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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Vihervuori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyo Wuan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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179 cm
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184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
21
182 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Vihervuori! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lyo Wuan! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vihervuori avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jab from Vihervuori. Vihervuori lands a nice looking body shot.
Lyo Wuan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wuan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A jab from Wuan finds it's way through Vihervuori's defenses. Vihervuori takes the fight into the clinch. Vihervuori misses with a body punch.
Vihervuori has a couple of punches blocked by Wuan.
Vihervuori controlling the action here for a moment.
Wuan missing with knees to the body.
Vihervuori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wuan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Vihervuori is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vihervuori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vihervuori has Wuan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wuan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Wuan gets through Vihervuori's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vihervuori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vihervuori takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Juhani Vihervuori has been cut. Wuan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wuan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Wuan tries a body shot but Vihervuori blocks it.
Wuan lands a nice shot to the body. Wuan misses with a punch on the inside.
Wuan lands an elbow inside that Vihervuori shrugs off. Vihervuori lands a hook that snaps the head of Wuan backwards. Wuan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wuan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vihervuori's defenses. Wuan misses with a punch on the inside.
Vihervuori blocks a body shot from Wuan. Vihervuori avoiding damage as Wuan throws knees to the body.
Vihervuori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wuan's elbow. Wuan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vihervuori's defenses. Wuan tries to work over Vihervuori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wuan blocks a body shot from Vihervuori.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vihervuori looking to stall.
Vihervuori avoids a wild elbow strike from Wuan. Wuan tries a body shot but Vihervuori blocks it.
Vihervuori pulls guard successfully.
Vihervuori lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wuan! Wuan is looking to get to half guard. Wuan wants to try and get back to his feet. Wuan tries to hold on but Vihervuori postures up. Vihervuori prevents Wuan from getting the reversal. Wuan just holding on. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vihervuori prevents Wuan from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vihervuori throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wuan because Vihervuori loaded up on that one. Wuan tries to get back to half guard but can't. Vihervuori is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wuan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wuan! Wuan trying to control but Vihervuori is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Vihervuori escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wuan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Wuan won't allow Vihervuori to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vihervuori is looking for a triangle but Wuan pushes his legs off easily.
Wuan tries to stand but Vihervuori is controlling from the bottom. Vihervuori is looking for a triangle but Wuan pushes his legs off easily.
Vihervuori not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wuan trying to control the position from guard on top but Vihervuori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Vihervuori has his foot on Wuan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wuan works his way back into a safe position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lyo Wuan will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Juhani Vihervuori's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Wuan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Wuan ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Vihervuori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wuan.
Vihervuori tries to clinch up. Wuan cracks Vihervuori with a good jab. Vihervuori looks to land a right hand but Wuan moved out of range. Vihervuori closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Vihervuori closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wuan circles away. Wuan scores with a decent looking hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wuan thows a body shot but no joy. Wuan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A big right from Vihervuori misses. Wuan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Wuan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Vihervuori finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wuan scores with a sloppy right hand. Vihervuori should have avoided that one. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Vihervuori takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wuan throws a sloppy head kick and Vihervuori moves out of range easily. Wuan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Vihervuori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wuan lunges at Vihervuori with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vihervuori's hand.
Vihervuori is rocked! Wuan throws out a powerful jab. Oh Vihervuori is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! This has been an exciting period of action! Wuan keeps Vihervuori at a distance using the push kick. Wuan lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Vihervuori is looking to close the distance but Wuan sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Vihervuori crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Vihervuori is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Lyo Wuan! A less than humble Lyo Wuan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
98% |
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