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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emre Hussain (ranked 223 p4p, 27 weight class) and Teodors Ozolinsh (ranked 180 p4p, 23 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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159 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emre Hussain! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teodors Ozolinsh! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ozolinsh misses with a low kick. Hussain throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily. Ozolinsh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hussain to score with a decent uppercut. Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussain moves away. Ozolinsh has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. The fighters circling - Hussain throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hussain misses with a leg kick. Ozolinsh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Hussain darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Ozolinsh wants to clinch up but Hussain keeps it at a distance. Ozolinsh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Hussain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Hussain misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming. Hussain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Hussain avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh clobbers Hussain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ozolinsh misses with a looping right. Hussain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Ozolinsh moves out of range of the leg kick from Hussain. Hussain tries to move into range but Ozolinsh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Ozolinsh slips under a jab from Hussain. Ozolinsh is looking to land body kicks. Ozolinsh throws a jab when Hussain was well out of range. Emre Hussain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ozolinsh throws a push kick but Hussain slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hussain cracks the inside of Ozolinsh's front leg. Hussain lands with a cross. Ozolinsh misses the jab. Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hussain. A nice side step and Ozolinsh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Hussain thumps Ozolinsh with a low kick. Ozolinsh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Hussain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hussain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh wants to clinch up but Hussain keeps it at a distance. Hussain looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely. Ozolinsh defending well as Hussain loads up on a big left hand. Hussain throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it. Ozolinsh connects with a single shot there. A jab from Ozolinsh misses. Hussain avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot. Hussain dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hussain. Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hussain. This has been an exciting period of action! Ozolinsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hussain throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Hussain misses the target. Hussain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozolinsh. Hussain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily. Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh. Hussain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ozolinsh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Hussain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hussain lands the left hand. Ozolinsh is looking to slow Hussain down with leg kicks. The fighters circling - Hussain throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hussain. Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hussain to score with a decent uppercut. Hussain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hussain throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh sees it coming and moves out of range. Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut. Hussain saw that one coming. Ozolinsh tries to land a leg kick but Hussain saw it coming and moves away.
Hussain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A kick lands to the mid section there for Hussain.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hussain misses with an uppercut. Hussain misses with a straight left. Ozolinsh looks to land a right hand but Hussain moved out of range. Hussain misses with an uppercut
and Ozolinsh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Hussain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hussain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh lands a jab to Hussain's midsection. Ozolinsh throws a solid leg kick but Hussain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ozolinsh. Hussain throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily. Ozolinsh misses the jab. A telegraphed right hand from Hussain misses the target. Hussain moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh throws a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. A big right from Hussain misses. Ozolinsh swings away with a leg kick that misses. Some bone on bone action there as Ozolinsh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussain is just out of range. Hussain throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot. Ozolinsh checks a leg kick. That kick from Ozolinsh tenderised Hussain's leg. Hussain is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ozolinsh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Hussain misses and Ozolinsh counters with a nice body shot. Ozolinsh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hussain throws a body shot but no joy. Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ozolinsh missing with a left hand there. Hussain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hussain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ozolinsh scores with a spinning back kick! Hussain lands the left hand. Ozolinsh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Hussain takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Hussain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A swing and a miss from Hussain. Hussain throws a front kick aimed at Ozolinsh's knee but Ozolinsh avoids it well. Ozolinsh slips a jab from Hussain. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ozolinsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ozolinsh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Hussain throws a big shot that misses. Hussain wants to land a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range. Hussain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 Emre Hussain will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot that snaps Hussain's head back.
Hussain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot. Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be getting the better of the standup. A jab from Hussain misses. Hussain throws a half hearted mid kick. Ozolinsh misses with a body kick. Ozolinsh checks the leg kick nicely there.
It seemed like Ozolinsh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Hussain throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range. Hussain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A clash of legs there as Ozolinsh blocks the low kick. Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses. Hussain pushes Ozolinsh away with a front kick. Hussain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ozolinsh tries to clinch up but Hussain circles away and keeps his distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hussain scores with a nice strike. Hussain moves out of range as Ozolinsh strikes. Hussain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy. Hussain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hussain scores with a jab to the jaw. Ozolinsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hussain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Hussain throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot. Hussain with a jab. Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Hussain. Ozolinsh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Ozolinsh throws a combination. Hussain tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Hussain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Ozolinsh checks a low kick from Hussain. Hussain throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozolinsh. Hussain 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. Nice jab there from Hussain. Hussain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hussain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussain moves away. As Ozolinsh backs away, Hussain returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Hussain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Ozolinsh connects with a solid leg kick. Hussain looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range. Hussain lands a jab to the head.
Good work by Ozolinsh as he checks the leg kick. Hussain misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ozolinsh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hussain throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh takes a swing at Hussain's ribcage but misses. Hussain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Ozolinsh blocks a leg kick. Hussain is looking to land body kicks. Ozolinsh motions for Hussain to come forward. Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Ozolinsh moves out of range as Hussain throws a body kick.
Ozolinsh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Hussain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ozolinsh throws out the jab. Hussain takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ozolinsh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ozolinsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ozolinsh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hussain can pounce on him.
