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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Gaarlandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyrki Kasvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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240 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Gaarlandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrki Kasvi!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasvi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaarlandt misses with a hook to the body
and Kasvi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gaarlandt misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gaarlandt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gaarlandt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kasvi takes a step back to recover.
Kasvi shoots in and drives through. Gaarlandt sprawls well.
Kasvi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kasvi looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaarlandt is just out of range.
Kasvi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaarlandt.
A countering left hand to the body from Kasvi misses.
Gaarlandt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gaarlandt misses with a body shot.
Gaarlandt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Gaarlandt misses with an attempted mid kick.
No joy there for Gaarlandt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kasvi moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kasvi! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasvi misses with a hook to the body
and Gaarlandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gaarlandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kasvi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kasvi.
Gaarlandt with a hook.
Kasvi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasvi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gaarlandt.
Ricardo Gaarlandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaarlandt misses with a body kick.
Gaarlandt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gaarlandt throws a hook but Kasvi avoids it easily.
Kasvi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gaarlandt rather than just go for the knockout.
A slow jab from Kasvi misses its intended target.
Kasvi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Kasvi backs away, Gaarlandt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kasvi slips a jab and a cross from Gaarlandt.
Kasvi moves forwards but Gaarlandt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasvi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Gaarlandt finds it's way through Kasvi's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaarlandt lands a really nice looking cross but Kasvi seems unphased.
Kasvi swings for the body but Gaarlandt moves out of range.
Kasvi throws the left hand but Gaarlandt avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by Gaarlandt there.
Gaarlandt misses with a body kick.
Kasvi misses with a wild body shot.
Kasvi avoids the body shot from Gaarlandt.
Kasvi misses with a straight right.
Gaarlandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kasvi.
Gaarlandt misses with a straight right.
Gaarlandt throws a push kick but Kasvi slaps the foot to one side.
Gaarlandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kasvi. That did some damage!
Kasvi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gaarlandt.
Ricardo Gaarlandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick that misses.
Kasvi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kasvi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasvi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt throws a hook to the side of Kasvi's head but Kasvi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kasvi lands a body shot.
Gaarlandt swings widly with a right hand
letting Kasvi counter with a right hand.
Gaarlandt tries to score with a low kick but Kasvi moves his leg out of the way.
Gaarlandt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasvi.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick that Kasvi semi-blocks.
Kasvi throws out a loose jab but Gaarlandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaarlandt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gaarlandt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gaarlandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasvi was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt misses with a looping left.
Kasvi moves away from the strike by Gaarlandt.
Kasvi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kasvi stuns Gaarlandt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kasvi throws a lazy right hand but Gaarlandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Kasvi coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaarlandt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kasvi's head.
Kasvi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gaarlandt under the eye.
Gaarlandt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kasvi is out of range.
Kasvi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kasvi misses with a few strikes there.
Gaarlandt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kasvi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kasvi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaarlandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasvi.
Gaarlandt is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kasvi throws the left hand but Gaarlandt avoids the punch easily.
Gaarlandt misses with the body kick
and Kasvi counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Kasvi.
Kasvi scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaarlandt. Kasvi does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasvi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaarlandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasvi.
Kasvi misses with a double jab.
Kasvi slips a jab from Gaarlandt.
Kasvi throws out a counter right but Gaarlandt avoids it with no problem.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kasvi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gaarlandt - the referee stops the clock and Kasvi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gaarlandt. Kasvi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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 Ricardo Gaarlandt 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.
Gaarlandt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gaarlandt sizes up Kasvi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kasvi lands with a nice combination. Gaarlandt backs away looking to recover.
Gaarlandt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kasvi misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Gaarlandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gaarlandt's corner calls for a 1-2. Gaarlandt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Donk. Gaarlandt catches Kasvi right on the button with a cross.
Kasvi cracks Gaarlandt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gaarlandt throws a front kick aimed at Kasvi's knee but Kasvi avoids it well.
Kasvi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice defenses there by Kasvi.
A countering left hand to the body from Kasvi misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaarlandt scores with a jab to the head.
Gaarlandt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kasvi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ricardo Gaarlandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Kasvi.
It looked like Gaarlandt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kasvi throws a lazy right hand but Gaarlandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Gaarlandt does it's job there.
Kasvi misses with a wild combination.
Kasvi catches Gaarlandt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gaarlandt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaarlandt slips under a jab.
Kasvi digs a good body shot into Gaarlandt's ribs.
Gaarlandt avoids the head kick by Kasvi.
Kasvi is looking to score with low kicks.
Kasvi blocks a head kick by Gaarlandt.
Kasvi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kasvi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gaarlandt lunges at Kasvi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kasvi's hand.
Gaarlandt walks into a straight right hand from Kasvi.
Gaarlandt throws a push kick but Kasvi slaps the foot to one side.
Kasvi takes a swing at Gaarlandt's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasvi avoids a kick to the body.
Kasvi lands a glancing blow to the side of Gaarlandt's head.
