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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Riku Kurikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kenobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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148 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Riku Kurikka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Kenobi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenobi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kurikka will feel that in the morning.
Kenobi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kurikka's waist but Kurikka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kenobi off to one side.
Kurikka throws a hook but Kenobi avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Kurikka.
Kenobi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurikka doesn't seem bothered though.
Kenobi gets a clinch.
Kurikka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kenobi has him pressed against the cage.
Kenobi breaks the clinch.
Kurikka loads up on a big right hand but Kenobi slips the punch.
Kenobi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kenobi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kurikka!
Kurikka has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Kenobi lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Kenobi is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kurikka up.
Kenobi scores with punches to the body.
Kurikka takes a big shot to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Kurikka! Can he survive? No! He's out! Kenobi gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Kenobi!
In his post fight interview, Igor Kenobi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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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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FIGHT
RATING
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