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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ignas Bozicko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Undertaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bozicko comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - T.N.T . Bobby Undertaker told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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166 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ignas Bozicko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Undertaker!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Undertaker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bozicko instigates a clinch.
Bozicko wants to break free but Undertaker has control.
Bozicko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Undertaker fails to pull guard.
Ignas Bozicko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Undertaker.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bozicko gets underhooks to prevent Undertaker's takedown attempt.
Undertaker tries to score a body lock takedown but Bozicko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bozicko pulls guard successfully.
Bozicko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Undertaker won't allow Bozicko to get back to his feet.
Bozicko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bozicko tries to get out of the position.
Bozicko pushes Undertaker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bozicko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Undertaker was covering up waiting for the punch and Bozicko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bozicko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bozicko trying to control but Undertaker is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bozicko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bozicko thows a big elbow that misses.
Bozicko wants to control from the top but Undertaker keeps moving.
Bozicko tries to free his leg and advance position but Undertaker is retaining full guard.
Bozicko trying to control the position from guard on top but Undertaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Undertaker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Undertaker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bozicko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bozicko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Undertaker regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bozicko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bozicko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Undertaker pulls Bozicko in close to prevent any damage.
Undertaker looks gassed!
Bozicko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Undertaker's head.
Bozicko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bozicko postures up in Undertaker's guard and throws a big left but Undertaker blocks it.
Bozicko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bozicko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Undertaker is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bozicko wants to control from the top but Undertaker keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bozicko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Undertaker keeping moving, preventing Bozicko from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Undertaker fails with a takedown attempt.
Undertaker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Undertaker has his takedown stuffed
and Bozicko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bozicko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bozicko in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bozicko misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bozicko throws a strike aimed at the side of Undertaker's head but Undertaker avoids it well.
A lull in the action here as Bozicko stalls from top position.
Bozicko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Undertaker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bozicko's guard! Nice work there by Undertaker!
Bozicko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignas Bozicko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Some wild striking there from Bozicko.
Bozicko swinging wildly here.
Undertaker misses with a takedown attempt
and Bozicko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bobby Undertaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Undertaker misses with a takedown attempt - Bozicko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bozicko fails with the takedown.
Undertaker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bozicko counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Undertaker!
Ignas Bozicko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Undertaker.
Undertaker wants to hold on but Bozicko pushes him away.
Undertaker manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Undertaker looking for submissions off his back.
Undertaker punching from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bozicko not doing much here.
Bozicko trying to control from half guard but Undertaker is working away.
Bozicko trying to mount his opponent but Undertaker defends it.
Bozicko stalling away here and it's allowed Undertaker to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Undertaker keeping moving, preventing Bozicko from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Undertaker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Undertaker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bozicko is struggling to control the position.
Undertaker has picked Bozicko up - he's going for a ride! Undertaker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bozicko is defending against the submission attempts here by Undertaker.
Undertaker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bozicko defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Undertaker is looking for a kimura but Bozicko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Undertaker to get the leverage.
Bozicko is looking for a sweep. Undertaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Undertaker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Undertaker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Undertaker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bozicko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bozicko tries to get to full guard but Undertaker has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Undertaker shoots for a takedown but Bozicko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bozicko rushes Undertaker and presses him up against the cage.
Bozicko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Undertaker up against the cage.
Bozicko gets underhooks to prevent Undertaker's takedown attempt.
Undertaker has Bozicko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bozicko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bozicko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Undertaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Undertaker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bozicko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Undertaker has Bozicko in his guard.
Bozicko throws a strike but Undertaker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignas Bozicko dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Undertaker 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.
Undertaker stands and throws Bozicko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Undertaker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Undertaker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Undertaker throwing strikes but Bozicko manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bozicko is looking to take a break and control but Undertaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Undertaker takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bozicko throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Undertaker regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bozicko's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bozicko is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Undertaker still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Undertaker has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Undertaker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Undertaker throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Undertaker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bozicko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ignas Bozicko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bozicko is looking for a sweep.
Bozicko sneaks out the side door and pushes Undertaker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Undertaker shoots and misses
and Bozicko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bozicko.
Undertaker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bozicko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bozicko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Undertaker's efforts to push away.
Bozicko gets underhooks to prevent Undertaker's takedown attempt.
Ignas Bozicko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Undertaker.
A right hook to the body lands for Bozicko.
Undertaker is trying to stall.
Undertaker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Undertaker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bozicko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Undertaker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bozicko works on Undertaker's body with a couple of short punches.
Bozicko has Undertaker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Undertaker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Undertaker goes for a takedown attempt but Bozicko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Undertaker slips a jab and a cross from Bozicko.
Bozicko closes the distance and clinches.
Undertaker can't get the takedown.
Undertaker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bozicko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Undertaker manages to break the clinch.
Undertaker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Undertaker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bozicko, pushing him back against the cage.
Bozicko jumps into guard, dragging Undertaker to the mat.
Undertaker drops back looking for a leg! Bozicko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bozicko manages to kick Undertaker off! Undertaker jumps back into Bozicko's guard.
Undertaker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Undertaker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Undertaker.
Well Bozicko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ignas Bozicko!
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