Kasvi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt throws a wild body kick that Kasvi sees coming a mile off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gaarlandt - that will leave a mark!
Gaarlandt throws a jab when Kasvi was well out of range.
Gaarlandt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That kick from Gaarlandt tenderised Kasvi's leg. Kasvi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gaarlandt throws a hook but Kasvi avoids it easily.
Gaarlandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kasvi.
Gaarlandt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kasvi stuns Gaarlandt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gaarlandt misses with a low kick as Kasvi jumps back.
Gaarlandt missing with a left hand there. Kasvi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gaarlandt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gaarlandt avoids the body shot from Kasvi.
Kasvi connects with a right hand. Gaarlandt shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaarlandt throws a hook but Kasvi blocks it.
Gaarlandt backing away here, and Kasvi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kasvi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gaarlandt tried to counter with a leg kick but Kasvi avoided it.
Kasvi tests Gaarlandt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gaarlandt ducks under a wild hook from Kasvi.
Kasvi moves out of range as Gaarlandt throws a body kick.
Gaarlandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasvi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gaarlandt with a body shot.
Gaarlandt lands with a hook. Kasvi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gaarlandt throws a chopping leg kick but Kasvi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kasvi cracks Gaarlandt with a good jab.
A punch lands to the side of Kasvi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gaarlandt misses with a low kick.
Kasvi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gaarlandt with a body shot.
Gaarlandt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gaarlandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gaarlandt lands a jab to the nose.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kasvi checks a leg kick.
Kasvi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kasvi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaarlandt thuds his shin into the meat of Kasvi's side.
Gaarlandt throws a low kick but Kasvi moves out of range easily.
Gaarlandt avoids the body shot from Kasvi.
Kasvi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kasvi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gaarlandt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kasvi is able to avoid easily.
A head kick misses from Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kasvi scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kasvi or perhaps it was just good defense by Gaarlandt, which made it look bad.
Kasvi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaarlandt moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaarlandt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kasvi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gaarlandt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Gaarlandt misses.
Gaarlandt throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kasvi to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ricardo Gaarlandt will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A punch combination from Kasvi misses.
Kasvi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gaarlandts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gaarlandt scores with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt lands a nice looking body kick.
Kasvi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gaarlandt. That one must have hurt.
Gaarlandt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kasvi, as that shot connected.
Kasvi digs a good body shot into Gaarlandt's ribs.
Gaarlandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gaarlandt thuds his right hand into Kasvi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kasvi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaarlandt fakes the leg kick and cracks Kasvi in the body.
Gaarlandt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gaarlandt is looking to land body kicks.
Gaarlandt is looking to land body kicks.
Kasvi throws a fast counter high kick but Gaarlandt manages to duck under it in time.
Kasvi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gaarlandt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Gaarlandt.
Kasvi ducks right into an uppercut from Gaarlandt.
A telegraphed right hand from Gaarlandt misses the target.
Kasvi tries a quick counter leg kick but Gaarlandt is wise to it.
Decent striking displayed by Kasvi there.
Gaarlandt looks for the body kick but Kasvi saw that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kasvi is defended easily by Gaarlandt.
Kasvi shoots for a takedown but Gaarlandt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gaarlandt throws a good cross that connects.
Kasvi misses with a low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kasvi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gaarlandt has got the better of the exchanges.
Gaarlandt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kasvi's calf.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt moves out of range as Kasvi strikes.
Kasvi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kasvi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jyrki Kasvi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaarlandt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gaarlandt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kasvi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kasvi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gaarlandt.
Kasvi throws a body punch but Gaarlandt moves out of range.
Gaarlandt throws a body kick that misses.
Gaarlandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasvi was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaarlandt.
Kasvi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kasvi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kasvi missing with a left hand there. Gaarlandt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Gaarlandt misses
and Kasvi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gaarlandt misses with a kick to the body.
Kasvi misses with a body shot.
Gaarlandt throws a hook to the side of Kasvi's head but Kasvi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasvi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gaarlandt connects with the punch.
Kasvi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gaarlandt misses with a head kick.
Kasvi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kasvi misses with a looping left.
Gaarlandt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kasvi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kasvi defending well as Gaarlandt loads up on a big left hand.
Kasvi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gaarlandt tries to land a body kick
and Kasvi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kasvi connects with a right hand. Gaarlandt shakes it off.
Gaarlandt connects with a leg kick. Kasvi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kasvi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Gaarlandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasvi.
Gaarlandt throws a looping overhand right but Kasvi ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Gaarlandt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasvi misses with a hook.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick that half lands.
Kasvi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gaarlandt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gaarlandt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gaarlandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasvi.
Gaarlandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasvi.
Kasvi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kasvi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaarlandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasvi.
Gaarlandt takes one to the chin there.
Kasvi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaarlandt is looking to land body kicks.
Gaarlandt looks for the body kick but Kasvi saw that one coming.
Kasvi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kasvi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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 Ricardo Gaarlandt.
Well Gaarlandt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Gaarlandt!
A relieved looking Ricardo Gaarlandt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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RATING
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