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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jones Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Saarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
223 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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190 cm
27
219 lbs
11 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jones Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Saarinen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarinen feints and as Junior raises his hands in defense, Saarinen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Junior working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saarinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saarinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Junior is looking for a triangle but Saarinen pushes his legs off easily.
Junior has his foot on Saarinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saarinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Saarinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saarinen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saarinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Junior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saarinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Junior looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Junior has his foot on Saarinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saarinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Saarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saarinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Junior looking for a sweep. Not yet Junior, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarinen pushing down on Junior's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Saarinen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Junior tries to get to full guard but Saarinen has control of the leg.
Junior is in trouble now - Saarinen has advanced to mount!
Saarinen scoring with strikes but Junior is staying in there.
Saarinen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Saarinen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Junior's face.
Junior sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Junior is breathing heavily.
Saarinen thows a huge punch but Junior dodges it nicely.
Saarinen works his way into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior tries to improve position but can't.
Saarinen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Saarinen lands a decent elbow from side control.
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.
Junior is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saarinen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Junior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Junior is trying to improve his position.
Saarinen lands some shots froms side control.
Junior is looking to regain half guard here but Saarinen keeps moving and retains side control.
Saarinen cracks Junior with a big right hand but Junior just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Saarinen looks up at the clock and then as Junior takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Saarinen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen landing strikes.
Junior sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Saarinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saarinen moves into full mount! Junior won't be happy about that!
Junior is working to get back to half guard.
Saarinen tries to control but Junior wriggling away.
Junior in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Junior is looking to get to half guard.
Saarinen is landing with some decent strikes but Junior is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Saarinen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Junior looks a forlorn figure.
Junior is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen lands a heavy elbow.
Saarinen landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Saarinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saarinen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Junior!
Saarinen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Saarinen landing shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Saarinen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Junior is rocked!
Junior sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauri Saarinen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Junior fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saarinen shoots in for a takedown but Junior shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saarinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Junior throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saarinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Saarinen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saarinen pulls his head out easily.
Saarinen working the head and body with strikes.
Saarinen is looking to advance position but Junior won't allow it.
Junior on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Saarinen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Junior works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saarinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior wants to sweep but no luck.
Saarinen distracts Junior with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saarinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Junior wants to hit a switch here but Saarinen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Junior there!
Junior is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Saarinen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Saarinen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A big strike lands for Saarinen! That's really hurt Junior and he's turned his back - Saarinen keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Saarinen jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauri Saarinen!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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