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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Isotalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Likkybumliineen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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250 lbs
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224 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Isotalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Likkybumliineen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Likkybumliineen forces Isotalo back against the cage and clinches.
Isotalo tries to break the clinch but Likkybumliineen is controlling the position.
Likkybumliineen throws an elbow that misses.
Likkybumliineen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Likkybumliineen lands an elbow inside that Isotalo shrugs off.
It looks like Antti Isotalo has been cut.
Isotalo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Likkybumliineen manages to get to full guard.
Isotalo tries to free his leg and advance position but Likkybumliineen is retaining full guard.
Isotalo postures up.
Likkybumliineen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Likkybumliineen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Likkybumliineen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Isotalo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Likkybumliineen gets through Isotalo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Isotalo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Likkybumliineen scores with a hook to the body.
Isotalo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Likkybumliineen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Likkybumliineen looking for a takedown.
Likkybumliineen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Isotalo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Likkybumliineen.
Antti Isotalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jussi Likkybumliineen.
Isotalo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Likkybumliineen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Likkybumliineen looks gassed!
Isotalo working the ground and pound from side control.
Isotalo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Likkybumliineen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Isotalo but great work by Likkybumliineen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Likkybumliineen stands up and beckons Isotalo to his feet.
Isotalo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Likkybumliineen tries to get to full guard but Isotalo has control of the leg.
Likkybumliineen tries to kick Isotalo off but Isotalo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Isotalo lands a nice short elbow.
Likkybumliineen wants to improve his position but Isotalo is controlling well.
Likkybumliineen taking some punishment here, with Isotalo in his half guard.
Likkybumliineen is looking to control Isotalo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Likkybumliineen avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Isotalo doesn't manage to clinch there - Likkybumliineen circles away.
Isotalo gets the takedown into side control.
Likkybumliineen wants to get back to his feet but Isotalo drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Likkybumliineen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Likkybumliineen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo controlling the position.
Isotalo working away.
Isotalo is looking to take a break and control but Likkybumliineen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Isotalo misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Isotalo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antti Isotalo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Likkybumliineen scores with a punch to the head.
Likkybumliineen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Likkybumliineen fails with the takedown
and Isotalo counters with a shoot takedown. Likkybumliineen fights it but they end up in guard.
Isotalo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Likkybumliineen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Isotalo.
Antti Isotalo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Isotalo shoots in looking for a takedown. Likkybumliineen tries to sprawl out of it but Isotalo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Likkybumliineen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Isotalo has his takedown stuffed
and Likkybumliineen counters with a head kick.
Antti Isotalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Likkybumliineen tries for a takedown but Isotalo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Isotalo tries for a takedown but Likkybumliineen circles away easily
and Likkybumliineen counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antti Isotalo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isotalo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Isotalo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Antti Isotalo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Likkybumliineen tries to escape but Isotalo is in control.
Isotalo scores with punches from side control.
Isotalo working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Isotalo trying to control the position but Likkybumliineen is working away.
Isotalo scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Likkybumliineen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Likkybumliineen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Isotalo landing a few strikes.
Likkybumliineen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Isotalo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Isotalo working away.
Likkybumliineen tries to bench press Isotalo off him but Isotalo keeps the position.
Isotalo wants to control but Likkybumliineen is keeping him busy.
Likkybumliineen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Isotalo lands a few punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Likkybumliineen to his feet.
Likkybumliineen throws a nice looking combination but Isotalo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Likkybumliineen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Isotalo counters with a takedown into side control.
Isotalo tries to move to mount but Likkybumliineen blocks the move with his legs.
Likkybumliineen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Likkybumliineen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Isotalo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Isotalo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antti Isotalo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Likkybumliineen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Likkybumliineen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Isotalo misses with a looping left.
Likkybumliineen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Isotalo counters with a single leg into guard. Likkybumliineen didn't expect that.
Likkybumliineen working a defensive guard here.
Isotalo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Likkybumliineen being controlled here, momentarily.
Isotalo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isotalo landing with the ground and pound.
Likkybumliineen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Likkybumliineen pushes Isotalo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Isotalo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Isotalo.
Isotalo working the body and head with strikes.
Likkybumliineen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Isotalo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Likkybumliineen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Isotalo but great work by Likkybumliineen.
Likkybumliineen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Likkybumliineen trying to control the position but Isotalo is working away.
Likkybumliineen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Isotalo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Likkybumliineen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Likkybumliineen stands up.
Likkybumliineen thuds his shin into the meat of Isotalo's side.
Likkybumliineen lunges at Isotalo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Isotalo's hand.
Likkybumliineen throws a hook but Isotalo avoids it easily.
Likkybumliineen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Likkybumliineen throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Isotalo.
Isotalo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Isotalo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Isotalo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Likkybumliineen!
Jussi Likkybumliineen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Isotalo avoids the attempt from Likkybumliineen to control.
Antti Isotalo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
BOOM! Isotalo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Isotalo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Isotalo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Isotalo!
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energy
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hype
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