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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iikka Runnisto (ranked 390 p4p, 51 weight class) and Casper Timmermans (ranked 488 p4p, 65 weight class). Runnisto comes into the arena with Alta Pois - Sie sua näkköös! blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Iikka Runnisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Casper Timmermans!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runnisto cracks Timmermans with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Runnisto throws a series of punches but Timmermans moves out of range.
No joy there for Runnisto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Timmermans takes a jab right on the kisser.
Runnisto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Runnisto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Timmermans.
Timmermans moves out of range as Runnisto strikes.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
Timmermans ducks right into an uppercut from Runnisto.
Timmermans has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Runnisto moves forwards but Timmermans connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto cracks Timmermans with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Timmermans.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmermans is just out of range.
Runnisto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Runnisto lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Runnisto.
Timmermans doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Iikka Runnisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Timmermans.
A telegraphed right hand from Runnisto misses the target.
Timmermans with a nice cross.
Timmermans throws a body kick that misses.
Timmermans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
And Timmermans tries to counter it with a takedown but Runnisto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Runnisto lands with a right hand.
Runnisto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Runnisto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System in the buildup to the fight.
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Timmermans moved out of range.
Timmermans tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Runnisto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Timmermans takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Timmermans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runnisto.
Runnisto is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Runnisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Timmermans dives in and scores a takedown into Runnisto's guard.
Runnisto keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully.
Timmermans is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Timmermans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Runnisto is keeping the position for now.
Runnisto seems keen to control Timmermans's posture.
Runnisto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Runnisto has Timmermans pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto is trying to control the position but Timmermans postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Runnisto keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Timmermans.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the body.
Timmermans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runnisto.
Timmermans throws a looping overhand right but Runnisto ducks down to avoid it.
Timmermans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Timmermans at a distance.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timmermans moves away.
And Timmermans tries to counter it with a takedown but Runnisto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Timmermans feints and as Runnisto raises his hands in defense, Timmermans changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Runnisto keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully.
Timmermans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans is looking to work some ground and pound but Runnisto has wrist control.
Runnisto trying to control the position here.
Timmermans postures up.
Timmermans wants to pass the guard but Runnisto is keeping the position.
Timmermans postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iikka Runnisto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Timmermans looks to land a right hand but Runnisto moved out of range.
Timmermans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Timmermans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Runnisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Runnisto misses with a lunging right hand
and Timmermans counters with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Timmermans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Timmermans manages to avoid it.
Timmermans misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Runnisto. Beautiful body shot.
Runnisto lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto takes a swing at Timmermans's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Timmermans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Timmermans.
An attempted straight right counter from Runnisto misses the target.
Timmermans is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Runnisto rather than just go for the knockout.
Runnisto takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Runnisto misses with a straight right.
Timmermans tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Timmermans swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Runnisto.
Timmermans fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Runnisto.
Timmermans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Runnisto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Timmermans eats them both and turns towards Runnisto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Timmermans needs to keep his hands up - Runnisto had a free shot at his head there.
Timmermans moves out of range as Runnisto strikes.
Timmermans throws a chopping leg kick but Runnisto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Timmermans's shoulder, as Timmermans tries to avoid the shot.
Timmermans throws a hook but Runnisto avoids it easily.
Runnisto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto takes one on the button.
Runnisto scores with a punch to the head.
Timmermans on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Timmermans's shoulder, as Timmermans tries to avoid the shot.
Timmermans scores with a leg kick.
Runnisto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Timmermans to score with a decent uppercut.
Timmermans takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Timmermans throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Runnisto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A cross from Runnisto lands.
Timmermans blocks a jab.
Runnisto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Runnisto lands with a shot to the body.
Timmermans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runnisto cracks Timmermans with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Timmermans feints the counter takedown.
Runnisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Timmermans.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Timmermans's shoulder, as Timmermans tries to avoid the shot.
Timmermans finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Runnisto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Timmermans doesn't seem phased though.
Timmermans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Timmermans does no damage.
Timmermans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Timmermans.
Timmermans fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Runnisto on the side of the head.
Timmermans thumps Runnisto with a low kick.
Runnisto throws a jab when Timmermans was well out of range.
Timmermans staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans is looking to score with low kicks.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut. Timmermans saw that one coming.
Timmermans staying out of range there.
Timmermans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Timmermans throws a solid leg kick but Runnisto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Timmermans.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmermans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runnisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Timmermans doesn't seem bothered though.
Timmermans tries to move into range but Runnisto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto scores with a nice strike.
Timmermans takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Timmermans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Runnisto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iikka Runnisto dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmermans is just out of range.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Timmermans moves out of range.
Runnisto digs a good body shot into Timmermans's ribs.
Runnisto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Timmermans stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Timmermans tries a low kick but Runnisto avoids it.
Runnisto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Runnisto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Timmermans scores with a leg kick.
Timmermans blocks a jab.
Runnisto takes a swing at Timmermans's ribcage but misses.
Timmermans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runnisto.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Timmermans feints the counter takedown.
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Timmermans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Timmermans.
Runnisto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Iikka Runnisto is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans throws a hook but Runnisto blocks it.
Timmermans lands with a thumping leg kick.
Timmermans ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Timmermans throws out a counter right but Runnisto avoids it with no problem.
Timmermans avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto backing away here, and Timmermans unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Timmermans throws a body punch but Runnisto moves out of range.
Timmermans slips a jab from Runnisto.
Timmermans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Runnisto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Timmermans can do to turn this around?
Runnisto misses with a hook. Timmermans ducked under it nicely.
Timmermans throws a push kick but Runnisto slaps the foot to one side.
Timmermans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut
and Timmermans counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Timmermans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Timmermans is looking to work some ground and pound but Runnisto has wrist control.
Casper Timmermans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto looking to control.
Timmermans content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timmermans trying to control but Runnisto is working from the bottom.
Runnisto is adopting a defensive guard.
Runnisto looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Runnisto misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Runnisto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Timmermans changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Iikka Runnisto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Timmermans cracks Runnisto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Runnisto throws a jab when Timmermans was well out of range.
Timmermans with the counter takedown but Runnisto avoids it easily.
Timmermans 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.
Runnisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Runnisto throws a right and a left that Timmermans avoids nicely.
Runnisto checks a low kick from Timmermans.
Nice defenses there by Runnisto.
Runnisto lands with an uppercut that bounces Timmermans off the cage and back into range.
Runnisto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Timmermans at a distance.
Jab, jab by Runnisto - just one landing.
Timmermans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Timmermans has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Runnisto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice jab there from Runnisto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmermans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Runnisto misses with a straight right.
Timmermans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Timmermans ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Timmermans feints the counter takedown.
Runnisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Runnisto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Runnisto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Timmermans stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timmermans moves away.
Timmermans throws a body kick that misses.
That kick from Runnisto tenderised Timmermans's leg. Timmermans is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iikka Runnisto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Runnisto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iikka Runnisto!
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