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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ormond Gudenschwagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Kerjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerjalainen has chosen krolithika as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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155 lbs
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168 lbs
31 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ormond Gudenschwagger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keijo Kerjalainen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gudenschwagger is looking to clinch but Kerjalainen is avoiding it.
Kerjalainen misses with a body kick.
Kerjalainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kerjalainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kerjalainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gudenschwagger to score with a decent uppercut.
Kerjalainen misses with a looping right.
Kerjalainen misses with a straight left.
Kerjalainen throws a shot from downtown. Gudenschwagger moves away and avoids it.
Gudenschwagger tried to counter with a leg kick but Kerjalainen avoided it.
Gudenschwagger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kerjalainen moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gudenschwagger working aggressively here.
Kerjalainen can't find room to land a body shot as Gudenschwagger controls the action.
Kerjalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gudenschwagger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Gudenschwagger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerjalainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Gudenschwagger backwards.
Kerjalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kerjalainen fails to land.
A short left from Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kerjalainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kerjalainen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kerjalainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kerjalainen as Gudenschwagger tries to tie him up.
Kerjalainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kerjalainen digs a right hand underneath Gudenschwagger's ribcage. Gudenschwagger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gudenschwagger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kerjalainen backwards.
Kerjalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gudenschwagger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kerjalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gudenschwagger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerjalainen blocks a body shot from Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen tries to throw a body punch but Gudenschwagger avoids it by throwing Kerjalainen back against the cage.
Gudenschwagger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gudenschwagger lands a nice uppercut.
Gudenschwagger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen misses with the head strike.
Gudenschwagger struggles to land a body shot inside as Kerjalainen controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Gudenschwagger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kerjalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Gudenschwagger.
Gudenschwagger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kerjalainen working aggressively here.
Gudenschwagger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kerjalainen throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Gudenschwagger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kerjalainen blocks an uppercut.
Gudenschwagger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gudenschwagger tries to pull guard but Kerjalainen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kerjalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gudenschwagger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gudenschwagger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Kerjalainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gudenschwagger blocks a body shot from Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger throws a punch but it's blocked by Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kerjalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gudenschwagger.
A right handed body shot lands from Gudenschwagger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Kerjalainen fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen prevents a body shot from Gudenschwagger.
Gudenschwagger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gudenschwagger has a couple of punches blocked by Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger pushes Kerjalainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gudenschwagger misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gudenschwagger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kerjalainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kerjalainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gudenschwagger's elbow.
Kerjalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gudenschwagger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kerjalainens head.
Gudenschwagger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gudenschwagger misses with the head strike.
Gudenschwagger breaks from the clinch.
A jab lands there for Kerjalainen.
A lazy body kick from Kerjalainen
and Gudenschwagger counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gudenschwagger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gudenschwagger under the eye.
Gudenschwagger throws the kick towards the body but Kerjalainen avoids it.
Gudenschwagger connects with an inside leg kick.
Gudenschwagger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kerjalainen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kerjalainen throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kerjalainen. Gudenschwagger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kerjalainen rushes Gudenschwagger and presses him up against the cage.
Kerjalainen throws a head punch that misses.
Kerjalainen lands a left hand.
Kerjalainen can't find room to land a body shot as Gudenschwagger controls the action.
Gudenschwagger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gudenschwagger digs a right hand underneath Kerjalainen's ribcage. Kerjalainen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kerjalainen misses with a punch to the body.
Kerjalainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Gudenschwagger backwards.
Kerjalainen prevents a body shot from Gudenschwagger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keijo Kerjalainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gudenschwagger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen checks the leg kick.
Kerjalainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Kerjalainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gudenschwagger takes one on the button.
Gudenschwagger scores with a shot to the body.
Kerjalainen throws a body kick that misses.
Gudenschwagger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gudenschwagger. Kerjalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gudenschwagger throws a jab but it's blocked by Kerjalainen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kerjalainen! But no joy.
Kerjalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gudenschwagger counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerjalainen throws a hook but Gudenschwagger blocks it.
Gudenschwagger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gudenschwagger takes one to the side of the head.
Gudenschwagger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen works the jab nicely.
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!
Gudenschwagger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gudenschwagger misses with a straight left.
Kerjalainen checks a low kick from Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gudenschwagger was well out of range. Poor timing from Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Keijo Kerjalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerjalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gudenschwagger counters with a good low kick that Kerjalainen was not able to check.
Gudenschwagger blocks a head kick by Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kerjalainen just manages to avoid it.
Kerjalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gudenschwagger moves away.
Gudenschwagger thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gudenschwagger misses with a straight left.
Kerjalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kerjalainen needs to keep his hands up - Gudenschwagger had a free shot at his head there.
Kerjalainen is rocked!
It looks like Keijo Kerjalainen has been cut.
Kerjalainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen 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 slapping leg kick lands for Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerjalainen with a nice cross.
