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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Fortune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Vucinic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vucinic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Destroy Destroy Destroy - To Die Without Honor/The Winged Panther. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Fortune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Vucinic!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortune tries to clinch but Vucinic is having none of it.
Vucinic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vucinic stuffs the takedown attempt from Fortune. Fortune gets slowly back to his feet.
Vucinic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fortune pushes Vucinic up against the cage in a clinch.
Vucinic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vucinic scores with a leg kick.
Vucinic lands a head kick. Fortune smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vucinic moves into the clinch.
Fortune tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fortune breaks from the clinch.
Vucinic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortune tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vucinic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vucinic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vucinic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fortune up against the cage.
Vucinic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortune doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vucinic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vucinic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Fortune. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortune is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vucinic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vucinic stuns Fortune with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fortune tries to clinch
and Vucinic moves into the clinch.
Vucinic pulls guard effortlessly.
Vucinic has Fortune pulled in close to control his posture.
Vucinic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vucinic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fortune manages to get himself to full guard.
Vucinic controlling from the top position.
Fortune is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mirko Vucinic.
Vucinic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vucinic.
Fortune has had enough of the clinch but Vucinic keeps him there for the moment.
Vucinic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vucinic misses with a few strikes there.
Vucinic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vucinic forces Fortune back against the cage and clinches.
Vucinic scores with a shot to the side of Fortune's head.
Vucinic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fortune being controlled here momentarily.
Vucinic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fortune is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vucinic keeping moving, preventing Fortune from controlling successfully.
Vucinic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fortune doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fortune manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vucinic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fortune defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Vucinic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vucinic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vucinic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fortune sprawls well. Fortune wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vucinic gets slowly back to his feet.
Fortune wants to clinch
and Vucinic counters with a good low kick that Fortune was not able to check.
Vucinic shoots for a takedown but Fortune saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mark Fortune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Vucinic.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fortune.
Vucinic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fortune avoids it really well and circles away.
Vucinic tries to close the distance and clinch but Fortune swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vucinic is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortune avoids the head kick by Vucinic.
Fortune blocks a jab.
Vucinic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vucinic fails with a takedown attempt.
Fortune attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fortune scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Mirko Vucinic has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fortune is defended easily by Vucinic.
Fortune shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vucinic as he jumps to the side.
Fortune shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vucinic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fortune is controlling him.
Vucinic wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortune trying to control but Vucinic is working from the bottom.
Fortune has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vucinic scrambles and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Fortune with that takedown attempt.
A solid body kick from Vucinic.
Fortune takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortune gets caught flat footed, as Vucinic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fortune being controlled here, momentarily.
Vucinic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fortune being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vucinic gets to his feet - Fortune follows without any prompting.
Mark Fortune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortune lands with a cross.
Vucinic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fortune napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vucinic controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Vucinic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mirko Vucinic'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!
Vucinic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vucinic clinches up with Fortune and pushes him back against the cage.
Fortune is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vucinic breaks from the clinch.
Vucinic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fortune moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vucinic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vucinic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fortune takes a step back to recover.
Vucinic moves into the clinch.
Fortune stops a takedown attempt from Vucinic.
Vucinic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vucinic swinging wildly here.
Fortune shoots in for a double leg but Vucinic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vucinic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fortune pinned against the cage. Fortune gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fortune moves into the clinch.
Vucinic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fortune is keeping busy.
Vucinic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vucinic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vucinic counters with a thumping low kick.
No joy there for Vucinic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vucinic clinches with his opponent.
Fortune is trying to break free.
Vucinic has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fortune uses from the top position.
Vucinic has his feet on Fortune's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortune clinches but Vucinic breaks the clinch
and Vucinic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vucinic.
Fortune is looking to break free of the clinch but Vucinic has double underhooks.
Fortune wants to break free but Vucinic has control.
Fortune gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vucinic.
Mark Fortune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Vucinic.
Fortune is trying to break free.
Vucinic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fortune's efforts to push away.
Vucinic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fortune.
Fortune gets underhooks to prevent Vucinic's takedown attempt.
Vucinic is pressed up against the cage. Fortune has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vucinic down to the mat. Vucinic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vucinic is looking to slow Fortune down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vucinic throws a series of strikes that have Fortune backpedaling.
Fortune fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fortune wants to clinch.
Fortune tries to keep at a distance but Vucinic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vucinic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vucinic breaks the clinch.
Vucinic lands a leg kick that knocks Fortune off balance momentarily.
Vucinic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fortune looks to clinch
and Vucinic moves into the clinch.
Vucinic prevents Fortune from breaking the clinch.
Vucinic tries to pull guard but Fortune holds him up against the cage and eventually Vucinic drops back down to his feet.
Fortune breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortune tries to clinch there but Vucinic circles away.
Fortune thows a leg kick but Vucinic checks it
and Vucinic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vucinic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fortune tries for a takedown but Vucinic circles away easily
and Vucinic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fortune is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Vucinic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vucinic pushes Fortune up against the cage in a clinch.
Vucinic fails to pull guard.
Vucinic is trying to maintain a safe position but Fortune gets an underhook and turns Vucinic into the cage.
Mirko Vucinic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fortune scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mark Fortune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fortune is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vucinic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fortune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vucinic keeps Fortune at a distance using the push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Vucinic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vucinic 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Vucinic!
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