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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Milo Papi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Papi comes to the cage accompanied by IZ ON. Susi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Metallica - Hero of the Day kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Milo Papi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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152 lbs
25 - 7 - 0 |
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158 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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TWGC Champion
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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
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milo Papi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keni Susi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Susi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Papi counters with a solid body kick.
Susi shoots in looking for a takedown. Papi tries to sprawl out of it but Susi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Papi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Susi is defended easily by Papi.
Milo Papi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Papi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Papi throws a chopping leg kick but Susi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Susi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Keni Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Papi!
Papi is trying to get back to half guard.
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!
Papi manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papi controlling the position well.
Susi is looking for a kimura but Papi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Susi to get the leverage.
Papi is trying to get back to full guard.
Papi keeping hold of Susi's head, controlling as best he can.
Susi prevents Papi from improving his position.
Papi trying to control but Susi postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papi tries to get to full guard but Susi has control of the leg.
Papi gets back to full guard.
Susi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Papi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susi stands and throws Papi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Papi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Papi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Susi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Susi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Papi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Susi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Papi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Susi looking for submissions off his back.
Susi wants to improve his position but Papi is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Susi actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Papi dominated that 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.
Papi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Susi has his takedown stuffed
and Papi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Susi really felt that one!
Susi slips a jab and a cross from Papi.
Susi shoots in for a takedown but Papi shows good takedown defense.
Susi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Papi's guard.
Papi trying to keep a closed guard but Susi is proving a slippery customer.
Papi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Susi forces his way into half guard.
Keni Susi has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi is looking for a kimura but Papi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Susi to get the leverage.
Papi is doing well to control the position and prevent Susi from advancing to side control.
Papi tries to get to full guard but Susi has control of the leg.
Susi is looking for a kimura here.
Susi is trying to work for a kimura but Papi is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi prevents Papi from improving his position.
Susi thows a huge punch but Papi dodges it nicely.
Susi is looking for submissions but instead, Papi has regained full guard.
Susi looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papi managing to control the position.
Susi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Papi is on top in guard.
Papi wants to control from the top but Susi keeps moving.
Susi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Papi uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Susi tries to bench press Papi off him but Papi keeps the position.
Papi wants to stand but Susi is controlling his arm.
Papi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Susi keeps working.
Papi working away.
Papi trying to control the action but Susi is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Susi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Papi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Susi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Papi gets back to half guard.
Susi wants to work for an arm triangle but Papi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Papi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Papi wants to get back to full guard but Susi has passed into side control.
Papi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Susi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
Susi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Papi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Susi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Papi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Papi is trying to control Susi's posture but Susi avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi throws an elbow but Papi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Susi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Papi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papi strikes from the bottom but Susi takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Susi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Susi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Papi tries to hold on but Susi postures up.
Susi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Papi is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papi working to try and regain half guard.
Susi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Papi has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Well, with Susi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Papi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
You can see the frustration on Papi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Susi trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keni Susi really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Susi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Papi but Papi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Susi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papi.
Papi scores with a jab to the body.
Susi misses with a takedown attempt
and Papi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Susi moves out of range as Papi strikes.
Susi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Papi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Milo Papi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Papi.
Susi looking to score a takedown here. Papi is defending well but Susi drives through and ends up in Papi's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Susi trying to control but Papi is working from the bottom.
Papi looking for a sweep. Not yet Papi, not yet.
Susi won't allow Papi to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papi keeping moving, preventing Susi from controlling successfully.
Susi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Papi has his hands on Susi's head, controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Susi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Papi as he avoids it easily.
Papi throws a leg kick but Susi moved away.
Papi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Susi.
Susi fails with the takedown.
Papi throws a looping overhand right but Susi ducks down to avoid it.
Susi misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi has a takedown stuffed.
Papi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Susi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Papi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Susi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Papi but Papi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Susi with a poor takedown
and Papi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Papi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Susi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Papi there.
Milo Papi is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Papi misses.
Papi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Susi. That did some damage!
Susi looking to score a takedown here. Papi is defending well but Susi drives through and ends up in Papi's guard.
Papi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Susi!
Papi landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Papi tries to control but Susi wriggling away.
Papi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Papi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Susi is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papi wants to control the pace but Susi is squirming around nicely.
Susi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Papi looking to control but Susi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Papi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Papi 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!
Susi dives in and grabs Papi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Papi pushes down on Susi's head and hops out.
Susi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Papi defends it nicely.
Susi tries for a takedown but Papi circles away easily
and Papi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Milo Papi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Papi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Papi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Susi doesn't seem bothered though.
Papi throws a head kick but Susi moves out of range.
Susi fails with the takedown.
Susi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Papi but Papi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Susi with that takedown attempt.
Papi catches Susi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Susi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Susi.
Papi closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papi throws a head punch that misses.
Susi tries to pull guard but Papi won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Papi.
Papi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Papi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Susi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Papi to keep the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Papi.
A short left from Papi.
A short left from Papi.
A short left from Papi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Papi to work.
A left hand lands to the body for Papi.
Papi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Susi jumps guard but Papi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Papi tries to throw a body punch but Susi avoids it by throwing Papi back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Susi backwards.
Papi misses with some punches.
Papi lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papi misses with the head strike.
Susi is trying to pull guard but Papi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Papi is working Susi over against the cage.
Papi stalling in the clinch.
Papi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Papi stalls.
Still in the clinch, Papi scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Papi throws a head punch that misses.
Papi has Susi pushed against the cage.
Papi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papi presses Susi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Papi tries a body shot but Susi blocks it.
Susi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Papi to keep the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Papi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Papi.
Keni Susi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Papi stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milo Papi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Papi 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Papi!
Milo Papi retains his featherweight title!
Milo Papi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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