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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Mannerheim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko b (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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188 cm
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195 lbs
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180 cm
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Mannerheim! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko b! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mannerheim scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. b is trying to control but can't.
Mannerheim trying to control from half guard but b is working away. b slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. b throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
b has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. b bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mannerheim's guard. b looking to pass the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. b avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
b is in close to Mannerheim's body, working some short punches and elbows. Mannerheim has his feet on b's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mannerheim throws a quick inside leg kick. b closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Mannerheim is trying to get back to full guard. Mannerheim tries to kick b off but b keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. b tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mannerheim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. b looks gassed! b is trying to work for a kimura but Mannerheim is defending well.
Mannerheim has one foot on b's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. b has a takedown stuffed. Mannerheim shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mannerheim was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! b is desperately trying to improve his position but Mannerheim has a good base and remains in mount. Mannerheim stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. Mannerheim throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Niko b has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mannerheim throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by b. Mannerheim goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Mannerheim with a lazy takedown attempt and b counters with a takedown into side control. Mannerheim gets back to half guard. Mannerheim moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. b tries to free his leg and advance position but Mannerheim is retaining full guard. Mannerheim wants to sweep but no luck. Mannerheim looking for a guillotine here but b defends easily.
Mannerheim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
b wants to pass the guard but Mannerheim is keeping the position.
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. Mannerheim had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. b is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mannerheim Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take b's back instead. b rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mannerheim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. b is concentrating on defense, preventing Mannerheim from advancing position. Mannerheim is looking to take a break and control but b is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. b trying to hold on to Mannerheim's head to control him but Mannerheim postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Mannerheim dominated that round. The cut man is working on Niko b's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mannerheim closes the distance and lands a one-two. b tries for a takedown but Mannerheim circles away easily and Mannerheim counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for b! b working to try and regain half guard.
Mannerheim has hold of b's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and b manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
b really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
b is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mannerheim looking to isolate an arm here. b doesn't see it coming and as Mannerheim extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Mannerheim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keijo Mannerheim!
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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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