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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jari Amanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Warmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warmaster has chosen Deftones- welcome to the butcher as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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230 lbs
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190 cm
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Amanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Warmaster!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Warmaster.
Amanen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Warmaster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Amanen.
Amanen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warmaster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amanen tries to clinch up.
Warmaster shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Warmaster showed some decent athleticism there.
Warmaster is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amanen sees it coming and defends easily.
Warmaster is working for a submission of some sort.
Warmaster wants to work for an arm triangle but Amanen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Warmaster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Warmaster is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warmaster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Warmaster is working for a kimura but Amanen is defending it quite comfortably.
Warmaster is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amanen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Warmaster is trying to work for a kimura but Amanen is defending well.
Amanen is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Warmaster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Amanen defends it well.
Warmaster seems to be working for a kimura but Amanen defends the submission attempt.
Warmaster is looking for a kimura but Amanen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Warmaster to get the leverage.
Warmaster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Amanen defends it well.
Amanen tries to kick Warmaster off but Warmaster keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster seems to be looking for submissions.
Warmaster is looking for a kimura here.
Warmaster trying to control from half guard but Amanen is working away.
Warmaster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Amanen wants to get back to his feet.
Warmaster is trying to work for a kimura but Amanen is defending well.
Warmaster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Warmaster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Amanen defends it well.
Warmaster prevents Amanen from standing back up.
Warmaster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Warmaster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Warmaster dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Amanen doesn't manage to clinch there - Warmaster circles away.
Warmaster fails to land the takedown.
Warmaster drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Amanen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Warmaster is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Amanen has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amanen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Warmaster has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Warmaster tries for a kimura but Amanen is defending well.
Warmaster thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Amanen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Amanen is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Warmaster in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
It looks like Jari Amanen has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Warmaster won't let Amanen get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warmaster looking to secure an arm triangle but Amanen defends it well.
Warmaster has hold of Amanen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Amanen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Warmaster is working for a guillotine from mount but Amanen frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warmaster working for a submission but Amanen is keeping him at bay.
Warmaster won't let Amanen get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Warmaster is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Amanen is surviving well by controlling Warmaster's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster wants to finish this one by submission but Amanen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Warmaster.
Josh Warmaster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Warmaster gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Warmaster shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Amanen is trying to defend but Warmaster finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Warmaster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Warmaster stops Amanen from getting back to his feet.
Warmaster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster seems to be working for a kimura but Amanen defends the submission attempt.
Warmaster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Amanen defends it well.
Warmaster is working for a kimura but Amanen is defending it quite comfortably.
Warmaster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amanen keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warmaster is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amanen has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Warmaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jari Amanen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Amanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warmaster shoots in but Amanen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Amanen scores with a head kick.
Amanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Warmaster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Amanen defends it nicely.
Warmaster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Amanen pinned against the cage. Amanen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jari Amanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Warmaster.
Warmaster fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Amanen lands a high kick!
It looks like Josh Warmaster has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amanen tries to clinch up but Warmaster circles away and keeps his distance.
Amanen feints a jab promting Warmaster to slip. Amanen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Warmaster slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warmaster shoots in and drives through. Amanen sprawls well.
Warmaster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Amanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Warmaster connects with a right hand. Amanen shakes it off.
Jari Amanen's cut is getting worse.
Amanen moves in looking to clinch but Warmaster pushes him off.
Warmaster closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Amanen quickly recovers to half guard.
Warmaster is looking for a kimura but Amanen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Warmaster to get the leverage.
Warmaster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amanen keeps working.
Warmaster is looking for a kimura but Amanen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Warmaster to get the leverage.
Warmaster is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amanen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Warmaster.
Warmaster wants to work for an arm triangle but Amanen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amanen sees it coming and defends easily.
Warmaster wants to control but Amanen is keeping him busy.
Warmaster is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amanen sees it coming and defends easily.
Warmaster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amanen is looking to escape.
Warmaster is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amanen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Warmaster.
Amanen is trying to stand back up but Warmaster is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warmaster is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amanen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Warmaster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Amanen defends it well.
Amanen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jari Amanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster trying to control from Amanen's half guard. Amanen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Warmaster tries to free his leg and advance position but Amanen is retaining full guard.
Amanen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Warmaster wants to control from the top but Amanen keeps moving.
Warmaster is pushing down on Amanen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Amanen is fighting to maintain full guard but Warmaster has managed to sneak the leg through.
Warmaster seems to be working for a kimura but Amanen defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warmaster seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Amanen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Josh Warmaster!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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