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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iso Korsto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Ellison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korsto comes to the cage accompanied by Legendary. Iso Korsto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
295 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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200 cm
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285 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Iso Korsto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shaun Ellison!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Korsto.
Ellison is looking to score with low kicks.
Ellison avoids the head kick by Korsto.
Ellison tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Korsto counters with a takedown into side control.
Ellison is trying to buck Korsto off.
Korsto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ellison has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Korsto but great work by Ellison.
Korsto is trying to get back to half guard.
Korsto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ellison is trying to stand up here but Korsto is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korsto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ellison knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellison is defending against the submission attempts here by Korsto.
Korsto is looking for a kimura but Ellison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Korsto to get the leverage.
Korsto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ellison doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Korsto.
Korsto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ellison has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Korsto wants to advance to full mount but Ellison doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Korsto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ellison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ellison can't keep his opponent in guard - Korsto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellison tries to kick Korsto off but Korsto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Korsto wants to pass the guard but Ellison is defending well.
Korsto trying to advance position but Ellison counters by regaining guard.
Korsto has gone for a leg lock! Ellison slips out almost immediately though and dives into Korsto's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korsto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ellison passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Korsto is trying to improve his position.
Korsto is working hard here to advance position.
Ellison gets to mount! Korsto was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korsto is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Korsto dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ellison wants to clinch
and Korsto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Korsto.
Ellison keeping full guard, as Korsto tries to pass.
Korsto won't allow Ellison to get back to his feet.
Korsto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ellison is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Korsto, into his guard.
Korsto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ellison is aware though and is defending well.
Korsto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ellison uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korsto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Korsto tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ellison presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Korsto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Korsto looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Korsto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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.
Ellison gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!
Ellison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ellison dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Korsto. That did some damage!
Ellison lands a leg kick that knocks Korsto off balance momentarily.
Shaun Ellison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Korsto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ellison.
Ellison clinches up with Korsto and pushes him back against the cage.
Korsto blocks a body shot from Ellison.
Ellison lands a shot to the body.
Ellison misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ellison.
Ellison presses Korsto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ellison misses with a body punch.
Ellison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Iso Korsto has been cut.
A left hand lands to the body for Ellison.
Ellison lands a nice shot to the body.
Ellison lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ellison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ellison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ellison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Korsto's elbow.
A short right from Ellison on the inside.
Ellison lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellison pushes Korsto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Ellison.
Ellison can't find room to land a body shot as Korsto controls the action.
Korsto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ellison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ellison misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ellison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ellison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ellison can't find room to land a body shot as Korsto controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ellison.
Korsto jumps guard but Ellison stands there with Korsto around his waist. Korsto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Ellison on the inside.
Iso Korsto's cut is getting worse.
Ellison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ellison can't find room to land a body shot as Korsto controls the action.
Korsto goes for a takedown attempt but Ellison pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ellison pushes Korsto up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ellison misses with a punch on the inside.
Korsto has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ellison uses from the top position.
Ellison wants to stand but Korsto is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Ellison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iso Korsto's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ellison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Korsto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ellison tries to clinch there but Korsto circles away.
Ellison tries to clinch but Korsto is having none of it.
Ellison closes the distance but Korsto moves to the side
and Korsto counters with a single leg into guard. Ellison didn't expect that.
Korsto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ellison looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ellison looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ellison!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellison stands up and beckons Korsto to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Korsto circles away from the clinch attempt
and Korsto counters with a shoot takedown. Ellison fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korsto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ellison is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Korsto has gone for a leg lock! Ellison slips out almost immediately though and dives into Korsto's guard.
Ellison must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Korsto has his foot on Ellison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ellison works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Korsto working for submissions but it's allowed Ellison to get to half guard.
Ellison tries to stand but can't do so whilst Korsto controls his leg.
Ellison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Korsto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Korsto looking for submissions off his back.
Korsto with the active half guard here but Ellison passes nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellison stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Korsto checks a leg kick.
Korsto fails with a takedown attempt.
Korsto misses with a kick to the body.
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.
Ellison misses with a low kick.
Korsto moves out of range of the leg kick from Ellison.
Ellison tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Korsto counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ellison's guard now.
Korsto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ellison is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Korsto, into his guard.
Korsto working for submissions but it's allowed Ellison to get to half guard.
Iso Korsto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korsto looking for subs from the bottom but Ellison mounts him!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shaun Ellison.
I think Ellison has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Ellison!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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