Video : Jamba’s Strategy in Huge Upset of Pennington “Just have fun”

April 26, 2015

Late replacement Janne Elonen-Kulmala (11-4) stepped up against veteran James Pennington (10-3) to face one of the more proven international fighters. It was Jamba’s night as the grappler used a big left hand to stop the Englishman in round 2 of last nights Fight Night Finland (FNF) 9 in Turku, Finland. “It’s the best guy I have ever fought… and I won.” says the celebrating Finn, that had nothing to lose in the fight.

“Just have fun” comments Elonen-Kulmala on his opportunity to be an underdog with little preparation time. “I was hoping the referee would jump in… I was getting tired.” says Jamba of the finish that required left hand after left hand to get the referee to finally stop the fight. Check out the full interview with MMAViking.com here.