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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Juntunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juntunen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lumessakahlaajat. Michaels is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gimme Shelter. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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18 - 15 - 0 |
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212 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomi Juntunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Juntunen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Michaels has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Juntunen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Michaels throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Juntunen lands a head kick!
Michaels changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Michaels connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Tomi Juntunen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juntunen blocks a leg kick.
Juntunen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Juntunen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Michaels.
Juntunen scores with a leg kick.
Michaels throws a hook but Juntunen blocks it.
Michaels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Juntunen feints and then cracks Michaels's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Michaels down.
Juntunen lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Juntunen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Juntunen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Michaels. That snapped Juntunen's head back.
Juntunen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juntunen lands a front kick.
Juntunen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick by Michaels misses
and Juntunen counters with a good low kick that Michaels was not able to check.
Juntunen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michaels throws a half hearted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Juntunen.
Michaels throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juntunen throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen's corner calls for a 1-2. Juntunen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Juntunen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juntunen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Juntunen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juntunen looks to land a right hand but Michaels moved out of range.
Juntunen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juntunen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Juntunen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juntunen moves into the clinch successfully.
Juntunen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Michaels lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Juntunen has a couple of punches blocked by Michaels.
Michaels wants to break free but Juntunen has control.
Juntunen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Michaels stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Juntunen.
Michaels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Michaels has had enough of the clinch but Juntunen keeps him there for the moment.
Juntunen lands a nice uppercut.
Michaels misses with a punch to the body.
Michaels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Juntunen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Michaels swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntunen controlling the action here for a moment.
Michaels breaks the clinch.
Juntunen connects with a single shot there.
Juntunen lands a jab-cross combination.
Juntunen avoids the body shot from Michaels.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Michaels checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Michaels looks to land a left hand but Juntunen moved out of range nicely.
Michaels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michaels tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Juntunen is able to avoid easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Michaels tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Michaels stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body punch from Juntunen.
A jab from Michaels misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Juntunen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Michaels lands with a good body shot.
Juntunen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Michaels counters with a good low kick that Juntunen was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tomi Juntunen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tomi Juntunen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Michaels throws a leg kick that misses.
Juntunen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Michaels's sensitive parts.
Juntunen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michaels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Juntunen.
Juntunen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Juntunen lands with an uppercut that bounces Michaels off the cage and back into range.
Juntunen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Juntunen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Juntunen scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michaels throws a right hand that misses
and Juntunen counters with a two punch combo.
A swing and a miss from Juntunen.
Juntunen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juntunen moves away.
Juntunen lands with a straight right. Michaels didn't see that one coming.
Juntunen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juntunen moves out of range of the strikes.
Michaels stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Juntunen.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Michaels lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Juntunen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Juntunen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Michaels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juntunen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Michaels throws out the jab.
Michaels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Juntunen thows a leg kick but Michaels checks it
and Michaels counters with a leg kick.
Juntunen lands with a nice body punch.
Juntunen checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels tries a low kick but Juntunen avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juntunen tests Michaels's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Juntunen's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Juntunen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Michaels counters with a nice low kick that buckles Juntunen's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Michaels moves out of range as Juntunen throws a body kick.
Michaels connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Juntunen blocks a jab.
Michaels tries to land a leg kick but Juntunen saw it coming and moves away.
Michaels scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Juntunen with a jab.
Juntunen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Michaels counters with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Juntunen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels throws an overhand right that lands on Juntunen's shoulder, as Juntunen tries to avoid the shot.
Michaels walks into a straight right hand from Juntunen.
Michaels's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Michaels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Michaels lands with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Juntunen.
Juntunen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Michaels.
Michaels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karl Michaels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Juntunen misses
and Michaels counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michaels. Juntunen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Michaels rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Juntunen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michaels throws a nice looking combination but Juntunen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Michaels misses its intended target.
Juntunen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Michaels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Michaels throws an overhand right that lands on Juntunen's shoulder, as Juntunen tries to avoid the shot.
Michaels thows a body shot but no joy.
Michaels misses with a hook. Juntunen ducked under it nicely.
Michaels punishes Juntunen's body with a nice straight punch.
Juntunen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Michaels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Juntunen moves out of range of the body kick from Michaels.
Michaels moves out of range as Juntunen throws a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Juntunen is looking to clinch but Michaels is avoiding it.
Juntunen throws an overhand right that lands on Michaels's shoulder, as Michaels tries to avoid the shot.
Juntunen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Michaels throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Karl Michaels will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tomi Juntunen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Juntunen scores with a one two! Michaels had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Juntunen misses with a head kick.
Michaels throws a nice outside leg kick.
Michaels fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Michaels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juntunen moves away from the strike by Michaels.
The crowd cheers as Michaels lands an impressive looking overhand right. Juntunen doesn't seem phased though.
Michaels throws a looping overhand right but Juntunen ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Michaels lands an impressive looking overhand right. Juntunen doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michaels checks a low kick from Juntunen.
Michaels scores with a sloppy right hand. Juntunen should have avoided that one.
Juntunen scores with the left hand. Michaels knows he should have avoided that one.
Juntunen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Michaels is predictable there
and Juntunen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Juntunen tries to land a body kick
and Michaels counters with a nice uppercut.
Juntunen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Juntunen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Michaels lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Michaels goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Juntunen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Michaels.
Michaels checks the leg kick nicely there.
Michaels is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick by Juntunen misses
and Michaels counters with a nice low kick that buckles Juntunen's knee momentarily.
Juntunen is looking to chop away at Michaels's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels 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.
Juntunen throws a head kick that misses.
Juntunen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michaels.
Michaels blocks a jab.
Juntunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Good work by Michaels as he checks the leg kick.
Michaels tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Michaels misses.
Juntunen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michaels throws a leg kick but Juntunen checks it.
Juntunen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels throws a leg kick but Juntunen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Juntunen throws a leg kick but Michaels sees it coming and moves out of range.
Juntunen drops his hands momentarily and Michaels takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Juntunen tries to land a front kick but Michaels steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Michaels.
A head kick misses from Juntunen.
Michaels feints and then cracks Juntunen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Juntunen down.
A slow jab from Juntunen misses its intended target.
Juntunen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Michaels tries to score with a low kick but Juntunen moves his leg out of the way.
Juntunen scores with a punch to the head.
Michaels throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juntunen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Juntunen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Juntunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Michaels has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Juntunen.
Juntunen misses with a right hand
and Michaels counters with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Juntunen.
Michaels lands a big head kick that sends Juntunen tumbling to the mat! Michaels takes a step backwards and waves Juntunen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Juntunen is rocked!
Tomi Juntunen's cut is getting worse.
Juntunen tries a switch 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!
Juntunen tries to get into range but Michaels steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Juntunen! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Michaels scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Michaels!
Karl Michaels really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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hype
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