Good leg kick by Gudenschwagger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gudenschwagger is looking to land body kicks.
Kerjalainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Gudenschwagger counters with a nice body kick.
Gudenschwagger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gudenschwagger throws a body shot but no joy.
Kerjalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kerjalainen scores with a leg kick.
Kerjalainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gudenschwagger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen wants to clinch up but Gudenschwagger keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Gudenschwagger misses the target.
Kerjalainen misses with an uppercut.
Gudenschwagger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kerjalainen in his tracks.
Kerjalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Gudenschwagger.
Gudenschwagger tries a low kick but Kerjalainen avoids it.
Gudenschwagger tries to land a front kick but Kerjalainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kerjalainen cracks Gudenschwagger with a right hand to the side of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gudenschwagger!
Kerjalainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kerjalainen misses with a straight left.
Kerjalainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kerjalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerjalainen checks a leg kick.
Keijo Kerjalainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Gudenschwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kerjalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gudenschwagger misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Gudenschwagger misses the target.
Gudenschwagger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kerjalainen on the side of the head.
Kerjalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kerjalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Gudenschwagger half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gudenschwagger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gudenschwagger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gudenschwagger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gudenschwagger defending well as Kerjalainen loads up on a big left hand.
Gudenschwagger looks to score with a jab to the body but Kerjalainen is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Keijo Kerjalainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Keijo Kerjalainen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kerjalainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gudenschwagger slips a jab from Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kerjalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gudenschwagger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kerjalainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Gudenschwagger finish him?
Gudenschwagger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gudenschwagger moves in looking to clinch but Kerjalainen pushes him off.
Gudenschwagger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kerjalainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice uppercut there from Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger lands a big head kick that sends Kerjalainen tumbling to the mat! Gudenschwagger takes a step backwards and waves Kerjalainen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerjalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gudenschwagger.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kerjalainen! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gudenschwagger drops his hands momentarily and Kerjalainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gudenschwagger lands with an uppercut that bounces Kerjalainen off the cage and back into range.
Kerjalainen misses with a looping right.
Gudenschwagger avoids the body shot from Kerjalainen.
Both fighters circling a little - Gudenschwagger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Gudenschwagger blocks the leg kick.
Kerjalainen works Gudenschwagger's body with a nice hook.
Gudenschwagger cracks Kerjalainen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kerjalainen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gudenschwagger finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen lands a head shot.
Kerjalainen darts in and clinches Gudenschwagger up against the cage.
Kerjalainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gudenschwagger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen keeps control of Gudenschwagger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gudenschwagger misses with a punch to the body.
Gudenschwagger trying to stall but Kerjalainen improves his position.
Nice body punch from Kerjalainen - that landed with a thud.
Gudenschwagger is working Kerjalainen over against the cage.
Gudenschwagger presses Kerjalainen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kerjalainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kerjalainen working aggressively here.
Gudenschwagger tries to throw a body punch but Kerjalainen avoids it by throwing Gudenschwagger back against the cage.
Gudenschwagger trying to land knees to the body.
Gudenschwagger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kerjalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kerjalainen misses with a punch to the body.
Kerjalainen lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen blocks a body shot from Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kerjalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Kerjalainen fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gudenschwagger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kerjalainen misses with some punches.
Kerjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Keijo Kerjalainen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Kerjalainen fails to land.
Gudenschwagger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gudenschwagger.
Gudenschwagger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kerjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kerjalainen pushes Gudenschwagger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gudenschwagger has a couple of punches blocked by Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gudenschwagger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kerjalainen misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gudenschwagger throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gudenschwagger.
Gudenschwagger tries to stall but Kerjalainen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gudenschwagger throws a punch but it's blocked by Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gudenschwagger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kerjalainen blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gudenschwagger struggles to land a body shot inside as Kerjalainen controls his hands.
Kerjalainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gudenschwagger misses with a punch to the body.
Gudenschwagger is leaning against Kerjalainen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gudenschwagger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kerjalainen backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gudenschwagger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gudenschwagger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kerjalainen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gudenschwagger scores with a shot to the side of Kerjalainen's head.
Kerjalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gudenschwagger takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kerjalainen tries to work over Gudenschwagger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gudenschwagger presses Kerjalainen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gudenschwagger misses with a punch to the body.
Kerjalainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ormond Gudenschwagger clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Keijo Kerjalainen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kerjalainen works Gudenschwagger's body with a nice hook.
Kerjalainen works the jab nicely.
Gudenschwagger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kerjalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen looks to clinch
and Gudenschwagger counters with a good, hard body kick but Kerjalainen shrugs it off.
Kerjalainen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gudenschwagger.
Gudenschwagger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gudenschwagger blocks a jab.
Gudenschwagger tried to counter with a leg kick but Kerjalainen avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerjalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gudenschwagger throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen moves out of range as Gudenschwagger throws a body kick.
