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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Nakarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakarainen comes to the cage accompanied by Juice Leskinen - Vaasankin veri vapisee. Teixeira has chosen Lil Terror as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
13 - 0 - 1 |
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142 lbs
21 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Nakarainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Teixeira blocks the low kick.
Nakarainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Teixeira.
Nakarainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Teixeira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Teixeira's corner calls for a 1-2. Teixeira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Teixeira checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Teixeira throws a series of punches but Nakarainen avoids them all with ease.
Teixeira looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakarainen is just out of range.
Nakarainen shoots in but Teixeira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Teixeira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakarainen misses the shot to the body.
Teixeira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Teixeira cracks Nakarainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nakarainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakarainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Teixeira throws a big shot that misses.
Teixeira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nakarainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Teixeira. Those never looked like landing.
Nakarainen ducks under a wild hook from Teixeira.
A telegraphed right hand from Teixeira misses the target.
Nakarainen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Teixeira is out of range and Nakarainen settles back down.
Nakarainen throws a sloppy head kick and Teixeira moves out of range easily.
Nakarainen thumps Teixeira with a low kick.
Teixeira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Teixeira takes a swing at Nakarainen's ribcage but misses.
Teixeira throws a right and a left that Nakarainen avoids nicely.
Teixeira dodges the punch combination from Nakarainen.
Teixeira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teixeira punishes Nakarainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Richard Teixeira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakarainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nakarainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nakarainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teixeira.
Teixeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakarainen moves away.
Teixeira lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Nakarainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakarainen is just out of range.
Teixeira looks to land a combination but Nakarainen avoids it well.
Teixeira misses with a double jab.
Teixeira avoids the body shot from Nakarainen.
Nakarainen throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakarainen throws a front kick aimed at Teixeira's knee but Teixeira avoids it well.
Nakarainen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Teixeira quickly recovers to half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nakarainen trying to control the action but Teixeira is working from the bottom.
Nakarainen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Teixeira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nakarainen passes to side control.
Teixeira holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Teixeira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nakarainen off and has taken his back!
A lull in the action here.
Teixeira keeps control of the position as Nakarainen tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Teixeira avoiding Nakarainen 's attempts to control his hands.
Nakarainen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Teixeira's guard. Nice work there by Nakarainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teixeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Teixeira keeping moving, preventing Nakarainen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Richard Teixeira wasn't active enough on the ground.
Teixeira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakarainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Teixeira lands a jab-cross combination.
Nakarainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nakarainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teixeira.
Nakarainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Teixeira throws a looping overhand right but Nakarainen ducks down to avoid it.
Nakarainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Teixeira works over Nakarainen's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teixeira jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nakarainen throws a push kick but Teixeira slaps the foot to one side.
Teixeira throws a body punch but Nakarainen moves out of range.
Teixeira scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Teixeira dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nakarainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Nakarainen.
Nakarainen shoots in and gets a takedown into Teixeira's guard.
Teixeira 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.
Nakarainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Teixeira working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nakarainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Teixeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakarainen postures up.
Teixeira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakarainen trying to control but Teixeira is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakarainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Teixeira throws a nice looking combination but Nakarainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Teixeira is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Teixeira blocks a head kick by Nakarainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira swinging wildly here.
Teixeira misses with a double jab
and Nakarainen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Teixeira throws a hook but Nakarainen avoids it easily.
Nakarainen motions for Teixeira to come forward. Nakarainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Teixeira throws a right hand that Nakarainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakarainen also avoids with ease.
Teixeira staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Teixeira misses the target.
Teixeira throws a hook to the side of Nakarainen's head but Nakarainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Teixeira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Teixeira looks to throw the jab but Nakarainen is out of range.
Nakarainen throws a leg kick but Teixeira checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teixeira. Nakarainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teixeira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Teixeira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakarainen throws out the jab.
Nakarainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nakarainen slips a jab and a cross from Teixeira.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Teixeira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen dodges the punch combination from Teixeira.
Nakarainen lands a jab.
Teixeira checks a low kick from Nakarainen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Teixeira checks a leg kick.
Teixeira throws a right and a left that Nakarainen avoids nicely.
Richard Teixeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakarainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakarainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teixeira lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Teixeira checks a leg kick nicely.
Nakarainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Teixeira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nakarainen at a distance.
