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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Muhapuro (ranked 3375 p4p, 350 weight class) and Iivari Alamaa (ranked 3682 p4p, 370 weight class). Alamaa has chosen Sääntö - Paska valtio as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 cm
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198 lbs
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188 cm
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192 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Muhapuro! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iivari Alamaa! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Alamaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Muhapuro. Muhapuro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alamaa has time to react. Muhapuro checks a leg kick. Alamaa throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Paul Muhapuro has been cut. Alamaa is looking to score with low kicks. Alamaa moves out of range as Muhapuro strikes. Muhapuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Alamaa throws a head kick that misses. Alamaa connects with a crisp jab. Muhapuro checks a low kick from Alamaa. Muhapuro wants to clinch. Alamaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alamaa throws a head kick that misses. Alamaa throws a leg kick and Muhapuro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alamaa thinking. 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! Alamaa looks to land a left hand but Muhapuro moved out of range nicely. Alamaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters circling - Alamaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Alamaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muhapuro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alamaa. Alamaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A jab from Alamaa misses. Muhapuro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alamaa manages to circle out of the way. Muhapuro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alamaa. Alamaa goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Muhapuro throws out a powerful jab. Iivari Alamaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Alamaa throws a head kick that misses. Muhapuro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Muhapuro blocks a low kick nicely. A big left from Alamaa misses. Alamaa throws a hook but Muhapuro blocks it. A lazy left from Muhapuro finds it's target. Muhapuro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Muhapuro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Muhapuro throws a body shot but no joy. Alamaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alamaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Alamaa throws a leg kick which misses Muhapuro's front leg but catches the back leg as Muhapuro tries to avoid it. Muhapuro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alamaa has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Muhapuro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Muhapuro blocks a head kick by Alamaa.
Muhapuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Muhapuro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Alamaa. Muhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alamaa.
Alamaa misses with a low kick as Muhapuro jumps back. Alamaa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Nice defenses there by Alamaa. Alamaa circles away from the clinch attempt and Alamaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Muhapuro's knee momentarily. A nice leg kick lands there from Alamaa. Alamaa ducks under a wild hook from Muhapuro. Muhapuro checks a leg kick. Muhapuro tries to clinch up but Alamaa circles away and keeps his distance. Alamaa moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alamaa, right into the meat.
Alamaa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Alamaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muhapuro throws out the jab. Alamaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Muhapuro is out of range. Muhapuro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Muhapuro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Muhapuro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Muhapuro misses. Muhapuro rushes Alamaa and presses him up against the cage. Muhapuro lands with a light punch inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro. Alamaa breaks from the clinch.
Muhapuro blocks a head kick by Alamaa.
An inside leg kick from Alamaa misses. Alamaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Muhapuro tries to clinch there but Alamaa circles away.
Alamaa throws a head kick that misses. Alamaa throws a leg kick and Muhapuro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alamaa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Alamaa throws a nice outside leg kick. Muhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alamaa moves away. A low kick from Alamaa misses and Muhapuro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alamaa thinking. Muhapuro blocks a head kick by Alamaa.
Muhapuro throws a good cross that connects.
Muhapuro looks to land a left hand but Alamaa moved out of range nicely. Muhapuro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alamaa circles away quickly and effectively. Alamaa throws a hook to the side of Muhapuro's head but Muhapuro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Alamaa misses with a head kick.
Alamaa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Alamaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Alamaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Muhapuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alamaa 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. Alamaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Muhapuro connects with a crisp jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iivari Alamaa will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Paul Muhapuro's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Alamaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Muhapuro lands a nice looking body shot.
Alamaa moves away from the strike by Muhapuro. Muhapuro throws out a loose jab but Alamaa uses good head movement to avoid it. Alamaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Muhapuro is looking for a counter combo. A slapping leg kick lands for Alamaa.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Muhapuro checks a leg kick. Muhapuro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alamaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Muhapuro throws a one two combo.
Alamaa throws a head kick that misses. Muhapuro tests Alamaa's chin there with a solid looking shot. Muhapuro checks a leg kick. Alamaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Muhapuro misses with a hook. Alamaa ducked under it nicely. Muhapuro moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAlamaa. Muhapuro missing with a left hand there. Alamaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Muhapuro avoids the head kick by Alamaa.
Muhapuro avoids the head kick by Alamaa.
