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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davor Langerholc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jummi Jammi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Langerholc comes to the cage accompanied by Funeral - The Architecture of Loss (Vocal Cover). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 cm
26
208 lbs
16 - 4 - 0 |
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196 cm
26
212 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davor Langerholc! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jummi Jammi! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive. Jammi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Jammi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Langerholc has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jammi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Langerholc. Langerholc looks for a takedown but Jammi sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jammi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Langerholc was well out of range. Poor timing from Jammi. Langerholc dives in for a single leg takedown but Jammi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davor Langerholc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. A head punch blocked on the inside by Langerholc. Langerholc blocks a body shot from Jammi. Jammi effectively controlling the action here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Langerholc. Langerholc tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jammi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jammi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jammi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jammi throws an overhand right that lands on Langerholc's shoulder, as Langerholc tries to avoid the shot. Jummi Jammi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Langerholc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jammi as he jumps to the side. Langerholc defending well as Jammi loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Langerholc misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Langerholc fails with a takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jummi Jammi dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jammi is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No luck with that takedown attempt from Langerholc.
That's one minute gone in the round. Langerholc fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Langerholc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Langerholc gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jammi lands with a good body shot. Langerholc shoots and misses and Jammi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davor Langerholc. That's going to take a lot out of him. Langerholc takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jammi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Langerholc is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jammi is looking to slow Langerholc down with leg kicks. A swing and a miss from Jammi. Langerholc with a lazy takedown attempt and Jammi counters with an inside leg kick. Jammi stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jammi throws a chopping leg kick but Langerholc manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Jammi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Jammi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Langerholc was well out of range. Poor timing from Jammi. Jammi works Langerholc's body with a nice hook. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Langerholc shoots in and drives through. Jammi sprawls well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jummi Jammi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jammi looks to score with a jab to the body but Langerholc is just out of range. Langerholc gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Jammi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jammi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice sprawl there from Jammi as Langerholc shoots in. Jammi throws a body punch but Langerholc moves out of range. Langerholc defending well as Jammi loads up on a big left hand. Langerholc shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jammi pinned against the cage. Jammi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davor Langerholc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Jammi throws a low kick but Langerholc moves out of range easily. Jammi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Langerholc circles away quickly and effectively. Davor Langerholc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jammi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Langerholc tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jammi defends well and Langerholc ends up having to push Jammi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Jammi tries a body shot but Langerholc blocks it.
Jammi misses with the head strike.
Jammi misses with a knee strike.
Jammi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Jammi has a couple of punches blocked by Langerholc.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jammi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Langerholc looking to slow down the pace here. Jammi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jammi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jammi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Langerholc. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jammi throws a low kick but Langerholc avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight! Jummi Jammi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Jammi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jummi Jammi! Jummi Jammi thanked the fans post fight for their support. Davor Langerholc was interviewed post fight and said 'My vengeance will be torture and murder.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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