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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bari Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Jussila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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211 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bari Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Jussila!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers misses with a wild combination.
Rogers misses with the combination.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Jussila moves out of range.
Rogers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jussila backs up against the cage.
Jussila takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Jussila moves out of range.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jussila manages to avoid it.
Jussila digs a good body shot into Rogers's ribs.
Jussila shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jussila trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jussila really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rogers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jussila throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jussila content to stall in guard here.
Jussila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rogers looking to control.
Rogers keeping full guard, as Jussila tries to pass.
Jussila is stalling in the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jussila just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jussila moves away.
Rogers looks to land a right hand but Jussila moved out of range.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jussila was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a double jab.
Jussila fails with a takedown attempt.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Jussila avoids them all with ease.
Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rogers lands a really nice looking cross but Jussila seems unphased.
Jussila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rogers.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jussila was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rogers wants it to stay on the feet.
Jussila tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rogers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jussila somewhat.
Bari Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaakko Jussila.
Rogers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rogers!
Rogers tries to sprawl but Jussila drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rogers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rogers.
Jussila is pushing down on Rogers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rogers is fighting to maintain full guard but Jussila has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jussila lands strikes from half guard.
Rogers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rogers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jussila passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jussila scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jussila is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rogers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jussila looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rogers is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Jussila dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jussila is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rogers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rogers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jussila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rogers cracks Jussila with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jussila shoots in but Rogers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rogers connects with a body shot that sends Jussila's belly button to the back.
Jussila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jussila takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rogers misses with a double jab.
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
Jussila is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rogers's half guard.
Jussila tries to pass to full mount but Rogers defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jussila throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rogers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jussila.
Rogers trying to control from the bottom.
Rogers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jussila scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jussila takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rogers is trying to maintain the position but Jussila is very close to passing his half guard.
Jussila tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rogers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control here.
Jussila sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rogers is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Jussila seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rogers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rogers.
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jussila manages to avoid it.
Bari Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jussila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jussila fails to land the takedown.
Bari Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaakko Jussila.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jussila was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
Jussila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Jussila.
Rogers connects with a looping right hand.
Rogers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jussila walks into a jab.
Jussila slips a jab and a cross from Rogers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jussila moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers lands with a nice combination. Jussila backs away looking to recover.
Rogers lands a head shot.
Rogers lands a really nice looking cross but Jussila seems unphased.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Jussila avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Rogers misses.
Rogers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jussila slips a straight right by Rogers.
Jussila closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rogers did well to prevent Jussila getting side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jussila lands with a punch from half guard.
Jussila is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rogers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bari Rogers will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rogers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jussila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rogers thows a body shot but no joy.
Jussila throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rogers's waist but Rogers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jussila off to one side.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rogers!
Rogers swinging wildly here.
Rogers misses with a double jab
and Jussila counters with a takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Jussila seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rogers struggling a bit here.
Rogers being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jussila cracks Rogers with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jussila has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jussila scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jussila drops a big elbow. That's hurt Rogers! More shots from Jussila and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaakko Jussila!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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