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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucio Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Flashlighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vera comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West- Hell Of A Life. Flashlighter is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Aerosmith - Lightning Strikes. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucio Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Flashlighter!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flashlighter throws a jab when Vera was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Flashlighter.
Flashlighter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Flashlighter tried to score with a low kick but Vera checks it.
Flashlighter misses with an uppercut.
Vera blocks a jab.
Vera blocks a head kick by Flashlighter.
A punch combination from Vera misses.
Vera ducks under a wild hook from Flashlighter.
Vera tries to close the distance and clinch but Flashlighter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lucio Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vera throws a series of punches but Flashlighter avoids them all with ease.
Vera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flashlighter.
Vera shoots in for a double leg but Flashlighter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vera throws a right and a left that Flashlighter avoids nicely.
Vera misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vera looks for a takedown but Flashlighter sprawls well.
Vera fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucio Vera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flashlighter throws a sloppy head kick and Vera moves out of range easily.
Flashlighter throws a sloppy head kick and Vera moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flashlighter throws a lazy right hand but Vera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Vera.
Flashlighter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Flashlighter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vera on the side of the head.
Vera misses with a wild combination.
Vera misses with a series of wild punches.
Vera throws a sloppy head kick
and Flashlighter counters with a thumping low kick.
Flashlighter misses with a kick to the body.
Vera blocks a jab.
Flashlighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Vera.
Flashlighter clobbers Vera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vera wants to clinch
and Flashlighter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flashlighter dodges the punch combination from Vera.
Flashlighter stuffs the takedown attempt from Vera. Vera gets slowly back to his feet.
Vera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good work by Vera as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vera.
Vera throws a series of strikes that have Flashlighter backpedaling.
Vera moves out of range as Flashlighter strikes.
Vera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flashlighter.
Nice takedown defense from Flashlighter. No joy for Vera on that attempt.
Flashlighter throws a head kick that misses.
Flashlighter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flashlighter lands a right hook to the body.
Flashlighter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flashlighter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vera throws a head kick that misses.
Flashlighter scores with a leg kick.
Vera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vera lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flashlighter throws a good cross that connects.
Flashlighter throws a head kick that misses
and Vera counters with a left and a right that stings Flashlighter.
Flashlighter throws a head kick but Vera moves out of range.
Vera throws a combination that misses
and Flashlighter counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera shoots for a takedown but Flashlighter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vera is breathing heavily.
Flashlighter scores with a push kick.
Flashlighter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Flashlighter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vera misses with a double jab
and Flashlighter counters with a stiff right hand.
Flashlighter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slapping leg kick lands for Flashlighter.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Vera. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Flashlighter scores with a head kick.
Flashlighter feints and then cracks Vera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vera down.
Flashlighter cracks Vera with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flashlighter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Felix Flashlighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flashlighter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flashlighter slaps away a takedown attempt from Vera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice shot by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vera. That did some damage!
Flashlighter throws a front kick that sends Vera stumbling back into the cage.
Flashlighter scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Vera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Flashlighter throws a head kick but Vera moves out of range.
Vera throws a sloppy head kick
and Flashlighter counters with a good low kick that Vera was not able to check.
Flashlighter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Flashlighter lands the left hand.
Vera tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Flashlighter.
Nice shot by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter scores with a leg kick.
Flashlighter throws a head kick but Vera moves out of range.
Flashlighter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vera momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter tries a head kick but it misses.
Flashlighter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vera had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flashlighter.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Flashlighter - that will leave a mark!
Nice shot by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Flashlighter dominated that round.
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.
Flashlighter scores with the left hand. Vera knows he should have avoided that one.
Vera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab from Flashlighter.
Vera throws a nice looking combination but Flashlighter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Flashlighter avoids the body shot from Vera.
Vera throws a combination that misses
and Vera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flashlighter counters with a nice body kick.
Vera throws a combination that misses
and Flashlighter counters with a leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vera might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Flashlighter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Flashlighter jabs Vera right on the nose. Vera blinks but takes it well.
Flashlighter misses with a hook.
Vera closes the distance looking to clinch
and Flashlighter counters with a two punch combo.
Vera closes the distance but Flashlighter moves to the side
and Flashlighter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flashlighter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vera. That did some damage!
Vera tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flashlighter slips a jab and a cross from Vera.
