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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Subedei Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Susi comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Hero of the Day. Khan has chosen Prime Element - Reach For The Stars as his entrance music. Keni Susi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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158 lbs
26 - 26 - 0 |
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177 cm
24
159 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keni Susi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Subedei Khan!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khan as he jumps to the side.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Khan takes the fight into the clinch.
Susi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khan's efforts to push away.
Khan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Susi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Susi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Khan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Khan is looking to get back to his feet here but Susi is keeping cool and he's managed to take Khan's back.
Khan trying to get back to his feet but Susi is in full control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Khan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Khan for a finish.
Susi throwing sloppy strikes.
Khan holding both Susi 's hands and preventing any damage.
Susi working for a choke but Khan is defending well.
Khan is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Susi shoots for a takedown but Khan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keni Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Susi.
Khan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Susi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
Khan wants to get back to his feet but Susi passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susi tries to pass to full mount but Khan defends it.
Susi is looking for a kimura but Khan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Susi to get the leverage.
Susi stops Khan from getting back to his feet.
Susi is looking for a kimura but Khan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Susi to get the leverage.
Susi 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.
Susi stops Khan from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Khan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Susi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Khan is trying to stand.
Khan tries to kick Susi off in order to stand up. Susi Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Susi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Susi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Khan has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan is looking to get back to his feet here but Susi is keeping cool and he's managed to take Khan's back.
Khan controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Khan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Susi's arms.
Susi is striking well from the back but Khan escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keni Susi dominated that round.
That's time! Susi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Susi is defended easily by Khan.
Khan gets caught napping as Susi dives in and scores a takedown. Khan manages to retain guard.
Khan wants to get back to his feet but Susi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Susi from controlling successfully.
Susi throws an elbow that misses. Khan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Susi's guard. Nice move by Khan!
Susi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Susi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Khan uses it to pass to side control.
Susi tries to buck Khan off but Khan is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan wants to stand but Susi is controlling his arm.
Keni Susi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khan decides to stand back up. Khan steps back and let's Susi get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Susi or perhaps it was just good defense by Khan which made him look bad.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Susi's head but Susi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Susi slips a jab from Khan.
Khan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khan breaks from the clinch.
Khan clinches.
Khan breaks the clinch.
Khan throws a jab but it's blocked by Susi.
Subedei Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khan catches Susi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Khan looks to throw the jab but Susi is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khan but Khan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keni Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan is looking to clinch but Susi is avoiding it.
Susi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khan throws out the jab.
Khan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Susi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khan pinned against the cage. Khan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Susi dives in and grabs Khan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khan pushes down on Susi's head and hops out.
Susi shoots in for a double leg but Khan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Susi dives in for a single leg takedown but Khan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Khan tries to break the clinch but Susi is controlling the position.
Khan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Khan breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Khan misses.
Susi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khan defends it nicely.
Susi shoots in and drives through. Khan sprawls well.
Susi has his takedown stuffed
and Khan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khan stuffs the takedown attempt from Susi. Susi gets slowly back to his feet.
Khan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Khan throws an overhand right that lands on Susi's shoulder, as Susi tries to avoid the shot.
Khan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Khan stuffs the takedown attempt from Susi. Susi gets slowly back to his feet.
Susi moves away from the strike by Khan.
Khan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Susi misses with a takedown attempt
and Khan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi defending well as Khan loads up on a big left hand.
Khan stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Khan. No joy for Susi on that attempt.
Susi shoots in and drives through. Khan sprawls well.
Susi shoots for a double leg takedown but Khan sprawls well. He's pushed Susi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Susi shoots in looking for a takedown. Khan tries to sprawl out of it but Susi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Susi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khan.
Khan misses with an uppercut.
Susi has a takedown stuffed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Susi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khan.
Khan dips to his left and cracks Susi with an uppercut!
Susi dives in for a single leg takedown but Khan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Subedei Khan 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!
Khan scores with a jab to the head.
Khan throws out a loose jab but Susi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan scores with a nice right hand.
Susi shoots and misses
enabling Khan to counter with a crisp jab.
Susi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Susi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Khan, who protects the arm well.
Khan is trying to buck Susi off.
Khan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Susi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Khan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Khan parries the strikes from Susi easily there. Susi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Khan to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi prevents Khan from escaping the position.
Khan prevents Susi from moving into mount.
Khan pushes Susi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Susi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Susi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Khan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Susi is controlling him well.
Susi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Khan, who protects the arm well.
Khan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi trying to control the action but Khan is working from the bottom.
Khan is pushing Susi's head away, looking to escape. Susi manages to hold on to the position though.
Khan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khan prevents Susi from improving position.
Susi advances to full mount.
Susi working for a guillotine from mount but Khan is in no mood to give up.
Khan wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Susi wants to finish this one by submission but Khan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Susi.
Susi unloads with some shots from mount but Khan bucks and avoids them well.
Susi trying to control but Khan is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Khan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Khan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Khan!
Khan wants to stand but Susi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Susi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Khan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Susi.
Susi is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Susi to his feet.
Susi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Khan defends well and Susi ends up having to push Khan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Keni Susi.
I think Susi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Keni Susi!
Keni Susi made sure to mention his sponsor, CEC Nutrition Q160 in his post fight interview.
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energy
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