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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Dexteria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paavo Pesusieni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pesusieni's choice of entrance music: Prorect ya neck. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Franklin Dexteria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paavo Pesusieni!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dexteria throws a leg kick that misses.
Pesusieni avoids a kick to the body.
Dexteria rushes Pesusieni and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dexteria throws an elbow that misses.
Pesusieni wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dexteria lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Dexteria.
Dexteria digs a right hand underneath Pesusieni's ribcage. Pesusieni let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dexteria just leaning against Pesusieni, taking a breather.
Pesusieni wants the takedown. Dexteria is fighting it off but Pesusieni persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dexteria's guard against the cage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dexteria holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dexteria looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dexteria managing to control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Franklin Dexteria wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dexteria clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dexteria lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pesusieni backwards.
Pesusieni is trying to push Dexteria away but Dexteria has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dexteria swings wildly with an uppercut but Pesusieni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dexteria lands with a light punch inside.
Dexteria tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Dexteria.
Dexteria manages to break the clinch.
Pesusieni takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Paavo Pesusieni has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dexteria. That's going to slow Pesusieni down.
Dexteria moves into the clinch.
Dexteria misses with a punch on the inside.
Pesusieni takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dexteria swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pesusieni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dexteria works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pesusieni looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dexteria is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dexteria.
Good body shot from Dexteria.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dexteria gets through Pesusieni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dexteria lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dexteria leaning against his opponent.
Dexteria lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Dexteria.
Dexteria throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dexteria digs a right hand into Pesusieni's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pesusieni's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Dexteria.
Knees to the body from Dexteria.
Dexteria lands a shoulder strike.
Dexteria pushes Pesusieni back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dexteria lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dexteria is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pesusieni fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dexteria lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pesusieni wants a takedown but no success here.
Dexteria lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dexteria working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dexteria throws a punch but it's blocked by Pesusieni.
A shot in the inside from Dexteria.
Dexteria breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dexteria scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dexteria closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dexteria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franklin Dexteria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dexteria throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pesusieni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pesusieni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dexteria digs a good hook to Pesusieni's body.
Jab from Dexteria.
Dexteria moves into the clinch successfully.
Dexteria tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dexteria lands a body punch.
Dexteria is working Pesusieni over against the cage.
Dexteria scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Dexteria.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dexteria takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dexteria lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dexteria lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dexteria lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dexteria lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dexteria lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dexteria creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dexteria.
Dexteria unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dexteria scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dexteria.
Dexteria lands with a left to the head.
Dexteria lands with a left to the head.
Dexteria working aggressively here.
Pesusieni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Dexteria.
Pesusieni has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dexteria digs a right hand into Pesusieni's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pesusieni's gas tank.
Dexteria lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dexteria leaning against his opponent.
Dexteria stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dexteria prevents the takedown attempt.
Franklin Dexteria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Pesusieni.
Dexteria lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pesusieni backwards.
Pesusieni stalling in the clinch but Dexteria improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Dexteria dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paavo Pesusieni's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pesusieni doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pesusieni defending well as Dexteria loads up on a big left hand.
Dexteria has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dexteria throws a head punch that misses.
Dexteria digs a right hand into Pesusieni's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pesusieni's gas tank.
Dexteria misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dexteria working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Franklin Dexteria has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pesusieni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pesusieni drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dexteria gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pesusieni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dexteria lands a nice uppercut.
Pesusieni looking for a takedown.
Dexteria prevents Pesusieni from breaking the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dexteria.
Pesusieni is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dexteria is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Dexteria.
Dexteria lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dexteria leaning against his opponent.
Dexteria is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pesusieni can do to turn this around?
Dexteria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pesusieni takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dexteria explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dexteria connects with a looping right hand.
Paavo Pesusieni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dexteria throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dexteria lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pesusieni takes a step back to recover.
Pesusieni shoots for a double leg takedown but Dexteria sprawls well. He's pushed Pesusieni's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Franklin Dexteria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Pesusieni.
Dexteria takes the fight into the clinch.
Pesusieni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dexteria swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dexteria digs a right hand into Pesusieni's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pesusieni's gas tank.
Good body shot from Dexteria.
A nice left hand lands by Dexteria.
Dexteria lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dexteria lands with a light punch inside.
Dexteria is working Pesusieni over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dexteria misses with some punches.