Flashlighter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vera takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Flashlighter lands a big head kick that sends Vera tumbling to the mat! Flashlighter takes a step backwards and waves Vera back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vera is rocked!
Flashlighter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Vera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vera tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vera walks forward, straight into a front kick from Flashlighter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Flashlighter.
Vera seems to have got his legs back now.
Vera will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Flashlighter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Flashlighter looks to land a combination but Vera avoids it well.
The crowd cheers as Flashlighter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vera doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Flashlighter finds it's way through Vera's defenses.
Flashlighter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Flashlighter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Flashlighter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vera throws a head kick but Flashlighter moves out of range.
Vera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big left from Flashlighter misses.
Flashlighter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flashlighter throws a head kick but Vera moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter scores with a nice body kick.
Lucio Vera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flashlighter throws a head kick that half lands.
Flashlighter scores with a nice right hand.
Flashlighter throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Flashlighter counters with a good low kick that Vera was not able to check.
Flashlighter connects with a solid leg kick.
Flashlighter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Flashlighter, right into the meat.
Felix Flashlighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice straight punches there by Flashlighter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Flashlighter.
Flashlighter throws a head kick that misses.
Flashlighter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Flashlighter lands a nice shot that snaps Vera's head back.
Flashlighter scores with a leg kick.
Vera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Flashlighter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flashlighter. Flashlighter obviously looking to wear him down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Flashlighter.
Vera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Flashlighter to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flashlighter cracks Vera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Flashlighter. That's going to slow Vera down.
Vera steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Flashlighter. That one must have hurt.
Flashlighter scores with a decent looking hook.
Vera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flashlighter.
Vera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Flashlighter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flashlighter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vera misses with an uppercut.
Flashlighter misses with a body kick.
Vera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Flashlighter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Flashlighter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Flashlighter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vera. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flashlighter throws a head kick but Vera moves out of range.
Vera is looking to clinch but Flashlighter is avoiding it.
Vera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Flashlighter counters with a stiff right hand.
Vera avoids the head kick by Flashlighter.
A head kick misses from Flashlighter.
Vera misses with a double jab
and Flashlighter counters with a stiff right hand.
Vera tries to clinch there but Flashlighter circles away.
Vera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Flashlighter clobbers Vera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vera misses the shot to the body.
Vera scores with a shot to the body.
Flashlighter tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flashlighter connects with a solid leg kick.
Vera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Flashlighter scoring well with a low kick there.
Flashlighter misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Flashlighter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Vera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vera drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vera wants to get up but he can't break Flashlighter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Flashlighter wants to sweep here but Vera controlling him for the moment.
Flashlighter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Flashlighter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vera is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flashlighter pulls Vera in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera passes into half guard.
Flashlighter preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flashlighter keeps working.
Vera with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vera is thwarting Flashlighter's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Flashlighter is staying active underneath Vera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flashlighter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Flashlighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vera tries to clinch up
and Flashlighter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lucio Vera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flashlighter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vera momentarily.
Flashlighter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vera's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Vera duly obliges.
Flashlighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vera avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vera throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Flashlighter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vera fails to land with a series of punches.
Vera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flashlighter. Flashlighter obviously looking to wear him down.
Vera throws a sloppy head kick
and Flashlighter counters with a straight right hand.
Vera tries to clinch
and Vera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flashlighter lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Vera.
Vera throws a leg kick
and Flashlighter counters with a leg kick.
Flashlighter throws out a leg kick but Vera moves out of range and Flashlighter only half commits.
Flashlighter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Flashlighter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Flashlighter just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vera slips under a jab.
Vera blocks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Flashlighter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Felix Flashlighter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vera throws a right hand that Flashlighter ducks under and follows up with a left that Flashlighter also avoids with ease.
Flashlighter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vera misses with a few strikes there.
Vera walks forward, straight into a front kick from Flashlighter.
Vera misses with a few strikes there.
Flashlighter throws a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Flashlighter.
Vera tries to clinch up but Flashlighter circles away and keeps his distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Flashlighter - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flashlighter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flashlighter misses with a head kick.
Vera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Flashlighter counters with a low kick, right behind Vera 's knee.
Flashlighter misses with a kick to the body
and Vera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flashlighter has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Flashlighter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Flashlighter 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Flashlighter!
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