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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustus Machiavelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fury's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rammstein - Te Quiero Puta. Machiavelli is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: August Burns Red - "11th Hour". Brian Fury could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Augustus Machiavelli's chin.
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165 lbs
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177 cm
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167 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Augustus Machiavelli!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machiavelli throws a jab when Fury was well out of range.
Fury tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machiavelli misses with the combination.
Machiavelli shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fury napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fury tries to buck Machiavelli off but Machiavelli is having none of it.
Machiavelli connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fury some visible discomfort.
Fury is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machiavelli is looking to take a break and control but Fury is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fury is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Machiavelli's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Machiavelli wants to pass to mount but Fury is defending the position.
Fury is not content to let Machiavelli control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Machiavelli is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Machiavelli lands a nice short elbow.
Machiavelli trying to pass the guard but Fury defending well.
Machiavelli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Machiavelli is keen to just control but Fury is a slippery customer.
Fury regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Machiavelli.
Machiavelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fury working for a triangle but Machiavelli defends it easily.
Machiavelli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fury wriggles free and stands up.
Fury wants to clinch up but Machiavelli keeps it at a distance.
Machiavelli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fury.
Machiavelli misses with a series of wild punches.
Fury with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machiavelli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fury won't be happy with that.
Machiavelli fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machiavelli in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Machiavelli working the head and body with strikes.
Fury is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Machiavelli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fury keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fury can't do much from the bottom here.
Fury prevents Machiavelli from improving position.
Machiavelli is chipping away with strikes.
Machiavelli works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Machiavelli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Machiavelli looks gassed!
Fury defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury is looking for a sweep.
Fury avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Machiavelli.
Machiavelli in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fury is trying to improve his position.
Machiavelli working the head and body with strikes.
Machiavelli postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fury is looking to regain half guard here but Machiavelli keeps moving and retains side control.
Machiavelli connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fury some visible discomfort.
Fury is trying to get back to half guard.
Machiavelli stands up and beckons Fury to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Machiavelli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machiavelli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fury misses with a double jab.
Machiavelli feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fury utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machiavelli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fury working a defensive guard here.
Machiavelli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machiavelli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machiavelli thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury looking for a guillotine here but Machiavelli defends easily.
Machiavelli is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machiavelli pushing down on Fury's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Machiavelli is nestled in close to Fury, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fury trying to hold on to Machiavelli's head to control him but Machiavelli postures up.
Fury looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Augustus Machiavelli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machiavelli working the head and body with strikes.
Machiavelli thows a huge punch but Fury dodges it nicely.
Fury is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machiavelli pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Machiavelli there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machiavelli slips a nice elbow through Fury's hands, connecting with Fury's forehead.
Machiavelli wants to work for an arm triangle but Fury is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fury blocking the ground and pound attempt from Machiavelli.
Machiavelli is trying to control. Fury wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fury is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Machiavelli there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Machiavelli lands a nice short elbow.
Fury tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Machiavelli has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Fury is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machiavelli with the ground and pound from mount.
Fury is squirming around, avoiding Machiavelli's attempts to control the action.
Machiavelli landing strikes from the mount.
Machiavelli with good strikes from the mount here!
Fury gets back to half guard.
Machiavelli looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fury with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Machiavelli is nestled in close to Fury, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Machiavelli wants to stand but Fury has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Machiavelli connects with a nice short shot to Fury's temple.
Machiavelli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machiavelli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fury's head.
Fury moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Machiavelli trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
Fury is trying to control the position but Machiavelli postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fury slips a jab and a cross from Machiavelli.
Fury wants to clinch
and Machiavelli counters with a left and a right that stings Fury.
Nice jab there from Machiavelli.
Fury misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Machiavelli to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Machiavelli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fury darts in trying to clinch
and Machiavelli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fury won't be happy with that.
Machiavelli scores with punches from side control.
Fury pushes Machiavelli away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Machiavelli gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fury is trying to control Machiavelli's posture but Machiavelli avoids it.
Machiavelli passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fury!
Machiavelli landing punches.
Fury tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fury takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Machiavelli is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Machiavelli lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machiavelli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machiavelli scoring with strikes but Fury is staying in there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machiavelli is landing with some decent strikes but Fury is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Machiavelli has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fury's face.
Machiavelli tries to control but Fury wriggling away.
Fury wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Fury gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Machiavelli in particular looking to stall.
Nice strikes from Machiavelli there.
Machiavelli is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fury wants to sweep but Machiavelli has passed to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machiavelli lands a nice forearm strike.
Fury tries to bench press Machiavelli off him but Machiavelli keeps the position.
Machiavelli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fury knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Machiavelli working away.
Machiavelli working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fury gets back to half guard.
Machiavelli works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fury is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Machiavelli lands a nice shot to the head.
Machiavelli avoids the attempt from Fury to control.
Fury gets back to half guard.
Fury is trying to get back to full guard.
Machiavelli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Machiavelli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fury looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fury has hold of Machiavelli's hands but Machiavelli slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machiavelli drops an elbow to the side of Fury's head.
Fury is trying to control but can't.
Brian Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machiavelli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Augustus Machiavelli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machiavelli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machiavelli controlling the action here.
Fury is staying active underneath Machiavelli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fury is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machiavelli pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Augustus Machiavelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machiavelli has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augustus Machiavelli!
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energy
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