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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Usham Hamman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raivo Kulli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Usham Hamman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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275 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Usham Hamman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raivo Kulli!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamman with a poor takedown
and Kulli counters with a takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hamman is looking for a sweep.
Hamman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kulli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kulli is keen to just control but Hamman is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Kulli.
Kulli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hamman looking for submissions off his back.
Kulli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hamman defending well though.
Hamman actively working from the bottom here.
Hamman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamman actively working from the bottom here.
Kulli wants to control but Hamman is keeping him busy.
Well, if Kulli is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kulli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hamman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kulli.
Kulli throwing shots but Hamman is blocking nicely.
Kulli landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kulli looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hamman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hamman looking for submissions off his back.
Kulli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hamman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kulli.
Hamman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulli pulls his head out easily.
Kulli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hamman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kulli.
Hamman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kulli prevents Hamman from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kulli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kulli lands with a punch from half guard.
Kulli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hamman looking for submissions off his back.
Hamman is looking to improve his position.
Hamman is refusing to be controlled, as Kulli sits in half guard.
Hamman is defending against the submission attempts here by Kulli.
Hamman looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulli pulls his head out easily.
Hamman is breathing heavily.
Hamman wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kulli lands a nice short elbow.
Kulli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kulli is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kulli wants to control but Hamman is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hamman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raivo Kulli dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hamman slips a jab and a cross from Kulli.
Kulli dives in and scores a takedown into Hamman's guard.
Kulli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hamman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hamman keeping moving, preventing Kulli from controlling successfully.
Kulli might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hamman kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kulli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kulli scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kulli content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hamman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kulli is aware though and is defending well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hamman working for a triangle but Kulli defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamman looking for a guillotine here but Kulli defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kulli working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kulli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kulli wants to control from the top but Hamman keeps moving.
Hamman can't keep his opponent in guard - Kulli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hamman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulli pulls his head out easily.
Kulli lands strikes from half guard.
Hamman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kulli looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hamman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kulli lands a nice short elbow.
Kulli looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hamman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hamman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kulli tries to pass to full mount but Hamman defends it.
Hamman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kulli is keen to just control but Hamman is a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kulli drops an elbow to the side of Hamman's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hamman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kulli wants to control from the top but Hamman keeps moving.
Kulli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hamman is looking for a triangle but Kulli pushes his legs off easily.
Kulli with a nice head shot there.
Kulli landing with the ground and pound.
Kulli cracks Hamman with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kulli's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kulli landing some decent shots from guard.
Hamman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kulli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kulli landing with the ground and pound.
Hamman is looking for a triangle here but Kulli uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hamman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kulli connects with a decent elbow.
Hamman is not content to let Kulli control the position.
Kulli scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hamman to see if he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamman is looking for a sweep.
Kulli controls the position.
Kulli in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raivo Kulli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kulli fails with a takedown attempt.
Kulli swings widly with a right hand
and Hamman counters with a left to the body.
Hamman clinches up with Kulli and pushes him back against the cage.
Hamman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kulli is trying to pull guard but Hamman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Hamman.
Hamman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamman has Kulli pushed against the cage.
Hamman manages to pull guard.
Kulli is stalling in the full guard.
Kulli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hamman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamman looking for a guillotine here but Kulli defends easily.
Hamman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulli controls the pace.
Kulli trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulli pushes down on Hamman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kulli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hamman defends it well.
Hamman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulli pulls his head out easily.
Hamman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kulli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hamman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hamman actively working from the bottom here.
Kulli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulli trying to mount his opponent but Hamman defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulli throwing shots but Hamman is blocking nicely.
Hamman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kulli seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kulli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kulli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hamman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kulli.
Hamman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamman actively working from the bottom here.
Hamman wants to improve his position but Kulli is controlling well.
Kulli controlling the action here.
Kulli tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hamman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kulli drops an elbow to the side of Hamman's head.
Usham Hamman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raivo Kulli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kulli blocks the strikes from Hamman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Usham Hamman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kulli 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raivo Kulli!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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