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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rubert Kuminauha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seventies Blackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuminauha comes to the cage accompanied by Celine Dion - Just Walk Away. On his way into the cage it seems that Rubert Kuminauha has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rubert Kuminauha seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Kuminauha
vs
Blackman

198 cm
23
240 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
22
235 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Determined

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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rubert Kuminauha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seventies Blackman!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuminauha shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackman sprawls well. He's pushed Kuminauha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Seventies Blackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuminauha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like Rubert Kuminauha has been cut.
A shot to de liver by Blackman. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from Blackman misses.
Blackman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blackman drops Kuminauha with a right and a left! Blackman comes rushing in but Kuminauha regains his composure and manages to keep Blackman in guard.

Kuminauha is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackman is looking to stand up but Kuminauha won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Blackman stands and steps away. Kuminauha gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Blackman lands an overhand right.
Blackman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuminauha.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Blackman misses.
Blackman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blackman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut lands for Blackman. That snapped Kuminauha's head back.
Blackman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Kuminauha darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kuminauha thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blackman is trying to stand back up but Kuminauha is controlling him
Blackman looks gassed!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuminauha thows a huge punch but Blackman dodges it nicely.

Kuminauha is looking for a kimura but Blackman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuminauha to get the leverage.
Blackman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuminauha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blackman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blackman looks to land a combination but Kuminauha avoids it well.
Kuminauha takes one to the chin there.
Kuminauha slips a jab from Blackman.
Some wild striking there from Blackman.
Kuminauha slips a jab and a cross from Blackman.

Kuminauha closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blackman to the mat! Blackman manages to get full guard.
Blackman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blackman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuminauha is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackman is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Blackman keeping moving, preventing Kuminauha from controlling successfully.

Kuminauha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blackman keeping moving, preventing Kuminauha from controlling successfully.
Kuminauha has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blackman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Kuminauha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Kuminauha closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Blackman tries to kick Kuminauha off but Kuminauha keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kuminauha is trying to control. Blackman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blackman is trying to stand back up but Kuminauha is controlling him

Kuminauha seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuminauha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blackman swinging wilding here.
Kuminauha shoots in but Blackman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seventies Blackman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rubert Kuminauha's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kuminauha drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blackman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kuminauha drops back looking for a leg! Blackman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blackman manages to kick Kuminauha off! Kuminauha jumps back into Blackman's guard.
Blackman wants to get back to his feet but Kuminauha passes into half guard.
Blackman is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuminauha thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Blackman kicks Kuminauha off and gets back to his feet.

Kuminauha shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Blackman is trying to stand back up but Kuminauha is controlling him

Blackman is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuminauha.
Blackman is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kuminauha is trying to work for a kimura but Blackman is defending well.

Kuminauha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blackman defends it well.

Kuminauha 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.
Blackman is trying to stand up here but Kuminauha is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kuminauha is trying to work for a kimura but Blackman is defending well.
Kuminauha prevents Blackman from standing back up.

Kuminauha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kuminauha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Blackman. No joy for Kuminauha on that attempt.
Blackman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kuminauha shoots in for a double leg but Blackman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blackman misses with a two punch combination.
Rubert Kuminauha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blackman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blackman throws a series of punches but Kuminauha moves out of range.
Blackman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Blackman misses.

Kuminauha 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.
Blackman wants to stand but Kuminauha is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rubert Kuminauha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rubert Kuminauha's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Blackman misses with a two punch combination.
Blackman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuminauha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blackman throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Blackman misses its intended target.
Seventies Blackman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuminauha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blackman.
Kuminauha shoots in for a takedown but Blackman shows good takedown defense.
Blackman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Kuminauha feints and as Blackman raises his hands in defense, Kuminauha changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuminauha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blackman keeping moving, preventing Kuminauha from controlling successfully.
Blackman wants to get back to his feet but Kuminauha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuminauha trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuminauha won't allow Blackman to get back to his feet.
Kuminauha wants to pass the guard but Blackman is keeping the position.
Kuminauha trying to control but Blackman is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Blackman throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuminauha.
Blackman lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Blackman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuminauha misses with a takedown attempt - Blackman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blackman misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuminauha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubert Kuminauha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Blackman.
Kuminauha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Blackman throws a hook but Kuminauha avoids it easily.
Blackman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuminauha shoots in and drives through. Blackman sprawls well.
Kuminauha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuminauha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blackman tries to avoid it but Kuminauha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blackman to the ground. Blackman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blackman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blackman throws out a loose jab but Kuminauha uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck for Kuminauha with that takedown attempt.
Kuminauha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuminauha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blackman but Blackman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blackman throws a hook to the side of Kuminauha's head but Kuminauha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuminauha moves away from the strike by Blackman.
Blackman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kuminauha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown by Kuminauha or perhaps it was just good defense by Blackman which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Blackman finds it's target.
Blackman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuminauha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuminauha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackman throws out the jab.
Blackman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackman misses with an uppercut.

Kuminauha feints and as Blackman raises his hands in defense, Kuminauha changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kuminauha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blackman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rubert Kuminauha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blackman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuminauha controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seventies Blackman really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rubert Kuminauha's cut.
That's time! Kuminauha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A telegraphed right hand from Blackman misses the target.
Blackman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kuminauha slips a straight right by Blackman.
Blackman misses with a hook.
Blackman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuminauha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuminauha fails to land the takedown.
Kuminauha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blackman throws a body punch but Kuminauha moves out of range.
Blackman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blackman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuminauha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blackman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kuminauha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubert Kuminauha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuminauha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blackman but Blackman pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuminauha. Kuminauha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blackman fails to land with a series of punches.
Blackman cracks Kuminauha with an open hand slap.
Kuminauha slips under a jab from Blackman.
Kuminauha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blackman as he avoids it easily.
Kuminauha shoots in for a double leg but Blackman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blackman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackman misses with a wild combination.
Blackman throws a right and a left that Kuminauha avoids nicely.
Blackman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuminauha.
Seventies Blackman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuminauha fails with a takedown attempt.
Blackman throws a series of punches but Kuminauha avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuminauha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blackman stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuminauha. Kuminauha gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuminauha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackman.
Blackman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuminauha moves away.
A big left from Blackman misses.
Blackman throws a hook but Kuminauha blocks it.
Blackman throws a hook but Kuminauha avoids it easily.

Kuminauha scores a takedown into full mount!

Kuminauha working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackman is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kuminauha throwing strikes here but Blackman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Kuminauha is working for a guillotine from mount but Blackman frees his head quite easily.
Blackman's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuminauha tries to control but Blackman wriggling away.
Blackman trying desperately to get to his feet.

Kuminauha has control of Blackman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Blackman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Blackman wants to get back to his feet.
Kuminauha can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blackman is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Seventies Blackman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rubert Kuminauha's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Blackman misses with a wild body shot.
Kuminauha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blackman throws a hook but Kuminauha blocks it.
Blackman thows a body shot but no joy.
Blackman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blackman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blackman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuminauha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuminauha fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackman looks to land a combination but Kuminauha avoids it well.
Blackman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Kuminauha shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kuminauha was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Kuminauha is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Kuminauha!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rubert Kuminauha!
Rubert Kuminauha is the new heavyweight champion!