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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Osmo Keinänen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achilles Leonidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonidas has chosen Whom Shall I Fear as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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190 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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180 cm
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196 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osmo Keinänen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Achilles Leonidas!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonidas drives through and clinches with Keinänen against the cage.
Leonidas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keinänen backwards.
Leonidas misses with a knee strike.
Keinänen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Leonidas lands a hook that snaps the head of Keinänen backwards.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Leonidas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Leonidas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Keinänen is leaning against Leonidas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Keinänen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Keinänen is trying to stall.
Leonidas misses with a body punch.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but Keinänen blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Leonidas.
Leonidas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Keinänen.
A nice left hand lands by Keinänen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonidas looking to throw knees to the head but Keinänen is blocking nicely.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Keinänen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keinänen avoiding damage.
Keinänen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keinänen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Leonidas's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Leonidas trying to control the position.
Leonidas keeping moving, preventing Keinänen from controlling successfully.
Keinänen throwing strikes from guard but Leonidas blocks nicely.
Leonidas trying to control the position.
Keinänen trying to control but Leonidas is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keinänen shoots in for a takedown but Leonidas shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas slips under a jab from Keinänen.
A good leg kick by Leonidas.
Keinänen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leonidas lands a head kick. Keinänen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonidas moves in looking to clinch but Keinänen pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keinänen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmo Keinänen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keinänen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leonidas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Keinänen is in Leonidas's guard.
Keinänen won't allow Leonidas to sweep him here.
Leonidas wants to stand and escape but Keinänen is having none of it.
Keinänen 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.
Leonidas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leonidas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Keinänen wants to control from the top but Leonidas keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Achilles Leonidas hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Keinänen ducks under a wild hook from Leonidas.
Leonidas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keinänen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leonidas tries to bum rush Keinänen with a series of wild strikes but Keinänen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leonidas wants to clinch up but Keinänen keeps it at a distance.
Leonidas tries to clinch there but Keinänen circles away.
Keinänen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Achilles Leonidas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keinänen is looking to slow Leonidas down with leg kicks.
Achilles Leonidas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Keinänen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Keinänen is defended easily by Leonidas.
Leonidas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keinänen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leonidas.
Keinänen is looking to slow Leonidas down with leg kicks.
Leonidas tries a head kick but it misses.
Keinänen takes a swing at Leonidas's ribcage but misses.
Keinänen scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas throws a shot to the body.
Keinänen darts in looking for a takedown but Leonidas gets double underhooks and turns Keinänen into the cage.
Leonidas swings wildly with an uppercut but Keinänen uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonidas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keinänen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonidas's elbow.
Leonidas misses with a knee strike.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but Keinänen blocks with his arms.
Leonidas blocks a body shot from Keinänen.
Keinänen scores with a hook to the body.
Leonidas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Keinänen pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leonidas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keinänen blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Achilles Leonidas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Keinänen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonidas throws a head kick that misses.
Leonidas staying out of range there.
Keinänen ducks under a wild hook from Leonidas.
Achilles Leonidas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keinänen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leonidas on the side of the head.
Keinänen lands with a nice body punch.
Leonidas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Keinänen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Keinänen.
Leonidas pulls Keinänen in close to prevent any damage.
Leonidas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Keinänen pushing down on Leonidas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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!
Leonidas is staying active underneath Keinänen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Leonidas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas is looking to escape.
Leonidas won't allow Keinänen to pass to mount.
Leonidas wants to get back to full guard.
Keinänen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leonidas sees it coming and defends easily.
Keinänen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Keinänen wants to take a breather but Leonidas is having none of it.
Keinänen trying to pass the guard but Leonidas defending well.
Leonidas is looking for a sweep. Keinänen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keinänen lands with a punch from half guard.
Keinänen is keen to just control but Leonidas is a slippery customer.
Leonidas wants to improve his position but Keinänen is controlling well.
Leonidas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas keeping moving, preventing Keinänen from controlling successfully.
Leonidas has momentary wrist control but Keinänen slips an elbow through the middle.
Keinänen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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!
Keinänen trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonidas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonidas pulls Keinänen in to control the position.
Keinänen wants to control from the top but Leonidas keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keinänen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leonidas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Leonidas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keinänen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keinänen controlling from the top position.
Keinänen prevents Leonidas from getting back to his feet.
Keinänen passes Leonidas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Leonidas has hold of Keinänen's hands but Keinänen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Leonidas tries to kick Keinänen off but Keinänen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Leonidas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Keinänen is working away from the top position though.
Leonidas is not content to let Keinänen control the position.
Keinänen wants to pass the guard but Leonidas is defending well.
Leonidas wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Keinänen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Keinänen is working for a kimura but Leonidas is defending it quite comfortably.
Keinänen uses his free foot to push down on Leonidas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Leonidas.
Leonidas tries to buck Keinänen off but he can't manage it.
Leonidas can't escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keinänen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonidas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osmo Keinänen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Leonidas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Keinänen moves out of range as Leonidas throws a body kick.
Keinänen keeps the fight on the outside.
Leonidas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keinänen cracks Leonidas with a good jab.
Leonidas throws a head kick but Keinänen moves out of range.
Good shot there by Keinänen.
Keinänen tries to keep at a distance but Leonidas has taken the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Keinänen.
Leonidas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Leonidas.
Achilles Leonidas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Keinänen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keinänen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonidas's elbow.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but Keinänen blocks with his arms.
Keinänen trying to control the position but instead, Leonidas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Keinänen into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keinänen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas misses with a punch on the inside.
Keinänen pulls guard successfully.
Keinänen looking for a guillotine here but Leonidas defends easily.
Leonidas pushing down on Keinänen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Keinänen trying to control but Leonidas postures up.
Keinänen tries to roll over but Leonidas keeps him under control.
Leonidas seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keinänen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leonidas.
Leonidas trying to control from half guard but Keinänen is working away.
Keinänen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Keinänen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leonidas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leonidas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keinänen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keinänen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leonidas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leonidas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leonidas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Keinänen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Leonidas wants to control from the top but Keinänen keeps moving.
Leonidas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Keinänen is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keinänen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Keinänen controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Leonidas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Leonidas tries to lock up and control but Keinänen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Leonidas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Keinänen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Leonidas has worked his arm free - good work by Leonidas!
Keinänen misses with the ground and pound.
Keinänen working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas trying to remain calm as Keinänen controls from the top position.
Keinänen misses with the ground and pound.
Keinänen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
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!
Leonidas pushes Keinänen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Keinänen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Leonidas struggling a bit here.
Leonidas tries to improve position but can't.
Keinänen wants to control but Leonidas is keeping him busy.
Leonidas is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keinänen is putting a hurting on Leonidas here, landing some big shots from side control.
Keinänen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leonidas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Leonidas is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Keinänen is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osmo Keinänen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Keinänen 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osmo Keinänen!
Osmo Keinänen gave a mention to Untouchable Fight Nutrition Q160 $125 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Achilles Leonidas stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank my sponsors and all of my fans! My goal every show is to give the crowd an awesome fight. I will grow from this and one day I will become Champion!! '.
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