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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Achilleo Katsidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Woima Karhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karhu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by House of Pain - Jump Around. Woima Karhu has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Achilleo Katsidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Woima Karhu!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karhu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Katsidis is looking to counter punch.
Katsidis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karhu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karhu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karhu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Katsidis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Katsidis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karhu.
Karhu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Katsidis throws out the jab.
Karhu throws a low kick but Katsidis avoids it.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katsidis.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Karhu 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.
Katsidis with a nice cross.
Katsidis stuffs the takedown.
Katsidis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karhu.
Karhu misses with a leg kick
and Karhu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karhu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Katsidis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katsidis throws a head kick that misses.
Karhu feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Katsidis misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Katsidis.
Karhu wants to slow Katsidis down by chopping away at his legs.
A shot to the liver by Karhu. Beautiful body shot.
Katsidis throws a looping overhand right but Karhu ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karhu. Katsidis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Katsidis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Katsidis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karhu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Katsidis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Karhu will feel that in the morning.
Achilleo Katsidis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Katsidis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karhu misses with a body shot.
Karhu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Katsidis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karhu shoots for a double leg takedown but Katsidis sprawls well. He's pushed Karhu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Katsidis throwing a counter right hand but Karhu manages to avoid it.
Achilleo Katsidis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Woima Karhu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Karhu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katsidis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Katsidis misses with an uppercut
and Karhu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Katsidis has one foot on Karhu's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Katsidis scores with a body shot.
Katsidis misses with a head kick.
Karhu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Katsidis rather than just go for the knockout.
Katsidis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karhu manages to avoid it.
Karhu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Katsidis.
Karhu misses with a combination
letting Katsidis counter with a right hand.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katsidis moves away.
Karhu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katsidis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsidis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Katsidis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karhu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Katsidis is able to avoid easily.
Katsidis feints and then cracks Karhu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karhu down.
Karhu swings widly with a right hand
and Katsidis counters with a nice leg kick.
Karhu blocks a head kick by Katsidis.
Karhu misses with a hook to the body
and Katsidis counters with a one-two to the body.
Karhu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Katsidis.
Karhu throws a sloppy head kick and Katsidis moves out of range easily.
Katsidis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karhu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karhu cracks Katsidis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Katsidis tried to score with a low kick but Karhu checks it.
Katsidis misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katsidis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karhus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karhu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Katsidis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Katsidis.
Katsidis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karhu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karhu.
Katsidis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karhu connects with a solid leg kick.
Katsidis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karhu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Katsidis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu connects with a body shot that sends Katsidis's belly button to the back.
Karhu throws an overhand right that lands on Katsidis's shoulder, as Katsidis tries to avoid the shot.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karhu throws a sloppy head kick and Katsidis moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Achilleo Katsidis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Karhu. Katsidis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Katsidis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Karhu tries a head kick but it misses.
Karhu clinches.
Katsidis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Katsidis tries a body shot but Karhu blocks it.
Karhu tries to work over Katsidis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Katsidis fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsidis.
Karhu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Katsidis fails to land.
Katsidis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsidis lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Katsidis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karhu misses with a punch to the body.
Katsidis lands with a light punch inside.
Katsidis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katsidis lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsidis throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Karhu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Katsidis avoids it.
Katsidis lands a left hand.
Katsidis can't find room to land a body shot as Karhu controls the action.
Katsidis manages to break the clinch.
Katsidis throws a push kick but Karhu slaps the foot to one side.
Katsidis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karhu throws a good cross that connects.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Katsidis - that will leave a mark!
Katsidis cracks Karhu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Woima Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karhu defending well as Katsidis loads up on a big left hand.
Karhu looks to land a body kick but Katsidis moved away.
Karhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Katsidis is just out of range.
A left lands for Katsidis.
Karhu misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karhu working away.
Karhu advances to full mount.
Karhu controlling from mount.
Katsidis wants to control but Karhu is having none of it.
Karhu content just to control the position here.
Katsidis wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu wants to control the action but instead Katsidis gets a body lock and reverses into Karhu's guard! Nice work!
Katsidis pushes down on Karhu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Katsidis tries to stand and escape but Karhu is controlling the position.
Katsidis wants to take a breather but Karhu is having none of it.
Katsidis slows the pace down in half guard.
Karhu is controlling Katsidis's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsidis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Katsidis is keen to just control but Karhu is a slippery customer.
Karhu is concentrating on defense, preventing Katsidis from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karhu wants to control but Katsidis is keeping busy.
Karhu tries to get to full guard but Katsidis has control of the leg.
Karhu is not content to let Katsidis control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Achilleo Katsidis dominated that second round.
That's time! Katsidis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Karhu connects with a leg kick. Katsidis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Some bone on bone action there as Katsidis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Katsidis thinks about countering with a head kick.
A big right from Katsidis misses.
Karhu thuds his right hand into Katsidis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Katsidis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karhu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Karhu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karhu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Karhu is looking to pass into half guard but Katsidis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Katsidis is in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Achilleo Katsidis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsidis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katsidis gets to his feet - Karhu follows without any prompting.
Katsidis throws out a loose jab but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katsidis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karhu.
Karhu misses with a head kick.
Katsidis checks a low kick from Karhu.
Achilleo Katsidis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karhu swings for the body but Katsidis moves out of range.
Katsidis throwing a counter right hand but Karhu manages to avoid it.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katsidis.
Katsidis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karhu misses with an uppercut
and Katsidis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Katsidis throws a good cross that connects.
Katsidis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karhu throws out the jab.
Karhu misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Katsidis.
Katsidis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karhu keeps Katsidis at a distance using the push kick.
Karhu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Katsidis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Katsidis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karhu throws out the jab.
Katsidis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karhu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Katsidis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Katsidis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsidis just misses with a punch to the body.
Karhu misses with a low kick.
Karhu throws a leg kick
letting Katsidis counter with a right hand.
Katsidis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Karhu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Katsidis managing to control the position.
Karhu trying to control but Katsidis is working from the bottom.
Karhu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Katsidis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu trying to control but Katsidis is working from the bottom.
Karhu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Katsidis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Woima Karhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karhu looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karhu won't allow Katsidis to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Woima Karhu.
Well Katsidis 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Achilleo Katsidis!
After winning the bout, Achilleo Katsidis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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