Teixeira lands with a cross.
Nakarainen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Teixeira is out of range and Nakarainen settles back down.
Nakarainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Teixeira missing with a left hand there. Nakarainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot by Teixeira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakarainen counters with a nice leg kick.
Teixeira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakarainen.
Teixeira misses with a looping left.
Nakarainen slips a straight right by Teixeira.
Teixeira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Teixeira misses with a straight right.
Nakarainen slips under a jab from Teixeira.
Nakarainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nakarainen throws a body kick that misses.
Teixeira throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakarainen.
Nakarainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teixeira.
Teixeira takes one to the chin there.
Nakarainen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Richard Teixeira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakarainen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Teixeira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nakarainen.
Teixeira checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakarainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Teixeira throws a jab when Nakarainen was well out of range.
Teixeira misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakarainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nakarainen lands with a shot to the body.
Teixeira misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Teixeira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nakarainen doesn't seem phased though.
Nakarainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Teixeira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Teixeira misses.
Nakarainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Teixeira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakarainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Teixeira lands a right hook to the body.
Teixeira's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Teixeira moves out of range of the body kick from Nakarainen.
Nakarainen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pikku Nakarainen will probably get the nod.
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.
Nakarainen throws a head kick that misses.
Nakarainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nakarainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakarainen throws a front kick aimed at Teixeira's knee but Teixeira avoids it well.
Teixeira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nakarainen at a distance.
Nakarainen takes one to the side of the head.
Teixeira blocks a head kick by Nakarainen.
Nakarainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nakarainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
No joy there for Teixeira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Teixeira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nakarainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Teixeira is out of range.
Teixeira avoids the head kick by Nakarainen.
Teixeira throws a nice looking combination but Nakarainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Teixeira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakarainen manages to avoid it.
Teixeira ducks under a wild hook from Nakarainen.
Teixeira misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira clobbers Nakarainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nakarainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Teixeira.
A cross from Teixeira lands.
Teixeira throws a hook but Nakarainen blocks it.
Nakarainen looks to land a right hand but Teixeira moved out of range.
Teixeira swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nakarainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nakarainen. That's going to slow Teixeira down.
Nakarainen throws a head kick that misses.
Teixeira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakarainen.
Nakarainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Teixeira fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakarainen misses with a low kick as Teixeira jumps back.
A jab from Teixeira misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Teixeira punishes Nakarainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakarainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Teixeira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Nakarainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakarainen misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teixeira misses the jab.
Nakarainen connects with the punch.
Nakarainen throws a push kick but Teixeira slaps the foot to one side.
Nakarainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakarainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakarainen slips under a jab.
Nakarainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Teixeira is just out of range.
Nakarainen fakes the leg kick and cracks Teixeira in the body.
Teixeira misses with a hook.
Nakarainen feints and then cracks Teixeira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Teixeira down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira throws a right and a left that both miss.
A low kick from Nakarainen is predictable there
and Teixeira counters with a series of strikes. Nakarainen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nakarainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Teixeira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Teixeira looks to land a right hand but Nakarainen moved out of range.
Nakarainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teixeira was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakarainen.
Nice sprawl there from Teixeira as Nakarainen shoots in.
Teixeira slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakarainen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Teixeira misses with a hook to the body
and Nakarainen counters with a body kick that stops Teixeira in his tracks momentarily.
Teixeira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakarainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Teixeira.
Nakarainen blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Teixeira misses its intended target.
Richard Teixeira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakarainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Teixeira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakarainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Teixeira listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Teixeira blocks a leg kick.
Nakarainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Teixeira is able to avoid easily.
Nakarainen looks to throw a body kick
and Teixeira counters with a straight right hand.
Nakarainen misses with a low kick.
Teixeira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakarainen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teixeira lands a really nice looking cross but Nakarainen seems unphased.
Nakarainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nakarainen is looking to land body kicks.
Teixeira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakarainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Nakarainen tries to land a front kick but Teixeira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nakarainen feints and then cracks Teixeira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Teixeira down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teixeira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Teixeira scores with a nice strike.
Nakarainen throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Richard Teixeira just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big left from Nakarainen misses.
Teixeira misses the shot to the body.
Nakarainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakarainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Teixeira looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakarainen is just out of range.