Hussain misses with a low kick. Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy. Ozolinsh takes a swing at Hussain's ribcage but misses. A head kick misses from Ozolinsh. Hussain pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hussain lands a leg kick that knocks Ozolinsh off balance momentarily. A thudding body kick lands there by Ozolinsh!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ozolinsh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hussain throws a low kick, looking for Ozolinsh's leg but Ozolinsh calmly moves out of range. A big left from Hussain misses. Hussain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range and Hussain settles back down. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ozolinsh checks a leg kick. Hussain throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily. Ozolinsh shapes to counter with a head kick. Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Hussain moves out of range. The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hussain with a hook. Hussain throws a lazy right hand but Ozolinsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ozolinsh counters with a body kick. Hussain moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussain moves away. The fighters circling - Hussain throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ozolinsh misses with a hook. Hussain ducked under it nicely. Ozolinsh throws a push kick but Hussain slaps the foot to one side. The fighters circle momentarily. Ozolinsh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Ozolinsh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Ozolinsh lands a really nice looking cross but Hussain seems unphased.
A leg kick checked by Ozolinsh.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jab, jab by Ozolinsh - just one landing. Ozolinsh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussain is just out of range. Hussain half committed to a counter leg kick. Ozolinsh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot. Ozolinsh defending well as Hussain loads up on a big left hand. Ozolinsh lands a lovely overhand right. Hussain scores with a decent looking hook. Hussain avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Hussain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Ozolinsh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Ozolinsh lands a head shot. Hussain missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hussain backing away here, and Ozolinsh unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Nice defenses there by Hussain. Both fighters circling a little - Ozolinsh finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hussain. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussain was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh takes a swing at Hussain's ribcage but misses. Hussain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ozolinsh! But no joy. Hussain will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Hussain connects with a solid leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jab, jab by Hussain - just one landing. Hussain cracks the inside of Ozolinsh's front leg. Ozolinsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hussain at a distance.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab. Hussain throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hussain backing away here, and Ozolinsh unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Ozolinsh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hussain momentarily.
Ozolinsh lands a really nice looking cross but Hussain seems unphased.
A jab from Ozolinsh finds it's way through Hussain's defenses. Ozolinsh takes the fight into the clinch. Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hussain breaks from the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hussain. Hussain moves out of range of the body kick from Ozolinsh.
Hussain cracks Ozolinsh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ozolinsh lands a nice shot that snaps Hussain's head back.
Hussain throws a leg kick that misses. Hussain misses with a straight left. Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy. Hussain lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ozolinsh throws out a powerful jab. Hussain throws a push kick but Ozolinsh slaps the foot to one side. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hussain. Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Hussain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hussain throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it. Hussain scores with a decent looking hook. Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick. Hussain scores with a nice right hand.
Ozolinsh scores with a shot to the body.
Hussain avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hussain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh. Hussain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ozolinsh momentarily.
Hussain thows a left - swing and a miss! Ozolinsh tries to clinch but Hussain is having none of it. Hussain throws a solid leg kick but Ozolinsh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hussain. Hussain scores with a leg kick.
Hussain throws a push kick but Ozolinsh slaps the foot to one side. A countering left hand to the body from Ozolinsh misses. Some bone on bone action there as Hussain checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ozolinsh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hussain misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hussain misses with the body kick and Ozolinsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ozolinsh avoids a kick to the body.
Hussain ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh. Hussain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Ozolinsh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hussain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh blocks a jab. Hussain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ozolinsh. Hussain lands with a right hand. Ozolinsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A little feinted left hand from Hussain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hussain misses with a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping right. Hussain moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh misses with a body kick. Hussain misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh gets in close and instigates a clinch. Hussain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ozolinsh lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short uppercut from Ozolinsh. Hussain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ozolinsh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Hussain throws a lazy right hand but Ozolinsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Hussain moved out of range nicely. Ozolinsh wants to slow Hussain down by chopping away at his legs. Ozolinsh lands a leg kick that knocks Hussain off balance momentarily. A big left from Hussain misses. Ozolinsh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Ozolinsh connects with a single shot there. Hussain looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range. Hussain misses with a hook. Ozolinsh throws a head kick but Hussain moves out of range.
Hussain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hussain avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hussain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hussain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ozolinsh. It seemed like Ozolinsh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Hussain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hussain tried to score with a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it. Hussain scores with a jab to the jaw. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Hussain. Ozolinsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hussain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ozolinsh is able to avoid easily. Hussain avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Ozolinsh tried to score with a low kick but Hussain checks it. Ozolinsh throws a jab but it's blocked by Hussain. Hussain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hussain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range. A leg kick checked by Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh tries a quick counter leg kick but Hussain is wise to it. Hussain takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses. Ozolinsh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Hussain misses with a hook. Hussain moves out of range of the strikes. Ozolinsh looks to land a right hand but Hussain moved out of range. Hussain misses with a low kick as Ozolinsh jumps back. Ozolinsh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hussain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Hussain misses with an uppercut
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Ozolinsh tries to clinch but Hussain is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Teodors Ozolinsh. I think Ozolinsh 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Teodors Ozolinsh! Teodors Ozolinsh really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Reaper Combatwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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