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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Dragoslav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarppi Virne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragoslav comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed - Indestructible. Virne is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jeff van Dyck - Soldier's Chant. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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273 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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187 cm
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262 lbs
12 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikola Dragoslav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarppi Virne!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragoslav tries to close the distance and clinch up but Virne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Virne slaps away a takedown attempt from Dragoslav, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Virne tries to clinch up
and Dragoslav counters with a takedown into side control.
Dragoslav in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dragoslav throws an elbow but Virne slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dragoslav postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Virne can't do much from the bottom here.
Virne looks to move to half guard but instead Dragoslav has passed into mount! Damn!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragoslav can't control as he wanted to and Virne manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragoslav trying to mount his opponent but Virne defends it.
Dragoslav with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Virne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dragoslav is working away from the top position though.
Virne is trying to control but Dragoslav manages to pass to mount!
Dragoslav in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav content just to control the position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragoslav breaks from Virne's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Virne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Virne is trying to escape the mount.
Dragoslav trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragoslav working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virne is squirming around, avoiding Dragoslav's attempts to control the action.
Virne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dragoslav unloads with some shots from mount but Virne bucks and avoids them well.
Dragoslav looking to control but Virne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Virne really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virne blocking the ground and pound.
Dragoslav can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Virne is looking to escape.
Virne is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dragoslav with shots to the head and body - Virne looks very uncomfortable down there.
It looks like Jarppi Virne has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragoslav trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Dragoslav dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarppi Virne's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Virne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dragoslav.
Virne throws a one two combo.
It looks like Nikola Dragoslav has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dragoslav.
Dragoslav throws a nice looking combination but Virne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Virne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dragoslav manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dragoslav avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nikola Dragoslav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dragoslav circles away from the clinch attempt.
Virne tries to clinch but Dragoslav is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Virne.
Dragoslav misses with a wild combination.
Virne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dragoslav uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Virne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virne tries to clinch
and Dragoslav counters with a one-two to the body.
Virne tries to close the distance and clinch but Dragoslav swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Virne tries to clinch up but Dragoslav circles away and keeps his distance.
Virne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Virne has Dragoslav up against the cage in a clinch.
Dragoslav tries to throw a body punch but Virne avoids it by throwing Dragoslav back against the cage.
Dragoslav escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Virne tries to clinch up.
Virne misses with a few strikes there.
Dragoslav tries to bum rush Virne with a series of wild strikes but Virne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragoslav swats away the attempt to clinch by Virne.
Virne closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dragoslav counters with an inside leg kick.
Dragoslav misses with a takedown attempt - Virne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Virne tries to clinch but Dragoslav moves out of range.
Virne tries to clinch but Dragoslav moves out of range.
Dragoslav shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Virne as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikola Dragoslav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Dragoslav or perhaps it was just good defense by Virne which made him look bad.
Dragoslav circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jarppi Virne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virne is looking to clinch but Dragoslav is avoiding it.
Virne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Virne tries to clinch up.
Virne doesn't manage to clinch there - Dragoslav circles away.
Virne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Virne swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jarppi Virne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dragoslav keeps the fight on the outside.
Virne wants to clinch.
Virne is looking to clinch.
Dragoslav scores with a shot to the body.
Virne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Virne prevents a body shot from Dragoslav.
Dragoslav tries to break free but Virne pushes him back against the cage.
Virne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dragoslav is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Virne misses with some punches.
Virne lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Virne.
Virne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Virne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Virne wants to clinch
and Dragoslav counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virne is pulling down on Dragoslav's head. It's preventing any offense from Dragoslav, at least for the moment.
Dragoslav looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Virne wants to improve his position but instead Dragoslav has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarppi Virne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dragoslav swats away the attempt to clinch by Virne.
Dragoslav closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Virne's guard.
Virne keeping moving, preventing Dragoslav from controlling successfully.
Virne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dragoslav decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Virne, up you get!
Virne wants to clinch but Dragoslav slips to the side
letting Dragoslav counter with a right hand.
Dragoslav shoots in for a takedown but Virne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Virne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virne tries to close the distance and clinch but Dragoslav swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Virne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virne tries to clinch up but Dragoslav circles away and keeps his distance.
Virne throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dragoslav was covering up waiting for the punch and Virne finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Virne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nikola Dragoslav overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Virne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dragoslav works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Virne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dragoslav working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Virne.
Dragoslav is trying to keep Virne in close.
Dragoslav wants to stand up but Virne is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Virne's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virne looking to pass the guard.
Dragoslav is trying to keep Virne in close.
Virne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virne lands a couple of digs.
Dragoslav is looking for a triangle but Virne pushes his legs off easily.
Virne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Virne working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dragoslav looking for a guillotine here but Virne defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virne slips nicely into half guard.
Virne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dragoslav does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dragoslav looking for submissions off his back.
Dragoslav has hold of Virne's hands but Virne slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Virne looks to land a strike but Dragoslav avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Virne seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Virne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dragoslav works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virne wants to control from the top but Dragoslav keeps moving.
Dragoslav is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Virne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Virne is looking to work some ground and pound but Dragoslav has wrist control.
Dragoslav avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dragoslav has momentary wrist control but Virne slips an elbow through the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragoslav wants to get back to his feet but Virne is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Virne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Virne would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarppi Virne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Virne 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarppi Virne!
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energy
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