It looked like Muhapuro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alamaa. Muhapuro avoids the head kick by Alamaa.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alamaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro moves out of range as Alamaa strikes. Alamaa throws a leg kick but Muhapuro checks it. As Alamaa tries to get set, Muhapuro tries to push him back and clinch up but Alamaa manages to avoid the attempt. Alamaa misses with a head kick.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alamaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Alamaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Alamaa scores with a nice head shot. A nice leg kick lands there from Alamaa. Muhapuro darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Alamaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Muhapuro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Muhapuro scores with a nice head shot. Alamaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alamaa throws an overhand right that lands on Muhapuro's shoulder, as Muhapuro tries to avoid the shot. Alamaa throws a head kick but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro slips under a jab. Muhapuro throws the left hand but Alamaa avoids the punch easily.
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! Alamaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muhapuro. Alamaa throws a head kick but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro takes a swing at Alamaa's ribcage but misses. A good leg kick by Alamaa. Muhapuro jabs Alamaa right on the nose. Alamaa blinks but takes it well. Alamaa throws out a loose jab but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Muhapuro. Alamaa does a little dance to reset his feet. Alamaa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Muhapuro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Muhapuro throws out a loose jab but Alamaa uses good head movement to avoid it. Alamaa lands a head kick!
Muhapuro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Muhapuro misses with the combination.
Alamaa looks like he wants to counter punch here. Alamaa throws a front kick aimed at Muhapuro's knee but Muhapuro avoids it well. Muhapuro looks to land a right hand but Alamaa moved out of range. Muhapuro lands a head shot. Jab by Muhapuro. Alamaa missing with a left hand there. Muhapuro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Muhapuro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Muhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alamaa.
Muhapuro misses the jab. Iivari Alamaa seems to be getting the better of the standup. Alamaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Alamaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muhapuro misses with a hook. Alamaa ducked under it nicely. Alamaa moves out of range as Muhapuro strikes. Alamaa staying out of range there. Muhapuro misses with a lunging right hand
and Alamaa counters with a good low kick that Muhapuro was not able to check. Alamaa moves away from the strike by Muhapuro. Alamaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up. Muhapuro checks a low kick from Alamaa. Muhapuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muhapuro blocks a leg kick. Alamaa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Muhapuro. Muhapuro punishes Alamaa's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alamaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Muhapuro lands a nice shot 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! Alamaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Nice defenses there by Alamaa. Muhapuro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alamaa manages to avoid it. Alamaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Muhapuro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Alamaa. Muhapuro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Muhapuro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alamaa, right into the meat.
Muhapuro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alamaa throws out the jab. Alamaa misses with a low kick. Muhapuro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Alamaa is breathing heavily. Alamaa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Muhapuro misses with a double jab.
Alamaa throws a fast counter high kick but Muhapuro manages to duck under it in time. Alamaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Nice defenses there by Alamaa. Alamaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. 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 Paul Muhapuro will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Paul Muhapuro's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Muhapuro misses with a wild body shot. Muhapuro misses with a straight right. Alamaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Muhapuro is wise to it. Muhapuro misses the jab. Alamaa slips a straight right by Muhapuro. Alamaa slips a jab from Muhapuro. Muhapuro misses with a hook to the body
and Alamaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Alamaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab lands there for Alamaa. Muhapuro throws a big shot that misses. Alamaa throws a fast counter high kick but Muhapuro manages to duck under it in time. Muhapuro swings widly with a right hand
and Alamaa counters with a good low kick that Muhapuro was not able to check. Alamaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Muhapuro clinches up against the cage. Alamaa tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Alamaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alamaa blocking some punches.
Alamaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Muhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Alamaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Muhapuro misses the target. Muhapuro thows a left - swing and a miss! Muhapuro blocks a head kick by Alamaa.
Alamaa looks to land a left hand but Muhapuro moved out of range nicely. Alamaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Muhapuro under the eye. Muhapuro throws a body shot but no joy. A head kick misses from Alamaa. Muhapuro swings and misses with a shot to the body letting Alamaa counter with a right hand. Alamaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Muhapuro checks it well. Alamaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Muhapuro. Alamaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Alamaa with a hook. Muhapuro moves out of range of the leg kick from Alamaa. Muhapuro is looking to counter punch. Alamaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Muhapuro moves in looking to clinch but Alamaa pushes him off. Muhapuro looks to throw the jab but Alamaa is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alamaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alamaa throws a leg kick but Muhapuro moved away. Alamaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Nice defenses there by Alamaa. Muhapuro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alamaa. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Alamaa motions for Muhapuro to come forward. Alamaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Muhapuro looks to land a right hand but Alamaa moved out of range. Alamaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muhapuro avoids the head kick by Alamaa.
Muhapuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alamaa. Alamaa swings away with a leg kick that misses. Alamaa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Muhapuro moves forwards but Alamaa connects with a nice, crisp jab. Alamaa throws a head kick that misses. Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Alamaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Muhapuro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. A chopping leg kick lands by Alamaa. A slow jab from Muhapuro misses its intended target. Muhapuro moves in looking to clinch but Alamaa pushes him off. Alamaa only half commits to the counter leg kick. Alamaa ducks under a wild hook from Muhapuro. Alamaa throws a front kick aimed at Muhapuro's knee but Muhapuro avoids it well. Muhapuro misses the shot to the body. Alamaa tries a low kick but Muhapuro avoids it. Muhapuro lands with a cross. Alamaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Muhapuro momentarily.
Muhapuro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alamaa. As Alamaa tries to get set, Muhapuro tries to push him back and clinch up but Alamaa manages to avoid the attempt. Muhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alamaa moves away. Muhapuro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Muhapuro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alamaa circles away quickly and effectively. Alamaa misses with a head kick.
Muhapuro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alamaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Alamaa avoids the body shot from Muhapuro.
Alamaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muhapuro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Alamaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Muhapuro lands with a shot to the body. Alamaa is looking to score with low kicks. Muhapuro checks a leg kick nicely. Alamaa slips a straight right by Muhapuro. Muhapuro misses with a looping right. Alamaa throws out a counter right but Muhapuro avoids it with no problem. Alamaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Alamaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Muhapuro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alamaa. Muhapuro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alamaas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A telegraphed right hand from Muhapuro misses the target. Alamaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Alamaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iivari Alamaa really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Paul Muhapuro's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Muhapuro throws a body punch but Alamaa moves out of range. That kick from Alamaa tenderised Muhapuro's leg. Muhapuro is trying to keep his angry face on. Muhapuro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Alamaa tries to score with a low kick but Muhapuro moves his leg out of the way. Alamaa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Muhapuro is able to avoid easily. Muhapuro lands with an uppercut that bounces Alamaa off the cage and back into range. Muhapuro misses with a hook. Muhapuro misses with an uppercut. Muhapuro lands with a cross. Muhapuro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alamaa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Muhapuro pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Muhapuro blocks a head kick by Alamaa.
Muhapuro slips under a jab. Alamaa throws out a leg kick but Muhapuro moves out of range and Alamaa only half commits. Alamaa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Muhapuros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Muhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alamaa.
Alamaa flicks out a counter leg kick but Muhapuro steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Muhapuro misses with a hook. Alamaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Muhapuro's hands. Muhapuro misses with a straight left. Muhapuro jabbing away but nothing is landing. Alamaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Alamaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Muhapuro's head backwards. A slow jab from Muhapuro misses its intended target. Alamaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muhapuro throws out the jab. Alamaa is looking to chop away at Muhapuro's legs. Alamaa throws a sloppy head kick and Muhapuro moves out of range easily. Alamaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Muhapuro forces Alamaa back against the cage and clinches. Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside. Alamaa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alamaa looking for a takedown. Paul Muhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iivari Alamaa. Alamaa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alamaa is looking for a takedown. Alamaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muhapuro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alamaa wants to take the fight to the mat but Muhapuro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Muhapuro misses with a punch to the body.
Muhapuro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alamaa's elbow. A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land. Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Alamaa.
Alamaa throws an elbow but it misses.
Muhapuro lands a nice uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Muhapuro lands a right hand. Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Alamaa. Alamaa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Muhapuro after a bit of a struggle. Alamaa blocking some punches.
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Muhapuro misses with some punches.
