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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sailele Lealofi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lealofi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mata Mata Me. Virtanen has chosen Maamme Laulu as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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255 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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250 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sailele Lealofi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keijo Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lealofi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Virtanen misses.
Virtanen loads up on a big right hand but Lealofi slips the punch.
Lealofi slips a jab and a cross from Virtanen.
Lealofi shoots in looking for a takedown. Virtanen tries to sprawl out of it but Lealofi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Virtanen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lealofi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Virtanen.
Lealofi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Virtanen defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sailele Lealofi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Virtanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Virtanen's coach down at Fitness elite 24/7 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Virtanen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen throws a jab when Lealofi was well out of range.
No joy there for Virtanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Virtanen throws a jab when Lealofi was well out of range.
Lealofi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Virtanen but Virtanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little jabbing left from Virtanen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lealofi tries to move into range but Virtanen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lealofi shoots in and drives through. Virtanen sprawls well.
Lealofi shoots in for a takedown but Virtanen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Virtanen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Virtanen throws out a leg kick but Lealofi moves out of range and Virtanen only half commits.
Lealofi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Virtanen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Virtanen wants it to stay on the feet.
Lealofi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Virtanen is trying to defend but Lealofi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Virtanen moves into full guard.
Lealofi wants to control from the top but Virtanen keeps moving.
Virtanen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lealofi passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen is staying active underneath Lealofi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Virtanen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lealofi is looking to take a break and control but Virtanen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lealofi controlling the action here.
Lealofi wants to take a breather but Virtanen is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lealofi trying to advance position but Virtanen counters by regaining guard.
Virtanen 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Virtanen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lealofi passes into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Lealofi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Virtanen looking for submissions off his back.
Lealofi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four 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.
Virtanen tries to roll over but Lealofi keeps him under control.
Lealofi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Virtanen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lealofi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Virtanen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lealofi somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lealofi has a takedown stuffed.
Lealofi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Virtanen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Danga de danga de dang - Virtanen scores with a four punch combination!
Lealofi shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Virtanen! But no joy.
Virtanen throws a lazy right hand but Lealofi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keijo Virtanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Virtanen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lealofi is defended easily by Virtanen.
Virtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lealofi manages to avoid it.
Virtanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lealofi staying out of range there.
Lealofi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Virtanen sprawls well. Virtanen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lealofi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sailele Lealofi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lealofi shoots in for a takedown but Virtanen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Virtanen misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Lealofi.
Keijo Virtanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lealofi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Virtanen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lealofi.
Lealofi shoots in but no luck this time.
Virtanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lealofi moves away.
Virtanen is looking to score with low kicks.
Lealofi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lealofi goes for a double leg but Virtanen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Virtanen continues to drive forward.
Virtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Virtanen lands with a hook. Lealofi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Virtanen misses with a straight left.
Lealofi goes for a double leg but Virtanen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Virtanen continues to drive forward.
Virtanen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lealofi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Virtanen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Lealofi with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Lealofi with that takedown attempt.
Lealofi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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!
Virtanen lands with a shot to the body.
Virtanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Virtanen scores with a jab to the body.
Lealofi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Virtanen misses.
Virtanen looks to land a combination but Lealofi avoids it well.
Lealofi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Virtanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lealofi.
Lealofi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Virtanen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lealofi somewhat.
Lealofi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Virtanen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lealofi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lealofi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Virtanen tries to roll over but Lealofi keeps him under control.
Lealofi trying to control the action but Virtanen is working from the bottom.
Lealofi trying to mount his opponent but Virtanen defends it.
Lealofi prevents Virtanen from improving his position.
Virtanen moves into full guard.
That's four 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.
Lealofi wants to pass the guard but Virtanen is keeping the position.
Virtanen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lealofi frees his head nicely. Oh but Virtanen has switched to an armbar! Lealofi is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Keijo Virtanen!
An out of breath Keijo Virtanen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Sailele Lealofi stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will come back stronger.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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