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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Volmar Wikstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ican Pumbleski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pumbleski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: STAIND. This should be a great matchup!
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265 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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196 cm
28
278 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Volmar Wikstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ican Pumbleski!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pumbleski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wikstrom moves away.
Pumbleski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pumbleski misses with a double jab
and Wikstrom counters with a single leg into guard. Pumbleski didn't expect that.
Pumbleski working a defensive guard here.
Pumbleski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wikstrom defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pumbleski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pumbleski wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Wikstrom postures up in Pumbleski's guard and throws a big left but Pumbleski blocks it.
Wikstrom chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wikstrom wants to control from the top but Pumbleski keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pumbleski has his foot on Wikstrom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wikstrom works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volmar Wikstrom dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pumbleski misses with a few strikes there.
Pumbleski throws a combination that misses
and Wikstrom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pumbleski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wikstrom defends it easily.
Pumbleski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pumbleski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wikstrom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wikstrom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
Wikstrom controlling from the top position.
Pumbleski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pumbleski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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.
Wikstrom tries to get to full guard but Pumbleski has control of the leg.
Wikstrom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pumbleski on the ground.
Wikstrom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pumbleski wants to stand up but Wikstrom is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Volmar Wikstrom will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pumbleski thuds a left hand into Wikstrom's body.
Pumbleski throws a big shot that misses.
Pumbleski misses with a combination
and Wikstrom counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pumbleski regains half guard there - taking advantage of Wikstrom's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Pumbleski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pumbleski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wikstrom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pumbleski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wikstrom has managed to get both his arms back between Pumbleski's legs - danger averted.
Volmar Wikstrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pumbleski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wikstrom is aware though and is defending well.
Pumbleski keeping moving, preventing Wikstrom from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pumbleski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wikstrom postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ican Pumbleski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pumbleski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wikstrom defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ican Pumbleski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wikstrom 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Volmar Wikstrom!
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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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