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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Einari Hirvikarvala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Coleman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Einari Hirvikarvala's chin.
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143 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Big heart |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Einari Hirvikarvala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jordan Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman shoots in and gets a takedown into Hirvikarvala's guard.
Coleman stands and throws Hirvikarvala's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Coleman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hirvikarvala knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coleman on the ground.
Hirvikarvala is pushing Coleman's head away, looking to escape. Coleman manages to hold on to the position though.
Hirvikarvala sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hirvikarvala tries to get to full guard but Coleman has control of the leg.
Hirvikarvala wants to get back to his feet.
Coleman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Coleman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman content just to control the position here.
Hirvikarvala is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Coleman controlling the pace for now.
Hirvikarvala is trying to escape the mount.
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.
Coleman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Coleman has hold of Hirvikarvala's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hirvikarvala manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Coleman controlling from the full mount.
Hirvikarvala can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hirvikarvala is trying to escape the mount.
Hirvikarvala wants to control but Coleman is having none of it.
Coleman with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hirvikarvala tries to hold on but Coleman postures up.
Hirvikarvala is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Coleman dominating with strikes here.
Hirvikarvala is bucking up trying to escape but Coleman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Coleman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hirvikarvala with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coleman counters with a head kick. That will keep Hirvikarvala thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hirvikarvala throws a head kick that misses
and Coleman counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hirvikarvala's face as Coleman controls the position.
Hirvikarvala tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Coleman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hirvikarvala is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Hirvikarvala's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hirvikarvala is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Coleman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Coleman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
You can see the frustration on Hirvikarvala's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvikarvala is trying to work for a sweep but Coleman has mounted him!
Hirvikarvala tries to reverse the position but Coleman maintains control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coleman controlling from the full mount.
Coleman lands a heavy elbow.
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.
Hirvikarvala is working to get back to half guard.
Hirvikarvala tries to lock up and control but Coleman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hirvikarvala is desperately trying to improve his position but Coleman has a good base and remains in mount.
Coleman controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirvikarvala is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman with the ground and pound from mount.
Coleman looking to finish Hirvikarvala with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hirvikarvala!
Hirvikarvala really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jordan Coleman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coleman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hirvikarvala has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Coleman avoids the attempt from Hirvikarvala to control.
Hirvikarvala really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman lands a nice shot to the head.
Hirvikarvala swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hirvikarvala is desperately trying to improve his position but Coleman has a good base and remains in mount.
Hirvikarvala is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hirvikarvala is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hirvikarvala shoots in and drives through. Coleman sprawls well.
Hirvikarvala throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Coleman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hirvikarvala's guard.
Hirvikarvala is wriggling around but Coleman manages to pass to half guard.
Coleman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Coleman stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hirvikarvala to get to his feet.
Hirvikarvala with a poor takedown
and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hirvikarvala working a defensive guard here.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirvikarvala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvikarvala controls Coleman momentarily but Coleman frees himself.
Coleman stops Hirvikarvala from standing up.
Hirvikarvala 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.
Hirvikarvala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coleman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coleman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hirvikarvala looking to control.
Einari Hirvikarvala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Einari Hirvikarvala has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hirvikarvala shoots for a double leg takedown but Coleman sprawls well. He's pushed Hirvikarvala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Einari Hirvikarvala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hirvikarvala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coleman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hirvikarvala sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hirvikarvala tries to clinch up.
Coleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hirvikarvala fails to land the takedown.
Hirvikarvala with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hirvikarvala won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvikarvala tries to improve position but can't.
Coleman is staying tight to Hirvikarvala's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hirvikarvala is trying to control Coleman's posture but Coleman avoids it.
Hirvikarvala is trying to improve his position.
Hirvikarvala manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Coleman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hirvikarvala.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet.
Hirvikarvala throwing shots but Coleman is blocking nicely.
Hirvikarvala trying to control from half guard but Coleman is working away.
Hirvikarvala lands with a punch from half guard.
Hirvikarvala is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hirvikarvala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Coleman's head.
Coleman is looking for a sweep. Hirvikarvala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Coleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Coleman 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Coleman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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