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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Boone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Kannas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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286 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Boone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Kannas!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kannas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been told by Boone's head coaches at EUOLUCAO MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kannas lands with a nice body punch.
Boone misses with an uppercut.
Kannas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boone was well out of range. Poor timing from Kannas.
Boone closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kannas quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boone prevents Kannas from improving his position.
Boone is nestled in close to Kannas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kannas keeping hold of Boone's head, controlling as best he can.
Kannas manages to get to full guard.
Kannas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boone is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kannas is still trying to improve position.
Boone throws a big right hand that misses.
Boone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kannas looking for a sweep. Not yet Kannas, not yet.
Kannas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kannas is looking to advance position but Boone won't allow it.
Kannas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kannas is trying to control the action in half guard but Boone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kannas prevents Boone from improving his position.
Boone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boone is doing well to control the position and prevent Kannas from advancing to side control.
Kannas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boone is looking to improve his position.
Boone is working hard here to advance position.
Boone is controlling Kannas's trapped leg to prevent Kannas from advancing to side control.
Boone is looking to improve his position.
Boone is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Kannas there.
Kannas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kannas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boone keeps working.
Boone won't allow Kannas to pass to mount.
Ground and pound from Kannas.
Boone is not content to let Kannas control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boone is looking for a sweep. Kannas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top 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!
Kannas is trying to control. Boone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Kannas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kannas throws a hook but Boone avoids it easily.
Boone looks to land a left hand but Kannas moved out of range nicely.
Boone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kannas.
Antero Kannas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boone shoots in and bounces Kannas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Boone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kannas 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kannas is on top in guard.
Kannas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kannas trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannas throwing strikes from guard but Boone blocks nicely.
Boone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kannas defends well.
Kannas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kannas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kannas trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kannas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kannas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Kannas from controlling successfully.
Boone trying to control the position.
Boone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kannas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kannas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boone's 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!
Kannas won't allow Boone to get back to his feet.
Boone looking for a guillotine here but Kannas defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kannas wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving.
Boone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kannas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kannas trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antero Kannas has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kannas slips a straight right by Boone.
Kannas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kannas. Boone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kannas lands a glancing blow to the side of Boone's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kannas takes a swing at Boone's ribcage but misses.
Kannas throws out a loose jab but Boone uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Kannas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Boone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kannas.
Kannas thows a body shot but no joy.
Kannas lands with a right hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Boone enables Kannas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boone manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boone trying to keep a closed guard but Kannas is proving a slippery customer.
Kannas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kannas throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kannas tries to free his leg and advance position but Boone is retaining full guard.
Kannas postures up and lands a big shot to Boone's brow.
Antero Kannas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boone trying to keep a closed guard but Kannas is proving a slippery customer.
Kannas working some strikes from top position.
Kannas tries to free his leg and advance position but Boone is retaining full guard.
Kannas throwing strikes from guard but Boone blocks nicely.
Boone controls Kannas momentarily but Kannas frees himself.
Boone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boone tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kannas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kannas 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.
Kannas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kannas pushing down on Boone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kannas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kannas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Boone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kannas lands strikes from half guard.
Kannas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kannas is controlling the pace.
Kannas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boone tries to get to full guard but Kannas has control of the leg.
Boone trying to control here.
Kannas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kannas thows a huge punch but Boone dodges it nicely.
Boone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kannas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kannas wants to pass the guard but Boone is defending well.
Kannas drops an elbow to the side of Boone's head.
Boone is refusing to be controlled, as Kannas sits in half guard.
Kannas moves into full mount! Boone won't be happy about that!
Kannas with a couple of short strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boone tries to reverse the position but Kannas maintains control.
Robert Boone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kannas is landing with some decent strikes but Boone is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antero Kannas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kannas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antero Kannas!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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