Dexteria lands a body shot.
Dexteria cracks Pesusieni with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dexteria lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pesusieni backwards.
Dexteria lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dexteria lands a body punch.
Dexteria breaks from the clinch.
Pesusieni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dexteria.
Pesusieni fails with the takedown.
Nice jab there from Dexteria.
Dexteria clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dexteria.
Pesusieni blocks an uppercut.
Dexteria lands with a short shot to the head.
Pesusieni is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Dexteria scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dexteria lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dexteria works on Pesusieni's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Dexteria.
A left hand lands to the body for Dexteria.
Dexteria digs a right hand into Pesusieni's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pesusieni's gas tank.
Dexteria scores with a shot to the side of Pesusieni's head.
Dexteria landing knees to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Dexteria.
Dexteria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dexteria throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pesusieni closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pesusieni misses with a head shot. Dexteria uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dexteria has his feet on Pesusieni's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pesusieni fails with a takedown attempt.
Dexteria bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pesusieni's head.
Dexteria lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pesusieni's sensitive parts.
Pesusieni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pesusieni on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Pesusieni 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dexteria's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pesusieni under the eye.
Dexteria works Pesusieni's body with a nice hook.
Pesusieni drops his hands momentarily and Dexteria takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dexteria clinches.
Dexteria working aggressively here.
Pesusieni tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dexteria smiles and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Dexteria dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paavo Pesusieni's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dexteria dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dexteria rushes Pesusieni and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pesusieni blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Dexteria - that landed with a thud.
Dexteria lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pesusieni backwards.
Pesusieni blocks the elbow strike.
Dexteria has Pesusieni pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dexteria fails to land.
A short uppercut from Dexteria.
Good body shot from Dexteria.
Dexteria digs a right hand underneath Pesusieni's ribcage. Pesusieni let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dexteria lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dexteria lands a shot to the body.
Dexteria lands with a right to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dexteria.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dexteria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dexteria.
Dexteria lands a nice shot to the body.
Dexteria connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dexteria lands a nice looking body shot.
Dexteria moves into range and clinches up with Pesusieni.
Pesusieni wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee calls for Dexteria to work.
A nice left hand lands by Dexteria.
A short body shot lands from Dexteria as the two fighters clinch.
Dexteria doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dexteria lands a hook that snaps the head of Pesusieni backwards.
Dexteria landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dexteria misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Dexteria.
Nice body punch from Dexteria.
Dexteria lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dexteria swings wildly with an uppercut but Pesusieni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pesusieni manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pesusieni on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dexteria works the jab nicely.
Dexteria circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dexteria counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pesusieni ducks right into an uppercut from Dexteria.
Dexteria looks to land a combination but Pesusieni avoids it well.
Dexteria thows a leg kick but Pesusieni checks it
and Pesusieni counters with a one-two to the body.
Pesusieni blocks a head kick by Dexteria.
Pesusieni lands a two punch combo.
Pesusieni wants to clinch up but Dexteria keeps it at a distance.
Dexteria throws a sloppy body shot
and Pesusieni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dexteria misses the shot to the body.
Dexteria clinches up with Pesusieni and pushes him back against the cage.
Dexteria tries to throw a body punch but Pesusieni avoids it by throwing Dexteria back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dexteria misses with the head strike.
Pesusieni is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dexteria scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pesusieni changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dexteria fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No joy there for Pesusieni, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paavo Pesusieni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dexteria fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pesusieni.
A good leg kick by Dexteria.
Dexteria lands with a right hand.
Dexteria swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pesusieni pushes Dexteria up against the cage in a clinch.
Pesusieni is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dexteria lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dexteria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Franklin Dexteria is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dexteria swings for the body but Pesusieni moves out of range.
Dexteria scores with a jab. Pesusieni acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Franklin Dexteria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pesusieni.
Dexteria throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dexteria scores with a body shot.
Dexteria scores with a decent looking hook.
Dexteria misses with a kick to the body.
Dexteria scores with a jab to the body.
Dexteria lands a jab to the head.
Pesusieni shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dexteria but Dexteria pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Franklin Dexteria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Pesusieni.
Dexteria scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dexteria lands a jab.
Pesusieni's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dexteria connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pesusieni scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franklin Dexteria showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dexteria, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklin Dexteria!
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