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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Nicitel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Buckner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lukas Nicitel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukas Nicitel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vince Buckner!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckner scores with a takedown into Nicitel's guard.
Nicitel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nicitel decides to stand up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Buckner.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Buckner working the body and head with strikes.
Buckner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nicitel is looking for a sweep.
Nicitel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nicitel tries to get out of the position.
Nicitel is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Buckner asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nicitel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nicitel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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!
Buckner is looking for a sweep. Nicitel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Buckner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nicitel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nicitel's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicitel staying busy and making it hard for Buckner to control.
Nicitel fending off the submission attempt from Buckner.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Buckner. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Buckner is hanging on to Nicitel's back as he tries to escape.
Buckner is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Buckner gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Buckner gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Buckner apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Nicitel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nicitel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buckner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nicitel is breathing heavily.
Buckner stopping the sweep attempt from Nicitel.
Nicitel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buckner.
Buckner landing some decent shots from guard.
Buckner landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckner preventing the sweep.
Nicitel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nicitel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Buckner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nicitel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Buckner, into his guard.
Nicitel trying to control but Buckner is working from the bottom.
Nicitel scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicitel stands up over Buckner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nicitel looking to pass the guard.
Nicitel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicitel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Buckner defends it well.
Nicitel decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Buckner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nicitel shoots in looking for a takedown. Buckner tries to sprawl out of it but Nicitel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Buckner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nicitel fails to land the takedown.
Nicitel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nicitel pushing down on Buckner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nicitel decides to return to a standing position.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nicitel 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 Buckner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Buckner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Buckner darts in and clinches Nicitel up against the ropes.
Buckner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Buckner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nicitel prevents it.
Nicitel is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Nicitel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buckner has Nicitel pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Nicitel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicitel stops a takedown attempt from Buckner.
Buckner prevents Nicitel from breaking the clinch.
Buckner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Buckner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nicitel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nicitel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Buckner.
Buckner breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Buckner.
Buckner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buckner tries to free his leg and advance position but Nicitel is retaining full guard.
Nicitel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Buckner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nicitel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buckner.
Nicitel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nicitel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
It looks like Vince Buckner has been cut.
Ground and pound from Nicitel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lukas Nicitel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vince Buckner's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Nicitel throws a head kick but Buckner moves out of range.
Buckner is rocked!
Nicitel darts in trying to clinch
and Buckner counters with a shoot takedown. Nicitel fights it but they end up in guard.
Buckner stops Nicitel from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nicitel is on top in guard.
Buckner wants to sweep but no luck.
Nicitel tries to free his leg and advance position but Buckner is retaining full guard.
Nicitel passes Buckner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Buckner taking some punishment here, with Nicitel in his half guard.
Buckner is looking to control Nicitel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Buckner avoid being mounted?
Nicitel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Buckner's head.
Buckner tries to roll over but Nicitel keeps him under control.
Nicitel trying to control the action but Buckner is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buckner regains full guard. Nicely done.
Buckner is striking from the bottom but Nicitel uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Nicitel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nicitel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nicitel is nestled in close to Buckner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Buckner is refusing to be controlled, as Nicitel sits in half guard.
Buckner tries to roll over but Nicitel keeps him under control.
Nicitel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nicitel passes the guard and advances to mount!
Buckner is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicitel lands a big shot there that rocks Buckner but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Buckner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Buckner gets back to half guard.
Buckner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Buckner.
Buckner pushes Nicitel off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nicitel closes the distance and clinches.
Nicitel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lukas Nicitel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Nicitel does no damage.
Nicitel tries for a takedown but Buckner circles away easily
and Buckner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nicitel won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buckner connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nicitel some visible discomfort.
Vince Buckner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buckner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nicitel keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckner looks up at the clock and then as Nicitel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Buckner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nicitel can't do much from the bottom here.
Nicitel taking a bit of punishment here - Buckner scoring with strikes.
An elbow from Buckner crashes against the mat.
Nicitel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Buckner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Buckner slips a nice elbow through Nicitel's hands, connecting with Nicitel's forehead.
Nicitel regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Buckner.
Nicitel looking for a sweep. Not yet Nicitel, not yet.
Buckner trying to control but Nicitel is working from the bottom.
Nicitel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buckner stands up over Nicitel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Buckner postures up.
Buckner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nicitel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicitel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buckner.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buckner has a takedown stuffed.
Nicitel throws a combination that misses
and Buckner counters with a takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Buckner's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buckner lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nicitel down.
Buckner is looking to take a break and control but Nicitel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buckner looks up at the clock and then as Nicitel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Buckner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nicitel is rocked!
Nicitel wants to control but Buckner postures up.
Nicitel is looking for a sweep.
Buckner cracks Nicitel with a big elbow.
Oh Nicitel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buckner stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nicitel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nicitel seems to have got his legs back now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buckner tries to close the distance and clinch but Nicitel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buckner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Buckner trying to control the position from guard on top but Nicitel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Buckner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vince Buckner'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!
Nicitel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nicitel preventing the sweep.
Nicitel postures up.
Nicitel trying to control but Buckner is working from the bottom.
Nicitel is in close to Buckner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That has opened up Vince Buckner's cut even more.
Nicitel scoring with punches to the head and body.
The cut above Vince Buckner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Buckner wants to get back to his feet but Nicitel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nicitel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nicitel gets to his feet. Buckner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nicitel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nicitel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buckner ducks under a wild hook from Nicitel.
Nicitel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buckner counters by moving into the clinch.
Buckner tightens his grip and picks Nicitel up, before dumping him to the ground. Nicitel manages to land in guard.
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!
Nicitel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buckner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nicitel striking off his back but it's not causing Buckner any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicitel has momentary wrist control but Buckner slips an elbow through the middle.
Buckner wants to control from the top but Nicitel keeps moving.
Buckner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Buckner would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nicitel controls Buckner momentarily but Buckner frees himself.
Nicitel is looking for a triangle but Buckner pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nicitel trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nicitel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Buckner works over Nicitel with some ground and pound from guard.
Buckner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicitel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Buckner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Buckner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Buckner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nicitel is keeping the position for now.
Buckner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nicitel is on top in guard.
Nicitel connects with a couple of short punches.
Vince Buckner's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vince Buckner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lukas Nicitel!
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