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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Kravvikowskii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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220 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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195 cm
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Kravvikowskii!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kravvikowskii counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kravvikowskii.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boxer keeping moving, preventing Kravvikowskii from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kravvikowskii throws a strike but Boxer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kravvikowskii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Johnny Kravvikowskii.
Boxer throws an overhand right that lands on Kravvikowskii's shoulder, as Kravvikowskii tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravvikowskii tries to bum rush Boxer with a series of wild strikes but Boxer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boxer misses with a lunging right hand
and Kravvikowskii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Boxer misses.
Boxer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kravvikowskii circles away quickly and effectively.
Boxer misses with a lunging right hand
so Kravvikowskii counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kravvikowskii trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kravvikowskii.
Boxer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kravvikowskii is controlling him.
Kravvikowskii throws and elbow that misses. Boxer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kravvikowskii's guard. Nice move by Boxer!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravvikowskii throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kravvikowskii will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kravvikowskii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kravvikowskii doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kravvikowskii 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.
Kravvikowskii is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kravvikowskii trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer wants to stand but Kravvikowskii has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kravvikowskii looking to control.
Kravvikowskii 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kravvikowskii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boxer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kravvikowskii shoots in but Boxer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bruce Boxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kravvikowskii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boxer swings widly with a right hand
and Kravvikowskii counters with a shoot takedown. Boxer fights it but they end up in guard.
Kravvikowskii throws and elbow that misses. Boxer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kravvikowskii's guard. Nice move by Boxer!
Kravvikowskii trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Boxer is breathing heavily.
Kravvikowskii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxer is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Kravvikowskii dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kravvikowskii fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boxer sprawls well initially but Kravvikowskii persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Boxer is refusing to be controlled, as Kravvikowskii sits in half guard.
Boxer wants to get back to his feet.
Kravvikowskii misses with a head shot. Boxer uses the momentum to regain guard.
Boxer wants to stand up but Kravvikowskii is controlling him.
Kravvikowskii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boxer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravvikowskii throwing strikes but missing.
Kravvikowskii looking to sit in guard and control but Boxer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kravvikowskii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kravvikowskii can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kravvikowskii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxer is one step ahead there.
That's two 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravvikowskii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Johnny Kravvikowskii wasn't active enough on the ground.
Boxer with a jab.
Boxer misses with a hook
and Kravvikowskii counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Boxer!
Kravvikowskii looking to ground and pound but Boxer is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer is squirming around, avoiding Kravvikowskii's attempts to control the action.
Boxer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kravvikowskii.
Kravvikowskii misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kravvikowskii is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Boxer has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Boxer!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boxer is looking to stand up but Kravvikowskii won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Kravvikowskii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Boxer misses with a left hand
and Kravvikowskii counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kravvikowskii.
Kravvikowskii throws and elbow that misses. Boxer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kravvikowskii's guard. Nice move by Boxer!
Kravvikowskii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boxer gets to his feet. Kravvikowskii looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Boxer throws out a loose jab but Kravvikowskii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxer swings widly with a right hand
and Kravvikowskii counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kravvikowskii is working for a kimura but Boxer is defending it quite comfortably.
Kravvikowskii is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Boxer reverses the position - he's now on top in Kravvikowskii's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravvikowskii is trying to control the position but Boxer postures up.
Boxer stopping the sweep attempt from Kravvikowskii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kravvikowskii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxer defends it easily.
Kravvikowskii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxer is one step ahead there.
Kravvikowskii working for a triangle but Boxer defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravvikowskii wants to sweep but no luck.
Boxer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bruce Boxer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Boxer misses with a hook
and Kravvikowskii counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kravvikowskii is looking to break free of the clinch but Boxer has double underhooks.
Boxer is trying to break free.
Boxer can't break the clinch.
Boxer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnny Kravvikowskii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kravvikowskii shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boxer pinned against the cage. Boxer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kravvikowskii misses with a double jab.
Johnny Kravvikowskii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boxer throws a lazy uppercut
and Kravvikowskii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boxer looks to land a left hand but Kravvikowskii moved out of range nicely.
Bruce Boxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boxer scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Kravvikowskii.
I've got Kravvikowskii winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Kravvikowskii!
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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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FIGHT
RATING
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