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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarno Highwayz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksander Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarno Highwayz!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keller shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Highwayz's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Keller wants to control from the top but Highwayz keeps moving.
Keller stops Highwayz from standing up.
Keller trying to control but Highwayz is working from the bottom.
Keller advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highwayz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Keller.
Keller working Highwayz over with strikes.
Keller is looking to advance position but Highwayz won't allow it.
Keller is stalling here. Highwayz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Keller seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Highwayz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Highwayz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Highwayz decides to stand back up. Highwayz steps back and let's Keller get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice sprawl there from Highwayz as Keller shoots in.
Highwayz throws a chopping leg kick but Keller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Keller slips a jab and a cross from Highwayz.
Highwayz looks gassed!
Highwayz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Highwayz wants it to stay on the feet.
Highwayz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Keller sprawls well initially but Highwayz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Keller is trying to maintain the position but Highwayz is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Keller looking for submissions off his back.
Keller wants to control but Highwayz is keeping busy.
Highwayz controlling the action here.
Highwayz is thwarting Keller's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highwayz wants to stand up but Keller has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Highwayz gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Highwayz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Keller's half guard.
Keller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Keller.
Keller has a closed guard, preventing Highwayz from standing up.
Highwayz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Highwayz has managed to get both his arms back between Keller's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highwayz wants to pass the guard but Keller is keeping the position.
Keller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Highwayz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Keller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Highwayz's guard.
Keller looking to sit in guard and control but Highwayz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Keller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Highwayz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jarno Highwayz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Highwayz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Keller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Highwayz is working away from the top position though.
Keller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Highwayz seems to be working for a kimura but Keller defends the submission attempt.
Highwayz is looking to advance position but Keller won't allow it.
Keller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Highwayz pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highwayz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Keller is trying to control but can't.
Keller is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A punch combination from Keller misses.
Aleksander Keller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Highwayz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Highwayz stands up from Keller's guard - Highwayz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Keller fails with a takedown attempt.
Highwayz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highwayz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Keller sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Highwayz escapes and gets back to his feet.
Keller shoots in but no luck this time.
Highwayz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Highwayz stands up from Keller's guard - Highwayz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Highwayz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Highwayz tries to stand but Keller is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller controls Highwayz momentarily but Highwayz frees himself.
Highwayz gets to his feet. Keller looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Keller.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Keller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Highwayz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Highwayz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Highwayz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Keller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Keller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Keller throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Highwayz passes Keller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Keller trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highwayz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keller defending well though.
Highwayz decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Highwayz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jarno Highwayz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Highwayz wants to get up but he can't break Keller's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Highwayz is looking to work some ground and pound but Keller has wrist control.
Highwayz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Keller manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Highwayz has Keller in his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keller wants to control from the top but Highwayz keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarno Highwayz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Highwayz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Highwayz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Keller tries to reverse the position but Highwayz maintains control.
Highwayz stands up from mount. Strange move.
Keller with a poor takedown
and Highwayz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Highwayz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Highwayz decides to stand and escape the position.
Highwayz shoots in and bounces Keller off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highwayz has gone for a leg lock! Keller slips out almost immediately though and dives into Highwayz's guard.
Keller throws a big right hand that misses.
Keller postures up in Highwayz's guard and throws a big left but Highwayz blocks it.
Keller being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Highwayz wants to stand up but Keller is controlling him.
Keller working some strikes from top position.
Keller wants to control from the top but Highwayz keeps moving.
Keller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aleksander Keller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highwayz has his hands on Keller's head, controlling the position.
Keller advances to half guard.
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.
Keller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Keller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jarno Highwayz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Highwayz is trying to get back to full guard.
Keller thows a huge punch but Highwayz dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarno Highwayz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Highwayz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarno Highwayz!
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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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