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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toni Kuivanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Hamburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Kuivanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Butch Hamburger!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamburger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuivanen, pushing him back against the cage.
Hamburger trying to land knees to the body.
Kuivanen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hamburger trying to land knees to the body.
Hamburger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuivanen's elbow.
Hamburger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamburger drives through and clinches with Kuivanen against the cage.
Hamburger keeps control of Kuivanen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hamburger lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kuivanen has hold of Hamburger's hands but Hamburger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kuivanen looking for submissions off his back.
Hamburger drops an elbow to the side of Kuivanen's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamburger working over Kuivanen with some ground and pound. Kuivanen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hamburger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hamburger connects with a nice short shot to Kuivanen's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hamburger lands a nice short elbow.
Hamburger wants to stand up but Kuivanen has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hamburger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hamburger is keen to just control but Kuivanen is a slippery customer.
Kuivanen is looking to control Hamburger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuivanen avoid being mounted?
Hamburger lands with a punch from half guard.
Hamburger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hamburger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hamburger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hamburger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuivanen is just riding it out for now. Hamburger eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen looking for submissions off his back.
Hamburger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hamburger is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kuivanen!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamburger jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kuivanen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hamburger goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kuivanen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hamburger but great work by Kuivanen.
Hamburger is looking to reverse the position.
Kuivanen is looking to take a break and control but Hamburger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamburger is trying to control Kuivanen's posture but Kuivanen avoids it.
Hamburger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kuivanen off and has taken his back!
Hamburger is trying to stick to Kuivanen's back but Kuivanen is turning into Hamburger. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hamburger's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kuivanen.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hamburger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kuivanen trying to control but Hamburger is working from the bottom.
Hamburger throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kuivanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamburger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hamburger holds on and takes a little breather.
Hamburger wants to stand and escape but Kuivanen is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hamburger holds on and takes a little breather.
Toni Kuivanen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hamburger changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kuivanen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kuivanen is breathing heavily.
Kuivanen taking a bit of punishment here - Hamburger scoring with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hamburger tries to advance to mount but Kuivanen denies him.
Hamburger connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kuivanen some visible discomfort.
Hamburger trying to control the action but Kuivanen is working from the bottom.
Hamburger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamburger controlling from side mount.
Hamburger in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Hamburger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kuivanen enables Hamburger to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kuivanen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hamburger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuivanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hamburger trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuivanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamburger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hamburger stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kuivanen tries to sprawl but Hamburger drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hamburger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hamburger trying to mount his opponent but Kuivanen defends it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamburger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kuivanen actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like Hamburger is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hamburger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamburger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hamburger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hamburger not doing much here.
Hamburger wants to pass the guard but Kuivanen is defending well.
Hamburger wants to control but Kuivanen is keeping him busy.
Hamburger lands strikes from half guard.
Hamburger is working for a submission of some sort.
Hamburger wants to free his trapped foot but Kuivanen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Hamburger.
Butch Hamburger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hamburger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamburger drops an elbow to the side of Kuivanen's head.
Hamburger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hamburger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hamburger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hamburger seems to be working for a kimura but Kuivanen defends the submission attempt.
Kuivanen has hold of Hamburger's hands but Hamburger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kuivanen is looking to control Hamburger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuivanen avoid being mounted?
Hamburger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kuivanen taking some punishment here, with Hamburger in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamburger is trying to control. Kuivanen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hamburger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hamburger wants to get back to his feet.
Hamburger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hamburger winds up and cracks Kuivanen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hamburger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuivanen is just riding it out for now. Hamburger eventually gives up the hold.
Hamburger slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamburger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hamburger is taking a breather. Kuivanen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hamburger looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hamburger slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamburger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Hamburger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kuivanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Hamburger drives through and clinches with Kuivanen against the cage.
Hamburger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuivanen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hamburger.
Kuivanen is trying to force a seperation but Hamburger has the dominant position.
Hamburger decides to pull guard.
Kuivanen stops Hamburger from standing up.
Kuivanen wants to control from the top but Hamburger keeps moving.
Kuivanen is fighting to break Hamburger's control of his arms but Hamburger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kuivanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamburger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hamburger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toni Kuivanen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hamburger dives in and scores a takedown into Kuivanen's guard.
Hamburger trying to control but Kuivanen is working from the bottom.
Hamburger is in close to Kuivanen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hamburger trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuivanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamburger sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hamburger is in close to Kuivanen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamburger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hamburger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamburger wants to stand but Kuivanen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hamburger landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamburger connects with a couple of short punches.
Hamburger stands up over Kuivanen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hamburger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hamburger wants to control from the top but Kuivanen keeps moving.
Hamburger connects with a couple of short punches.
Hamburger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuivanen keeping moving, preventing Hamburger from controlling successfully.
Kuivanen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hamburger sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamburger trying to control but Kuivanen is working from the bottom.
Hamburger postures up and lands a big shot to Kuivanen's brow.
Hamburger stays in close to Kuivanen's body and controls the position.
Hamburger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hamburger trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuivanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamburger looking to pass the guard.
Butch Hamburger has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hamburger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kuivanen's half guard.
Kuivanen is looking for a sweep. Hamburger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hamburger tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kuivanen controls his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamburger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hamburger lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Hamburger.
Hamburger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kuivanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hamburger pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Hamburger.
Hamburger lands strikes from half guard.
Hamburger is working for a kimura but Kuivanen is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamburger working Kuivanen over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Butch Hamburger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hamburger 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Hamburger!
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energy
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