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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lauri Tikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lauri Tikka will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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214 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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20
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Floyd Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lauri Tikka!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tikka misses with a takedown attempt
and Keller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tikka's guard.
Tikka looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Keller distracts Tikka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tikka has an active guard here but Keller has managed to pass into half guard.
Keller is looking for a kimura but Tikka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Keller to get the leverage.
Keller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tikka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tikka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tikka has momentary wrist control but Keller slips an elbow through the middle.
Tikka has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Keller is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tikka.
Keller wants to control but Tikka is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikka taking punishment in the form of punches.
Keller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tikka keeps working.
Tikka is looking to reverse the position.
Keller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Keller trying to control the position but Tikka is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tikka is looking for a sweep.
Keller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Keller is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Tikka is trying to escape and Keller transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Tikka is forced to tap! Nice work there by Keller! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Floyd Keller!
Lauri Tikka was interviewed post fight and said 'This was the way it is. Things will never be the same. Next time is my time.'.
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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
35% |
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