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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kake Luikku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artturi Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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312 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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285 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kake Luikku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artturi Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Virtanen misses its intended target.
Luikku misses with a takedown attempt - Virtanen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Virtanen throws a nice looking combination but Luikku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Virtanen stuffs the takedown.
Virtanen moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Luikku goes down! Can Virtanen finish him!?
It looks like Kake Luikku has been cut.
Luikku will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Luikku trying to control the position.
Virtanen wants to stand but Luikku is controlling his posture from full guard.
Virtanen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Luikku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Luikku is trying to keep Virtanen in close.
Virtanen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Luikku is proving hard to escape from.
Virtanen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Luikku lands some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luikku will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Virtanen looks to land a left hand but Luikku moved out of range nicely.
Luikku shoots in for a takedown but Virtanen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kake Luikku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Virtanen misses the shot to the body.
Virtanen throws a body punch but Luikku moves out of range.
Luikku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Virtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Virtanen misses with a straight right.
Virtanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luikku was well out of range. Poor timing from Virtanen.
Luikku fails with the takedown.
Virtanen slaps away a takedown attempt from Luikku, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Virtanen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Artturi Virtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtanen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luikku fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Virtanen sprawls well initially but Luikku persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Luikku is breathing heavily.
Virtanen wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luikku is looking for a kimura but Virtanen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Luikku to get the leverage.
Virtanen kicks off Luikku and gets to his feet.
Luikku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Virtanen.
Nice takedown defense from Virtanen. No joy for Luikku on that attempt.
Virtanen drops his shoulder and cracks Luikku with a huge uppercut! Luikku goes down! Can Virtanen finish him?
Luikku has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Virtanen wants to stand but Luikku is controlling his posture from full guard.
Virtanen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Virtanen wants to get up but he can't break Luikku's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luikku is looking for a triangle but Virtanen pushes his legs off easily.
Luikku looking for a sweep. Not yet Luikku, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virtanen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Luikku has a closed guard, preventing Virtanen from standing up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Luikku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Luikku looking for a sweep. Not yet Luikku, not yet.
Luikku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Virtanen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Virtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Luikku looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen instigates a clinch.
Luikku is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Virtanen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Luikku is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Virtanen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Virtanen is trying to break the clinch but Luikku is controlling him.
Virtanen manages to break the clinch.
Luikku slips a jab from Virtanen.
Luikku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luikku avoids the body shot from Virtanen.
The fighters circling - Virtanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Virtanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Virtanen misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artturi Virtanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kake Luikku's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Luikku bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Virtanen is trying to buck Luikku off.
Luikku working the ground and pound but Virtanen is defending the strikes.
Virtanen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Luikku is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Virtanen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Virtanen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Virtanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luikku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Virtanen slaps away a takedown attempt from Luikku, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Virtanen cracks Luikku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luikku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Virtanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Luikku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luikku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kake Luikku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Virtanen misses.
Luikku looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Virtanen is fending him off so far but Luikku persists. Nope, Virtanen circles away and we're back to standing.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Virtanen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Virtanen throws a series of punches but Luikku moves out of range.
Luikku shoots for a takedown but Virtanen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Luikku with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Virtanen to score with a decent uppercut.
Virtanen connects with a body shot.
Virtanen misses the shot to the body.
Virtanen closes the distance and pushes Luikku back into the cage.
Virtanen is pressed up against the cage. Luikku has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Virtanen down to the mat. Virtanen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Virtanen's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Virtanen duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Virtanen misses with an uppercut. Luikku saw that one coming.
A shot to de liver by Virtanen. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luikku at a distance.
Virtanen misses with a body shot.
Luikku slips a jab from Virtanen.
Kake Luikku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luikku shoots in but Virtanen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Virtanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luikku was well out of range. Poor timing from Virtanen.
No joy there for Virtanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Virtanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luikku scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Luikku sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Virtanen defending well though.
Luikku is looking to take a break and control but Virtanen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Virtanen wants to improve his position but Luikku is controlling well.
Luikku is nestled in close to Virtanen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luikku seems to be working for a kimura but Virtanen defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luikku trying to mount his opponent but Virtanen defends it.
Luikku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Virtanen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Luikku thows a huge punch but Virtanen dodges it nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Virtanen wants to clinch up but Luikku keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Virtanen. No joy for Luikku on that attempt.
Luikku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Virtanen lands a nice looking body shot.
Virtanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Virtanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Virtanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luikku was well out of range. Poor timing from Virtanen.
Virtanen lands a glancing blow to the side of Luikku's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen misses with a double jab.
Virtanen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Luikku fails to land the takedown.
Luikku slips under a jab from Virtanen.
Virtanen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Luikku.
Virtanen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Luikku tries to pull guard but Virtanen won't allow it.
Virtanen wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luikku has Virtanen pressed against the cage, preventing Virtanen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artturi Virtanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kake Luikku's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Virtanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luikku.
Virtanen misses with a wild body shot.
Virtanen scores with a nice head shot.
Virtanen lands a left and a right that sends Luikku crashing to the canvas! Virtanen dives into mount looking to finish!
Luikku is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virtanen avoids the attempt from Luikku to control.
Oh Luikku is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luikku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Luikku seems to have got his legs back now.
Virtanen controlling the position easily from mount.
Virtanen avoids the attempt from Luikku to control.
Luikku is looking to improve his position but Virtanen isn't that keen on the idea.
Luikku is squirming around, avoiding Virtanen's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Virtanen is looking to stand but Virtanen has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen blocks Luikku's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Luikku regains half guard.
Luikku gets back to full guard.
Virtanen won't allow Luikku to sweep him here.
Luikku wriggles free and stands up.
Virtanen misses with a wild body shot.
Virtanen throws a left that rocks Luikku and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Virtanen dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Luikku regain composure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virtanen tries to stand but Luikku is controlling his head.
Luikku is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Virtanen decides to stand back up.
Virtanen throws the left hand but Luikku avoids the punch easily.
Luikku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Virtanen.
Luikku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Virtanen.
Artturi Virtanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luikku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luikku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Virtanen tries to clinch up but Luikku circles away and keeps his distance.
Virtanen leaves Luikku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Virtanen as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luikku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Virtanen.
Luikku takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Virtanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luikku.
Luikku takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Luikku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Virtanen.
Luikku shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Luikku is keen to just control but Virtanen is a slippery customer.
Luikku trying to pass the guard but Virtanen defending well.
Luikku is looking for a kimura but Virtanen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Luikku to get the leverage.
Luikku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Virtanen pushes Luikku off and gets back to his feet.
Virtanen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luikku darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Luikku throwing shots but Virtanen is blocking nicely.
Luikku trying to control the action but Virtanen is working from the bottom.
Luikku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Luikku missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Luikku is looking for a kimura here.
Luikku is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luikku missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artturi Virtanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Virtanen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Virtanen!
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energy
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hype
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