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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Juggernaut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osvald Kikkas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurt Juggernaut has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 cm
23
285 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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205 cm
27
277 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kurt Juggernaut! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osvald Kikkas! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kikkas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Juggernaut counters with a left to the body. Kikkas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Juggernaut tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kikkas is able to avoid easily. Juggernaut lands a nice shot that snaps Kikkas's head back.
Juggernaut pushes Kikkas up against the cage in a clinch. Juggernaut lands a takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Kikkas working for submissions but it's allowed Juggernaut to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Juggernaut controlling the action here. Juggernaut takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kikkas looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Kikkas is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Juggernaut working Kikkas over with strikes. Kikkas looking for submissions off his back. Kikkas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Kikkas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Kikkas has hold of Juggernaut's hands but Juggernaut slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Kikkas looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Kikkas wants to get back to full guard. Juggernaut is figuring out what he wants to do next. Kikkas actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Juggernaut tries to pass to full mount but Kikkas defends it. Kikkas looking for submissions off his back. Juggernaut is taking a breather. Kikkas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Kikkas looking for submissions from an awkward position here. 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!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Kikkas looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Juggernaut pushes past his half guard into mount! Kikkas tries to get back to half guard but can't. Juggernaut controlling the position easily from mount. Kikkas taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kikkas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Juggernaut with a couple of short strikes. Juggernaut controlling the position easily from mount. Kikkas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kikkas gets back to half guard. Juggernaut slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kikkas is trying to get back to full guard. Kikkas looking for submissions off his back. Juggernaut controlling the action here. 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! Kikkas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Juggernaut stalling. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Juggernaut takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Juggernaut dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kikkas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kikkas with a lazy takedown attempt and Juggernaut counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Osvald Kikkas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kikkas doesn't succeed with the takedown and Juggernaut counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Osvald Kikkas has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Juggernaut scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kikkas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Juggernaut to score an easy takedown into full guard. Juggernaut controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Juggernaut has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Kikkas is looking for a triangle but Juggernaut pushes his legs off easily.
Kikkas is breathing heavily. Juggernaut lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round. Juggernaut is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Kikkas looking for a guillotine here but Juggernaut defends easily.
Juggernaut is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Kikkas looking for a guillotine here but Juggernaut defends easily.
Juggernaut is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Kikkas has his foot on Juggernaut's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juggernaut works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Juggernaut makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Kikkas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Juggernaut escapes and throws Kikkas's legs to the side, diving into side control! Juggernaut happy to just control the position for now. Kikkas looks to move to half guard but instead Juggernaut has passed into mount! Damn! Kikkas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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! Kikkas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Juggernaut with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Juggernaut is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kikkas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kikkas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Juggernaut looking to control and managing it successfully. Juggernaut with a couple of short strikes. Kikkas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Juggernaut controlling Kikkas's posture. Juggernaut manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kikkas regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kikkas has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Juggernaut. Oh but Kikkas has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Juggernaut goes limp - he's gone! Kikkas jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Osvald Kikkas! Osvald Kikkas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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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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RATING
43% |
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