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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juska Timoska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Nut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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196 lbs
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197 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juska Timoska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Nut!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timoska checks the leg kick.
Nut slips under a jab.
A jab from Timoska does it's job there.
Nut thows a body kick. Timoska tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nut misses with an attempted mid kick.
Timoska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Nut misses.
Nut feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Timoskas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circling - Nut throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nut lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Timoska shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nut defends it nicely.
Juska Timoska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nut with a hook.
Timoska stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nut.
Timoska connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nut on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timoska takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nut sizes up Timoska with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nut takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timoska fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nut checks it well.
Sam Nut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timoska looks to throw the jab but Nut is out of range.
Nut loads up on a big right hand but Timoska slips the punch.
Nut motions for Timoska to come forward. Nut throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Nut does no damage.
Timoska looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Timoska avoids the head kick by Nut.
Timoska takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nut defending well as Timoska loads up on a big left hand.
Nut throws a body kick that misses.
Nut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nut throws the kick towards the body but Timoska avoids it.
Nut thuds his shin into the meat of Timoska's side.
Timoska tried to score with a low kick but Nut checks it.
Nut checks a low kick from Timoska.
Timoska throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timoska checks a leg kick.
Nut looks to land a body kick but Timoska moved away.
Timoska's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nut connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Timoska scrambles back to his feet.
Nut lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nut throws a low kick but Timoska avoids it.
Timoska throws a body punch but Nut moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nut throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Timoska shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juska Timoska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nut connects with a solid leg kick.
Nut throws a push kick but Timoska slaps the foot to one side.
Timoska misses with a head kick.
Timoska checks a leg kick.
Nut lands a leg kick that knocks Timoska off balance momentarily.
Nut throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Timoska.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Timoska lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nut is trying to get back to half guard.
Timoska scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nut to see if he's OK.
Nut can't do much from the bottom here.
Timoska wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nut keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Timoska.
Nut sneaks back into half guard.
Timoska thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nut tries to get to full guard but Timoska has control of the leg.
Nut is trying to control but can't.
Nut keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nut wants to get back to full guard.
Timoska not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Timoska is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nut defends it well.
Nut tries to roll over but Timoska keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timoska lands with a punch from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timoska throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Timoska is trying to control. Nut wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Timoska working over Nut with some ground and pound. Nut looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Nut will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters circling - Nut throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nut pivots, looking for a leg kick but Timoska is out of range and Nut settles back down.
Timoska lands a lovely overhand right.
Nut has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Timoska avoids the head kick by Nut.
Timoska doesn't manage to clinch there - Nut circles away.
Timoska misses with an uppercut. Nut saw that one coming.
Nut delivers a nice body kick.
Nut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nut throws a sloppy head kick and Timoska moves out of range easily.
Nut misses with a low kick.
Timoska misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Timoska misses.
Timoska shoots in for a takedown but Nut shows good takedown defense.
Timoska misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Timoska.
Sam Nut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Timoska misses with a straight left.
Nut throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timoska moves out of range of the body kick.
Nut throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Timoska takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nut throws a body kick that misses.
Nut throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nut tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Nut misses its intended target.
A clash of legs there as Timoska blocks the low kick.
Nut misses with a head kick.
Timoska tries to clinch but Nut moves out of range.
A combination from Timoska does no damage.
Horrible takedown by Timoska or perhaps it was just good defense by Nut which made him look bad.
Nice defenses there by Timoska.
Nut turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Timoska.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timoska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Timoska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nut.
Nut throws a push kick but Timoska slaps the foot to one side.
Timoska misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juska Timoska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Nut lets loose with a powerful body kick. Timoska will feel that in the morning.
Timoska shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nut as he jumps to the side.
Nut throws a wild body kick that Timoska sees coming a mile off.
Nut throws a body kick that misses.
Timoska fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nut avoids it really well and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nut.
Timoska checks the leg kick.
Timoska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Timoska.
Nut is looking to score with low kicks.
Nut throws the kick towards the body but Timoska avoids it.
Nut fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Timoska.
Nut misses with an attempted mid kick.
Timoska takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Timoska misses with an uppercut.
Nut lands an overhand right.
Timoska throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nut makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Timoska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nut.
Timoska lands a nice shot to the body.
Nut misses with a leg kick
and Timoska makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Timoska is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Timoska looks for a takedown but Nut sprawls well.
Nut throws a push kick but Timoska slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timoska on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Timoska slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Timoska. That snapped Nut's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timoska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nut.
Timoska lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Timoska throws a front kick aimed at Nut's knee but Nut avoids it well.
Timoska shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nut is trying to defend but Timoska finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nut wants to control but Timoska is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nut preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timoska lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nut is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sam Nut will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Timoska throws a right hand that Nut ducks under and follows up with a left that Nut also avoids with ease.
Nut throws a wild body kick that Timoska sees coming a mile off.
Timoska throws out a loose jab but Nut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timoska tries a low kick but Nut avoids it.
Nut throws a low kick, looking for Timoska's leg but Timoska calmly moves out of range.
Timoska throws the left hand but Nut avoids the punch easily.
Nut tries a head kick but it misses.
Timoska throws a lazy right hand but Nut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nut throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Timoska is predictable there
and Nut counters with a body kick.
Nut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nut uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Timoska.
Timoska is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Timoska throws a poor cross that misses
and Nut counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nut lands a nice shot to the body.
Nut throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Timoska's head.
Nut looks for the body kick but Timoska saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timoska fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nut is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Nut.
Nut throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nut fakes the leg kick and cracks Timoska in the body.
Timoska with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nut to score with a decent uppercut.
Good exchange - Timoska coming out on top.
Timoska pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nut is out of range and Timoska settles back down.
Timoska missing with a left hand there. Nut was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nut misses with a body kick.
Timoska fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nut.
Timoska shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nut pinned against the cage. Nut gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Timoska has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nut.
Nut thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Timoska if he has to take too many more of those.
Nut gets caught napping as Timoska dives in and scores a takedown. Nut manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nut looking to control.
Juska Timoska overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timoska drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nut looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nut looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nut!
Timoska is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nut's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nut looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Timoska is looking to control Nut's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Timoska avoid being mounted?
Timoska slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nut is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nut postures up and lands a big shot to Timoska's brow.
Timoska working a defensive guard here.
Nut must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nut advances to half guard.
Timoska gets back to full guard.
Nut slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nut pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Timoska is keeping the position for now.
Timoska keeping moving, preventing Nut from controlling successfully.
Juska Timoska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timoska 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Timoska is pulling down on Nut's head to control his posture.
Timoska trying to control the position.
Sam Nut is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nut not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Juska Timoska wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nut throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Timoska.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timoska fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nut to the ground. Timoska is now in Nut's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timoska distracts Nut with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nut seems keen to control Timoska's posture.
Timoska scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sam Nut.
I've got Nut 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Nut!
During a confident post fight interview, Sam Nut thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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