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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suutari Nuorempi (ranked 1693 p4p, 1983 weight class) and Luca Li Citra (ranked 228 p4p, 261 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Suutari Nuorempi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Luca Li Citra!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li Citra closes the distance and pushes Nuorempi back into the cage.
Li Citra throws a head punch that misses.
Li Citra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Li Citra throws a head punch that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Nuorempi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
Nuorempi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Luca Li Citra has been cut.
Li Citra misses with the head strike.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
Li Citra lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Li Citra.
Nuorempi tries to work over Li Citra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nuorempi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Li Citra regains guard immediately.
Nuorempi won't allow Li Citra to get back to his feet.
Nuorempi wants to control from the top but Li Citra keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li Citra wants to stand and escape but Nuorempi is having none of it.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Li Citra manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuorempi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nuorempi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Li Citra throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
Li Citra lands with a light punch inside.
Li Citra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li Citra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li Citra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li Citra swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuorempi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nuorempi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Li Citra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuorempi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Li Citra tries to throw a body punch but Nuorempi avoids it by throwing Li Citra back against the cage.
Li Citra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li Citra tries to work over Nuorempi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Li Citra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nuorempi backwards.
Li Citra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Li Citra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li Citra misses with the head strike.
Nuorempi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li Citra blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuorempi misses with some punches.
Nuorempi lands a right hand.
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!
Li Citra misses with the head strike.
Nuorempi pushes Li Citra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li Citra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li Citra's elbow.
Nuorempi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nuorempi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nuorempi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Li Citra controls his hands.
Nuorempi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Li Citra fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li Citra.
Li Citra lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nuorempi throws a head punch that misses.
Nuorempi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Li Citras head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuorempi.
Li Citra lands a hook that snaps the head of Nuorempi backwards.
Li Citra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi gets through Li Citra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nuorempi throws a punch but it's blocked by Li Citra.
Li Citra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Li Citra throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li Citra.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Li Citra prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands a body shot.
Nuorempi wants to take the fight to the mat but Li Citra manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nuorempi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuorempi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi prevents a body shot from Li Citra.
Nuorempi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Li Citra backwards.
Nuorempi cracks Li Citra with a nice body shot.
Nuorempi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li Citra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuorempi lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li Citra has a couple of punches blocked by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuorempi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Li Citra controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuorempi.
Nuorempi tries to throw a body punch but Li Citra avoids it by throwing Nuorempi back against the cage.
Li Citra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nuorempi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Li Citras head.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Li Citra controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Li Citra misses with the head strike.
Nuorempi working aggressively here.
Li Citra misses with a body punch.
Li Citra gets underhooks to prevent Nuorempi's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suutari Nuorempi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li Citra misses with some punches.
Nuorempi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Li Citra as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Li Citra fails to land.
Nuorempi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Suutari Nuorempi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luca Li Citra's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Li Citra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nuorempi attempts a counter takedown but Li Citra avoids it well and moves away.
Nuorempi ducks right into an uppercut from Li Citra.
Li Citra explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nuorempi slips under a jab from Li Citra.
Nuorempi tries to counter with a takedown but Li Citra is quick to defend against it.
A big left from Li Citra misses.
Li Citra gets caught napping as Nuorempi dives in and scores a takedown. Li Citra manages to retain guard.
Li Citra is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nuorempi is controlling him.
Nuorempi tries to free his leg and advance position but Li Citra is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li Citra kicks Nuorempi off and gets to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Li Citra misses the target.
Li Citra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Li Citra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuorempi dives in for a single leg takedown but Li Citra sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nuorempi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nuorempi lands a shot to the body.
Li Citra tries to work over Nuorempi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Nuorempi - that landed with a thud.
Li Citra is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Li Citra.
Nuorempi throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Li Citra.
Li Citra swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
Li Citra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuorempi's elbow.
Nuorempi tries a body shot but Li Citra blocks it.
Nuorempi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nuorempi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Li Citra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nuorempi digs a right hand underneath Li Citra's ribcage. Li Citra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nuorempi scores with a shot to the side of Li Citra's head.
Li Citra lands a right hand.
Nuorempi digs a right hand into Li Citra's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Li Citra's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Li Citra fails to land.
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li Citra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li Citra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Li Citra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li Citra lands a nice shot to the body.
Nuorempi has Li Citra pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nuorempi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Li Citra tumbling to the mat - Nuorempi dives into Li Citra's guard.
Li Citra keeping moving, preventing Nuorempi from controlling successfully.
Nuorempi controlling from the top position.
Nuorempi tries to free his leg and advance position but Li Citra is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuorempi scoring with some ground and pound.
Nuorempi wants to pass the guard but Li Citra is keeping the position.
Nuorempi is working hard here to advance position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Li Citra moves into range and clinches up with Nuorempi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Li Citra.
Nuorempi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuorempi can't find room to land a body shot as Li Citra controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Li Citra.
Li Citra misses with a body punch.
Li Citra working aggressively here.
Nuorempi can't find room to land a body shot as Li Citra controls the action.
Li Citra throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
Li Citra misses with the head strike.
Li Citra lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li Citra.
Li Citra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Li Citra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li Citra's elbow.
Nuorempi tries to work over Li Citra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Li Citra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luca Li Citra's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A shot to the body from Li Citra misses
and Nuorempi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Li Citra throws an off balance right hand
and Nuorempi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Li Citra thinking.
Nuorempi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Li Citra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Li Citra tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nuorempi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Li Citra clinches with his opponent.
Li Citra lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi pushes Li Citra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nuorempi throws a punch but it's blocked by Li Citra.
Nuorempi lands with a right to the head.
Li Citra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Li Citra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuorempi tries to throw a body punch but Li Citra avoids it by throwing Nuorempi back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Nuorempi.
Luca Li Citra seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Nuorempi as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuorempi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nuorempi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Li Citra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Li Citra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuorempi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Li Citra is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nuorempi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Li Citra backwards.
Li Citra throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Li Citra.
A short body shot lands from Li Citra as the two fighters clinch.
Li Citra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Li Citra lands with a light punch inside.
Nuorempi works on Li Citra's body with a couple of short punches.
Nuorempi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Li Citras head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li Citra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuorempi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Li Citra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuorempi works on Li Citra's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Li Citra lands a shoulder strike.
Nuorempi pushes Li Citra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
Nuorempi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nuorempi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Li Citra or not.
Nuorempi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Li Citra has a couple of punches blocked by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Li Citra is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suutari Nuorempi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li Citra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Li Citra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Li Citra throws a head punch that misses.
Li Citra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nuorempi lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Nuorempi.
Li Citra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Li Citra fails to land.
Nuorempi lands with a short shot to the head.
Li Citra has a couple of punches blocked by Nuorempi.
Li Citra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Li Citra takes a shot to the head.
Nuorempi misses with a body punch.
Nuorempi lands with a light punch inside.
Li Citra prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
Nuorempi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Li Citra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuorempi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuorempi lands a left hand.
Li Citra blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Li Citra lands a nice uppercut.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Li Citra.
A short uppercut from Nuorempi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li Citra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Li Citra swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li Citra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li Citra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nuorempi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Li Citra throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Li Citra struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuorempi controls his hands.
Li Citra working aggressively here.
Li Citra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nuorempi backwards.
Nuorempi lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Li Citra controls his hands.
Li Citra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuorempi misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suutari Nuorempi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nuorempi 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Suutari Nuorempi!
Suutari Nuorempi 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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