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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Fearsbrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palle Vitrikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fearsbrock comes to the cage accompanied by chicken dance. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Fearsbrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Palle Vitrikainen!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fearsbrock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Fedor Fearsbrock has been cut.
Fearsbrock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vitrikainen sprawls well. Vitrikainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fearsbrock gets slowly back to his feet.
Fearsbrock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vitrikainen moves into range and clinches up with Fearsbrock.
Vitrikainen is struggling to control the position.
Fearsbrock keeps control of Vitrikainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vitrikainen is trying to break the clinch but Fearsbrock has him pressed against the cage.
Fearsbrock connects with a knee to the head.
Vitrikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vitrikainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fearsbrock keeps control of Vitrikainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vitrikainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vitrikainen takes a shot to the head.
Vitrikainen prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Fearsbrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fearsbrock tries to stall but Vitrikainen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitrikainen breaks from the clinch.
Fearsbrock throws a series of punches but Vitrikainen moves out of range.
Vitrikainen throws out a loose jab but Fearsbrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vitrikainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vitrikainen wants it to stay on the feet.
Fedor Fearsbrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fearsbrock cracks Vitrikainen with an open hand slap.
Vitrikainen looks to land a combination but Fearsbrock avoids it well.
Fearsbrock shoots in for a double leg but Vitrikainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fearsbrock misses with a looping right.
Fearsbrock throws a right and a left that Vitrikainen avoids nicely.
Fearsbrock is breathing heavily.
Vitrikainen cracks Fearsbrock with an uppercut from hell and Fearsbrock crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Vitrikainen's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vitrikainen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vitrikainen cracks Fearsbrock with a solid left hand.
Vitrikainen is in close to Fearsbrock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vitrikainen cracks Fearsbrock with a solid left hand.
Fearsbrock looking for a sweep. Not yet Fearsbrock, not yet.
Fearsbrock trying to keep a closed guard but Vitrikainen is proving a slippery customer.
Fearsbrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fearsbrock trying to keep a closed guard but Vitrikainen is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitrikainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vitrikainen preventing the sweep.
Vitrikainen lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fearsbrock wants to sweep here but Vitrikainen controlling him for the moment.
Vitrikainen trying to control but Fearsbrock is working from the bottom.
Fearsbrock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vitrikainen pushes Fearsbrock off looking to stand but Fearsbrock dives back in and keeps control.
Vitrikainen is refusing to be controlled, as Fearsbrock sits in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vitrikainen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vitrikainen wants to get back to his feet.
Fearsbrock is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fearsbrock wants to take a breather but Vitrikainen is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fearsbrock seems to be looking for submissions.
Vitrikainen is trying to stand up here but Fearsbrock is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fearsbrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vitrikainen.
Fearsbrock shoots in but Vitrikainen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fearsbrock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vitrikainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fearsbrock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vitrikainen.
Fearsbrock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vitrikainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Vitrikainen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitrikainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fedor Fearsbrock's cut is getting worse.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fearsbrock. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Vitrikainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fearsbrock.
Fearsbrock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vitrikainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Fearsbrock misses with a looping right.
Fearsbrock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vitrikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vitrikainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fearsbrock fails with the takedown
and Vitrikainen counters with a one-two to the body.
A slow jab from Fearsbrock misses its intended target.
Fearsbrock waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Vitrikainen.
Fearsbrock tries for a takedown but Vitrikainen circles away easily
and Vitrikainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fearsbrock fails to land with a series of punches.
Vitrikainen loads up on a big right hand but Fearsbrock slips the punch.
Fearsbrock has his takedown stuffed
and Vitrikainen counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palle Vitrikainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Fearsbrock's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fearsbrock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vitrikainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Vitrikainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fearsbrock fails with the takedown
and Vitrikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fearsbrock misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Fearsbrock as he connects with a hook.
Fearsbrock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fearsbrock blocks a jab.
Vitrikainen slips a jab from Fearsbrock.
Vitrikainen throws a right hand that Fearsbrock ducks under and follows up with a left that Fearsbrock also avoids with ease.
Fearsbrock tries for a takedown but Vitrikainen circles away easily
and Vitrikainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by Vitrikainen.
Fearsbrock slips under a jab from Vitrikainen.
Fearsbrock throws a hook but Vitrikainen blocks it.
Fedor Fearsbrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fearsbrock fails with the takedown
and Vitrikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Fearsbrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fearsbrock throws a looping overhand right but Vitrikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Fearsbrock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vitrikainen lands with a shot to the body.
Vitrikainen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vitrikainen.
Vitrikainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vitrikainen ducks under a wild hook from Fearsbrock.
Vitrikainen scores with a hook to the body. Fearsbrock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vitrikainen moves away from the strike by Fearsbrock.
Vitrikainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fearsbrock's head backwards.
Fearsbrock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vitrikainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Fearsbrock doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vitrikainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vitrikainen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vitrikainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fearsbrock in his tracks.
Fearsbrock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vitrikainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fearsbrock scores with a nice head shot.
Vitrikainen ducks under a wild hook from Fearsbrock.
Vitrikainen takes the fight into the clinch.
Vitrikainen working hard to break the clinch.
Vitrikainen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vitrikainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fearsbrock backwards.
Vitrikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fearsbrock keeps control of Vitrikainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Vitrikainen.
Vitrikainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vitrikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fearsbrock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vitrikainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from Vitrikainen.
Fearsbrock is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vitrikainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vitrikainen throws a lazy right hand but Fearsbrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fearsbrock slips under a jab from Vitrikainen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fearsbrock.
Vitrikainen lands a jab-cross combination.
Fedor Fearsbrock's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Palle Vitrikainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vitrikainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fearsbrock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vitrikainen. Vitrikainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Fearsbrock.
Fearsbrock lands with a nice combination. Vitrikainen backs away looking to recover.
Fearsbrock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vitrikainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fearsbrock throws a combination that misses
and Vitrikainen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fearsbrock thinking.
The fighters circling - Fearsbrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fearsbrock walks into a jab.
Fearsbrock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Vitrikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Fearsbrock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vitrikainen avoids it really well and circles away.
Palle Vitrikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fearsbrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vitrikainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fearsbrock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vitrikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vitrikainen wants to clinch.
Fearsbrock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fearsbrock ducks under a wild hook from Vitrikainen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fearsbrock's corner calls for a 1-2. Fearsbrock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vitrikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palle Vitrikainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fedor Fearsbrock's cut.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Fearsbrock misses the target.
Vitrikainen throws a lazy right hand but Fearsbrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fearsbrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fearsbrock misses with a wild combination.
Fearsbrock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vitrikainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fearsbrock somewhat.
Fearsbrock closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vitrikainen to the mat! Vitrikainen manages to get full guard.
Vitrikainen wriggles free and stands up.
Vitrikainen throws a series of punches but Fearsbrock avoids them all with ease.
Fearsbrock tries for a takedown but Vitrikainen circles away easily
and Vitrikainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vitrikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fearsbrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Vitrikainen.
Fearsbrock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vitrikainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Fearsbrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fearsbrock with a poor takedown
and Vitrikainen counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fearsbrock throws a hook but Vitrikainen avoids it easily.
Fearsbrock misses with the combination.
Vitrikainen punishes Fearsbrock's body with a nice straight punch.
Fearsbrock tries for a takedown but Vitrikainen circles away easily
and Vitrikainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vitrikainen slips under a jab.
Fearsbrock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fearsbrock misses with a takedown
and Vitrikainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fearsbrock throws a looping overhand right but Vitrikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Vitrikainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vitrikainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fearsbrock shoots and misses
enabling Vitrikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Fearsbrock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vitrikainen as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Vitrikainen coming out on top.
Fearsbrock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vitrikainen counters with a two punch combo.
Vitrikainen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vitrikainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fearsbrock with a poor takedown
letting Vitrikainen counter with a right hand.
Vitrikainen blocks a jab.
Fearsbrock looks for a takedown but Vitrikainen sprawls well.
Vitrikainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fearsbrock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vitrikainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Fearsbrock with a poor takedown
and Vitrikainen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A combination from Fearsbrock does no damage.
Fearsbrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vitrikainen.
Fearsbrock with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Vitrikainen counter with a right hand.
Fearsbrock has his takedown stuffed
and Vitrikainen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fearsbrock thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitrikainen connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Vitrikainen.
Nice defenses there by Vitrikainen.
Fearsbrock misses with a combination
and Vitrikainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Vitrikainen slaps away a takedown attempt from Fearsbrock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fearsbrock staying out of range there.
Fedor Fearsbrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vitrikainen throws out a powerful jab.
Fearsbrock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fearsbrock cracks Vitrikainen with a good jab.
Fearsbrock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fearsbrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fearsbrock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fearsbrock misses with a takedown attempt
and Vitrikainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vitrikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fearsbrock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fearsbrock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vitrikainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Fearsbrock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vitrikainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Vitrikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fearsbrock shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vitrikainen is looking to escape.
Fearsbrock trying to control the action but Vitrikainen is working from the bottom.
Vitrikainen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fearsbrock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fearsbrock is looking for a kimura but Vitrikainen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fearsbrock to get the leverage.
Palle Vitrikainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fearsbrock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vitrikainen defending well though.
Vitrikainen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Palle Vitrikainen.
I've got Vitrikainen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Palle Vitrikainen!
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