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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Wursty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawkins comes to the cage accompanied by Prong - Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck . Wursty has chosen Megadeth - The Skull Beneath The Skin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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159 lbs
33 - 18 - 2 |
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153 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Wursty!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wursty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dawkins.
Wursty lands with a nice combination. Dawkins backs away looking to recover.
Wursty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dawkins.
Wursty misses with a hook
and Dawkins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wursty's guard now.
Wursty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawkins looking to pass the guard.
Dawkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wursty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dawkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawkins looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wursty working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawkins.
Wursty is pulling down on Dawkins's head. It's preventing any offense from Dawkins, at least for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dawkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dawkins stands and throws Wursty's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dawkins fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dawkins postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wursty is trying to improve his position.
Dawkins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wursty is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dawkins misses with the ground and pound.
Dawkins in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dawkins has knee on belly momentarily but Wursty bucks him off and regains half guard.
Wursty felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dawkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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!
Wursty tries to get to full guard but Dawkins has control of the leg.
Dawkins winds up and cracks Wursty with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wursty is trying to get back to full guard.
Dawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dawkins wants to pass the guard but Wursty is defending well.
Dawkins is keen to just control but Wursty is a slippery customer.
Dawkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wursty sees it coming and defends easily.
Dawkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wursty has hold of Dawkins's hands but Dawkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wursty is trying to maintain the position but Dawkins is very close to passing his half guard.
Wursty regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dawkins.
Wursty trying to control the position.
Dawkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dawkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Wursty is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wursty seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Dawkins dominated that round.
That's time! Dawkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dawkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wursty.
Wursty works the jab nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wursty throws out a leg kick but Dawkins moves out of range and Wursty only half commits.
Wursty will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wursty fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wursty throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Dawkins blocks the low kick.
Wursty throws an off balance right hand
and Dawkins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wursty's guard.
Dawkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wursty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dawkins cracks Wursty with a solid left hand.
Wursty manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dawkins manages to get himself to full guard.
Dawkins trying to keep a closed guard but Wursty is proving a slippery customer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wursty trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wursty is aware though and is defending well.
Wursty postures up.
Dawkins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wursty is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dawkins keeping moving, preventing Wursty from controlling successfully.
Wursty throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dawkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wursty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dawkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wursty trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wursty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wursty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dawkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wursty's guard.
Wursty has Dawkins pulled in close to control his posture.
Wursty trying to keep a closed guard but Dawkins is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wursty is trying to hold Dawkins in close to prevent damage but Dawkins has managed to pass into half guard.
Wursty is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dawkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dawkins's back!
Dawkins tries to roll but Wursty sticks to his back.
Dawkins trying to control the position but Wursty manages to sink in the hooks.
Wursty trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wursty looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wursty not allowing Dawkins to control his hands.
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 Richard Dawkins will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wursty throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dawkins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wursty's guard now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wursty is on top in guard.
Dawkins keeping moving, preventing Wursty from controlling successfully.
Wursty lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dawkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wursty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dawkins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wursty passes into half guard.
Dawkins looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins actively working from the bottom here.
Richard Dawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wursty throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dawkins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wursty is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dawkins has his foot on Wursty's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wursty works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wursty is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dawkins.
Wursty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dawkins keeps working.
Dawkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wursty wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dawkins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wursty off and has taken his back!
Wursty is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dawkins gets his way!
Wursty tries to escape the position.
Wursty is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dawkins off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins gets his hands free as Wursty looks to control.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dawkins's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dawkins misses with punches from the back.
Wursty covering up well and avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wursty wants to control his opponent's hands but Dawkins gets his hands free.
Dawkins misses with a punch to the head.
Dawkins is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wursty defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wursty trying to control the hands but Dawkins breaks the grip.
Wursty manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dawkins's guard. Nice work there by Wursty.
Dawkins throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wursty uses it to pass to side control.
Wursty scores with a couple of short elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wursty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dawkins keeps working.
Dawkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Dawkins clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wursty throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dawkins.
Wursty on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dawkins. Dawkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Dawkins moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wursty wants to clinch.
Dawkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wursty swings widly with a right hand
and Dawkins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wursty!
Wursty managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dawkins.
Dawkins is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dawkins in side control, throwing shots but Wursty defends.
Dawkins is looking to take a break and control but Wursty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Dawkins.
Wursty wants to control but Dawkins postures up.
Wursty is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Dawkins seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dawkins trying to control the position but Wursty is working away.
Dawkins looks up at the clock and then as Wursty takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dawkins smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawkins grinds an elbow into Wursty's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wursty tries to bench press Dawkins off him but Dawkins keeps the position.
Dawkins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wursty sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wursty gets back to half guard.
Dawkins is looking to stall here but Wursty recovers full guard.
Wursty is pulling down on Dawkins's head. It's preventing any offense from Dawkins, at least for the moment.
Dawkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wursty looking for a sweep. Not yet Wursty, not yet.
Wursty preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dawkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dawkins with a nice head shot there.
Wursty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dawkins is one step ahead there.
Dawkins looking to sit in guard and control but Wursty gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wursty wants to control from the top but Dawkins keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Dawkins had his way with Antero Wursty in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Wursty throws a looping overhand right but Dawkins ducks down to avoid it.
Wursty misses with a low kick.
Wursty fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dawkins is out of range.
Dawkins ducks under a wild hook from Wursty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wursty lands with a straight right. Dawkins didn't see that one coming.
Wursty misses with a right hand
and Dawkins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dawkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Wursty has wrist control.
Dawkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wursty 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.
Wursty working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawkins.
Dawkins trying to control but Wursty is working from the bottom.
Dawkins postures up in Wursty's guard and throws a big left but Wursty blocks it.
Dawkins is pushing down on Wursty's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wursty is fighting to maintain full guard but Dawkins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dawkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wursty defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins is thwarting Wursty's attempts to control the position.
Dawkins frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dawkins is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wursty is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wursty bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dawkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dawkins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wursty is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dawkins.
Dawkins is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wursty working away.
Wursty throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wursty wants to take a breather but Dawkins manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Wursty.
Antero Wursty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wursty tries to free his leg and advance position but Dawkins is retaining full guard.
Wursty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dawkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wursty not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dawkins throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wursty escapes and throws Dawkins's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dawkins can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dawkins is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Dawkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dawkins, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Dawkins!
An intense looking Richard Dawkins took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Well, that was fun.'.
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