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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Vorg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Stigu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stigu has chosen Sabrina, Boys as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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195 cm
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240 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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198 cm
20
268 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Vorg! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Stigu! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stigu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vorg.
Vorg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vorg lands in his opponent's guard. Vorg is looking to work some ground and pound but Stigu has wrist control. Vorg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Vorg wants to control from the top but Stigu keeps moving. Vorg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stigu swivels though and keeps the full guard. Vorg trying to control the position from guard on top but Stigu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vorg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Vorg thows a big elbow that misses. Vorg trying to control the position from guard on top but Stigu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vorg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stigu swivels though and keeps the full guard. Stigu keeping moving, preventing Vorg from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sergei Vorg just wasn't active enough. Vorg tries for a takedown but Stigu circles away easily and Stigu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stigu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Mr Stigu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stigu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vorg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Vorg is breathing heavily. Stigu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vorg. Vorg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Vorg slips a jab and a cross from Stigu.
Stigu misses the shot to the body. Stigu misses the body punch and Vorg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Vorg wants to pass the guard but Stigu is keeping the position. Vorg thows a big elbow that misses. Vorg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vorg trying to control the position from guard on top but Stigu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Vorg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stigu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vorg has Stigu in his guard. Vorg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vorg tries to get out of the position. Stigu throws a strike but Vorg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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. Vorg throws a strike but Stigu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Stigu stands up from Vorg's guard - Stigu perhaps looking for a knockout. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Stigu throws the left hand but Vorg avoids the punch easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Stigu 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.
Stigu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Vorg fails with the takedown and Stigu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Stigu throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Vorg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stigu keeping moving, preventing Vorg from controlling successfully. Stigu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vorg is one step ahead there. Stigu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stigu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Vorg lands a couple of digs. Vorg trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stigu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Stigu throws a big right hand that misses. Stigu postures up in Vorg's guard and throws a big left but Vorg blocks it.
That's two 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. Stigu wants to control from the top but Vorg keeps moving. Stigu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Stigu with a flurry of punches that miss. Stigu is fighting to break Vorg's control of his arms but Vorg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Stigu wanted to stand there but Vorg had control of the position. Stigu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vorg is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stigu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Stigu trying to control the position from guard on top but Vorg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Vorg shoots and misses and Stigu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Vorg shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stigu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Vorg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stigu's head. Vorg trying to control but Stigu is working from the bottom. Stigu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vorg postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stigu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vorg, into his guard. Stigu wanted to stand there but Vorg had control of the position. Stigu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vorg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vorg has escaped and now he's on top! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mr Stigu will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vorg shoots in for a takedown but Stigu shows good takedown defense. Sergei Vorg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. No luck for Vorg with that takedown attempt. Vorg shoots and misses letting Stigu counter with a right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Vorg. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stigu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vorg under the eye. Vorg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stigu.
Vorg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Stigu counters with a nice uppercut. 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! Stigu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stigu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vorg's head backwards. Sergei Vorg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Vorg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stigu cracks Vorg with an uppercut from hell and Vorg crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Stigu's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Stigu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vorg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vorg has escaped and now he's on top! 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! Vorg scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Vorg wants to control from the top but Stigu keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vorg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Vorg trying to control but Stigu is working from the bottom. Stigu is pulling down on Vorg's head to control his posture. Stigu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Stigu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mr Stigu hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Vorg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Vorg has his takedown stuffed and Stigu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A looping hook to the body misses from Stigu. Vorg does a little dance to reset his feet. Stigu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vorg moves away. Vorg drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Vorg wants to pass the guard but Stigu is keeping the position. Stigu keeping moving, preventing Vorg from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mr Stigu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vorg distracts Stigu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. This has been an exciting period of action! Stigu looking for a sweep. Not yet Stigu, not yet. Stigu keeping moving, preventing Vorg from controlling successfully. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Vorg throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight! Mr Stigu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Stigu 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Stigu!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
68% |
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