs
23 - 21 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davor Velcic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keni Susi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susi misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Velcic to counter with a crisp jab.
Susi shoots and misses
and Velcic counters with a right hand to the body.
Susi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Susi tries for a takedown but Velcic circles away easily
and Velcic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Davor Velcic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Susi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velcic counters with a nice leg kick.
Susi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velcic counters with a leg kick.
Susi slips a jab from Velcic.
Susi 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.
Velcic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Velcic tries to bum rush Susi with a series of wild strikes but Susi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Susi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Velcic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi misses with a takedown attempt
and Velcic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Velcic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Susi has his takedown stuffed
and Velcic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Susi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velcic counters with an inside leg kick.
Davor Velcic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Susi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Velcic misses the jab.
Velcic cracks Susi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Velcic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Susi fails with the takedown
and Velcic counters with a nice leg kick.
Susi shoots and misses
and Velcic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Susi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Velcic tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velcic is trying to control Susi's posture but Susi avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velcic regains half guard.
Velcic is looking for a sweep. Susi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Susi is looking for a kimura but Velcic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Susi to get the leverage.
Velcic gets full guard.
Susi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Velcic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velcic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Susi is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi tries to free his leg and advance position but Velcic is retaining full guard.
Susi trying to control but Velcic is working from the bottom.
Velcic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Susi is one step ahead there.
Velcic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velcic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Susi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Velcic counters with a series of strikes. Susi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Susi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Velcic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Susi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velcic counters with a series of strikes. Susi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Velcic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Susi with a poor takedown
and Velcic counters with a good low kick that Susi was not able to check.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Susi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Velcic counters with a low kick, right behind Susi 's knee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Susi fails with the takedown
and Velcic counters with a nice body shot.
Susi looks winded!
Velcic fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Velcic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Susi fails with the takedown
and Velcic counters with a right hand to the body.
Susi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Susi tries for a takedown but Velcic circles away easily
and Velcic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Susi blocks a head kick by Velcic.
Susi has his takedown stuffed
enabling Velcic to counter with a crisp jab.
Davor Velcic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Velcic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Susi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Velcic wants to land a leg kick but Susi is out of range.
Susi doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Velcic counter with a right hand.
Susi shoots and misses
and Velcic counters with a body kick.
Susi is breathing heavily.
Velcic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Susi misses with a takedown
and Velcic counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Velcic.
Susi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Velcic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Susi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Susi slips a jab and a cross from Velcic.
Susi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Velcic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velcic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Velcic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Susi shoots and misses
and Velcic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Susi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Velcic counters with a nice uppercut.
Velcic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Susi misses with a takedown
and Velcic counters with a head kick. That will keep Susi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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!
Good leg kick by Velcic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Velcic misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Velcic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Velcic.
Susi has his takedown stuffed
letting Velcic counter with a right hand.
Susi misses with a takedown attempt
and Velcic counters with a low kick, right behind Susi 's knee.
Susi misses with a takedown attempt
and Velcic counters with a good, hard body kick but Susi shrugs it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velcic. Susi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Velcic.
Velcic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Susi tries for a takedown but Velcic circles away easily
and Velcic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Velcic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Susi circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi shoots and misses
and Velcic counters with an outside leg kick.
Davor Velcic is winning the standup battle so far.
Velcic throws a lazy right hand but Susi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Susi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velcic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Susi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Velcic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Susi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Velcic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Velcic scores with a hook to the body. Susi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Susi misses with a takedown
and Velcic counters with a left and a right that stings Susi.
Good standup being displayed there by Velcic as he connects with a hook.
Susi tries for a takedown but Velcic circles away easily
and Velcic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velcic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Susi staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Susi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Velcic takes a swing at Susi's ribcage but misses.
Susi has his takedown stuffed
and Velcic counters with a straight right hand.
Velcic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Velcic motions for Susi to come forward. Velcic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velcic misses with a hook. Susi ducked under it nicely.
Velcic looks to land a right hand but Susi moved out of range.
Velcic just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Velcic dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Velcic scores with a kick to the body.
Susi has his takedown stuffed
enabling Velcic to counter with a crisp jab.
Susi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Velcic was covering up waiting for the punch and Susi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Velcic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Susi looking for submissions off his back.
Velcic passes to side control.
Susi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Velcic is looking to take a break and control but Susi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Susi to see if he's OK.
Susi wants to control but Velcic postures up.
Velcic is putting a hurting on Susi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Velcic working away.
Susi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Velcic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Susi can't do much from the bottom here.
Velcic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Susi keeps working.
Velcic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Susi can do to turn this around?
Velcic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi gets back to half guard.
Velcic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Susi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Velcic passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Susi!
The referee warns Susi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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!
