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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murheellinen Vilkuttaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Flikflak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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279 lbs
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265 lbs
16 - 3 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Pedro Flikflak!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilkuttaja takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Flikflak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vilkuttaja tries to avoid it but Flikflak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vilkuttaja to the ground. Vilkuttaja escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vilkuttaja connects with a looping right hand.
Flikflak lands a jab to Vilkuttaja's midsection.
Flikflak defending well as Vilkuttaja loads up on a big left hand.
Flikflak thows a body shot but no joy.
Vilkuttaja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flikflak slips a jab from Vilkuttaja.
Flikflak misses with a leg kick.
Flikflak cracks Vilkuttaja with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vilkuttaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Flikflak is just out of range.
Vilkuttaja throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flikflak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flikflak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vilkuttaja was well out of range. Poor timing from Flikflak.
Vilkuttaja connects with a crisp jab.
Vilkuttaja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flikflak walks into a jab.
Flikflak throws a big shot that misses.
Vilkuttaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja loads up on a big right hand but Flikflak slips the punch.
Vilkuttaja throws a right and a left that Flikflak avoids nicely.
Vilkuttaja looks to throw the jab but Flikflak is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Flikflak. That snapped Vilkuttaja's head back.
Flikflak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vilkuttaja's head.
Flikflak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Flikflak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vilkuttaja's hands.
Flikflak lands with a shot to the body.
Flikflak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vilkuttaja throws a jab but it's blocked by Flikflak.
Flikflak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilkuttaja.
A slow jab from Vilkuttaja misses its intended target.
Flikflak lands with a right hand.
Vilkuttaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vilkuttaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flikflak jabs Vilkuttaja to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Flikflak is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flikflak walks into a left hand.
Flikflak works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Flikflak.
Flikflak digs a good body shot into Vilkuttaja's ribs.
Vilkuttaja misses with a looping right.
Flikflak scores with a jab to the jaw.
Flikflak shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vilkuttaja's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vilkuttaja trying to keep a closed guard but Flikflak is proving a slippery customer.
Flikflak passes into half guard.
Vilkuttaja controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Flikflak is looking to advance position but Vilkuttaja won't allow it.
Vilkuttaja wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak is looking to advance position but Vilkuttaja won't allow it.
Vilkuttaja trying to control from the bottom.
Vilkuttaja keeping hold of Flikflak's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Murheellinen Vilkuttaja wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Flikflak misses with a hook to the body
and Vilkuttaja connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Flikflak.
Flikflak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Flikflak lands a lovely overhand right.
Vilkuttaja throws an overhand right that lands on Flikflak's shoulder, as Flikflak tries to avoid the shot.
Vilkuttaja throws a jab when Flikflak was well out of range.
Vilkuttaja throws a shot from downtown. Flikflak moves away and avoids it.
Vilkuttaja misses with a hook. Flikflak ducked under it nicely.
Vilkuttaja throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vilkuttaja pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flikflak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vilkuttaja throws out a loose jab but Flikflak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flikflak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Flikflak dodges the punch combination from Vilkuttaja.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilkuttaja throws a big shot that misses.
Vilkuttaja misses with a straight left.
Flikflak lands with a good body shot.
A cross from Flikflak lands.
Flikflak dodges the punch combination from Vilkuttaja.
A swing and a miss from Vilkuttaja.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vilkuttaja thows a body shot but no joy.
Vilkuttaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flikflak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Murheellinen Vilkuttaja will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Flikflak scores with a hook to the body. Vilkuttaja takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Flikflak cracks Vilkuttaja with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vilkuttaja fails to land the takedown.
Vilkuttaja just misses with a punch to the body.
Flikflak punishes Vilkuttaja's body with a nice straight punch.
Vilkuttaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vilkuttaja takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vilkuttaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilkuttaja throws a hook but Flikflak blocks it.
Flikflak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Flikflak as he connects with a hook.
Flikflak just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flikflak throws the kick towards the body but Vilkuttaja avoids it.
