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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Veljanovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Necker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikola Veljanovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Necker!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Necker. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Veljanovski is defended easily by Necker.
Necker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Necker swings for the body but Veljanovski moves out of range.
Necker is looking to clinch.
Eric Necker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Necker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veljanovski moves away.
Necker digs a good hook to Veljanovski's body.
Veljanovski moves away from the strike by Necker.
Necker works Veljanovski's body with a nice hook.
Necker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veljanovski was well out of range. Poor timing from Necker.
Necker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veljanovski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Necker swings for the body but Veljanovski moves out of range.
Veljanovski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Veljanovski gets a double leg takedown into Necker's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veljanovski preventing the sweep.
Necker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Veljanovski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Veljanovski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Necker is looking to stand up but Veljanovski isn't so interested in that idea.
Necker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Veljanovski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Veljanovski pushes down on Necker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Veljanovski controlling the action here.
Necker wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Necker wants to improve his position but Veljanovski is controlling well.
Veljanovski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nikola Veljanovski.
Necker tries to clinch but Veljanovski moves away
and Veljanovski counters with a straight right hand.
Veljanovski avoids the body shot from Necker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Necker misses the jab.
Veljanovski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Necker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Necker leaves Veljanovski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Necker lands with a shot to the body.
Necker is looking to clinch but Veljanovski is avoiding it.
Necker sizes up Veljanovski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Necker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Veljanovski is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Necker throws a hook but Veljanovski avoids it easily.
Veljanovski moves out of range as Necker strikes.
Necker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Veljanovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Necker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Veljanovski to keep the fight standing.
Necker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Veljanovski is defending well.
Veljanovski tries to pull guard but Necker holds him up against the cage and eventually Veljanovski drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikola Veljanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Necker tries to pull guard but Veljanovski won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Necker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Veljanovski has Necker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Necker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Veljanovski prevents Necker from breaking the clinch.
Veljanovski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A shot in the inside from Necker.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Veljanovski goes for a takedown attempt but Necker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Veljanovski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Necker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Necker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Necker scores with a jab to the head.
Veljanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Necker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Necker lands with a cross.
Veljanovski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Veljanovski taking a breather here.
Veljanovski gets to mount! Necker was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Necker has given up his back here.
Veljanovski has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Necker is defending well but eventually Veljanovski manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Necker has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nikola Veljanovski!
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hype
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