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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Konsta Keskiverto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Raudsepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konsta Keskiverto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
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167 cm
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Konsta Keskiverto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Raudsepp!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keskiverto scores a takedown into full mount!
Raudsepp tries to reverse the position but Keskiverto maintains control.
Raudsepp defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Keskiverto.
Raudsepp is in all sorts of trouble here.
Keskiverto swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Raudsepp is now in Keskiverto's guard. A big mistake from Keskiverto there, giving up the dominant position!
Keskiverto had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Raudsepp is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Keskiverto Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Raudsepp's back instead.
Raudsepp is in bad spot here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raudsepp is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Keskiverto looking for the choke from the back.
Keskiverto has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Keskiverto is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Raudsepp knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Raudsepp for a finish.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Keskiverto is breathing heavily.
Keskiverto controlling well, preventing Raudsepp from escaping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Keskiverto looking to break Raudsepp's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Raudsepp remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Keskiverto will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Raudsepp tries to break free.
Keskiverto has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Raudsepp has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keskiverto not allowing Raudsepp to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raudsepp turns into Keskiverto and is now in his guard.
Keskiverto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Raudsepp wants to pass the guard but Keskiverto is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raudsepp shoots in and bounces Keskiverto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Raudsepp trying to control but Keskiverto is working from the bottom.
Raudsepp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keskiverto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raudsepp wants to control from the top but Keskiverto keeps moving.
Raudsepp tries to free his leg and advance position but Keskiverto is retaining full guard.
Keskiverto manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Keskiverto landing punches.
Keskiverto is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Raudsepp can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Raudsepp keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Keskiverto is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Raudsepp has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Keskiverto working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Keskiverto wants to finish this one by submission but Raudsepp is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Keskiverto.
Raudsepp is in all sorts of trouble here.
Keskiverto with shots to the head and body - Raudsepp looks very uncomfortable down there.
Raudsepp working to try and regain half guard.
Keskiverto looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Raudsepp is desperately trying to improve his position but Keskiverto has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konsta Keskiverto dominated that round.
That's time! Keskiverto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Keskiverto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Keskiverto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Raudsepp knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Keskiverto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Keskiverto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Keskiverto has hold of Raudsepp's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Raudsepp tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Keskiverto cranks the arm and Raudsepp screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Raudsepp, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Konsta Keskiverto!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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