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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flo Wer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakari Nurmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wer comes to the cage accompanied by My Sweet Lord by George Harrison. Nurmi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Turisas -Take the day! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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172 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Flo Wer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakari Nurmi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sakari Nurmi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmi misses with a straight right.
Wer is looking to chop away at Nurmi's legs.
Nurmi thumps Wer with a low kick.
Wer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nurmi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmi was well out of range. Poor timing from Wer.
Nurmi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wer works Nurmi's body with a nice hook.
Nurmi dives in and scores a takedown into Wer's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmi stopping the sweep attempt from Wer.
Wer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurmi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nurmi trying to move into half guard but instead Wer has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wer passes into half guard.
Nurmi is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmi is staying active underneath Wer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nurmi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nurmi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nurmi is trying to control. Wer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nurmi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wer's head.
Nurmi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wer defending well though.
Nurmi throws a strike but Wer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wer keeping moving, preventing Nurmi from controlling successfully.
Nurmi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmi wants to control from the top but Wer keeps moving.
Wer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurmi is looking to work some ground and pound but Wer has wrist control.
Wer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nurmi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmi tries to free his leg and advance position but Wer is retaining full guard.
Nurmi controlling from the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wer cracks Nurmi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wer swings for the body but Nurmi moves out of range.
Wer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wer connects with a single shot there.
Wer lands with a shot to the body.
Nurmi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nurmi ducks under a wild hook from Wer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wer throws a front kick aimed at Nurmi's knee but Nurmi avoids it well.
Nurmi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wer takes a swing at Nurmi's ribcage but misses.
Wer throws a low kick, looking for Nurmi's leg but Nurmi calmly moves out of range.
Flo Wer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmi lands with a nice combination. Wer backs away looking to recover.
Wer is looking to wear down Nurmi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmi moves in looking to clinch but Wer pushes him off.
Horrible takedown by Nurmi or perhaps it was just good defense by Wer which made him look bad.
Wer tries to score with a low kick but Nurmi moves his leg out of the way.
Nurmi lands with a hook. Wer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wer looks to land a combination but Nurmi avoids it well.
Nurmi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nurmi is looking to clinch.
Nurmi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wer's waist but Wer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nurmi off to one side.
Flo Wer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sakari Nurmi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmi manages to avoid it.
Nurmi misses with a body kick.
Nurmi lands a jab to the nose.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nurmi.
Nurmi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sakari Nurmi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nurmi clobbers Wer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nurmi misses with an uppercut. Wer saw that one coming.
Wer dips to his left and cracks Nurmi with an uppercut!
It looks like Sakari Nurmi has been cut.
Nurmi looks for a takedown but Wer sprawls well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wer.
Some wild striking there from Nurmi.
Wer lands with a hook. Nurmi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That kick from Nurmi tenderised Wer's leg. Wer is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wer moves in looking to clinch but Nurmi pushes him off.
Nurmi rushes Wer and presses him up against the cage.
Nurmi keeps control of Wer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nurmi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wer pulls his leg out and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Wer blocks the leg kick.
Wer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nurmi throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nurmi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wer.
Nurmi tried to score with a low kick but Wer checks it.
Wer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wer looks to land a right hand but Nurmi moved out of range.
Wer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmi.
Wer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nurmi momentarily.
Nurmi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nurmi's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nurmi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nurmi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nurmi rushes Wer and presses him up against the cage.
Wer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flo Wer is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wer circles away quickly and effectively.
Wer tries a low kick but Nurmi avoids it.
Nurmi misses with a hook. Wer ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wer tries to avoid it but Nurmi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wer to the ground. Wer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flo Wer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sakari Nurmi.
Nurmi loads up on a big right hand but Wer slips the punch.
Nurmi forces Wer back against the cage and clinches.
Wer digs a right hand underneath Nurmi's ribcage. Nurmi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurmi's elbow.
Nurmi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Wer.
Wer lands with a right to the head.
Nurmi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nurmi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nurmi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nurmi is breathing heavily.
Nurmi looking to sit in guard and control but Wer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wer advances to half guard.
Wer lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wer is looking to advance position but Nurmi won't allow it.
Wer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nurmi wants to improve his position but Wer is controlling well.
Nurmi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nurmi trying to hold on to Wer's head to control him but Wer postures up.
Wer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nurmi is looking to escape.
Wer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wer prevents Nurmi from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wer is looking to advance position but Nurmi won't allow it.
Nurmi is trying to maintain the position but Wer is very close to passing his half guard.
Nurmi is staying active underneath Wer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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!
Wer thows a huge punch but Nurmi dodges it nicely.
Nurmi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wer.
Wer is trying to control. Nurmi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nurmi tries to roll over but Wer keeps him under control.
Nurmi won't allow Wer to pass to mount.
Nurmi is concentrating on defense, preventing Wer from advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmi scores with a jab. Wer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flo Wer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sakari Nurmi's cut.
That's time! Wer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nurmi shoots in for a double leg but Wer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nurmi lunges at Wer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wer's hand.
Nurmi feints and as Wer raises his hands in defense, Nurmi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wer 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.
Nurmi wants to control from the top but Wer keeps moving.
Wer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nurmi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurmi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurmi trying to move into half guard but instead Wer has managed to sweep!
Nurmi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmi, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nurmi's head.
Nurmi keeping moving, preventing Wer from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmi is on top in guard.
Wer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nurmi!
Nurmi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nurmi hang on?
Nurmi is trying desperately to improve position.
Wer controlling from mount.
Nurmi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi tries to hold on but Wer pushes him away.
Wer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmi is looking to get to half guard.
Wer lands a big shot there that rocks Nurmi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nurmi is squirming around, avoiding Wer's attempts to control the action.
Nurmi tries to hold on but Wer postures up.
Nurmi is looking to improve his position but Wer isn't that keen on the idea.
Nurmi is squirming around, avoiding Wer's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wer lands a heavy elbow.
Flo Wer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wer wants to finish this one by submission but Nurmi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wer.
Wer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wer lands a nice shot to the head.
Nurmi working to try and regain half guard.
Wer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nurmi's face.
Nurmi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wer tries to control but Nurmi wriggling away.
Nurmi is looking to improve his position but Wer isn't that keen on the idea.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wer lands with some strikes.
Wer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nurmi working to try and regain half guard.
Nurmi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wer looking for a guillotine from mount but Nurmi is having none of it.
Wer landing strikes from the mount and Nurmi is in trouble!
Wer goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nurmi is on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nurmi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flo Wer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wer 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flo Wer!
In his post fight interview, Flo Wer gave a big smile as he said 'Last fight hmmm....well it wont happend again.Thanks '.
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energy
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hype
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