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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Isotalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Koivikorpi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isotalo comes to the ring accompanied by Snoop Dogg - Serial Killa. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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280 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Isotalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Koivikorpi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koivikorpi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Isotalo sprawls well initially but Koivikorpi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Koivikorpi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Koivikorpi is working for a kimura here but Isotalo manages to reverse the position and he's now in Koivikorpi's guard.
Isotalo preventing the sweep.
Koivikorpi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Isotalo is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koivikorpi is on top in guard.
Koivikorpi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Isotalo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Isotalo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Isotalo!
Koivikorpi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Isotalo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isotalo trying to mount his opponent but Koivikorpi defends it.
Koivikorpi is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Isotalo pulls his head out easily.
Isotalo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Koivikorpi controls his leg.
Koivikorpi moves into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Isotalo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Koivikorpi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Isotalo as he jumps to the side.
Koivikorpi gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Isotalo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koivikorpi trying to control but Isotalo is working from the bottom.
Koivikorpi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Isotalo dives on top into guard.
Koivikorpi looks gassed!
Koivikorpi is trying to control the position but Isotalo postures up.
Isotalo landing with the ground and pound.
Koivikorpi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Isotalo passes into half guard.
Koivikorpi is trying to maintain the position but Isotalo is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Isotalo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Koivikorpi tries to get to full guard but Isotalo has control of the leg.
Koivikorpi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Isotalo jumps into side control!
Koivikorpi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koivikorpi trying to remain calm as Isotalo controls from the top position.
Koivikorpi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Koivikorpi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koivikorpi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koivikorpi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Isotalo manages to get himself to full guard.
Isotalo wants to get back to his feet but Koivikorpi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Koivikorpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Isotalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koivikorpi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Isotalo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koivikorpi trying to control but Isotalo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juha Koivikorpi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Isotalo throws a body punch but Koivikorpi moves out of range.
Juha Koivikorpi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koivikorpi shoots in but no luck this time.
Isotalo fails with the takedown.
Koivikorpi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Koivikorpi is trying to work for a kimura but Isotalo is defending well.
Koivikorpi is trying to control. Isotalo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Koivikorpi seems to be looking for submissions.
Koivikorpi trying to mount his opponent but Isotalo defends it.
Koivikorpi is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isotalo wants to get back to his feet.
Koivikorpi is trying to work for a kimura but Isotalo is defending well.
Isotalo wants to get back to his feet.
Koivikorpi seems to be working for a kimura but Isotalo defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Isotalo misses with an uppercut.
Koivikorpi shoots in for a takedown but Isotalo shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown by Koivikorpi or perhaps it was just good defense by Isotalo which made him look bad.
Antti Isotalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Koivikorpi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Isotalo thuds his right hand into Koivikorpi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Isotalo forces Koivikorpi back against the ropes and clinches.
Isotalo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Isotalo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Isotalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Isotalo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Isotalo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Isotalo seems content to control.
Koivikorpi tries to get to full guard but Isotalo has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Isotalo.
Koivikorpi trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo works his way into side control.
Koivikorpi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Koivikorpi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Isotalo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Juha Koivikorpi!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
44% |
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