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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santeri Sikaniska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boubakar JurJok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sikaniska's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 2 Brothers on the 4th floor - Fairytales. Santeri Sikaniska has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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205 cm
33
300 lbs
19 - 17 - 0 |
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190 cm
25
300 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Sikaniska! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boubakar JurJok! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! JurJok moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. JurJok closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. JurJok prevents Sikaniska from standing back up.
JurJok not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. JurJok has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. JurJok trying to control the action but Sikaniska is working from the bottom. JurJok looks to land a strike but Sikaniska avoids it nicely and regains full guard. JurJok stops Sikaniska from standing up. Sikaniska is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and JurJok dives into side control.
JurJok cracks Sikaniska with an elbow. That is naaassty. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sikaniska defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sikaniska is trying to get back to his feet. JurJok fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sikaniska throws JurJok to one side and escapes! JurJok throws a sloppy head kick and Sikaniska moves out of range easily. Sikaniska moves into the clinch. Sikaniska swings wildly with an uppercut but JurJok uses good head movement to avoid it. JurJok lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sikaniska backwards. JurJok taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sikaniska. JurJok blocks an uppercut.
Sikaniska looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A head punch blocked on the inside by JurJok. JurJok tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sikaniska smiles and moves away.
Sikaniska gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. JurJok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sikaniska's elbow. Sikaniska lands with a left to the head. 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! Sikaniska is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Sikaniska wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by JurJok.
Sikaniska lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short left from Sikaniska. Sikaniska gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, JurJok regains guard.
JurJok is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sikaniska wants to get up but he can't break JurJok's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Sikaniska stands up and waves to JurJok to follow him. JurJok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sikaniska.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sikaniska fails to land with a series of punches.
Sikaniska instigates a clinch. JurJok tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sikaniska just stands there and leans against the cage. Sikaniska misses with a punch to the body.
Sikaniska lands a hook that snaps the head of JurJok backwards. JurJok scores with a hook to the body. JurJok trying to land knees to the body.
Sikaniska throws a head punch that misses. Sikaniska misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Sikaniska fails to land. Sikaniska struggles to land a body shot inside as JurJok controls his hands.
JurJok tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Santeri Sikaniska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boubakar JurJok. JurJok gets control of Sikaniska's arms and successfully pulls guard. JurJok will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sikaniska wants to stand but JurJok has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. JurJok trying to keep a closed guard but Sikaniska is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now JurJok is on top in guard.
JurJok is looking to work some ground and pound but Sikaniska has wrist control. Sikaniska is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! JurJok postures up in Sikaniska's guard and throws a big left but Sikaniska blocks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Santeri Sikaniska will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sikaniska moves into range and clinches up with JurJok. Sikaniska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
JurJok looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. JurJok fails with the takedown. Sikaniska throws a series of punches but JurJok moves out of range. JurJok misses with a head kick.
Sikaniska moves into the clinch successfully.
JurJok fails to pull guard.
Santeri Sikaniska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boubakar JurJok. Sikaniska struggles to land a body shot inside as JurJok controls his hands.
JurJok missing with knees to the body.
Sikaniska gets through JurJok's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Sikaniska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Sikaniska gets in close and instigates a clinch. JurJok changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sikaniska fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sikaniska closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round. JurJok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
JurJok tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
JurJok takes an elbow to the forehead. Sikaniska working some nice short punches in the clinch. JurJok tries to pull guard but Sikaniska forces him back to his feet, against the cage. A short left from Sikaniska. JurJok tries a body shot but Sikaniska blocks it.
Sikaniska throws a punch but it's blocked by JurJok. Sikaniska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sikaniska has taken the fight to the clinch.
JurJok drags the fight down to the ground.
Sikaniska wanted to stand there but JurJok had control of the position. Sikaniska decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sikaniska has closed the distance and engaged JurJok in a clinch.
Sikaniska misses with a punch on the inside.
Sikaniska lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. JurJok takes a shot to the head. Sikaniska is leaning against JurJok and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. JurJok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sikaniska misses with a punch to the body.
Sikaniska lands a shot to the body. JurJok is breathing heavily. Sikaniska is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sikaniska lands with a short head shot on the inside. A nice left hand lands by Sikaniska.
JurJok manages to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sikaniska wants to get up but he can't break JurJok's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Santeri Sikaniska overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Sikaniska got a little sloppy there for a moment and JurJok has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sikaniska has managed to get both his arms back between JurJok's legs - danger averted. Sikaniska has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of JurJok is proving hard to escape from. Sikaniska decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on JurJok, up you get! Sikaniska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from JurJok.
Sikaniska instigates a clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as JurJok takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. JurJok ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. JurJok no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. JurJok has a closed guard, preventing Sikaniska from standing up. JurJok is trying to keep Sikaniska in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sikaniska trying to stand up but can't free himself from JurJok's guard. Sikaniska decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Sikaniska rushes JurJok and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sikaniska misses with a hook from the clinch. Sikaniska gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, JurJok regains guard.
JurJok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Sikaniska stands up from guard. Let's bang! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santeri Sikaniska dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sikaniska has JurJok up against the cage in a clinch.
JurJok holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sikaniska. JurJok throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Come on JurJok - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
JurJok is trying to pull guard but Sikaniska turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Sikaniska misses with the head strike.
Sikaniska misses with a hook from the clinch. JurJok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sikaniska tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Sikaniska gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, JurJok regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. JurJok is working an open guard so Sikaniska takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Sikaniska clinches with his opponent.
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! Sikaniska working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. A head punch blocked on the inside by JurJok. Sikaniska gets through JurJok's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A body shot lands from Sikaniska.
JurJok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A short uppercut from Sikaniska. Sikaniska on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
JurJok tries a knee to the head but Sikaniska blocks it.
JurJok throws an elbow but it misses.
Sikaniska lands with a short shot to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! A short right hand to the side of the head by Sikaniska. Sikaniska lands an elbow inside. Sikaniska throws a blind hook that connects with the side of JurJoks head. Sikaniska is pressed up against the cage. JurJok has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sikaniska down to the mat. Sikaniska avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Santeri Sikaniska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Sikaniska fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches JurJok on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sikaniska has taken the fight to the clinch.
Santeri Sikaniska has scored more points in the clinch so far. Sikaniska lands with a short head shot on the inside. Sikaniska lands a right hand that snaps the head of JurJok backwards.
JurJok is rocked! Sikaniska misses with a short punch on the inside. Sikaniska lands a hook to the side of the head. JurJok is still on wobbly legs! Can Sikaniska finish him? Sikaniska lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Sikaniska throws a big uppercut that drops JurJok! More strikes from Sikaniska and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! JurJok lies dazed against the cage as Sikaniska celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santeri Sikaniska! During a confident post fight interview, Santeri Sikaniska thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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