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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Simans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janne Wirman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wirman has chosen Children of Bodom - Banned from heaven as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 cm
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275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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195 cm
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270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lyle Simans! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janne Wirman! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Simans looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Wirman misses with a body shot.
Simans fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Wirman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simans at a distance.
Wirman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Sloppy strikes from Wirman. Those never looked like landing. Simans shoots in and drives through. Wirman sprawls well. Simans misses with a straight right. Simans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Simans shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wirman sprawls well. Wirman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simans gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyle Simans. That's going to take a lot out of him. Simans avoids the body shot from Wirman.
That's one minute gone in the round. Simans has his takedown stuffed and Wirman counters with a three punch combo that has Simans backing up. Simans nods at Wirman to acknowledge the strikes. Simans with a lazy takedown attempt and Wirman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wirman jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wirman just misses with a punch to the body.
Simans moves out of range of the leg kick from Wirman. Simans has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Simans there as he acknowledges the shot. Janne Wirman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Simans throws a nice looking combination but Wirman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Wirman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Simans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wirman.
Simans fails with a takedown attempt. Simans wants to slow Wirman down by chopping away at his legs. Simans misses with a takedown and Wirman counters with a straight right hand. Wirman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Simans is out of range. Wirman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wirman looks to land a left hand but Simans moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Simans tries to bum rush Wirman with a series of wild strikes but Wirman uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Simans with a lazy takedown attempt and Wirman counters with a nice body shot. Simans shoots for a takedown but Wirman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Wirman misses the shot to the body. Wirman throws out a loose jab but Simans uses good head movement to avoid it. Wirman throws a series of punches but Simans moves out of range. Simans pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wirman thows a body shot but no joy. Simans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wirman.
Simans shoots in for a double leg but Wirman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Simans throws a hook to the side of Wirman's head but Wirman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wirman lands a nice shot to the body.
Simans manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wirman on his heels. He'll look to pass Wirman's guard now, I'm sure. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Simans postures up in Wirman's guard and throws a big left but Wirman blocks it. Wirman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Wirman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wirman wants to sweep but no luck. Simans throws a big elbow that misses. Simans won't allow Wirman to sweep him here. Simans pushes down on Wirman's leg and manages to get into half guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Simans is working for a submission of some sort.
Simans is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janne Wirman dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Simans fails to land the takedown. Simans shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wirman but Wirman pushes him off and we're back to square one. Lyle Simans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wirman tests Simans's chin there with a solid looking shot. Simans with a poor takedown and Wirman counters with a nice uppercut. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyle Simans. That's going to take a lot out of him. Simans tries for a takedown but Wirman circles away easily and Wirman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wirman cracks Simans with a big right hand and Simans goes down! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wirman wants to control from the top but Simans keeps moving. Wirman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wirman connects with a couple of short punches. Wirman trying to control the position from guard on top but Simans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Simans looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simans is trying to control the position but Wirman postures up. Simans keeping moving, preventing Wirman from controlling successfully. Wirman throwing strikes but missing. Wirman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Simans keeping moving, preventing Wirman from controlling successfully. Wirman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simans. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Wirman throws a big right hand that misses. Simans manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wirman manages to get himself to full guard.
Simans trying to control the position from guard on top but Wirman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wirman tries to land a sweep but no joy. Wirman keeping moving, preventing Simans from controlling successfully. Wirman looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Simans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Simans looking to sit in guard and control but Wirman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wirman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Simans had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wirman defends it easily. Simans is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Simans is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Wirman trying to control the position from guard on top but Simans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Simans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wirman.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wirman wants to control from the top but Simans keeps moving. Simans throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wirman throws a big right hand that misses. Simans is trying to control the position but Wirman postures up. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wirman trying to control but Simans is working from the bottom. Simans wants to sweep here but Wirman controlling him for the moment. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Wirman slips nicely into half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Simans manages to regain full guard. Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janne Wirman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Simans has Wirman up against the cage in a clinch.
Simans breaks from the clinch.
Wirman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simans.
Simans shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wirman but Wirman pushes him off and we're back to square one. Simans fails with a takedown attempt. Wirman drops Simans with a left right combo! Wirman follows him down to the ground into side control.
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! Simans takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round. Simans is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wirman off and has taken his back! Simans is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Simans doesn't have the hooks in and Wirman manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Simans looking to control.
Simans keeping full guard, as Wirman tries to pass. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wirman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Wirman controls from within his opponent's guard. Simans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wirman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Simans has his hands on Wirman's head, controlling the position. Simans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Simans has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Simans is trying to control the position but Wirman postures up. Wirman passes Simans's left leg - he's now in half guard. Wirman thows a huge punch but Simans dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wirman is nestled in close to Simans, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Wirman scoring with strikes to the body and head. Simans is concentrating on defense, preventing Wirman from advancing position. Wirman is keen to just control but Simans is a slippery customer. Wirman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Simans is looking for a sweep. Wirman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Wirman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Simans is not content to let Wirman control the position. Simans wants to improve his position but Wirman is controlling well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wirman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Simans wants to get back to full guard. Wirman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Simans!
That's four minutes gone in the round. BOOM! Wirman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wirman is landing with some decent strikes but Simans is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Simans is rocked! Whack. That's a big, big shot from Wirman! Simans is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Janne Wirman! A victorious Janne Wirman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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