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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosse Grepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Susi comes to the ring accompanied by Metallica - Hero of the Day. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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150 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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174 cm
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155 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 1 - 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 Helsinki, Bosse Grepp!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grepp as he avoids it easily.
Grepp slaps away a takedown attempt from Susi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grepp takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Susi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keni Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grepp feints and as Susi raises his hands in defense, Grepp changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Susi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grepp throwing strikes but missing.
Grepp passes Susi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grepp throwing shots but Susi is blocking nicely.
Grepp frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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.
Grepp lands a big shot there that rocks Susi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Grepp landing strikes, looking to finish!
Grepp 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.
Grepp with good strikes from the mount here!
Susi wants to hold on but Grepp pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grepp tries to control but Susi wriggling away.
Susi is working to get back to half guard.
Grepp has hold of Susi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Susi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Susi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grepp is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Grepp working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Grepp trying to control but Susi is having none of it.
Grepp avoids the attempt from Susi to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Susi has given up his back here.
Susi showing good submission defense here.
Susi turns into Grepp and is now in his guard.
Susi slips nicely into half guard.
Susi wants to take a breather but Grepp is having none of it.
Susi seems to be looking for submissions.
Grepp is staying active underneath Susi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Susi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Susi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Grepp has worked his arm free - good work by Grepp!
Grepp gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi is looking for a kimura here.
Susi is breathing heavily.
Susi prevents Grepp from improving his position.
Grepp makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grepp.
Grepp keeping full guard, as Susi tries to pass.
Grepp looking for a sweep. Not yet Grepp, not yet.
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Grepp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Susi drops back looking for a leg! Grepp is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grepp manages to kick Susi off! Susi jumps back into Grepp's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grepp controls Susi momentarily but Susi frees himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Susi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grepp sprawls well. Grepp wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Susi gets slowly back to his feet.
Grepp shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Susi is trying to defend but Grepp finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Susi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grepp is working for a kimura but Susi is defending it quite comfortably.
Grepp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosse Grepp dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Susi shoots in but no luck this time.
Grepp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grepp wants to clinch up but Susi keeps it at a distance.
Susi rushes Grepp and presses him up against the ropes.
Grepp goes for a takedown in the clinch but Susi prevents it.
Grepp has picked Susi up - he's going for a ride! Grepp dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Susi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grepp is trying to control. Susi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grepp works his way into side control.
Susi tries to buck Grepp off but Grepp is having none of it.
Susi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Susi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grepp pulls his head out easily.
Susi is refusing to be controlled, as Grepp sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Susi actively working from the bottom here.
Grepp has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Susi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Grepp tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Grepp throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Susi has his hands clasped together but Grepp breaks the hold and Susi is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Grepp!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bosse Grepp!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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