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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niko Krankovoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Holte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viktor Holte is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Big heart |
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Good kicks
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Krankovoski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viktor Holte!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krankovoski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holte's waist but Holte gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krankovoski off to one side.
Holte dodges the punch combination from Krankovoski.
Holte clinches.
Holte digs a right hand into Krankovoski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krankovoski's gas tank.
Holte is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Krankovoski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Krankovoski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holte gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Holte fails to pull guard.
Holte jumps guard but Krankovoski stands there with Holte around his waist. Holte gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Niko Krankovoski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Holte.
Holte has picked Krankovoski up - he's going for a ride! Holte dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Krankovoski actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krankovoski moves into full guard.
Krankovoski keeping moving, preventing Holte from controlling successfully.
Krankovoski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Holte has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holte trying to mount his opponent but Krankovoski defends it.
Holte wants to take a breather but Krankovoski is having none of it.
Krankovoski pushes Holte off and gets back to his feet.
Niko Krankovoski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krankovoski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Krankovoski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holte but Holte pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krankovoski is breathing heavily.
Holte instigates a clinch.
Holte is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holte manages to break the clinch.
Krankovoski looks to clinch
and Holte counters with a single leg into guard. Krankovoski didn't expect that.
Krankovoski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Holte is controlling him.
Krankovoski keeping moving, preventing Holte from controlling successfully.
Krankovoski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holte wants to get up but he can't break Krankovoski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Holte trying to control the position from guard on top but Krankovoski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holte gets to his feet - Krankovoski follows without any prompting.
Krankovoski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Holte instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krankovoski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holte avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Holte stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Krankovoski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holte gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Holte breaks from the clinch.
Krankovoski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Krankovoski. No joy for Holte on that attempt.
Krankovoski scores with a takedown into Holte's guard.
Krankovoski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Krankovoski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Krankovoski as he connects with a hook.
Krankovoski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krankovoski misses with a series of wild punches.
Holte circles away from the clinch attempt
and Holte counters with a takedown into side control.
Krankovoski is trying to get back to half guard.
Krankovoski is working hard here to advance position.
The strikes coming from Holte are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Holte throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Krankovoski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Krankovoski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krankovoski.
Krankovoski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Krankovoski is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Holte has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holte is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Krankovoski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Krankovoski's back!
Krankovoski breaks Holte's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Krankovoski wanted to stand there but Holte had control of the position.
Holte is trying to keep Krankovoski in close.
Krankovoski stopping the sweep attempt from Holte.
Holte trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holte 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.
Krankovoski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holte is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Holte dominated that round.
That's time! Krankovoski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Holte clinches with his opponent.
Holte decides to pull guard.
Holte trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Krankovoski passes Holte's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Viktor Holte has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krankovoski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holte doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krankovoski.
Krankovoski tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Holte is looking to improve his position.
Krankovoski is working for a submission of some sort.
Holte moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krankovoski wants to pass the guard but Holte is keeping the position.
Krankovoski drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Krankovoski as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Holte screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Krankovoski! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Niko Krankovoski!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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