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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monte Lara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermu Iisakki (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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278 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Monte Lara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jermu Iisakki!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iisakki slips a jab and a cross from Lara.
Iisakki looking to score a takedown here. Lara is defending well but Iisakki drives through and ends up in Lara's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Iisakki tries to free his leg and advance position but Lara is retaining full guard.
Iisakki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Iisakki stopping the sweep attempt from Lara.
Lara is trying to control the position but Iisakki postures up.
Iisakki trying to control the position from guard on top but Lara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lara wants to control the position but Iisakki says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Iisakki controlling the pace.
Lara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iisakki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lara trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Iisakki.
It looks like Monte Lara has been cut.
Lara trying to hold on to Iisakki's head to control him but Iisakki postures up.
Iisakki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iisakki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lara defends it well.
Iisakki is nestled in close to Lara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Iisakki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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!
Iisakki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iisakki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lara tries to get to full guard but Iisakki has control of the leg.
Iisakki works his way into full mount!
Iisakki lands a big shot there that rocks Lara but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Iisakki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Iisakki scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lara?
Iisakki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Iisakki wants to control but instead Lara manages to regain half guard.
Lara taking some punishment here, with Iisakki in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iisakki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Iisakki is nestled in close to Lara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Iisakki stalling away here and it's allowed Lara to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Iisakki forces his way into half guard.
Iisakki wants to control but Lara is keeping him busy.
Iisakki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lara could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Iisakki is nestled in close to Lara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lara is breathing heavily.
Iisakki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lara won't allow Iisakki to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iisakki passes the guard and advances to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iisakki content just to control the position here.
Iisakki with a couple of short strikes.
Lara in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lara is desperately trying to improve his position but Iisakki has a good base and remains in mount.
Iisakki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Iisakki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Iisakki punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermu Iisakki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monte Lara's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Iisakki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lara as he avoids it easily.
Lara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Iisakki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Iisakki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lara as he avoids it easily.
Monte Lara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermu Iisakki.
Lara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Iisakki counters with a shoot takedown. Lara fights it but they end up in guard.
Lara looking to control.
Lara has momentary wrist control but Iisakki slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lara is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iisakki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Iisakki slips a nice elbow through Lara's hands, connecting with Lara's forehead.
Iisakki lands strikes from half guard.
Lara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iisakki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lara's head.
Iisakki thows a huge punch but Lara dodges it nicely.
Iisakki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Iisakki is just content to waste time from the top position. Lara takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Iisakki wants to control from the top but Lara keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lara keeping full guard, as Iisakki tries to pass.
Iisakki keeps trying to improve his position.
Iisakki wants to control from the top but Lara keeps moving.
Iisakki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lara striking off his back but it's not causing Iisakki any problems.
Iisakki looking to pass the guard.
Iisakki pushes down on Lara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lara is trying to maintain the position but Iisakki is very close to passing his half guard.
Iisakki controlling the action here.
Iisakki is trying to work for a kimura but Lara is defending well.
Lara is trying to maintain the position but Iisakki is very close to passing his half guard.
Iisakki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iisakki is pressing down on Lara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lara is holding on for now.
Lara is trying to control but can't.
Iisakki lands strikes from half guard.
Lara has hold of Iisakki's hands but Iisakki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lara wants to improve his position but Iisakki is controlling well.
Lara trying to hold on to Iisakki's head to control him but Iisakki postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iisakki winds up and cracks Lara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Iisakki wants to take a breather but Lara is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermu Iisakki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Monte Lara's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lara stuffs the takedown.
Lara misses with a takedown attempt
and Iisakki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lara won't be happy with that.
Iisakki prevents Lara from escaping the position.
Iisakki landing strikes.
Iisakki is looking to take a break and control but Lara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lara trying to control but Iisakki flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Lara covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Will Iisakki go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lara is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Iisakki gets his way!
Iisakki lands punches and elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iisakki looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Lara is controlling Iisakki 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Iisakki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Iisakki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lara manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iisakki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Iisakki landing some decent shots from guard.
Iisakki is looking to work some ground and pound but Lara has wrist control.
Lara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Iisakki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Iisakki trying to control but Lara is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iisakki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Iisakki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lara keeping moving, preventing Iisakki from controlling successfully.
Iisakki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Check out the look on Iisakki's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Iisakki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Iisakki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Iisakki scoring with punches from side control.
Iisakki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lara, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iisakki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lara keeps working.
Iisakki advances nicely into full mount.
Iisakki prevents Lara from getting the reversal.
Iisakki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iisakki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Iisakki raining down shots from the mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lara takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jermu Iisakki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Iisakki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jermu Iisakki!
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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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