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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaarlo Volkano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Tappura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkano comes into the arena with Graveyard - Hisingen Blues blaring out of the sound system. Tappura has chosen Ring of fire as his entrance music. Kaarlo Volkano could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Taisto Tappura's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaarlo Volkano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taisto Tappura!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tappura moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Kaarlo Volkano has been cut.
Tappura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Volkano.
Tappura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volkano can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tappura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tappura feints a jab promting Volkano to slip. Tappura then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Volkano slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Volkano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Volkano checks a leg kick.
Volkano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tappura throws out the jab.
Tappura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Volkano's hands.
Tappura looks to land a right hand but Volkano moved out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Volkano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Volkano - just one landing.
A jab from Volkano does it's job there.
Tappura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkano. Tappura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkano throws an overhand right that lands on Tappura's shoulder, as Tappura tries to avoid the shot.
Volkano throws a big shot that misses.
Volkano throws a hook but Tappura avoids it easily.
Volkano misses with a straight left.
Volkano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tappura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kaarlo Volkano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tappura throws a series of strikes that have Volkano backpedaling.
No joy there for Volkano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tappura connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tappura scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Volkano feints and as Tappura raises his hands in defense, Volkano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tappura looking for a sweep. Not yet Tappura, not yet.
Volkano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tappura controlling Volkano's posture.
Tappura wants to sweep but no luck.
Tappura keeping full guard, as Volkano tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Volkano.
Volkano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Volkano trying to control the position from guard on top but Tappura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkano drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tappura manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Volkano has Tappura in his guard.
Volkano wants to sweep but no luck.
Volkano 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.
Volkano trying to control the position.
Tappura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkano wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tappura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Volkano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tappura manages to get himself to full guard.
Tappura is looking for a triangle but Volkano pushes his legs off easily.
Tappura controls Volkano momentarily but Volkano frees himself.
Volkano throws an elbow that misses. Tappura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Volkano's guard. Nice move by Tappura!
Tappura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Volkano is looking for a triangle but Tappura pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Volkano wants to sweep but no luck.
Volkano looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tappura puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Volkano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tappura.
Volkano is looking for a sweep. Tappura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkano is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tappura not doing much here.
Volkano wants to improve his position but Tappura is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Tappura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaarlo Volkano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tappura looks to throw a body kick
so Volkano counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tappura controls Volkano momentarily but Volkano frees himself.
Tappura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Volkano's guard.
Volkano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Volkano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tappura manages to get himself to full guard.
Volkano throws a big elbow that misses.
Tappura looking for a sweep. Not yet Tappura, not yet.
Kaarlo Volkano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tappura working a defensive guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tappura wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Volkano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Volkano postures up.
Tappura keeping moving, preventing Volkano from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Volkano wants to control from the top but Tappura keeps moving.
Tappura working a defensive guard here.
Volkano throwing strikes from guard but Tappura blocks nicely.
Volkano wants to pass the guard but Tappura is keeping the position.
Tappura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Volkano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Volkano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tappura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkano wants to control from the top but Tappura keeps moving.
Tappura seems keen to control Volkano's posture.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Volkano connects with a nice looking jab.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tappura. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Volkano misses its intended target.
Tappura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tappura throws a front kick aimed at Volkano's knee but Volkano avoids it well.
Volkano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tappura's calf.
Volkano misses with a leg kick.
Tappura looks to land a combination but Volkano avoids it well.
Tappura wants to slow Volkano down by chopping away at his legs.
Tappura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Volkano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tappura gets caught flat footed, as Volkano shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Volkano stopping the sweep attempt from Tappura.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tappura is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tappura looking to control.
Tappura wants to sweep here but Volkano controlling him for the moment.
Tappura is trying to keep Volkano in close.
Volkano advances to half guard.
Tappura desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Volkano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkano throwing shots but Tappura is blocking nicely.
Tappura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tappura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tappura has his hands on Volkano's head, controlling the position.
Volkano throwing strikes from guard but Tappura blocks nicely.
Volkano pushes down on Tappura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Volkano is thwarting Tappura's attempts to control the position.
Tappura trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Volkano manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaarlo Volkano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaarlo Volkano's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jab from Volkano.
Volkano blocks a jab.
Tappura misses with a leg kick.
Tappura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tappura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tappura is looking to slow Volkano down with leg kicks.
A left and a right from Tappura both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Volkano ducks under a wild hook from Tappura.
Tappura slips a jab from Volkano.
Volkano blocks a head kick by Tappura.
Volkano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tappura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Tappura misses.
Volkano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Volkano misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkano wants to clinch.
Tappura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Volkano clinches with his opponent.
Tappura is trying to stall.
Tappura tries to throw a body punch but Volkano avoids it by throwing Tappura back against the cage.
Tappura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volkano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkano scores with a hook to the body.
Tappura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tappura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tappura tries to throw a body punch but Volkano avoids it by throwing Tappura back against the cage.
Volkano wants a takedown.
Volkano is trying to drag Tappura to the mat but Tappura just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tappura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tappura taking a breather.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tappura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tappura misses with a body punch.
Tappura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tappura lands with a left to the head.
Tappura trying to control the position but instead, Volkano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tappura into the cage.
Tappura misses with a body punch.
Volkano wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaarlo Volkano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tappura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tappura has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Volkano controlling the action here for a moment.
Volkano breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappura lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tappura missing with a left hand there. Volkano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tappura scores with a sloppy right hand. Volkano should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Tappura - just one landing.
Tappura lands with a nice body punch.
Volkano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Tappura misses.
Volkano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkano misses with a low kick.
Tappura misses with a wild body shot.
Tappura throws a right and a left that Volkano avoids nicely.
Taisto Tappura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tappura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkano.
Volkano wants to slow Tappura down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappura does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A swing and a miss from Volkano.
Tappura throws out a leg kick but Volkano moves out of range and Tappura only half commits.
Volkano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tappura.
Volkano connects with a body shot that sends Tappura's belly button to the back.
Taisto Tappura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volkano scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tappura wants to improve his position but Volkano is controlling well.
Volkano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Volkano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Volkano trying to control the action but Tappura is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Volkano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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 Kaarlo Volkano.
I think Volkano 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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