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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tarzan Isokana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Teikalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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190 cm
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210 lbs
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191 cm
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
KO power |
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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 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, Tarzan Isokana! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Teikalainen! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Teikalainen stuffs the takedown. Isokana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Isokana misses the shot to the body. Isokana closes this distance looking for a takedown but Teikalainen circles away. Isokana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarzan Isokana. That's going to take a lot out of him. Isokana misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Isokana. Isokana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Teikalainen as he jumps to the side. Isokana scores with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Isokana fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Teikalainen blocks a leg kick. Isokana misses with a body shot.
Tarzan Isokana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Teikalainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Isokana fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Isokana misses with a takedown attempt - Teikalainen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Isokana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Isokana tries for a takedown but Teikalainen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Teikalainen misses with an uppercut
and Isokana counters with a lovely straight right hand! Teikalainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Isokana on the side of the head. Teikalainen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Teikalainen breaks from the clinch.
Teikalainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Isokana counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Isokana tries to bum rush Teikalainen with a series of wild strikes but Teikalainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Isokana is breathing heavily. Isokana misses with a double jab.
Isokana shoots for a takedown but Teikalainen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Teikalainen has Isokana up against the cage in a clinch.
Teikalainen lands an elbow inside that Isokana shrugs off. Teikalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teikalainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Isokana slips under a jab from Teikalainen. Isokana tries to clinch but Teikalainen moves away so Teikalainen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hammerfist, elbow! yells Teikalainen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Teikalainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Isokana has wrist control. Teikalainen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Teikalainen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Teikalainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Teikalainen lands a couple of elbows. Teikalainen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Teikalainen is pushing down on Isokana's leg trying to pass to half guard. Isokana is fighting to maintain full guard but Teikalainen has managed to sneak the leg through. Teikalainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Isokana is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Teikalainen pulls his head out easily. Isokana wants to control but Teikalainen is keeping busy and won't allow it. Isokana is pressing down on Teikalainen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Teikalainen throws a strike but Isokana rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Isokana stops Teikalainen from standing up. Isokana trying to control but Teikalainen is working from the bottom. Isokana wants to stand but Teikalainen has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Isokana forces his way into half guard. Teikalainen missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Isokana trying to control from half guard but Teikalainen is working away. Isokana lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Teikalainen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Teikalainen wants to improve his position but Isokana is controlling well.
Isokana works his way into side control. Isokana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teikalainen keeps working. Teikalainen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Isokana is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Teikalainen! Teikalainen working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Teikalainen dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Isokana displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Teikalainen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Teikalainen trying to advance position but Isokana counters by regaining guard. Teikalainen throws a strike but Isokana rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Teikalainen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Isokana stacks Teikalainen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Isokana! Teikalainen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Isokana's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Isokana! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Teikalainen has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tarzan Isokana!
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