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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Numbers Hull (ranked 25120 p4p, 0 weight class) and Subtatanion Kijo (ranked 6033 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Numbers Hull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Subtatanion Kijo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hull looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hull enables Kijo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hull manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hull is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kijo is controlling him.
Kijo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hull works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kijo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hull is keeping the position for now.
Hull trying to control the position here.
Kijo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kijo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hull is keeping the position for now.
Kijo stops Hull from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hull trying to keep a closed guard but Kijo is proving a slippery customer.
Kijo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hull working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kijo.
Kijo is looking to work some ground and pound but Hull has wrist control.
Kijo throwing strikes from guard but Hull blocks nicely.
Kijo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hull looking to control.
Hull wants to sweep but no luck.
Kijo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hull is retaining full guard.
Kijo advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kijo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hull knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hull stops Kijo from passing to mount.
Hull parries the strikes from Kijo easily there. Kijo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hull to escape.
Kijo is trying to get an arm triangle but Hull is defending well.
Hull defending against the ground and pound.
Hull knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kijo on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kijo throws an elbow but Hull slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hull pushes Kijo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kijo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hull holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kijo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hull works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kijo is looking for a kimura here.
Kijo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hull defending well though.
Kijo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kijo is looking for a kimura but Hull is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kijo to get the leverage.
Hull wants to control but Kijo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hull wants to get back to full guard but Kijo has passed into side control.
Kijo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kijo is trying to get an arm triangle but Hull is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hull defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Subtatanion Kijo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hull is looking to clinch.
Kijo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kijo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kijo blocks the strikes from Hull.
Hull is trying to maintain the position but Kijo is very close to passing his half guard.
Hull tries to kick Kijo off but Kijo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hull trying to control here.
Kijo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kijo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hull has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hull pushes Kijo off but Kijo dives into side control.
Kijo is trying to get an arm triangle but Hull is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Hull's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hull managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kijo.
Kijo has control of an arm but Hull manages to advance to Kijo's back!
You can see the frustration on Kijo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kijo is trying to stand back up.
Hull has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kijo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hull.
Kijo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kijo is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Hull off. It looks like it's working - Hull slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Kijo displaying calm under pressure there.
Hull fails with the takedown
and Kijo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hull darts in looking for a takedown but Kijo gets double underhooks and turns Hull into the cage.
Kijo wants to counter with a clinch but Hull pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kijo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kijo showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kijo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hull is looking to improve his position.
Kijo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hull tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kijo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Subtatanion Kijo!
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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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