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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tarmo Uusivirta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevens has chosen In the Dark as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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175 cm
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138 lbs
15 - 16 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tarmo Uusivirta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonny Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uusivirta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stevens.
Uusivirta lands a nice looking body shot.
Uusivirta looks to throw the jab but Stevens is out of range.
Uusivirta scores with a jab to the body.
Uusivirta works Stevens's body with a nice hook.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Uusivirta as he avoids it easily.
Uusivirta throws a low kick but Stevens avoids it.
Stevens tries to keep at a distance but Uusivirta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stevens prevents Uusivirta from breaking the clinch.
Stevens tries for a takedown but Uusivirta manages to get underhooks.
Uusivirta is pressed up against the cage. Stevens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Uusivirta down to the mat. Uusivirta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tarmo Uusivirta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Stevens.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Uusivirta enables Stevens to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Uusivirta manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Stevens trying to control but Uusivirta is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uusivirta is controlling Stevens's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusivirta looking for a sweep. Not yet Uusivirta, not yet.
Stevens being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stevens shoots in for a double leg but Uusivirta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stevens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevens scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Uusivirta wants to control but Stevens postures up.
Uusivirta avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stevens.
Stevens in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Stevens working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Uusivirta struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uusivirta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stevens working the ground and pound but Uusivirta is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uusivirta tries to improve position but can't.
Stevens controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stevens throws an elbow but Uusivirta slips to the side and avoids it well.
Uusivirta is looking to reverse the position.
Stevens lands an elbow.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Uusivirta tries to bench press Stevens off him but Stevens keeps the position.
Stevens is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Uusivirta's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jonny Stevens was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stevens is trying hard to land a takedown here. Uusivirta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stevens.
Stevens drives through with a takedown into Uusivirta's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Uusivirta keeps moving.
Stevens is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Uusivirta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevens is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jonny Stevens has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Stevens takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stevens moves into range and clinches up with Uusivirta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Stevens dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stevens shoots in and drives through. Uusivirta sprawls well.
Uusivirta tries to score with a low kick but Stevens moves his leg out of the way.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Stevens. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Uusivirta slaps away a takedown attempt from Stevens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Uusivirta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tarmo Uusivirta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Stevens.
Stevens takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Uusivirta jabs Stevens right on the nose. Stevens blinks but takes it well.
Stevens blocks a jab.
Uusivirta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stevens's hands.
Jonny Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uusivirta punishes Stevens's body with a nice straight punch.
Stevens moves out of range of the leg kick from Uusivirta.
Jab by Uusivirta.
Uusivirta is looking to score with low kicks.
Stevens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Uusivirta defends it nicely.
Stevens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tarmo Uusivirta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uusivirta shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stevens has a takedown stuffed.
Uusivirta scores with a sloppy right hand. Stevens should have avoided that one.
Uusivirta sizes up Stevens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stevens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Uusivirta can pounce on him.
Uusivirta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevens.
Uusivirta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevens circles away quickly and effectively.
Stevens fails with a takedown attempt.
Uusivirta rushes Stevens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stevens has Uusivirta pressed against the cage, preventing Uusivirta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Uusivirta gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Uusivirta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Uusivirta.
Stevens tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Uusivirta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stevens tries to pull guard but Uusivirta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens is looking for a takedown.
Stevens is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
Uusivirta has a couple of punches blocked by Stevens.
Uusivirta misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Uusivirta gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stevens blocks an uppercut.
Stevens pulls guard.
Uusivirta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tarmo Uusivirta wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Uusivirta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stevens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Uusivirta tries to avoid it but Stevens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Uusivirta to the ground. Uusivirta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stevens staying out of range there.
Uusivirta throws a nice inside leg kick.
No luck for Stevens with that takedown attempt.
Stevens defending well as Uusivirta loads up on a big left hand.
Uusivirta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Uusivirta scores with a decent looking hook.
Stevens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stevens is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stevens closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stevens lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens lands a couple of digs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens stays in close to Uusivirta's body and controls the position.
Uusivirta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Uusivirta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Uusivirta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stevens is controlling him.
Uusivirta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarmo Uusivirta dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Uusivirta slaps away a takedown attempt from Stevens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick by Uusivirta misses
and Stevens counters with a left and a right that stings Uusivirta.
Stevens shoots in but Uusivirta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stevens moves out of range of the body kick from Uusivirta.
Uusivirta lands a nice looking body shot.
Stevens walks into a straight right hand from Uusivirta.
Stevens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Uusivirta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stevens looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stevens passes to full mount!
Stevens tries to push Uusivirta's head away but Uusivirta is holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusivirta working to try and regain half guard.
Stevens controlling the pace for now.
Stevens looking to ground and pound but Uusivirta is blocking nicely.
Uusivirta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stevens trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jonny Stevens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Uusivirta is trying desperately to improve position.
Stevens postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Uusivirta looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens controlling his opponent.
Stevens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stevens lands with some strikes.
Uusivirta wants to control but Stevens is having none of it.
Stevens content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Stevens has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusivirta is working to get back to half guard.
Uusivirta is in a horrible position here. Stevens smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stevens can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Uusivirta is looking to escape.
Uusivirta wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens controlling his opponent.
Stevens with a couple of short strikes.
Stevens unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uusivirta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stevens scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Uusivirta is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Uusivirta is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Stevens! Uusivirta is hurt baaadly! Stevens is firing away with more strikes - Uusivirta is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Stevens!
Jonny Stevens gave a mention to Pirates Powder in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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