Nakarainen misses with a low kick.
Teixeira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakarainen.
Teixeira throws a right and a left that Nakarainen avoids nicely.
Nakarainen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nakarainen lands in his opponent's guard.
Teixeira is pulling down on Nakarainen's head. It's preventing any offense from Nakarainen, at least for the moment.
Nakarainen pushing down on Teixeira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nakarainen trying to control from half guard but Teixeira is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakarainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Teixeira defending well though.
Nakarainen is keen to just control but Teixeira is a slippery customer.
Nakarainen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Teixeira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nakarainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Teixeira's head.
Nakarainen is looking for a kimura but Teixeira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakarainen to get the leverage.
Nakarainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teixeira keeps working.
Nakarainen is trying to work for a kimura but Teixeira is defending well.
Nakarainen thows a huge punch but Teixeira dodges it nicely.
Teixeira wants to control but Nakarainen is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakarainen.
Teixeira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakarainen.
Nakarainen passes to side control.
Nakarainen trying to control the position but Teixeira is working away.
Teixeira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Teixeira wants to pass to mount but Nakarainen is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nakarainen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teixeira passes Nakarainen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nakarainen is looking for a sweep. Teixeira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakarainen is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen trying to control from the bottom.
Teixeira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nakarainen gets back to full guard.
Teixeira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakarainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Teixeira trying to control but Nakarainen is working from the bottom.
Teixeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakarainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakarainen controls Teixeira momentarily but Teixeira frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakarainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Richard Teixeira hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Teixeira looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakarainen is just out of range.
Nakarainen throws a leg kick but Teixeira sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nakarainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakarainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Teixeira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakarainen somewhat.
Nakarainen misses with a low kick.
Teixeira throws a good cross that connects.
Teixeira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nakarainen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakarainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Teixeira is out of range.
Teixeira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nakarainen has time to react.
Nakarainen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nakarainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Nakarainen had his way with Richard Teixeira in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nakarainen throws a head kick that misses.
Nakarainen tried to score with a low kick but Teixeira checks it.
Teixeira lands with a good body shot.
Teixeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakarainen moves away.
Nice defenses there by Teixeira.
Nakarainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Teixeira's waist but Teixeira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakarainen off to one side.
Teixeira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nakarainen in his tracks.
Teixeira lands a lovely overhand right.
Teixeira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakarainen.
Nakarainen misses with a body kick.
Nakarainen tries a low kick but Teixeira avoids it.
Teixeira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nakarainen on the side of the head.
Teixeira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakarainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Teixeira misses the shot to the body.
Teixeira lands a slapping body shot.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut.
Nakarainen lands a jab to Teixeira's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakarainen is looking to chop away at Teixeira's legs.
Teixeira misses with a hook. Nakarainen ducked under it nicely.
Nakarainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Teixeira lands a nice hook to Nakarainen's body. Nakarainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nakarainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teixeira.
Teixeira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakarainen counters with a shoot takedown. Teixeira fights it but they end up in guard.
Nakarainen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Teixeira wants to get back to his feet but Nakarainen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teixeira is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nakarainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakarainen throwing strikes from guard but Teixeira blocks nicely.
Teixeira seems keen to control Nakarainen's posture.
Nakarainen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Teixeira's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teixeira is not content to let Nakarainen control the position.
Teixeira is holding on to half guard well.
Nakarainen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teixeira defends it well.
Nakarainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Teixeira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Teixeira wants to control but Nakarainen is keeping busy.
Teixeira tries to roll over but Nakarainen keeps him under control.
Teixeira won't allow Nakarainen to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira is staying active underneath Nakarainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Teixeira wants to control but Nakarainen is keeping busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nakarainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Teixeira throws a good cross that connects.
Nakarainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Teixeira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nakarainen is looking to land body kicks.
Nakarainen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Teixeira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Teixeira is not content to let Nakarainen control the position.
Teixeira sneaks back into half guard.
Nakarainen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teixeira defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Teixeira tries to lock up and control but Nakarainen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pikku Nakarainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakarainen tries to control but Teixeira wriggling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teixeira is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teixeira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nakarainen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nakarainen working for a submission but Teixeira is keeping him at bay.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pikku Nakarainen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nakarainen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 47:48
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Richard Teixeira!
Our winner, Richard Teixeira, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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