Flikflak is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vilkuttaja rather than just go for the knockout.
Vilkuttaja scores with a takedown into Flikflak's guard.
Vilkuttaja sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja trying to control but Flikflak is working from the bottom.
Vilkuttaja postures up in Flikflak's guard and throws a big left but Flikflak blocks it.
Vilkuttaja is looking to work some ground and pound but Flikflak has wrist control.
Vilkuttaja wants to control from the top but Flikflak keeps moving.
Flikflak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flikflak manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Vilkuttaja is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vilkuttaja is trying desperately to improve position.
Vilkuttaja holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Flikflak tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vilkuttaja is trying to escape the mount but Flikflak keeps good control and instead manages to take Vilkuttaja's back.
Vilkuttaja trying to control the position but Flikflak manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vilkuttaja manages to reverse the position and now he's in Flikflak's guard. Nice work there by Vilkuttaja.
Flikflak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vilkuttaja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Flikflak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vilkuttaja postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Flikflak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Flikflak lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vilkuttaja!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak tries to control but Vilkuttaja wriggling away.
Vilkuttaja sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vilkuttaja manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vilkuttaja seems keen to control Flikflak's posture.
Flikflak won't allow Vilkuttaja to sweep him here.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vilkuttaja keeping moving, preventing Flikflak from controlling successfully.
Vilkuttaja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vilkuttaja 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.
Flikflak slips nicely into half guard.
Vilkuttaja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vilkuttaja keeps working.
Vilkuttaja wants to control but Flikflak is keeping busy.
Vilkuttaja is looking to escape.
Vilkuttaja gets back to full guard.
Vilkuttaja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flikflak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vilkuttaja is keeping the position for now.
Vilkuttaja is pulling down on Flikflak's head to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flikflak postures up.
Flikflak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vilkuttaja keeping moving, preventing Flikflak from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Murheellinen Vilkuttaja will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Flikflak swings for the body but Vilkuttaja moves out of range.
Flikflak misses with a body shot.
Flikflak misses with a body shot.
Flikflak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilkuttaja moves away.
Vilkuttaja takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vilkuttaja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flikflak was well out of range. Poor timing from Vilkuttaja.
Flikflak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vilkuttaja.
Flikflak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flikflak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Flikflak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Flikflak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Flikflak misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Flikflak.
Vilkuttaja misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flikflak lands with a nice body punch.
Vilkuttaja throws a body punch but Flikflak moves out of range.
Flikflak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vilkuttaja.
Nice defenses there by Flikflak.
Vilkuttaja takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Flikflak.
Vilkuttaja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flikflak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flikflak bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vilkuttaja sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Flikflak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vilkuttaja defends it well.
Flikflak performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vilkuttaja wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vilkuttaja wants to get back to full guard.
Vilkuttaja is trying to control but can't.
Flikflak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vilkuttaja knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vilkuttaja works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vilkuttaja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vilkuttaja wants to sweep here but Flikflak controlling him for the moment.
Flikflak trying to control the position from guard on top but Vilkuttaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vilkuttaja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak throws a big elbow that misses.
Flikflak stands and throws Vilkuttaja's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Flikflak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vilkuttaja, who protects the arm well.
Flikflak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Flikflak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vilkuttaja stops Flikflak from passing to mount.
Vilkuttaja wants to control but Flikflak postures up.
Vilkuttaja is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Flikflak is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vilkuttaja gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja tries to get to full guard but Flikflak has control of the leg.
Flikflak 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.
Vilkuttaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vilkuttaja wants to control but Flikflak is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vilkuttaja wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Flikflak really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Flikflak misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Vilkuttaja does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flikflak. Vilkuttaja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilkuttaja looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vilkuttaja shoots in looking for a takedown. Flikflak tries to sprawl out of it but Vilkuttaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Flikflak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vilkuttaja takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vilkuttaja swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vilkuttaja throws a poor cross that misses
and Flikflak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pedro Flikflak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vilkuttaja scores with a sloppy right hand. Flikflak should have avoided that one.
