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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Epo Nurminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caio The Python (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caio The Python has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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244 lbs
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197 cm
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205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Epo Nurminen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caio The Python!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Python with a poor takedown
and Nurminen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The Python has momentary wrist control but Nurminen slips an elbow through the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurminen is in close to The Python's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nurminen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The Python is rocked!
Nurminen stops The Python from standing up.
The Python utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurminen stopping the sweep attempt from The Python.
Nurminen trying to control the position from guard on top but The Python is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurminen is looking to work some ground and pound but The Python has wrist control.
Nurminen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurminen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The Python manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurminen manages to get himself to full guard.
Nurminen striking off his back but it's not causing The Python any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Python wants to control from the top but Nurminen keeps moving.
The Python might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nurminen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nurminen wants to stand and escape but The Python is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Python forces his way into half guard.
Nurminen trying to control but The Python postures up.
Nurminen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Python tries to stand and escape but Nurminen is controlling the position.
The Python wants to free his trapped foot but Nurminen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nurminen is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen is trying to get back to full guard.
The Python is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The Python is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nurminen is just riding it out for now. The Python eventually gives up the hold.
Nurminen tries to kick The Python off but The Python keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nurminen is pressing down on The Python's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Python won't allow Nurminen to get back to his feet.
Nurminen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Python missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Python won't allow Nurminen to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen wants to sweep but no luck.
Nurminen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nurminen 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by The Python or perhaps it was just good defense by Nurminen which made him look bad.
A combination from The Python does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Python misses with a takedown attempt
and Nurminen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Epo Nurminen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio The Python.
Nurminen winds up and cracks The Python with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The Python looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurminen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nurminen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Nurminen.
Ground and pound from Nurminen.
Nurminen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nurminen unloading with bombs!
The Python is still in real trouble! Can Nurminen finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Nurminen! The Python is hurt baaadly! Nurminen is firing away with more strikes - The Python is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Epo Nurminen!
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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
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