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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Holden Topokrs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlatan Zlotowlosy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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199 cm
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230 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Holden Topokrs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zlatan Zlotowlosy!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Topokrs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Topokrs is looking to clinch.
Topokrs shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zlotowlosy's guard.
Zlotowlosy looking to control.
Zlotowlosy wants to sweep but no luck.
Zlotowlosy working for a triangle but Topokrs defends it easily.
Zlotowlosy wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topokrs looking to pass the guard.
Topokrs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Holden Topokrs.
Topokrs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Topokrs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zlotowlosy on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zlotowlosy is trying to control the position but Topokrs postures up.
Zlotowlosy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Zlotowlosy trying to keep a closed guard but Topokrs is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Topokrs sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zlatan Zlotowlosy.
Topokrs staying out of range there.
Zlotowlosy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zlotowlosy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Topokrs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topokrs shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zlotowlosy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Topokrs slows the pace down.
Zlotowlosy is looking for a sweep.
Topokrs takes a little break here. Zlotowlosy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Holden Topokrs.
A cross from Zlotowlosy lands.
Holden Topokrs's cut is getting worse.
Zlotowlosy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zlotowlosy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zlotowlosy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Topokrs counters with a shoot takedown. Zlotowlosy fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zlotowlosy is trying to keep Topokrs in close.
Zlotowlosy looks gassed!
Topokrs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Topokrs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Holden Topokrs's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zlotowlosy swinging wildly here.
Zlotowlosy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zlotowlosy tries to keep at a distance but Topokrs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Topokrs struggles to land a body shot inside as Zlotowlosy controls his hands.
Zlotowlosy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Topokrs to keep the fight standing.
Topokrs tries to pull guard but Zlotowlosy won't allow it.
Zlotowlosy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Topokrs has him pressed against the cage.
Topokrs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zlotowlosy has him pressed against the cage.
Zlotowlosy jumps guard and drags Topokrs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Topokrs tries to free his leg and advance position but Zlotowlosy is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topokrs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zlotowlosy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Holden Topokrs just wasn't active enough.
Topokrs drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topokrs looking to pass the guard.
Zlotowlosy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zlotowlosy wants to stand up but Topokrs is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Topokrs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Holden Topokrs wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zlotowlosy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topokrs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Topokrs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Topokrs slips under a jab from Zlotowlosy.
Topokrs shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Well, if Topokrs is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Holden Topokrs just wasn't active enough.
Zlotowlosy misses with a takedown
and Topokrs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zlotowlosy's guard.
Holden Topokrs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Topokrs controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Topokrs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Holden Topokrs's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zlotowlosy tries to bum rush Topokrs with a series of wild strikes but Topokrs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zlatan Zlotowlosy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zlotowlosy tries to sprawl but Topokrs drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Topokrs 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.
Topokrs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zlotowlosy defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zlotowlosy is trying to stand up here but Topokrs is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Topokrs in particular looking to stall.
Zlotowlosy wants to improve his position but Topokrs is controlling well.
Topokrs is pressing down on Zlotowlosy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zlotowlosy is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topokrs is working hard here to advance position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Holden Topokrs wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Topokrs gets a double leg takedown into Zlotowlosy's guard.
Topokrs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zlotowlosy wants to stand and escape but Topokrs is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Topokrs shoots in and bounces Zlotowlosy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zlotowlosy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Topokrs manages to get himself to full guard.
Zlotowlosy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Topokrs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zlotowlosy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Topokrs pulls Zlotowlosy in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zlotowlosy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Topokrs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We're going to have a standup here because Holden Topokrs wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zlotowlosy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zlotowlosy jabs Topokrs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Topokrs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zlotowlosy, pushing him back against the cage.
Zlotowlosy successfully pulls guard.
Zlatan Zlotowlosy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Topokrs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holden Topokrs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Topokrs, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Topokrs!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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