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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Igor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Savioor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savioor has chosen Holy Diver as his entrance music. Igor Igor had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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198 cm
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289 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
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188 cm
22
281 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Self confident |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid 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
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Igor! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Savioor! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Savioor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Igor.
Igor misses with a two punch combination.
Igor throws a body punch but Savioor moves out of range. Igor waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Savioor. Igor tries to bum rush Savioor with a series of wild strikes but Savioor uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Igor misses with a hook. Savioor ducked under it nicely. Igor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savioor moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Igor Igor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Igor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Igor misses. Savioor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Igor sprawls well initially but Savioor persists and gets the takedown into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Savioor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Igor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Savioor is trying to work for a kimura but Igor is defending well.
Igor wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Savioor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Igor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Savioor. Savioor moves into full mount! Igor won't be happy about that! Savioor thowing shots but they're missing. Savioor jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Igor manages to avoid the submission attempt. Igor could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Igor wants to get back to his feet but Savioor is dominant here and he's now got Igor's back! Igor wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Savioor has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Savioor looking for the choke but no joy. Savioor looks gassed! Igor is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Savioor trying to control momentarily.
Igor controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Igor showing good submission defense here.
Savioor trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Savioor has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Igor! Can he survive? No! He's out! Savioor gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sam Savioor!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
39% |
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