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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Humahuta Kumahuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Jensen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Humahuta Kumahuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommy Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen looks to land a combination but Kumahuta avoids it well.
Jensen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jensen decides to stand back up.
Kumahuta tries for a takedown but Jensen circles away easily
and Jensen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kumahuta has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kumahuta lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jensen!
Kumahuta goes for an armbar but Jensen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jensen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jensen is looking to stand up but Kumahuta won't let him.
Kumahuta controlling Jensen's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumahuta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jensen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kumahuta is breathing heavily.
Kumahuta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kumahuta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jensen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jensen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jensen postures up.
Jensen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kumahuta's guard.
Kumahuta had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jensen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kumahuta Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jensen's back instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jensen wants to control his opponent's hands but Kumahuta gets his hands free.
Jensen is trying to get back to his feet but Kumahuta has full control of the position and if anything, Jensen has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kumahuta wants to control but Jensen is keeping busy.
Kumahuta wants to control the position but Jensen frees himself and scrambles - Kumahuta manages to regain control in side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jensen moves into the clinch.
Jensen gets underhooks to prevent Kumahuta's takedown attempt.
Jensen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kumahuta has him pressed against the cage.
Jensen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kumahuta manages to break the clinch.
Kumahuta tries for a takedown but Jensen circles away easily
and Jensen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Humahuta Kumahuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen looking to pass the guard.
Kumahuta has his hands on Jensen's head, controlling the position.
Jensen looking to pass the guard.
Kumahuta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kumahuta keeping moving, preventing Jensen from controlling successfully.
Jensen wants to get up but he can't break Kumahuta's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kumahuta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jensen has his takedown stuffed
and Kumahuta counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kumahuta controlling the pace.
Kumahuta works his way into side control.
Kumahuta tries to advance to mount but Jensen denies him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jensen is not content to let Kumahuta control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Jensen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jensen!
Jensen fails with the takedown
and Kumahuta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kumahuta.
Kumahuta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kumahuta chips away with some ground and pound.
Kumahuta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jensen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jensen wants to sweep here but Kumahuta controlling him for the moment.
Kumahuta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumahuta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kumahuta won't allow Jensen to get back to his feet.
Kumahuta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kumahuta thows a big elbow that misses.
Kumahuta is stalling in the full guard.
Jensen keeping moving, preventing Kumahuta from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kumahuta is really struggling to control Jensen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kumahuta stops Jensen from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jensen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kumahuta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kumahuta.
Kumahuta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kumahuta pushes down on Jensen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kumahuta lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumahuta not doing much here.
Kumahuta trying to control from half guard but Jensen is working away.
Jensen is looking to escape.
Kumahuta performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kumahuta trying to control the action but Jensen is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kumahuta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jensen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kumahuta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jensen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kumahuta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jensen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kumahuta swings around for an armbar but Jensen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kumahuta's guard.
Kumahuta wants to sweep but no luck.
Kumahuta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jensen postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humahuta Kumahuta dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jensen shoots in but no luck this time.
Kumahuta closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kumahuta working away.
Jensen is letting Kumahuta control him for a moment.
Jensen stops Kumahuta from passing to mount.
Jensen wants to get back to his feet but Kumahuta drags him back down.
Jensen is trying to get back to half guard.
Kumahuta is looking to take a break and control but Jensen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kumahuta controlling from side mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen is pushing Kumahuta's head away, looking to escape. Kumahuta manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kumahuta throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kumahuta fails with the takedown
and Jensen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kumahuta!
Kumahuta tries to lock up and control but Jensen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kumahuta sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kumahuta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kumahuta.
Kumahuta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen advances to half guard.
Kumahuta is controlling Jensen's trapped leg to prevent Jensen from advancing to side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kumahuta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kumahuta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kumahuta manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jensen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kumahuta is going olschool here, as he tries to force Jensen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jensen shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumahuta has hold of Jensen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jensen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jensen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Jensen tries to roll but Kumahuta sticks to his back.
Kumahuta landing with strikes.
What can Jensen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kumahuta lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Jensen.
Kumahuta throwing damaging strikes from the back! Jensen could be in trouble here!
That's four 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.
Jensen is keeping busy.
Kumahuta scores with punches from the back.
Jensen is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Humahuta Kumahuta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kumahuta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Well, if Kumahuta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jensen looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Humahuta Kumahuta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kumahuta has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humahuta Kumahuta!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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