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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Waldemar Silvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tahkojuusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tahkojuusto has chosen AC/DC : T.N.T as his entrance music. Teppo Tahkojuusto will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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195 lbs
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186 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Waldemar Silvia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Tahkojuusto!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tahkojuusto scores with a jab to the head.
Silvia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silvia preventing the sweep.
Tahkojuusto wants to stand but Silvia is controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silvia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tahkojuusto wants to sweep but no luck.
Tahkojuusto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silvia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tahkojuusto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silvia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silvia landing with the ground and pound.
Silvia 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silvia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tahkojuusto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silvia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silvia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silvia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tahkojuusto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silvia.
Tahkojuusto has his foot on Silvia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silvia works his way back into a safe position though.
Silvia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tahkojuusto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silvia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tahkojuusto looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tahkojuusto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silvia looking to pass the guard.
Silvia 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.
Tahkojuusto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silvia.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tahkojuusto has his takedown stuffed
and Silvia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silvia looks to throw the jab but Tahkojuusto is out of range.
Silvia wants to clinch up but Tahkojuusto keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Silvia or perhaps it was just good defense by Tahkojuusto which made him look bad.
Tahkojuusto slips under a jab.
Tahkojuusto throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Silvia does it's job there.
Tahkojuusto with a poor takedown
and Silvia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvia works his way into full mount!
Silvia lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Silvia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tahkojuusto is looking to escape.
Tahkojuusto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silvia is landing with some decent strikes but Tahkojuusto is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Silvia lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tahkojuusto can't escape the position.
Silvia working the ground and pound effectively.
Tahkojuusto tries to lock up and control but Silvia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto is looking to get to half guard.
Silvia lands a heavy elbow.
Silvia working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tahkojuusto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tahkojuusto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tahkojuusto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tahkojuusto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tahkojuusto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tahkojuusto wants to sweep here but Silvia controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldemar Silvia dominated that round.
That's time! Silvia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silvia clinches up with Tahkojuusto and pushes him back against the ropes.
Tahkojuusto is working for takedown but Silvia is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silvia can't get the takedown.
Silvia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tahkojuusto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silvia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tahkojuusto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silvia can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waldemar Silvia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tahkojuusto has had enough of the clinch but Silvia keeps him there for the moment.
Silvia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tahkojuusto smiles and moves away.
Tahkojuusto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tahkojuusto not doing much here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tahkojuusto is nestled in close to Silvia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Silvia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tahkojuusto.
Silvia is refusing to be controlled, as Tahkojuusto sits in half guard.
Silvia trying to control here.
Tahkojuusto wants to pass the guard but Silvia is defending well.
Silvia tries to roll over but Tahkojuusto keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silvia shoots in looking for a takedown. Tahkojuusto tries to sprawl out of it but Silvia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Tahkojuusto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tahkojuusto misses with a takedown attempt
and Silvia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silvia.
Silvia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silvia is working for takedown but Tahkojuusto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silvia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tahkojuusto backwards.
Tahkojuusto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silvia steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tahkojuusto. That one must have hurt.
Silvia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tahkojuusto doesn't seem bothered though.
Silvia tries to clinch
and Tahkojuusto counters with a thumping low kick.
Tahkojuusto throws a head kick that misses.
Silvia wants to clinch but Tahkojuusto slips to the side
and Tahkojuusto counters with a series of strikes. Silvia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silvia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tahkojuusto, pushing him back against the ropes.
Tahkojuusto stops a takedown attempt from Silvia.
Tahkojuusto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvia wants a takedown.
Tahkojuusto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silvia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tahkojuusto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tahkojuusto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silvia counters by clinching up.
Tahkojuusto has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Silvia clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Silvia prevents Tahkojuusto from getting a body triangle.
Silvia tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Silvia sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Silvia is looking to improve his position.
Tahkojuusto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silvia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto wants to free his trapped foot but Silvia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silvia gets full guard.
Tahkojuusto trying to control the position from guard on top but Silvia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tahkojuusto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tahkojuusto won't allow Silvia to sweep him here.
Silvia is working hard here to advance position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silvia is looking to clinch.
Tahkojuusto fails with the takedown
and Silvia counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silvia passes Tahkojuusto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silvia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tahkojuusto defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Waldemar Silvia will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tahkojuusto swats away the attempt to clinch by Silvia.
Tahkojuusto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tahkojuusto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silvia counters with a takedown into side control.
Tahkojuusto tries to bench press Silvia off him but Silvia keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Tahkojuusto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tahkojuusto is trying to get back to half guard.
Silvia lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tahkojuusto tries to bench press Silvia off him but Silvia keeps the position.
Silvia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tahkojuusto, who protects the arm well.
Waldemar Silvia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silvia landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto wants to get back to his feet but Silvia drags him back down.
Tahkojuusto can't do much from the bottom here.
Silvia lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tahkojuusto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silvia off and has taken his back!
Silvia turns into Tahkojuusto and is now in his guard.
Tahkojuusto has his foot on Silvia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silvia works his way back into a safe position though.
Tahkojuusto throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Silvia lands a couple of elbows.
Tahkojuusto is trying to control the position but Silvia postures up.
Tahkojuusto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silvia kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tahkojuusto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tahkojuusto trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silvia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tahkojuusto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silvia wants to clinch
and Tahkojuusto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silvia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tahkojuusto blocks the strikes from Silvia.
Silvia is staying active underneath Tahkojuusto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silvia is trying to get back to full guard.
Tahkojuusto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silvia!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto wants to get back to his feet but Silvia is holding on tight.
Silvia is trying to escape the mount.
Silvia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Silvia landing with the ground and pound.
Silvia passes Tahkojuusto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silvia is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tahkojuusto is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Silvia pulls his head out easily.
Silvia working Tahkojuusto over with strikes.
Silvia wants to free his trapped foot but Tahkojuusto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silvia looks to land a strike but Tahkojuusto avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Silvia preventing the sweep.
Tahkojuusto controls Silvia momentarily but Silvia frees himself.
Silvia trying to control but Tahkojuusto is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silvia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Waldemar Silvia did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Silvia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tahkojuusto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silvia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tahkojuusto!
Tahkojuusto can't escape the position.
Silvia working for a guillotine from mount but Tahkojuusto is in no mood to give up.
Silvia seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tahkojuusto is holding on tight.
Tahkojuusto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tahkojuusto wants to try and get back to his feet.
Tahkojuusto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Silvia looking to isolate an arm here. Tahkojuusto doesn't see it coming and as Silvia extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Silvia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Waldemar Silvia!
Waldemar Silvia is the new middleweight champion!
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