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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Kuivanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gomi Bakanori Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomi Bakanori Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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195 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Kuivanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gomi Bakanori Jr!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakanori Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuivanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bakanori Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bakanori Jr forces Kuivanen back against the cage and clinches.
Bakanori Jr pushes Kuivanen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bakanori Jr lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Bakanori Jr.
Bakanori Jr breaks the clinch.
Bakanori Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuivanen is trying to break free.
Bakanori Jr blocking some punches.
Bakanori Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Bakanori Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuivanen backwards.
Bakanori Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuivanen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakanori Jr wants to clinch up but Kuivanen keeps it at a distance.
Kuivanen swats away the attempt to clinch by Bakanori Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuivanen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bakanori Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuivanen's head.
Bakanori Jr moves into the clinch.
Bakanori Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bakanori Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakanori Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kuivanen tries to keep at a distance but Bakanori Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bakanori Jr jumps into guard, dragging Kuivanen to the mat.
Bakanori Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuivanen defends well.
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!
Bakanori Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuivanen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuivanen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bakanori Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuivanen is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakanori Jr working for a triangle but Kuivanen defends it easily.
Kuivanen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bakanori Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bakanori Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuivanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuivanen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bakanori Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuivanen is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakanori Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuivanen manages to get himself to full guard.
Kuivanen wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuivanen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bakanori Jr passes Kuivanen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bakanori Jr passes to side control.
Bakanori Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kuivanen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakanori Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuivanen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bakanori Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bakanori Jr stands up and beckons Kuivanen to his feet.
Bakanori Jr tries to clinch up but Kuivanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuivanen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bakanori Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Bakanori Jr misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakanori Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice shot lands for Bakanori Jr.
Bakanori Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuivanen gets caught napping as Bakanori Jr dives in and scores a takedown. Kuivanen manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuivanen keeping full guard, as Bakanori Jr tries to pass.
Bakanori Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kuivanen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bakanori Jr's guard.
Kuivanen looking to pass the guard.
Bakanori Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuivanen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bakanori Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bakanori Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kuivanen has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gomi Bakanori Jr 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.
Kuivanen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bakanori Jr is looking to clinch.
Bakanori Jr blocks a head kick by Kuivanen.
Bakanori Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bakanori Jr wants to clinch.
Bakanori Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gomi Bakanori Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuivanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bakanori Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bakanori Jr rushes Kuivanen and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bakanori Jr.
Bakanori Jr pulls guard successfully.
Bakanori Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuivanen stops Bakanori Jr from standing up.
Kuivanen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bakanori Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bakanori Jr 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.
Kuivanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bakanori Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bakanori Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bakanori Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuivanen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bakanori Jr keeping moving, preventing Kuivanen from controlling successfully.
Bakanori Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuivanen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuivanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bakanori Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuivanen defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuivanen prevents Bakanori Jr from getting back to his feet.
Bakanori Jr is looking for a triangle but Kuivanen pushes his legs off easily.
Bakanori Jr working for a triangle but Kuivanen defends it easily.
Bakanori Jr is breathing heavily.
Bakanori Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bakanori Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuivanen defends well.
Gomi Bakanori Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuivanen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakanori Jr keeping moving, preventing Kuivanen from controlling successfully.
Bakanori Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuivanen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bakanori Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuivanen.
Bakanori Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuivanen throwing strikes from guard but Bakanori Jr blocks nicely.
Bakanori Jr wants to stand but Kuivanen is controlling the position.
Bakanori Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuivanen defends it easily.
Kuivanen wants to control from the top but Bakanori Jr keeps moving.
Kuivanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen preventing the sweep.
Bakanori Jr has his foot on Kuivanen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuivanen works his way back into a safe position though.
Bakanori Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bakanori Jr looking for subs off his back but Kuivanen has passed one foot through 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!
Bakanori Jr is not content to let Kuivanen control the position.
Kuivanen throwing shots but Bakanori Jr is blocking nicely.
Bakanori Jr wants to improve his position but Kuivanen is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuivanen is trying to control. Bakanori Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuivanen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bakanori Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bakanori Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuivanen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuivanen's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gomi Bakanori Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bakanori Jr tries to clinch up
and Kuivanen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bakanori Jr!
Bakanori Jr tries to buck Kuivanen off but Kuivanen is having none of it.
Bakanori Jr is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kuivanen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kuivanen throwing strikes here but Bakanori Jr is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bakanori Jr avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kuivanen.
Bakanori Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Bakanori Jr is still trying to improve position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakanori Jr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kuivanen trying to control the action but Bakanori Jr is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakanori Jr manages to get to full guard.
Bakanori Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuivanen is aware though and is defending well.
Bakanori Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuivanen trying to control but Bakanori Jr is working from the bottom.
Kuivanen throws a big right hand that misses.
Bakanori Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuivanen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kuivanen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kuivanen throwing strikes from guard but Bakanori Jr blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakanori Jr is looking for a triangle but Kuivanen pushes his legs off easily.
Kuivanen stopping the sweep attempt from Bakanori Jr.
Bakanori Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuivanen is controlling him.
Kuivanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bakanori Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuivanen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuivanen throwing strikes from guard but Bakanori Jr blocks nicely.
Bakanori Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuivanen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bakanori Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen throwing strikes from guard but Bakanori Jr blocks nicely.
Bakanori Jr has his foot on Kuivanen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuivanen works his way back into a safe position though.
Bakanori Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuivanen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bakanori Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bakanori Jr keeping full guard, as Kuivanen tries to pass.
Bakanori Jr keeping moving, preventing Kuivanen from controlling successfully.
Kuivanen is sitting in close to Bakanori Jr's body. Bakanori Jr has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kuivanen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kuivanen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bakanori Jr.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gomi Bakanori Jr!
Gomi Bakanori Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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