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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Point Dexter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazar Petrovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Point Dexter has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Point Dexter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lazar Petrovic!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrovic shoots in and drives through. Dexter sprawls well.
Dexter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick misses from Dexter.
Petrovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dexter lands with a nice body punch.
Dexter cracks a nice hook into Petrovic's ribs.
Dexter misses with a body shot.
Dexter cracks Petrovic with an open hand slap.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrovic.
Dexter avoids the head kick by Petrovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dexter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dexter ducks under a wild hook from Petrovic.
Dexter tries to counter with a takedown but Petrovic is quick to defend against it.
Dexter with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dexter lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dexter lands with a straight right. Petrovic didn't see that one coming.
Both fighters circling a little - Petrovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dexter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrovic gets a double leg takedown into Dexter's guard.
Dexter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrovic defends well.
Petrovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dexter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dexter has momentary wrist control but Petrovic slips an elbow through the middle.
Dexter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dexter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Petrovic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dexter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Petrovic connects with a couple of short punches.
Petrovic lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dexter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petrovic has managed to get both his arms back between Dexter's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrovic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Petrovic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dexter's head.
Dexter trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Petrovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Petrovic wants to pass the guard but Dexter is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Dexter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrovic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Petrovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Dexter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dexter working for a triangle but Petrovic defends it easily.
Dexter has his foot on Petrovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrovic works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four 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.
Petrovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Dexter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dexter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Petrovic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Petrovic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Petrovic wants to control from the top but Dexter keeps moving.
Dexter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dexter is looking for a triangle but Petrovic pushes his legs off easily.
Dexter keeping moving, preventing Petrovic from controlling successfully.
Petrovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Point Dexter dominated 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.
Dexter avoids the body shot from Petrovic.
Dexter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been informed that Petrovic has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dexter dives in and grabs Petrovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrovic pushes down on Dexter's head and hops out.
Dexter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dexter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Petrovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dexter.
Dexter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dexter throws a head kick but Petrovic moves out of range.
Dexter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrovic can do to turn this around?
Dexter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dexter scores with a three punch combo!
Petrovic looks for the body kick but Dexter saw that one coming.
Petrovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dexter throws a sloppy head kick and Petrovic moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dexter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrovic.
Dexter throws a body punch but Petrovic moves out of range.
Dexter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrovic moves away.
Petrovic throws out a counter right but Dexter avoids it with no problem.
Petrovic looks to throw the jab but Dexter is out of range.
Dexter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dexter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Point Dexter is winning the standup battle so far.
Dexter throws a body punch but Petrovic moves out of range.
Dexter tries a head kick but it misses.
Point Dexter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrovic.
Dexter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dexter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Petrovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dexter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dexter checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dexter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Petrovic clinches up against the cage.
Petrovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dexter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Petrovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrovic pushes Dexter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dexter avoiding damage as Petrovic throws knees to the body.
Petrovic is leaning against Dexter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Petrovic lands an elbow inside.
Petrovic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dexter up against the cage.
Dexter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Petrovic has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Petrovic.
Dexter wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Point Dexter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dexter gets control of Petrovic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dexter will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Petrovic wants to control from the top but Dexter keeps moving.
Petrovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrovic scoring with some ground and pound.
Petrovic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dexter keeping moving, preventing Petrovic from controlling successfully.
Dexter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Petrovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Dexter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dexter's head.
Petrovic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petrovic trying to control but Dexter is working from the bottom.
Petrovic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dexter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petrovic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dexter's head.
Petrovic chips away with some ground and pound.
Dexter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrovic is aware though and is defending well.
Petrovic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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 Point Dexter will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Petrovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Dexter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrovic thumps Dexter with a low kick.
Petrovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petrovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No joy there for Dexter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dexter misses with a body shot.
Petrovic throws a sloppy head kick and Dexter moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovic misses with a head kick.
Dexter attempts a counter takedown but Petrovic avoids it well and moves away.
Dexter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dexter somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dexter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Petrovic is looking to clinch.
Dexter avoids the body shot from Petrovic.
Dexter shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrovic sprawls well. He's pushed Dexter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dexter drops his hands momentarily and Petrovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dexter shoots and misses
and Petrovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Point Dexter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Dexter misses
and Petrovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dexter misses with a wild body shot.
Petrovic misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Petrovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dexter misses with the body kick
and Petrovic counters with a nice leg kick.
Dexter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Point Dexter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrovic throws a nice head kick!
Petrovic throws a lazy right hand but Dexter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrovic clinches up against the cage.
Petrovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dexter backwards.
Dexter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Petrovic scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dexter lands with a right to the head.
Dexter tries to break the clinch but Petrovic is controlling the position.
Petrovic has Dexter pushed against the cage.
Dexter prevents the takedown attempt.
Dexter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrovic scores with the left hand. Dexter knows he should have avoided that one.
Petrovic tries to clinch there but Dexter circles away.
Petrovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Dexter circles away.
Dexter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dexter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice jab there from Petrovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dexter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dexter cracks a nice hook into Petrovic's ribs.
Dexter slips a jab from Petrovic.
Lazar Petrovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Dexter does no damage.
A combination from Dexter does no damage.
Dexter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrovic throws out the jab.
Dexter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dexter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Petrovic counters with a single leg into guard. Dexter didn't expect that.
Petrovic distracts Dexter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Petrovic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dexter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dexter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petrovic controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lazar Petrovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dexter 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Point Dexter!
Point Dexter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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