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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Katurian Tupolski (ranked 530 p4p, 77 weight class) and Johannes Maanpohja (ranked 7247 p4p, 638 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tupolski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mobb Deep - Shook Ones part II. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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182 lbs
30 - 15 - 2 |
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173 lbs
19 - 34 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
30 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Katurian Tupolski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johannes Maanpohja!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maanpohja takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maanpohja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tupolski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maanpohja dives in for a single leg takedown but Tupolski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maanpohja moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski looks for the body kick but Maanpohja saw that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maanpohja.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Tupolski lands a right hook to the body.
Tupolski lands with a shot to the body.
Maanpohja shoots in for a double leg but Tupolski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tupolski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maanpohja has a takedown stuffed.
Maanpohja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maanpohja dives in and grabs Tupolski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tupolski pushes down on Maanpohja's head and hops out.
A counter left hand to the body from Tupolski misses its target.
Tupolski is looking to wear down Maanpohja with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maanpohja darts in looking for a takedown but Tupolski gets double underhooks and turns Maanpohja into the cage.
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!
Tupolski lands with a nice body kick.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maanpohja.
Maanpohja looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski connects with the punch.
Tupolski scores with a shot to the body.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tupolski. Maanpohja shrugs it off though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tupolski.
Maanpohja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tupolski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tupolski throws a nice head kick!
Tupolski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maanpohja has a takedown stuffed.
Tupolski stalks Maanpohja and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maanpohja's face. Maanpohja staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupolski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maanpohja has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maanpohja shoots for a takedown but Tupolski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tupolski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tupolski thuds his right hand into Maanpohja's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
Tupolski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maanpohja.
Tupolski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A good leg kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
Tupolski closes the distance and pushes Maanpohja back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski lands a right hand.
Tupolski controlling the action here for a moment.
Maanpohja is looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Tupolski.
Tupolski pushes Maanpohja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tupolski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Tupolski as the two fighters clinch.
Tupolski lands an elbow just above Maanpohja 's eye.
Tupolski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maanpohja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tupolski defends well and Maanpohja ends up having to push Tupolski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tupolski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tupolski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tupolski jabs at Maanpohja's body.
Tupolski throws the kick towards the body but Maanpohja avoids it.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown but Tupolski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horrible takedown attempt by Maanpohja or perhaps it was just good defense by Tupolski, which made it look bad.
Tupolski lunges at Maanpohja with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maanpohja's hand.
Tupolski misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja keeps the fight on the outside.
Tupolski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tupolski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tupolski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tupolski scores with a head kick.
Maanpohja takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tupolski stuns Maanpohja with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maanpohja takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maanpohja closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maanpohja wants to work for an arm triangle but Tupolski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maanpohja lands strikes from half guard.
Maanpohja is looking for a kimura but Tupolski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maanpohja to get the leverage.
Maanpohja thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tupolski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maanpohja.
Maanpohja seems to be working for a kimura but Tupolski defends the submission attempt.
Maanpohja is looking for submissions but instead, Tupolski has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tupolski manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maanpohja goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tupolski prevents it.
Tupolski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maanpohja takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tupolski.
A short right from Tupolski on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tupolski misses with a punch to the body.
Tupolski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tupolski prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katurian Tupolski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Maanpohja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maanpohja down.
Tupolski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maanpohja can do to turn this around?
Tupolski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tupolski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maanpohja shoots in and drives through. Tupolski sprawls well.
Maanpohja moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
Maanpohja fails to land the takedown.
Tupolski slaps away a takedown attempt from Maanpohja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Tupolski stuffs the takedown attempt from Maanpohja. Maanpohja gets slowly back to his feet.
Maanpohja takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Maanpohja 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tupolski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tupolski. Maanpohja shrugs it off though.
Maanpohja is breathing heavily.
Maanpohja walks into a jab.
Tupolski is looking to clinch.
Maanpohja changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
Maanpohja fails with the takedown.
Maanpohja's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Tupolski.
Maanpohja fails to land the takedown.
Maanpohja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tupolski defends well and Maanpohja ends up having to push Tupolski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tupolski throws a shot to the body.
Tupolski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maanpohja takes a step back to recover.
Maanpohja takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tupolski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown but Tupolski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tupolski throws a front kick that sends Maanpohja stumbling back into the cage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tupolski. Maanpohja shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski scores with a jab.
