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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Vikic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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272 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samuel Vikic!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vikic.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vikic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Vikic wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vikic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vikic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vikic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Vikic is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vikic gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Vikic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vikic managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Vikic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Vikic prevents the takedown attempt.
Vikic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vikic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vikic gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Vikic avoids the damage to the body.
Jones keeps control of Vikic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vikic is trying to break free.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Vikic is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vikic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vikic is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Vikic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vikic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vikic avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Vikic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Vikic defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Vikic defends the submission attempt.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vikic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vikic keeps working.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Vikic defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Vikic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones wants to clinch up but Vikic keeps it at a distance.
Vikic tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Vikic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vikic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones controls Vikic momentarily but Vikic frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is really struggling to control Vikic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Vikic.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones crunches a lovely knee into Vikic's ribcage.
Jones crunches a lovely knee into Vikic's ribcage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vikic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Jones dominated that round.
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.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Vikic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vikic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vikic blocks it with crossed arms.
Vikic managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vikic is trying to break free.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vikic prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vikic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones keeps control of Vikic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vikic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones tries a body shot but Vikic blocks it.
Vikic wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Vikic avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Vikic managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vikic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Vikic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vikic misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vikic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones is pressing down on Vikic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vikic stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jones moves out of range as Vikic strikes.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Vikic.
Jones tries to pull guard but Vikic won't allow it.
Jones wants a takedown.
Vikic is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Vikic avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
Jones prevents Vikic from breaking the clinch.
Vikic managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vikic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vikic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vikic rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Vikic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vikic wants to break free but Jones has control.
Vikic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vikic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Vikic avoids the damage to the body.
Vikic managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Vikic avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Vikic is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Vikic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones lands a body shot.
Vikic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vikic cracks Jones with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jones looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vikic finish him?
Jones is rocked!
It looks like Chris Jones has been cut.
Vikic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vikic breaks the clinch.
Vikic is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Jones flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Jones is out cold! Vikic holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Vikic!
Samuel Vikic is the new heavyweight champion!
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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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