Muhapuro scores with a hook to the body. Muhapuro is pressed up against the cage. Alamaa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Muhapuro down to the mat. Muhapuro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Muhapuro moves in looking to clinch but Alamaa pushes him off. Muhapuro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A jab from Alamaa misses. Muhapuro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alamaa counters with a flying knee. Nice. Alamaa slips a jab from Muhapuro. Muhapuro moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAlamaa. Sloppy strikes from Muhapuro. Those never looked like landing. Nice body punch from Muhapuro. Muhapuro throws a jab when Alamaa was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alamaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Alamaa takes one on the button. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Alamaa misses with a low kick as Muhapuro jumps back. As Alamaa looks to move away, Muhapuro throws a big counter combo but Alamaa just gets out of the way. The fight stays on the outside here - Muhapuro looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Muhapuro throws a jab but it's blocked by Alamaa. Muhapuro misses with an uppercut. Alamaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Alamaa throws a head kick but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro throws a big counter combination but Alamaa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Alamaa wants to slow Muhapuro down by chopping away at his legs. Alamaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Muhapuro on the side of the head. Alamaa walks into a left hand. Muhapuro looks to throw the jab but Alamaa is out of range. An inside leg kick from Alamaa misses. Muhapuro loads up on a big right hand but Alamaa slips the punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Muhapuro had his way with Iivari Alamaa in that round. The cut man is working on Paul Muhapuro's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch but Alamaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Muhapuro looks to score with a jab to the body but Alamaa is just out of range. Muhapuro throws a shot from downtown. Alamaa moves away and avoids it. Alamaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Muhapuro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Alamaa throws a head kick but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alamaa manages to circle out of the way. Muhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Alamaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Muhapuro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alamaa. Alamaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muhapuro. A swing and a miss from Alamaa. Alamaa throws a solid leg kick but Muhapuro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alamaa. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Muhapuro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Alamaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Muhapuro checks it well. Muhapuro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Alamaa misses with a head kick.
Alamaa throws a leg kick that misses. Alamaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round. A swing and a miss from Muhapuro. Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Muhapuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muhapuro tries to clinch there but Alamaa circles away.
Alamaa feints a counter leg kick. Muhapuro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Muhapuro throws a hook to the side of Alamaa's head but Alamaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Alamaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muhapuro.
Alamaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muhapuro avoids the head kick by Alamaa.
Alamaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. A head kick misses from Alamaa. A jab lands there for Muhapuro. Alamaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Muhapuro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alamaa manages to circle out of the way. A big right from Muhapuro misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alamaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Muhapuro checks a leg kick nicely. A big left from Muhapuro misses. Muhapuro misses with a wild body shot. Muhapuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. That kick from Alamaa tenderised Muhapuro's leg. Muhapuro is trying to keep his angry face on. Muhapuro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Muhapuro throws a big shot that misses. Muhapuro walks into a left hand. Alamaa throws a head kick that misses. Muhapuro doesn't manage to clinch there - Alamaa circles away.
Alamaa misses with a hook
and Muhapuro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Muhapuro avoids the head kick by Alamaa.
Alamaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alamaa missing with a left hand there. Muhapuro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Muhapuro throws a hook but Alamaa blocks it. Alamaa throws a fast counter high kick but Muhapuro manages to duck under it in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alamaa moves out of range as Muhapuro strikes. A clash of legs there as Muhapuro blocks the low kick. Muhapuro throws a looping overhand right but Alamaa ducks down to avoid it. Muhapuro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alamaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muhapuro. A low kick from Alamaa is predictable there and Muhapuro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Muhapuro takes a swing at Alamaa's ribcage but misses. Alamaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alamaa tries a low kick but Muhapuro avoids it. Muhapuro misses with a hook. Alamaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Muhapuro ducks right into an uppercut from Alamaa. Alamaa tries to score with a low kick but Muhapuro moves his leg out of the way. Muhapuro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Muhapuro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Muhapuro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Muhapuro avoids the head kick by Alamaa.
Muhapuro throwing a counter right hand but Alamaa manages to avoid it. Alamaa moves forwards but Muhapuro connects with a nice, crisp jab. Muhapuro takes one on the button. Muhapuro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A punch lands to the side of Muhapuro 's head but he takes it in his stride. Muhapuro looks to score with a jab to the body but Alamaa is just out of range. Muhapuro misses with a looping left. Muhapuro swings for the body but Alamaa moves out of range.
Alamaa throws a leg kick that misses. Alamaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Alamaa throws a head kick that misses. Muhapuro misses with a straight left. Alamaa ducks under a wild hook from Muhapuro. Muhapuro throws a hook but Alamaa avoids it easily. Alamaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Muhapuro.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Iivari Alamaa. I think Alamaa 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 47:49 Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:48 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iivari Alamaa! Iivari Alamaa is the new middleweight champion! During a confident post fight interview, Iivari Alamaa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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