Tupolski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johannes Maanpohja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tupolski scores with a shot to the body.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maanpohja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tupolski's waist but Tupolski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maanpohja off to one side.
Tupolski has Maanpohja up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja goes for a takedown attempt but Tupolski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maanpohja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Tupolski - just one landing.
Maanpohja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tupolski defends well and Maanpohja ends up having to push Tupolski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Maanpohja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maanpohja down.
Katurian Tupolski is winning the standup battle so far.
Tupolski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tupolski wants it to stay on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tupolski is looking to slow Maanpohja down with leg kicks.
Tupolski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maanpohja doesn't seem bothered though.
Good standup being displayed there by Tupolski as he connects with a hook.
Maanpohja fails with a takedown attempt.
Tupolski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maanpohja has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tupolski.
Tupolski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tupolski.
Maanpohja has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tupolski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maanpohja closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tupolski circles away.
It looked like Tupolski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maanpohja.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
Maanpohja takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maanpohja takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tupolski. Maanpohja shrugs it off though.
Tupolski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tupolski, right into the meat.
Tupolski rushes Maanpohja and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tupolski prevents the takedown attempt.
Tupolski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maanpohja has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tupolski after a bit of a struggle.
Tupolski lands a hook that snaps the head of Maanpohja backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maanpohja looking for a takedown.
Katurian Tupolski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Tupolski.
The referee calls for Tupolski to work.
Tupolski landing knees to the head.
Tupolski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tupolski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maanpohja's face.
Maanpohja has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tupolski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tupolski!
Tupolski lands a right hook to the body.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tupolski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tupolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maanpohja.
Tupolski connects with the punch.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tupolski.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown but Tupolski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tupolski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maanpohja has time to react.
Tupolski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tupolski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maanpohja has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tupolski finds it's way round the side to connect with Maanpohja's head.
Maanpohja fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tupolski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katurian Tupolski dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tupolski - that will leave a mark!
A nice leg kick lands there from Tupolski.
Tupolski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tupolski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tupolski connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tupolski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maanpohja avoids a kick to the body.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tupolski as he jumps to the side.
Good shot there by Tupolski.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maanpohja.
Tupolski explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Tupolski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tupolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maanpohja shoots in but no luck this time.
Maanpohja walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tupolski moves into the clinch.
Maanpohja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tupolski lands a really nice looking cross but Maanpohja seems unphased.
Maanpohja takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tupolski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Tupolski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maanpohja scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tupolski kicks off Maanpohja and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maanpohja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tupolski sizes up Maanpohja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tupolski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maanpohja if he has to take too many more of those.
Maanpohja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tupolski defends well and Maanpohja ends up having to push Tupolski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tupolski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tupolski lands with a nice body punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maanpohja crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tupolski - the referee stops the clock and Maanpohja gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tupolski. Maanpohja manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tupolski lands a nice shot to the body.
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maanpohja with a poor takedown
and Tupolski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tupolski tries to bum rush Maanpohja with a series of wild strikes but Maanpohja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tupolski lands a front kick.
Tupolski jabs Maanpohja to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense.
Tupolski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tupolski clinches with his opponent.
Tupolski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tupolski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maanpohja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tupolski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tupolski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maanpohja will feel that in the morning.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tupolski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maanpohja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tupolski is fending him off so far but Maanpohja persists. Nope, Tupolski circles away and we're back to standing.
Tupolski has Maanpohja up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tupolski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Maanpohja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maanpohja down.
Tupolski lands with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Tupolski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maanpohja fails with a takedown attempt.
Tupolski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maanpohja shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maanpohja is defended easily by Tupolski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja shoots in but Tupolski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Tupolski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tupolski scores with a jab. Maanpohja acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tupolski digs a good body shot into Maanpohja's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski jabs at Maanpohja's body.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
Tupolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tupolski fakes the leg kick and cracks Maanpohja in the body.
Maanpohja looks for a takedown but Tupolski sprawls well.
Tupolski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski digs a good hook to Maanpohja's body.
Maanpohja shoots in looking for a takedown. Tupolski tries to sprawl out of it but Maanpohja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tupolski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johannes Maanpohja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tupolski scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katurian Tupolski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tupolski 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
Katurian Tupolski bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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