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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jani Hurme (ranked 2814 p4p, 1222 weight class) and Bobo Valdenius (ranked 309 p4p, 145 weight class). The key to victory for Jani Hurme has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jani Hurme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobo Valdenius!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valdenius throws a nice looking combination but Hurme bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hurme slips a jab and a cross from Valdenius.
Hurme throws a leg kick that is checked
and Valdenius counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Valdenius controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hurme looking for a sweep. Not yet Hurme, not yet.
Valdenius advances to half guard.
Valdenius is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hurme defends it well.
Valdenius wants to advance to full mount but Hurme doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Valdenius trying to control but Hurme is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdenius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hurme is keeping the position for now.
Valdenius stays in close to Hurme's body and controls the position.
Valdenius tries to free his leg and advance position but Hurme is retaining full guard.
Valdenius stopping the sweep attempt from Hurme.
Hurme is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hurme tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valdenius wants to pass the guard but Hurme is keeping the position.
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.
Valdenius is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Valdenius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hurme wants to sweep but no luck.
Valdenius is looking to pass into half guard but Hurme pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hurme is in guard.
Valdenius is pulling down on Hurme's head to control his posture.
Hurme pushing down on Valdenius's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Valdenius trying to hold on to Hurme's head to control him but Hurme postures up.
Valdenius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hurme pulls his head out easily.
Hurme passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdenius tries to hold on but Hurme postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurme 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.
Valdenius is trying to escape the mount.
Hurme throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Valdenius wants to control but Hurme is having none of it.
Hurme is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Valdenius has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Valdenius!
Hurme working for a triangle but Valdenius defends it easily.
Valdenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurme looking for a sweep. Not yet Hurme, not yet.
Hurme will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Valdenius drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hurme manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Valdenius has Hurme in his guard.
Valdenius working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hurme doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hurme manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Valdenius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hurme is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valdenius is pulling down on Hurme's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jani Hurme will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hurme uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Valdenius!
Hurme throws a leg kick but Valdenius sees it coming and moves out of range.
Valdenius tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hurme misses with a straight right.
Hurme fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valdenius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hurme scores with a jab.
Valdenius moves out of range as Hurme strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius gets tackled into the cage by Hurme. Hurme maintains the clinch.
Valdenius successfully pulls guard.
Valdenius escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hurme gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hurme advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurme tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Valdenius is trying to get back to half guard.
Hurme working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Valdenius is trying to improve his position.
Valdenius prevents Hurme from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hurme is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Valdenius has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hurme is trying to get an arm triangle but Valdenius is defending well.
Valdenius manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hurme won't allow Valdenius to pass to mount.
Well, if Valdenius is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Valdenius is working for a submission of some sort.
Hurme manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurme is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valdenius is aware though and is defending well.
Valdenius advances to half guard.
Hurme wants to improve his position but Valdenius is controlling well.
Hurme trying to control here.
Hurme wants to get back to full guard.
Valdenius seems to be looking for submissions.
Hurme is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valdenius is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hurme doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valdenius.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdenius works his way into full mount!
Hurme working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valdenius has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Hurme is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobo Valdenius!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
37% |
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