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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karsten Feigel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garus Vikarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karsten Feigel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Garus Vikarian!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vikarian.
Vikarian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Feigel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Feigel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vikarian just manages to avoid it.
Vikarian gets caught napping as Feigel dives in and scores a takedown. Vikarian manages to retain guard.
Feigel wants to control from the top but Vikarian keeps moving.
Feigel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vikarian keeping moving, preventing Feigel from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vikarian wants to stand but Feigel is controlling the position.
Vikarian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vikarian won't allow Feigel to sweep him here.
Feigel is looking for a triangle but Vikarian pushes his legs off easily.
Vikarian controls from within his opponent's guard.
Feigel looking to control.
Feigel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Feigel tries to get out of the position.
Vikarian throws a big right hand that misses.
Feigel is striking off his back. Vikarian thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
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.
Feigel controlling the position well.
Feigel tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Feigel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vikarian on the ground.
Vikarian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Feigel defending well though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Feigel is looking to control Vikarian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Feigel avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Feigel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Feigel works over Vikarian's head and body with a nice combination.
Feigel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vikarian as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vikarian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Feigel moves into the clinch.
Feigel misses with a punch to the body.
Vikarian is trying to drag Feigel to the mat but Feigel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Feigel tries to pull guard but Vikarian won't allow it.
Vikarian is trying to force a seperation but Feigel has the dominant position.
Feigel gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vikarian is doing well to control the position and prevent Feigel from advancing to side control.
Feigel trying to control from half guard but Vikarian is working away.
Vikarian gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feigel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vikarian controlling the position.
Feigel stops Vikarian from standing up.
Vikarian wants to sweep here but Feigel controlling him for the moment.
Feigel stops Vikarian from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vikarian gets tackled into the cage by Feigel. Feigel maintains the clinch.
Vikarian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karsten Feigel dominated that round.
That's time! Feigel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vikarian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vikarian throws a body punch but Feigel moves out of range.
Feigel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vikarian changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vikarian is trying to break the clinch but Feigel has him pressed against the cage.
Vikarian gets underhooks to prevent Feigel's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feigel breaks from the clinch.
Feigel feints and as Vikarian raises his hands in defense, Feigel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vikarian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Feigel's guard.
Feigel keeping moving, preventing Vikarian from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feigel 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.
Feigel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vikarian puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vikarian not doing much here.
Feigel is trying to maintain the position but Vikarian is very close to passing his half guard.
Feigel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Feigel has a hand on Vikarian's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Vikarian takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Vikarian throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Feigel tries to reverse the position but Vikarian maintains control.
Feigel tries to hold on but Vikarian pushes him away.
Vikarian landing shots from mount.
Vikarian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Feigel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Garus Vikarian has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vikarian throws some wild stikes that Feigel manages to avoid easily.
Vikarian lands a nice shot to the head.
Feigel tries to lock up and control but Vikarian gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vikarian wants to get back to his feet but Feigel is holding on tight.
Feigel working to try and regain half guard.
Feigel is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vikarian landing punches.
Feigel wants to control but Vikarian is having none of it.
Vikarian working Feigel over with strikes here.
Feigel is squirming around, avoiding Vikarian's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Vikarian.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Feigel tries to hold on but Vikarian postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garus Vikarian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Feigel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vikarian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vikarian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Feigel avoids it really well and circles away.
Feigel works Vikarian's body with a nice hook.
Feigel lands a nice shot to the body.
Vikarian avoids the head kick by Feigel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feigel shoots in for a takedown but Vikarian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Feigel has Vikarian up against the cage in a clinch.
Vikarian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vikarian pulls guard effortlessly.
Feigel trying to control but Vikarian is working from the bottom.
Feigel is really struggling to control Vikarian but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Feigel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Feigel preventing the sweep.
Feigel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Feigel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vikarian has Feigel pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feigel scores with a shot to the body.
Vikarian dives in for a single leg takedown but Feigel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A low kick from Vikarian misses
and Feigel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vikarian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Feigel takes the fight into the clinch.
Feigel manages to break the clinch.
Vikarian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Feigel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vikarian somewhat.
As Vikarian tries to get set, Feigel tries to push him back and clinch up but Vikarian manages to avoid the attempt.
Karsten Feigel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garus Vikarian.
Feigel darts in and clinches Vikarian up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feigel successfully pulls guard.
Feigel has his foot on Vikarian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vikarian works his way back into a safe position though.
Feigel is trying to control the position but Vikarian postures up.
Feigel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Feigel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Feigel is striking but Vikarian is not phased and passes to half guard.
Feigel wants to get back to full guard but Vikarian has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feigel misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Feigel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vikarian is looking to take a break and control but Feigel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karsten Feigel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Feigel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karsten Feigel!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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