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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stig Tuuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thane Ostergaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ostergaard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Combichrist - Sent to Destroy. Thane Ostergaard acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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210 lbs
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192 cm
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stig Tuuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thane Ostergaard!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuuri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tuuri slaps away a takedown attempt from Ostergaard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tuuri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Ostergaard misses.
Ostergaard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ostergaard wants it to stay on the feet.
Tuuri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thane Ostergaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ostergaard looks to throw the jab but Tuuri is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Tuuri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostergaard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tuuri manages to avoid it.
Tuuri gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ostergaard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ostergaard with a nice head shot there.
Tuuri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tuuri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ostergaard defends well.
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.
Ostergaard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tuuri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ostergaard is looking to take a break and control but Tuuri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tuuri tries to escape but Ostergaard is in control.
Ostergaard tries for a kimura but Tuuri is defending well.
Ostergaard trying to control the position but Tuuri is working away.
Ostergaard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tuuri will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tuuri is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ostergaard is putting a hurting on Tuuri here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tuuri is not content to let Ostergaard control the position.
Tuuri wants to get back to his feet.
Tuuri trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ostergaard trying to control the action but Tuuri is working from the bottom.
Ostergaard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tuuri, who protects the arm well.
Tuuri is not content to let Ostergaard control the position.
Tuuri gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ostergaard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tuuri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ostergaard.
Tuuri is trying to stand.
Ostergaard moves into full mount! Tuuri won't be happy about that!
Tuuri is trying to stand up.
Ostergaard is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tuuri has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thane Ostergaard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tuuri looks to land a combination but Ostergaard avoids it well.
Tuuri misses with a looping left.
Ostergaard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tuuri wants to clinch up but Ostergaard keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuuri throws a series of punches but Ostergaard moves out of range.
Tuuri loads up on a big right hand but Ostergaard slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostergaard feints and as Tuuri raises his hands in defense, Ostergaard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ostergaard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tuuri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ostergaard has managed to get both his arms back between Tuuri's legs - danger averted.
Ostergaard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ostergaard pushing down on Tuuri's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tuuri is in trouble now - Ostergaard has advanced to mount!
Tuuri manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ostergaard passes to side control.
Ostergaard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tuuri pushes Ostergaard away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ostergaard gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tuuri has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ostergaard misses with the ground and pound.
Tuuri is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ostergaard is controlling him well.
Ostergaard tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ostergaard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tuuri, who protects the arm well.
Thane Ostergaard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ostergaard tries to advance to mount but Tuuri denies him.
Tuuri tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Ostergaard scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuuri is looking to regain half guard here but Ostergaard keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tuuri pushes Ostergaard away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ostergaard gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ostergaard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tuuri keeps working.
Tuuri is pushing Ostergaard's head away, looking to escape. Ostergaard manages to hold on to the position though.
Tuuri is trying to improve his position.
Ostergaard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tuuri some visible discomfort.
Ostergaard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Tuuri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuuri is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ostergaard is looking to take a break and control but Tuuri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Ostergaard decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ostergaard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tuuri, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ostergaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tuuri walks into a stiff left hand from Ostergaard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thane Ostergaard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ostergaard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ostergaard wants to take a breather but Tuuri is having none of it.
Ostergaard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tuuri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ostergaard.
Tuuri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ostergaard is nestled in close to Tuuri, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tuuri wants to get back to his feet.
Ostergaard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuuri kicks Ostergaard off and gets back to his feet.
Tuuri tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ostergaard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ostergaard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tuuri keeps working.
Tuuri trying to control here.
Ostergaard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ostergaard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ostergaard slips a nice elbow through Tuuri's hands, connecting with Tuuri's forehead.
Ostergaard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tuuri is looking for a sweep. Ostergaard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuuri tries to kick Ostergaard off but Ostergaard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tuuri is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ostergaard trying to control from half guard but Tuuri is working away.
Ostergaard wants to work for an arm triangle but Tuuri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ostergaard is trying to control. Tuuri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ostergaard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tuuri with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tuuri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ostergaard trying to control but Tuuri is working from the bottom.
Ostergaard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ostergaard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard throwing strikes from guard but Tuuri blocks nicely.
Tuuri keeping moving, preventing Ostergaard from controlling successfully.
Tuuri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ostergaard.
Tuuri looking for a guillotine here but Ostergaard defends easily.
Ostergaard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tuuri is looking to stand up but Ostergaard isn't so interested in that idea.
Ostergaard drops back looking for a leg! Tuuri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tuuri manages to kick Ostergaard off! Ostergaard jumps back into Tuuri's guard.
Ostergaard stops Tuuri from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ostergaard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tuuri keeping moving, preventing Ostergaard from controlling successfully.
Ostergaard throws a big right hand that misses.
Ostergaard trying to control but Tuuri is working from the bottom.
Ostergaard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tuuri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ostergaard has managed to get both his arms back between Tuuri's legs - danger averted.
Ostergaard stands and steps away. Tuuri gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ostergaard wants to clinch.
Stig Tuuri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thane Ostergaard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tuuri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thane Ostergaard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ostergaard 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thane Ostergaard!
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