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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Orsag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Orsag has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Orsag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joao Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira fails to land the takedown.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown. Orsag tries to sprawl out of it but Oliveira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orsag manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Orsag gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Orsag manages to break the clinch.
Orsag throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oliveira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Orsag counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ivan Orsag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Oliveira.
Orsag throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Orsag really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Orsag digs a good body shot into Oliveira's ribs.
Orsag darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Oliveira is defending against the submission attempts here by Orsag.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsag 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.
Oliveira wants to get back to full guard.
Orsag will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oliveira is trying to stand up here but Orsag is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Orsag seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oliveira tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Oliveira is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is trying to maintain the position but Orsag is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ivan Orsag wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Oliveira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliveira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orsag sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Orsag moves into the clinch.
Oliveira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Orsag is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Orsag pulls guard successfully.
Oliveira trying to control but Orsag is working from the bottom.
Oliveira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Orsag wants to control but Oliveira passes easily into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsag wants to improve his position but Oliveira is controlling well.
Oliveira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Orsag misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveira moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Orsag.
Orsag is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Orsag 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.
Donk. Orsag catches Oliveira right on the button with a cross.
Orsag is looking to clinch.
Oliveira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orsag.
Oliveira wants to clinch.
Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orsag circles away quickly and effectively.
Orsag shoots in for a double leg but Oliveira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Orsag. No joy for Oliveira on that attempt.
Orsag is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oliveira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Orsag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Orsag or perhaps it was just good defense by Oliveira which made him look bad.
Orsag shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsag sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Orsag tries to stand but can't do so whilst Oliveira controls his leg.
Oliveira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Orsag's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Orsag's back!
Orsag has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Oliveira avoiding Orsag 's attempts to control his hands.
Ivan Orsag overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira struggling to keep hold of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsag knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliveira on the ground.
Oliveira is punishing Orsag with strikes - can he finish him?!
Oliveira is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Orsag tries to break free.
Oliveira throwing damaging strikes from the back! Orsag could be in trouble here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is looking to control Orsag but Orsag is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Oliveira scores with punches from the back.
Orsag is taking damage to the body and head.
Oliveira biding his time, controlling Orsag.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsag is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Orsag covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveira not allowing Orsag to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Oliveira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orsag tries to clinch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Orsag shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliveira tries to clinch up but Orsag circles away and keeps his distance.
Orsag has a takedown stuffed.
Oliveira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oliveira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Orsag manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orsag tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oliveira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Orsag somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Orsag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oliveira misses with the combination.
Oliveira is looking to clinch but Orsag is avoiding it.
Oliveira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Orsag counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Orsag misses with a takedown attempt - Oliveira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oliveira looks for the body kick but Orsag saw that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Orsag.
Ivan Orsag is winning the standup battle so far.
Orsag moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is looking to clinch but Orsag is avoiding it.
Oliveira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Orsag will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oliveira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orsag's waist but Orsag gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oliveira off to one side.
Oliveira shoots for a takedown but Orsag saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ivan Orsag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliveira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oliveira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Orsag from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsag pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira striking off his back.
Orsag trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orsag throws a big right hand that misses.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Orsag from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to stand but Orsag is controlling the position.
Oliveira is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orsag changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Oliveira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Orsag is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivan Orsag.
Well Orsag has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Orsag!
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