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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Speedy Light (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zuca Furcal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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185 cm
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180 lbs
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183 cm
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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, Speedy Light! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zuca Furcal! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Light throws out a loose jab but Furcal uses good head movement to avoid it. Light misses with a double jab.
Light loads up on a big right hand but Furcal slips the punch. Light swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Light throws a nice looking combination but Furcal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Light swinging wildly here.
Light swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Light, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Speedy Light seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Furcal staying out of range there. Light misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some wild striking there from Light.
Light lands with a cross. Light throws a lazy right hand but Furcal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Furcal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Furcal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Light. Furcal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Light. Light throws a hook to the side of Furcal's head but Furcal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Furcal moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Furcal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Light misses with a wild combination.
Furcal shoots in but no luck this time. Light lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Furcal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Light is fending him off so far but Furcal persists. Nope, Light circles away and we're back to standing. Light throws a shot from downtown. Furcal moves away and avoids it. Light throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Furcal dives in and grabs Light's left leg, looking for a takedown. Light pushes down on Furcal's head and hops out. Speedy Light has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zuca Furcal. Furcal avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Light moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A combination from Furcal does no damage. Furcal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Light. Light works the jab nicely. The fighters circle momentarily. Light darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Light is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Furcal. Light misses with a straight right. Light lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Furcal at a distance.
Light lands a jab to Furcal's midsection. Furcal takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Furcal looks gassed! Light throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A slow jab from Light misses its intended target. Light loads up on a big right hand but Furcal slips the punch. Light swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Furcal decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Light's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Light keeping moving, preventing Furcal from controlling successfully. Light is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Light pulls Furcal in close to prevent any damage. Furcal throws a strike but Light rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Furcal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Light doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Light manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four 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. Light seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Light gets to his feet. Furcal looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Light throws a nice looking combination but Furcal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Speedy Light 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.
Furcal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Light. Light lands a right hook to the body.
Light throws a series of punches but Furcal moves out of range. Light tries to bum rush Furcal with a series of wild strikes but Furcal uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Light lands with a good body shot. Sloppy strikes from Light. Those never looked like landing. Oooooh!!! Light has knocked Furcal down with a huge combo! Light steps away and waves a wobbly Furcal back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Light lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Furcal falls backwards - clearly groggy! Light dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Speedy Light!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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