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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luka Cervic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and kalja maha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Luka Cervic has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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240 lbs
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264 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luka Cervic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, kalja maha!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cervic throws a head kick that maha semi-blocks.
It looks like kalja maha has been cut.
Cervic throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Cervic does no damage.
Cervic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cervic wants it to stay on the feet.
Cervic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but maha moves away.
Cervic lands a glancing blow to the side of maha's head.
Cervic gets caught flat footed, as maha shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
maha looking to pass the guard.
Cervic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst maha is controlling him.
maha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and maha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cervic wants to get back to his feet but maha passes into half guard.
Cervic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for maha on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
maha wants to take a breather but Cervic is having none of it.
Cervic is trying to stand up here but maha is controlling him well.
maha is looking for a kimura but Cervic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for maha to get the leverage.
maha thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Some bone on bone action there as maha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No luck for maha with that takedown attempt.
Cervic throws a lazy right hand but maha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
maha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cervic defends it nicely.
Luka Cervic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of kalja maha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cervic tries to clinch but maha is having none of it.
Cervic doesn't manage to clinch there - maha circles away.
maha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cervic is fending him off so far but maha persists. Nope, Cervic circles away and we're back to standing.
Cervic misses with an uppercut. maha saw that one coming.
Cervic connects with a looping right hand.
Cervic just misses with a punch to the body.
maha tries to move into range but Cervic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
maha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cervic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten maha somewhat.
maha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cervic looks to throw the jab but maha is out of range.
Cervic wants to clinch.
maha avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cervic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with maha, pushing him back against the cage.
maha has Cervic pressed against the cage, preventing Cervic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
maha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cervic's efforts to push away.
Cervic breaks from the clinch.
maha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cervic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
maha bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cervic is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
maha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cervic, who protects the arm well.
maha trying to control the action but Cervic is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Cervic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on kalja maha's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A punch combination from Cervic misses.
kalja maha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cervic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but maha was well out of range. Poor timing from Cervic.
maha drives through and clinches with Cervic against the cage.
Cervic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
maha manages to break the clinch.
maha keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
maha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cervic.
Cervic tries to close the distance and clinch up but maha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
maha looks for a takedown but Cervic sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cervic fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Cervic lands an impressive looking overhand right. maha doesn't seem phased though.
Cervic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cervic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but maha circles away quickly and effectively.
maha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cervic avoids it really well and circles away.
maha is breathing heavily.
maha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Luka Cervic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cervic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and maha is able to avoid easily.
Cervic tries to close the distance and clinch up but maha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cervic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cervic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from maha.
Luka Cervic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of kalja maha.
maha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cervic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and maha is able to avoid easily.
Cervic misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
maha shoots in looking for a takedown. Cervic tries to sprawl out of it but maha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cervic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
maha closes the distance and clinches up with Cervic, looking for a takedown. maha pushes Cervic against the cage but Cervic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as maha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cervic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cervic misses with a jab, cross combination.
maha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cervic counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
maha with a poor takedown
and Cervic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cervic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cervic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cervic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cervic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cervic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
maha takes one to the side of the head.
Cervic just misses with a punch to the body.
Cervic throws a leg kick but maha checks it.
maha with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Cervic counter with a right hand.
maha misses with a takedown attempt
and Cervic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Cervic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on kalja maha's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
maha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cervic darts in and clinches maha up against the cage.
maha tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
maha has Cervic pressed against the cage, preventing Cervic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cervic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cervic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cervic tries to close the distance and clinch up but maha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
maha shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cervic tries to push off, looking to stand up, but maha manages to move to mount!
maha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cervic really wants to buck maha off and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
maha looking to control but Cervic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
maha goes for an armbar but Cervic turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cervic.
Cervic wants to stand but maha is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cervic being controlled here momentarily.
Cervic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cervic throws a jab but it's blocked by maha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
maha keeps the fight on the outside.
maha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cervic counters with a nice uppercut.
Cervic clinches but maha breaks the clinch
and maha counters with a shoot takedown. Cervic fights it but they end up in guard.
maha drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cervic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now maha has Cervic in his guard.
Cervic is looking to stand up but maha won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
maha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cervic wants to stand but maha is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cervic postures up.
kalja maha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luka Cervic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
maha wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to kalja maha.
I think Cervic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luka Cervic!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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