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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilkka Hynninen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iiro Junnila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ilkka Hynninen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Inexperienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Ilkka Hynninen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iiro Junnila!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hynninen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Junnila pinned against the cage. Junnila gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Junnila has Hynninen up against the cage in a clinch.
Junnila can't find room to land a body shot as Hynninen controls the action.
Junnila fails to pull guard.
Hynninen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hynninen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Junnila gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilkka Hynninen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junnila tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hynninen is working for takedown but Junnila is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hynninen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Junnila fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Junnila displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hynninen.
Junnila lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hynninen is defended easily by Junnila.
Hynninen is breathing heavily.
No luck for Hynninen with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junnila clinches up against the cage.
Hynninen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Junnila.
Junnila is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Junnila prevents the takedown attempt.
Hynninen can't get the takedown.
Junnila pulls guard effortlessly.
Junnila bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hynninen's guard.
Junnila looking to pass the guard.
Junnila is looking to stand up but Hynninen won't let him.
Junnila wants to control from the top but Hynninen keeps moving.
Junnila passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junnila trying to control the action but Hynninen is working from the bottom.
Junnila throws a strike aimed at the side of Hynninen's head but Hynninen avoids it well.
Junnila tries to stand but Hynninen is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Junnila shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hynninen is trying to defend but Junnila finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Junnila trying to control from half guard but Hynninen is working away.
Hynninen is looking to improve his position.
Junnila tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hynninen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junnila takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hynninen is controlling Junnila's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hynninen tries to roll over but Junnila keeps him under control.
Hynninen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Junnila's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Junnila's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iiro Junnila dominated that round.
That's time! Hynninen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hynninen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Junnila counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hynninen thinking.
Hynninen fails with the takedown.
Junnila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hynninen fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilkka Hynninen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junnila fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hynninen sprawls well initially but Junnila persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hynninen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Junnila showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hynninen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Junnila is now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junnila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hynninen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hynninen is trying is best to control the position here.
Hynninen trying to control but Junnila postures up.
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.
Hynninen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Junnila is thwarting Hynninen's attempts to control the position.
Hynninen moves into full guard.
Junnila drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hynninen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hynninen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hynninen!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hynninen working the ground and pound.
Hynninen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Junnila, who protects the arm well.
Hynninen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Junnila knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hynninen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Junnila knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hynninen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junnila tries to buck Hynninen off but Hynninen is having none of it.
Hynninen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Junnila rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hynninen's guard! Nice work there by Junnila!
Hynninen pulls Junnila in close to prevent any damage.
Hynninen keeping moving, preventing Junnila from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilkka Hynninen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hynninen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Junnila decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hynninen's guard.
Junnila is looking to work some ground and pound but Hynninen has wrist control.
Junnila looking to pass the guard.
Junnila throwing strikes from guard but Hynninen blocks nicely.
Hynninen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Junnila must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junnila trying to control the position from guard on top but Hynninen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hynninen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Junnila trying to control the position from guard on top but Hynninen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hynninen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Junnila counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junnila wants to pass the guard but Hynninen is keeping the position.
Hynninen pulls Junnila in to control the position.
Junnila wants to control from the top but Hynninen keeps moving.
Hynninen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hynninen is controlling Junnila's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hynninen is on top in guard.
Hynninen drops back looking for a leg! Junnila is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Junnila manages to kick Hynninen off! Hynninen jumps back into Junnila's guard.
Junnila wants to sweep here but Hynninen controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hynninen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Junnila is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hynninen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Junnila is pulling down on Hynninen's head. It's preventing any offense from Hynninen, at least for the moment.
Hynninen is looking to work some ground and pound but Junnila has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iiro Junnila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Junnila has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iiro Junnila!
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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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