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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jannu The Predator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riku Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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193 cm
22
230 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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172 cm
26
240 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jannu The Predator! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Riku Sorsa! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sorsa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. The Predator quickly recovers to half guard. The Predator holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Sorsa works his way into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sorsa remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Sorsa has eaten all the pies! The Predator looking for a sweep but Sorsa has passed into full mount! Oh no! The Predator wants to control but Sorsa is having none of it. Sorsa raining down shots from the mount! Sorsa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sorsa cracks The Predator with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sorsa misses with a head shot. The Predator knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sorsa on the ground. The Predator is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Sorsa jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… The Predator is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by The Predator and Sorsa has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The Predator prevents Sorsa from moving into mount. Sorsa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. The Predator can't do much from the bottom here. The Predator is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. The Predator is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sorsa tries to advance to mount but can't. Sorsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Predator keeps working. Sorsa advances to mount. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sorsa controlling the position easily from mount. Sorsa lands a nice shot to the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Predator tries to get back to half guard but can't. The Predator wants to control but Sorsa is having none of it. Sorsa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Sorsa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can The Predator hang on? The Predator taking shots to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sorsa controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The Predator tries to hold on but Sorsa pushes him away. Sorsa controlling from mount. The Predator is trying to stand up. Sorsa controlling from the full mount. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Sorsa has hold of The Predator's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and The Predator manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riku Sorsa dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sorsa rushes The Predator and presses him up against the cage. Sorsa has clasped his hands together around The Predator's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Sorsa takes a little break here. The Predator wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Sorsa in side control, throwing shots but The Predator defends. The Predator is looking for a sweep. The Predator tries to control but Sorsa manages to take his back. Sorsa slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sorsa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's one minute gone in the round. What can The Predator do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sorsa scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The Predator is in bad spot here.
Sorsa controls the action. The Predator trying to control the action but Sorsa just sinks the hooks in. Sorsa wants to control but The Predator is keeping busy. The Predator trying to control the hands but Sorsa breaks the grip. Sorsa is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Sorsa lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Sorsa controlling the position well here. The Predator rolled but Sorsa kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The Predator is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. The Predator wants to escape the position.
Sorsa really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for The Predator. Sorsa not allowing The Predator to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sorsa really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for The Predator. The Predator is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sorsa is riding his opponent, not letting The Predator buck him off. The Predator tries to roll but Sorsa sticks to his back.
Sorsa has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for The Predator. Sorsa has the hooks in. The Predator is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Sorsa has managed to slip his arm under The Predator's chin. This could be all over... yep, The Predator is tapping out! Submission win for Sorsa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Riku Sorsa!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
36% |
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