Susi is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi is squirming around, avoiding Velcic's attempts to control the action.
Velcic landing strikes, looking to finish!
Velcic with shots to the head and body - Susi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Susi tries to hold on but Velcic postures up.
Velcic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susi is looking to get to half guard.
Susi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Well, if Velcic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Susi tries to roll over but Velcic keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velcic is thwarting Susi's attempts to control the position.
Velcic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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!
Velcic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Velcic lands strikes from half guard.
Velcic is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Susi reverses the position - he's now on top in Velcic's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velcic working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Velcic clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Susi fails with the takedown
and Velcic counters with a good low kick that Susi was not able to check.
Susi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Velcic misses with the combination.
Velcic connects with a jab.
Susi has his takedown stuffed
and Velcic counters with a stiff right hand.
Susi misses with a takedown
and Velcic counters with a stiff right hand.
Davor Velcic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Susi has his takedown stuffed
and Velcic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Velcic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Susi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Velcic counters with a left and a right that stings Susi.
Susi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Susi manages to avoid it.
Keni Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susi misses with a takedown attempt
and Velcic counters with a nice kick to the body.
Velcic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Velcic lands with a good body shot.
Susi staying out of range there.
Velcic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Susi.
A cross from Velcic lands.
Velcic keeps the fight on the outside.
Susi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Velcic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Susi's knee momentarily.
Susi doesn't manage to clinch there - Velcic circles away.
Susi shoots and misses
and Velcic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Velcic feints and then cracks Susi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Susi down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi fails with the takedown
and Susi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Velcic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Susi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Velcic counters with a nice body shot.
Velcic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Velcic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Velcic misses with a low kick.
Susi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Velcic counters with a nice leg kick.
Susi staying out of range there.
Susi has his takedown stuffed
and Velcic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Velcic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velcic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Susi shoots and misses
and Velcic counters with a low kick, right behind Susi 's knee.
Susi slips a jab and a cross from Velcic.
Velcic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Susi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velcic counters with a nice body kick.
Susi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Velcic.
Susi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Velcic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Velcic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Susi's hands.
Susi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velcic.
Velcic throws a push kick but Susi slaps the foot to one side.
Susi checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Velcic finds it's way round the side to connect with Susi's head.
Susi doesn't manage to clinch there - Velcic circles away.
Susi shoots and misses
and Velcic counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Susi fails with the takedown
and Velcic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Susi misses with a takedown
and Velcic counters with a nice leg kick.
Susi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Velcic counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velcic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Susi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Velcic counters with a low kick, right behind Susi 's knee.
Susi misses with a takedown attempt
and Velcic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Velcic had his way with Keni Susi in that round.
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. This is the final round!
Velcic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Susi.
Susi slips under a jab.
Velcic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Susi fails with the takedown
and Velcic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Velcic does no damage.
Susi with a poor takedown
and Velcic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Susi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velcic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Susi is rocked!
Davor Velcic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Susi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Velcic counters with a low kick, right behind Susi 's knee.
Velcic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Velcic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Susi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Velcic looks to throw the jab but Susi is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Velcic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Susi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Velcic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Velcic misses with a looping right.
Susi misses with a takedown
and Velcic counters with a nice uppercut.
Susi fails with the takedown
and Velcic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Susi fails with the takedown
and Velcic counters with a nice kick to the body.
Susi slips a jab and a cross from Velcic.
Velcic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Velcic counters with a thumping low kick.
Susi with a poor takedown
and Velcic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Susi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Susi shoots and misses
and Velcic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Velcic misses with the combination.
Velcic throws a body punch but Susi moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Susi misses with a takedown attempt
and Velcic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Susi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Velcic throws a jab when Susi was well out of range.
Velcic misses with a low kick.
Susi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Velcic.
Velcic tries to bum rush Susi with a series of wild strikes but Susi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi misses with a takedown
and Velcic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Susi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Velcic counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Velcic.
Susi with a poor takedown
and Velcic counters with an outside leg kick.
Susi shoots and misses
and Velcic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Velcic throws a push kick but Susi slaps the foot to one side.
Nice shot lands for Velcic.
Susi checks a leg kick.
Velcic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Susi backs up against the cage.
Susi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Velcic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Susi misses with a takedown
and Velcic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi tries for a takedown but Velcic circles away easily
and Velcic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Velcic lands with a nice combination. Susi backs away looking to recover.
Velcic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Susi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velcic counters with a right hand to the body.
Susi has his takedown stuffed
and Velcic counters with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Susi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Velcic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Velcic tries to buck Susi off but Susi is having none of it.
Keni Susi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velcic sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davor Velcic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Velcic 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davor Velcic!
Davor Velcic retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Davor Velcic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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