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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Las Mambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johannes Maanpohja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Las Mambo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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194 lbs
21 - 14 - 0 |
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173 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Decent elbows
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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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
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Las Mambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johannes Maanpohja!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mambo walks into a straight right hand from Maanpohja.
Mambo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mambo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maanpohja is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at Holding Cell inform us that Maanpohja has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mambo advances position into side control!
Mambo looks up at the clock and then as Maanpohja takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mambo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Maanpohja is trying to work for a sweep but Mambo has mounted him!
Maanpohja is trying desperately to improve position.
Maanpohja keeps trying to improve his position.
Mambo lands a big shot there that rocks Maanpohja but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mambo wants to control the pace but Maanpohja is squirming around nicely.
Maanpohja can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mambo with shots to the head and body - Maanpohja looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mambo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maanpohja really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mambo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Maanpohja is looking to improve his position but Mambo isn't that keen on the idea.
Maanpohja is still trying to improve position.
The referee warns Maanpohja that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mambo working Maanpohja over with strikes here.
Mambo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Maanpohja is surviving well by controlling Mambo's body position as best he can.
Maanpohja is squirming around, avoiding Mambo's attempts to control the action.
Maanpohja tries to reverse the position but Mambo maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mambo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maanpohja tries to reverse the position but Mambo maintains control.
Mambo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Maanpohja is looking to improve his position but Mambo isn't that keen on the idea.
Mambo raining down shots from the mount!
Mambo controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Maanpohja that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mambo trying to control but Maanpohja is having none of it.
Maanpohja is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mambo wants to control the pace but Maanpohja is squirming around nicely.
Maanpohja is looking to improve his position but Mambo isn't that keen on the idea.
Mambo controlling from mount.
The referee warns Maanpohja that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mambo working for a submission but Maanpohja is keeping him at bay.
Maanpohja is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maanpohja is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maanpohja is in a horrible position here. Mambo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Maanpohja is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maanpohja takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja is looking to improve his position but Mambo isn't that keen on the idea.
Maanpohja bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Maanpohja postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mambo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mambo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maanpohja trying to control but Mambo is working from the bottom.
Mambo is pulling down on Maanpohja's head. It's preventing any offense from Maanpohja, at least for the moment.
Mambo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maanpohja.
Mambo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maanpohja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maanpohja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Las Mambo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mambo but Mambo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mambo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mambo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maanpohja to the mat! Maanpohja manages to get full guard.
Mambo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mambo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mambo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maanpohja keeping moving, preventing Mambo from controlling successfully.
Maanpohja can't keep his opponent in guard - Mambo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mambo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maanpohja can do to turn this around?
Mambo winds up and cracks Maanpohja with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mambo pulls his head out easily.
Maanpohja manages to get to full guard.
Maanpohja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maanpohja being controlled here, momentarily.
Maanpohja working for a triangle but Mambo defends it easily.
Maanpohja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mambo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mambo is stalling in the full guard.
Mambo is in close to Maanpohja's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mambo passes Maanpohja's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mambo pulls his head out easily.
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maanpohja is breathing heavily.
Mambo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maanpohja knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mambo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maanpohja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mambo.
Mambo passes to full mount!
Maanpohja is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mambo scoring with strikes but Maanpohja is staying in there.
Maanpohja regains half guard.
Mambo is looking to take a break and control but Maanpohja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mambo is looking for a kimura here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mambo connects with a nice short shot to Maanpohja's temple.
Maanpohja moves into full guard.
Mambo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maanpohja has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mambo has managed to get both his arms back between Maanpohja's legs - danger averted.
Maanpohja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mambo defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mambo lands a couple of digs.
Maanpohja working for a triangle but Mambo defends it easily.
Maanpohja keeping moving, preventing Mambo from controlling successfully.
Maanpohja is looking for a triangle but Mambo pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maanpohja working for a triangle but Mambo defends it easily.
Maanpohja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Las Mambo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mambo pushes Maanpohja up against the cage in a clinch.
Mambo is pressed up against the cage. Maanpohja has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mambo down to the mat. Mambo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maanpohja shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mambo eats them both and turns towards Maanpohja to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mambo scores with a jab.
Maanpohja darts in and clinches Mambo up against the cage.
Maanpohja has clasped his hands together around Mambo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mambo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Maanpohja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mambo swivels and escapes.
Mambo scores with a head kick. Maanpohja tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Maanpohja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mambo avoids it really well and circles away.
Las Mambo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Mambo drives through with a takedown into Maanpohja's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maanpohja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mambo distracts Maanpohja with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mambo slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mambo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maanpohja sees it coming and defends easily.
Mambo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maanpohja is just riding it out for now. Mambo eventually gives up the hold.
Mambo prevents Maanpohja from improving his position.
Mambo is trying to control the action in half guard but Maanpohja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mambo pulls his head out easily.
Maanpohja is staying active underneath Mambo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mambo working Maanpohja over with strikes.
Mambo stalling.
Mambo lands with a punch from half guard.
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mambo pulls his head out easily.
Mambo trying to pass the guard but Maanpohja defending well.
Mambo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mambo winds up and cracks Maanpohja with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mambo is looking to advance position but Maanpohja won't allow it.
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mambo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja gets back to full guard.
Mambo tries to free his leg and advance position but Maanpohja is retaining full guard.
Maanpohja can't keep his opponent in guard - Mambo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ground and pound from Mambo.
Las Mambo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mambo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mambo wants to control but Maanpohja is keeping him busy.
Mambo decides to stand and escape the position.
Maanpohja misses with a few strikes there.
Mambo has Maanpohja up against the cage in a clinch.
Mambo blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mambo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Maanpohja trying to control but Mambo is working from the bottom.
Mambo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mambo is on top in guard.
Maanpohja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maanpohja pushes a forearm under Mambo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mambo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johannes Maanpohja!
Johannes Maanpohja very nearly forgot to thank Fury Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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