Nice sprawl there from Vilkuttaja as Flikflak shoots in.
Vilkuttaja fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flikflak throws a shot to the body.
Vilkuttaja misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flikflak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flikflak scores with a nice strike.
Flikflak shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Vilkuttaja tries to reverse the position but Flikflak maintains control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Flikflak moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Vilkuttaja has worked his arm free - good work by Vilkuttaja!
Vilkuttaja is looking for a sweep.
Vilkuttaja is trying to control Flikflak's posture but Flikflak avoids it.
Vilkuttaja tries to bench press Flikflak off him but Flikflak keeps the position.
Flikflak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vilkuttaja knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Flikflak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak is chipping away with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilkuttaja is trying to get back to half guard.
Flikflak working away.
Vilkuttaja is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Vilkuttaja's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Flikflak politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Flikflak prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vilkuttaja is looking to reverse the position.
Flikflak tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Flikflak staying calm.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vilkuttaja drops Flikflak with a left right combo! Vilkuttaja follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Pedro Flikflak has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flikflak manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vilkuttaja trying to control from the bottom.
Flikflak content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vilkuttaja has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flikflak is working away from the top position though.
Vilkuttaja is looking to improve his position.
Vilkuttaja is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flikflak is pressing down on Vilkuttaja's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vilkuttaja is holding on for now.
Vilkuttaja works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja had his way with Pedro Flikflak in that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Flikflak's cut.
That's time! Vilkuttaja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Flikflak takes a swing at Vilkuttaja's ribcage but misses.
Flikflak with a jab.
Vilkuttaja tries to bum rush Flikflak with a series of wild strikes but Flikflak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vilkuttaja gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Flikflak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilkuttaja moves away.
Vilkuttaja throws a looping overhand right but Flikflak ducks down to avoid it.
Flikflak throws a body punch but Vilkuttaja moves out of range.
Flikflak staying out of range there.
Flikflak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vilkuttajas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vilkuttaja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flikflak.
Vilkuttaja swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Flikflak.
Flikflak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vilkuttaja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flikflak defends it nicely.
Flikflak tries for a takedown but Vilkuttaja sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Flikflak digs a good hook to Vilkuttaja's body.
Flikflak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja avoids the body shot from Flikflak.
Vilkuttaja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flikflak tries to avoid it but Vilkuttaja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flikflak to the ground. Flikflak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flikflak misses with a body shot.
Vilkuttaja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flikflak misses the shot to the body.
Flikflak moves out of range as Vilkuttaja strikes.
Nice defenses there by Flikflak.
Flikflak closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vilkuttaja's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vilkuttaja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vilkuttaja wants to sweep but no luck.
Vilkuttaja is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vilkuttaja not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vilkuttaja not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Flikflak is trying to control but can't.
Vilkuttaja keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Flikflak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vilkuttaja thows a huge punch but Flikflak dodges it nicely.
Vilkuttaja is keen to just control but Flikflak is a slippery customer.
Flikflak keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Flikflak is looking to get back to full guard here but Vilkuttaja has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak manages to get back to half guard.
Vilkuttaja wants to control but Flikflak is keeping him busy.
Vilkuttaja is working for a submission of some sort.
Vilkuttaja wants to control but Flikflak is keeping him busy.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flikflak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flikflak is staying active underneath Vilkuttaja, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vilkuttaja is taking a breather. Flikflak says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Vilkuttaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flikflak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vilkuttaja ducks under a wild hook from Flikflak.
Flikflak staying out of range there.
Vilkuttaja stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flikflak.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Flikflak.
Vilkuttaja lands with a right hand.
Pedro Flikflak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vilkuttaja throws a series of punches but Flikflak moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vilkuttaja has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 49:48
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 48:48
Judge Josh West scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Murheellinen Vilkuttaja, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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