Kerjalainen misses with an uppercut. Gudenschwagger saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Kerjalainen misses.
Gudenschwagger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Gudenschwagger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kerjalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gudenschwagger.
Gudenschwagger tries to score with a low kick but Kerjalainen moves his leg out of the way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kerjalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gudenschwagger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gudenschwagger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kerjalainen looks to land a right hand but Gudenschwagger moved out of range.
Gudenschwagger moves away from the strike by Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gudenschwagger takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen tries to clinch up.
Gudenschwagger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gudenschwagger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kerjalainen tries to clinch
and Gudenschwagger counters with a good low kick that Kerjalainen was not able to check.
Gudenschwagger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerjalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Gudenschwagger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kerjalainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gudenschwagger.
Gudenschwagger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gudenschwagger stuns Kerjalainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gudenschwagger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gudenschwagger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gudenschwagger scores with a jab. Kerjalainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kerjalainen takes a swing at Gudenschwagger's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gudenschwagger lands with an overhand left.
A lazy left from Gudenschwagger finds it's target.
Kerjalainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gudenschwagger throws a poor cross that misses
and Kerjalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gudenschwagger is looking to score with low kicks.
Kerjalainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gudenschwagger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gudenschwagger thows a leg kick but Kerjalainen checks it
and Kerjalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Kerjalainen digs a good body shot into Gudenschwagger's ribs.
Kerjalainen misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as Kerjalainen blocks the low kick.
Kerjalainen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gudenschwagger throws a leg kick that misses.
Kerjalainen moves out of range as Gudenschwagger throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gudenschwagger defending well as Kerjalainen loads up on a big left hand.
Gudenschwagger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kerjalainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerjalainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gudenschwagger slips a straight right by Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger scores with a push kick.
Gudenschwagger misses with a low kick as Kerjalainen jumps back.
Gudenschwagger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kerjalainen throws out the jab.
Kerjalainen missing with a left hand there. Gudenschwagger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Gudenschwagger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kerjalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gudenschwagger's calf.
Gudenschwagger throws a leg kick but Kerjalainen moved away.
A slow jab from Kerjalainen misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Kerjalainen dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Keijo Kerjalainen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kerjalainen ducks under a wild hook from Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kerjalainen takes a swing at Gudenschwagger's ribcage but misses.
Kerjalainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kerjalainen misses with a head kick.
Kerjalainen misses with an uppercut
and Gudenschwagger counters with a thumping low kick.
Gudenschwagger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kerjalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Gudenschwagger.
Gudenschwagger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerjalainen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gudenschwagger counters with a nice uppercut.
Kerjalainen misses with a hook
and Gudenschwagger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kerjalainen misses with a leg kick.
Gudenschwagger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerjalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Gudenschwagger is just out of range.
Gudenschwagger looks for the body kick but Kerjalainen saw that one coming.
Kerjalainen flicks out a counter leg kick but Gudenschwagger steps away.
Kerjalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gudenschwagger.
Gudenschwagger misses with a body kick.
Gudenschwagger feints and then cracks Kerjalainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kerjalainen down.
Kerjalainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kerjalainen scores with a head kick. Gudenschwagger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gudenschwagger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger moves out of range as Kerjalainen strikes.
Gudenschwagger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kerjalainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Ormond Gudenschwagger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen misses with an uppercut. Gudenschwagger saw that one coming.
Gudenschwagger looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kerjalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kerjalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gudenschwagger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kerjalainen misses with an uppercut
and Gudenschwagger counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gudenschwagger tries to clinch
and Kerjalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Kerjalainen throws an overhand right that lands on Gudenschwagger's shoulder, as Gudenschwagger tries to avoid the shot.
Kerjalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger slips under a jab from Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger walks into a stiff left hand from Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger connects with a leg kick. Kerjalainen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kerjalainen moves out of range as Gudenschwagger throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gudenschwagger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kerjalainen at a distance.
Kerjalainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gudenschwagger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gudenschwagger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gudenschwagger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gudenschwagger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger throws a leg kick but Kerjalainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gudenschwagger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gudenschwagger was well out of range. Poor timing from Kerjalainen.
Keijo Kerjalainen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kerjalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Gudenschwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gudenschwagger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger slips under a jab from Kerjalainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen misses with a straight left.
Gudenschwagger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kerjalainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kerjalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gudenschwagger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kerjalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Gudenschwagger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kerjalainen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gudenschwagger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid body kick from Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gudenschwagger throws a body punch but Kerjalainen moves out of range.
Kerjalainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kerjalainen slips a straight right by Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Ormond Gudenschwagger.
I think Kerjalainen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Kerjalainen!
Keijo Kerjalainen is the new lightweight champion!
A less than humble Keijo Kerjalainen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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