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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wiz Khalifa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arjun Batar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiz Khalifa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arjun Batar's chin.
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202 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wiz Khalifa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arjun Batar!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Khalifa wants to improve his position but Batar is controlling well.
Batar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Batar is trying to work for a kimura but Khalifa is defending well.
Batar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Khalifa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Khalifa wants to improve his position but Batar is controlling well.
Khalifa is pressing down on Batar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Batar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khalifa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Khalifa is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalifa keeping moving, preventing Batar from controlling successfully.
Batar landing some decent shots from guard.
Batar is in close to Khalifa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Batar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalifa wants to sweep but no luck.
Batar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Batar content to stall in guard here.
Batar wants to control from the top but Khalifa keeps moving.
Batar advances position into side control!
Khalifa is letting Batar control him for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Khalifa is not content to let Batar control the position.
Batar lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Khalifa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Khalifa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Batar's best efforts.
Batar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Khalifa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Batar.
Batar is trying to work for a kimura but Khalifa is defending well.
Khalifa gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Batar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Khalifa has momentary wrist control but Batar slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Khalifa is looking for a kimura but Batar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khalifa to get the leverage.
Batar is pressing down on Khalifa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Khalifa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Batar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khalifa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khalifa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing good reports from Khalifa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Khalifa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Khalifa passes Batar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Batar is in trouble now - Khalifa has advanced to mount!
Khalifa goes for an armbar but Batar turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Batar.
Batar is working Khalifa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Batar stands up over Khalifa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot 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!
Batar is working Khalifa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Batar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Batar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khalifa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arjun Batar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Batar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Batar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Batar controlling the pace.
Batar wants to work for an arm triangle but Khalifa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Batar is working for a submission of some sort.
Khalifa tries to roll over but Batar keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Khalifa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Batar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batar is working for a kimura but Khalifa is defending it quite comfortably.
Batar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Khalifa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Batar is looking to take a break and control but Khalifa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khalifa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Batar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khalifa defends it well.
Khalifa wants to get back to full guard.
Batar 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.
Batar 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.
Khalifa is not content to let Batar control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batar drops an elbow to the side of Khalifa's head.
Batar controlling the action here.
Batar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Khalifa sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Batar is trying to work for a kimura but Khalifa is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Khalifa wants to get back to full guard.
Batar seems to be looking for submissions.
Batar 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.
Khalifa tries to roll over but Batar keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arjun Batar 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Khalifa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Batar's guard.
Khalifa looking to pass the guard.
Khalifa postures up.
Batar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Batar kicks Khalifa off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Khalifa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Batar is in Khalifa's guard.
Batar drops back looking for a leg! Khalifa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khalifa manages to kick Batar off! Batar jumps back into Khalifa's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khalifa keeping full guard, as Batar tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Batar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khalifa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Batar forces his way into half guard.
Khalifa tries to roll over but Batar keeps him under control.
Khalifa wants to sweep but Batar has passed to side control!
Batar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Khalifa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batar tries for a kimura but Khalifa is defending well.
Batar is looking to take a break and control but Khalifa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Batar lands a nice forearm strike.
Khalifa is looking to reverse the position.
Batar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Khalifa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Khalifa sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Khalifa is staying active underneath Batar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Khalifa is looking to improve his position.
Batar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khalifa is just riding it out for now. Batar eventually gives up the hold.
Khalifa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Khalifa.
Batar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Batar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Batar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Batar trying to control but Khalifa is working from the bottom.
Batar won't allow Khalifa to sweep him here.
Batar drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Batar as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Khalifa screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Batar! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Arjun Batar!
Arjun Batar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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