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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Luikeroinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Workowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luikeroinen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Propellerheads - Bang On. Andrzej Workowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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187 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power |
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ADCC Champion
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Luikeroinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Workowski!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Workowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Luikeroinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Luikeroinen swinging wildly here.
Luikeroinen throws a right hand that Workowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Workowski also avoids with ease.
Luikeroinen misses with a two punch combination.
Workowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Luikeroinen sprawls well. Luikeroinen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Workowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Luikeroinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luikeroinen misses with a two punch combination.
Luikeroinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Workowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jussi Luikeroinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Workowski.
Workowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Workowski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Workowski has gone for a leg lock! Luikeroinen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Workowski's guard.
Luikeroinen gets to his feet - Workowski follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luikeroinen swinging wildly here.
Nice takedown defense from Luikeroinen. No joy for Workowski on that attempt.
Luikeroinen connects with a looping right hand.
Luikeroinen stuffs the takedown attempt from Workowski. Workowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Workowski dives in and scores a takedown into Luikeroinen's guard.
Workowski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Luikeroinen dives on top into guard.
Workowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Luikeroinen wanted to stand there but Workowski had control of the position.
Luikeroinen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Workowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Workowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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!
Luikeroinen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Workowski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Luikeroinen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Workowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luikeroinen pulls his head out easily.
Workowski won't allow Luikeroinen to pass to mount.
Luikeroinen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Luikeroinen is looking to advance position but Workowski won't allow it.
Workowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Luikeroinen stands and throws Workowski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Workowski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Luikeroinen's best efforts.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Workowski gets full guard.
Luikeroinen wants to stand but Workowski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Workowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Workowski keeping moving, preventing Luikeroinen from controlling successfully.
Workowski working for a triangle but Luikeroinen defends it easily.
Luikeroinen wants to pass the guard but Workowski is keeping the position.
Workowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Luikeroinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Workowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Workowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Workowski keeping full guard, as Luikeroinen tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Workowski is on top in guard.
Workowski trying to control but Luikeroinen is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luikeroinen is trying to control the position but Workowski postures up.
Luikeroinen keeping full guard, as Workowski tries to pass.
Workowski has gone for a leg lock! Luikeroinen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Workowski's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Workowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Luikeroinen defends it easily.
Luikeroinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Workowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Workowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Workowski shoots for a takedown but Luikeroinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Workowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luikeroinen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Workowski's half guard.
Workowski is staying active underneath Luikeroinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Workowski wants to get back to full guard.
Andrzej Workowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Workowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Luikeroinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Luikeroinen's back!
Luikeroinen holding both Workowski 's hands and preventing any damage.
Workowski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Workowski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Workowski working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Well, with Workowski on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Luikeroinen is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Luikeroinen staying busy and making it hard for Workowski to control.
Luikeroinen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Workowski gets his way!
Workowski avoiding Luikeroinen 's attempts to control his hands.
Workowski tightening his grip on Luikeroinen, looking for the choke.
Workowski working for a choke but Luikeroinen is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Workowski is looking for a choke. Luikeroinen gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Luikeroinen manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Luikeroinen trying to control but Workowski is working from the bottom.
Workowski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Luikeroinen!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Workowski goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Luikeroinen is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luikeroinen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Workowski is proving hard to escape from.
Workowski wants to improve his position but instead Luikeroinen has moved into half guard.
Workowski is looking to improve his position.
Workowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Workowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Workowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Luikeroinen wants to get up but he can't break Workowski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Workowski working for a triangle but Luikeroinen defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luikeroinen stands up from Workowski's guard - Luikeroinen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Luikeroinen stuffs the takedown.
Workowski is breathing heavily.
Workowski shoots for a takedown but Luikeroinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jussi Luikeroinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Workowski.
Luikeroinen throws a right hand that Workowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Workowski also avoids with ease.
Luikeroinen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Workowski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luikeroinen stands up and beckons Workowski to his feet.
Luikeroinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Luikeroinen misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Luikeroinen enables Workowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Luikeroinen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Luikeroinen keeping full guard, as Workowski tries to pass.
Workowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Luikeroinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Workowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Luikeroinen throws a right and a left that Workowski avoids nicely.
Workowski shoots in and gets a takedown into Luikeroinen's guard.
Workowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Workowski advances to mount.
Luikeroinen is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Workowski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Luikeroinen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Luikeroinen and Workowski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
You can see the frustration on Luikeroinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luikeroinen is not content to let Workowski control the position.
Workowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Luikeroinen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Workowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Luikeroinen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Workowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luikeroinen keeps working.
Workowski laying and praying for a moment but Luikeroinen takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luikeroinen pushes Workowski off looking to stand but Workowski dives back in and keeps control.
Workowski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Luikeroinen!
Workowski tries to control but Luikeroinen wriggling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Workowski controlling from mount.
Workowski moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Luikeroinen has worked his arm free - good work by Luikeroinen!
Jussi Luikeroinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Workowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Workowski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Luikeroinen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Workowski's guard! Nice work there by Luikeroinen!
Luikeroinen trying to control but Workowski is working from the bottom.
Luikeroinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Workowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Workowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luikeroinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luikeroinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Workowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Luikeroinen defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Workowski has his foot on Luikeroinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Luikeroinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Luikeroinen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Luikeroinen wants to pass the guard but Workowski is keeping the position.
Workowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Luikeroinen drops back looking for a leg! Workowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Workowski manages to kick Luikeroinen off! Luikeroinen jumps back into Workowski's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Workowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Luikeroinen is aware though and is defending well.
Andrzej Workowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Workowski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrzej Workowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Workowski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrzej Workowski!
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