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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bed Intruder (ranked 219 p4p, 145 weight class) and Teodors Ozolinsh (ranked 31 p4p, 21 weight class). Intruder comes into the arena with Bed Intruder blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bed Intruder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teodors Ozolinsh!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozolinsh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Intruder. Intruder obviously looking to wear him down.
Intruder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Intruder moves out of range of the body kick.
Intruder lands a jab.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the body.
Intruder dives in and grabs Ozolinsh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ozolinsh pushes down on Intruder's head and hops out.
Ozolinsh lands with a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Intruder.
Intruder tried to score with a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it.
Intruder throws the kick towards the body but Ozolinsh avoids it.
Intruder misses with a body kick.
A shot to the body from Intruder misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a left to the body.
Intruder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Ozolinsh misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ozolinsh looks to land a body kick but Intruder moved away.
Intruder changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ozolinsh rushes Intruder and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Ozolinsh is leaning against Intruder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh - that landed with a thud.
Ozolinsh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh blocks a body shot from Intruder.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ozolinsh.
A right handed body shot lands from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Intruder working aggressively here.
Intruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Intruder throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Intruder.
Intruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh lands with a light punch inside.
Intruder blocks an uppercut.
Intruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Intruder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Intruder misses with some punches.
Intruder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ozolinsh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Intruder or not.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Intruder controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Intruder or not.
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!
Intruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh presses Intruder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Intruder is breathing heavily.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Intruder avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
Ozolinsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Ozolinsh.
Intruder blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Intruder's elbow.
Intruder prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
A short right from Ozolinsh on the inside.
A body shot lands from Ozolinsh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Intruder.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Intruder.
I was talking to Intruder's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ozolinsh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Intruder is working for takedown but Ozolinsh is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Intruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Intruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Intruder controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Intruder misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh lands a shoulder strike.
Intruder pushes Ozolinsh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Intruder.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Intruder controls his hands.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Intruder controls his hands.
Ozolinsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ozolinsh lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ozolinsh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Intruder.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Intruder.
Intruder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ozolinsh manages to break the clinch.
Intruder throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Ozolinsh lands a really nice looking cross but Intruder seems unphased.
Ozolinsh moves in looking to clinch but Intruder pushes him off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Intruder lands a jab-cross combination.
Intruder ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Intruder delivers a nice body kick.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Intruder moves out of range.
Intruder is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Intruder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a front kick that sends Intruder stumbling back into the cage.
Ozolinsh pushes Intruder up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teodors Ozolinsh 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.
Intruder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ozolinsh.
Intruder swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ozolinsh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Intruder just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Intruder shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Intruder was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Intruder scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozolinsh is trying to control Intruder's posture but Intruder avoids it.
Intruder is putting a hurting on Ozolinsh here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ozolinsh is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Intruder's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Intruder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozolinsh tries to roll over but Intruder keeps him under control.
Ozolinsh is trying to maintain the position but Intruder is very close to passing his half guard.
Ozolinsh keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ozolinsh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Intruder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Intruder's back!
Intruder tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intruder is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Intruder is keeping busy.
Intruder tries to break free.
Intruder is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Intruder breaks Ozolinsh's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ozolinsh looking for a sweep. Not yet Ozolinsh, not yet.
Intruder postures up in Ozolinsh's guard and throws a big left but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Intruder is fighting to break Ozolinsh's control of his arms but Ozolinsh is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Intruder throws a big elbow that misses.
Ozolinsh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Intruder manages to get himself to full guard.
Intruder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Intruder 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.
Ozolinsh controlling Intruder's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Intruder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ozolinsh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Intruder trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozolinsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozolinsh can't keep his opponent in guard - Intruder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bed Intruder will probably get the nod.
That's time! Intruder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh lands with a straight right. Intruder didn't see that one coming.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook to the body. Intruder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Intruder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Intruder avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a jab but it's blocked by Intruder.
Ozolinsh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Intruder steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ozolinsh. That one must have hurt.
Ozolinsh has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ozolinsh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A left lands for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Intruder moves away and avoids it.
Intruder drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ozolinsh sprawls and moves away.
Intruder with a nice cross.
Intruder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Intruder scores with a jab. Ozolinsh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the body
and Intruder counters with a nice uppercut.
Intruder motions for Ozolinsh to come forward. Intruder throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Intruder has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Intruder takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Intruder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Intruder throws a body kick that misses
and Intruder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Intruder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Teodors Ozolinsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ozolinsh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Ozolinsh. No joy for Intruder on that attempt.
A jab from Ozolinsh does it's job there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Intruder lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ozolinsh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ozolinsh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Intruder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it well.
Intruder shoots in but Ozolinsh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bed Intruder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh darts in and clinches Intruder up against the cage.
Intruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Intruder gets through Ozolinsh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Ozolinsh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Intruder lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ozolinsh checks a low kick from Intruder.
Intruder attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little jabbing left from Ozolinsh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Intruder throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh jabs at Intruder's body.
Intruder feints and as Ozolinsh raises his hands in defense, Intruder changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Intruder throws a strike but Ozolinsh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Intruder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ozolinsh postures up.
Intruder is really struggling to control Ozolinsh but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ozolinsh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh stopping the sweep attempt from Intruder.
Intruder trying to control the position.
That's four 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.
Intruder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ozolinsh is one step ahead there.
Bed Intruder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ozolinsh pushing down on Intruder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozolinsh is taking a breather. Intruder 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teodors Ozolinsh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ozolinsh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!
Teodors Ozolinsh really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Reaper Combatwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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