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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dario Brkic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Stefanovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brkic comes into the arena with Dubioza kolektiv - Ka˛u blaring out of the sound system. Dario Brkic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dario Brkic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stefan Stefanovski!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brkic shoots in looking for a takedown but Stefanovski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brkic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stefanovski looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Stefanovski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stefanovski duly obliges.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brkic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stefanovski's brow.
Brkic is pushing Stefanovski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brkic is trying to drag Stefanovski to the mat but Stefanovski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brkic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stefanovski to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dario Brkic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brkic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stefanovski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brkic will feel that in the morning.
Brkic misses with a takedown attempt - Stefanovski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stefanovski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brkic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefanovski throws a shot to the body.
Brkic shoots for a double leg takedown but Stefanovski sprawls well. He's pushed Brkic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brkic shoots for a double leg takedown but Stefanovski sprawls well. He's pushed Brkic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brkic is looking to clinch.
Stefanovski lands a leg kick that knocks Brkic off balance momentarily.
Stefanovski drives through and clinches with Brkic against the cage.
Brkic jumps guard but Stefanovski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brkic is trying to pull guard but Stefanovski has him pressed against the cage.
Brkic stalling in the clinch.
Stefanovski told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Brkic jumps guard but Stefanovski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brkic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stefanovski to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stefanovski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brkic is trying to maintain a safe position but Stefanovski gets an underhook and turns Brkic into the cage.
Brkic misses with a knee strike.
Stefanovski wants to break free but Brkic has control.
Stefanovski crunches a lovely knee into Brkic's ribcage.
Brkic tries to pull guard but Stefanovski holds him up against the cage and eventually Brkic drops back down to his feet.
Stefanovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stefanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brkic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brkic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stefanovski's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brkic fails with a takedown attempt.
Dario Brkic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brkic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stefanovski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brkic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stefanovski as he jumps to the side.
Stefanovski with a jab.
Brkic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stefanovski circles away.
Stefanovski darts in and clinches Brkic up against the cage.
Stefanovski wants to get back to striking at distance but Brkic won't allow it.
Brkic tries to circle away but Stefanovski has him pinned against the cage.
Brkic jumps guard but Stefanovski stands there with Brkic around his waist. Brkic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brkic tries to pull guard but Stefanovski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brkic tries to land a knee to the head but Stefanovski blocks with his arms.
Stefanovski lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stefanovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brkic forces Stefanovski back against the cage and clinches.
Stefanovski keeps control of Brkic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stefanovski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brkic.
Stefanovski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brkic tries to close the distance and clinch but Stefanovski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab from Brkic.
Brkic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stefanovski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stefanovski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brkic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Brkic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stefan Stefanovski will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stefanovski gets caught napping as Brkic dives in and scores a takedown. Stefanovski manages to retain guard.
Brkic is looking to work some ground and pound but Stefanovski has wrist control.
Brkic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stefanovski, up you get!
Brkic scores with a takedown into Stefanovski's guard.
Brkic pushing down on Stefanovski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brkic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brkic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stefanovski is just riding it out for now. Brkic eventually gives up the hold.
Stefanovski wants to control but Brkic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Brkic there.
Brkic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brkic decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Stefanovski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brkic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stefanovski on his heels. He'll look to pass Stefanovski's guard now, I'm sure.
Brkic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brkic 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.
Brkic stands up and waves to Stefanovski to follow him.
Brkic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brkic takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brkic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brkic shoots for a double leg takedown but Stefanovski sprawls well. He's pushed Brkic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stefanovski moves out of range of the strikes.
Stefanovski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brkic backs up against the cage.
Brkic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stefanovski but Stefanovski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dario Brkic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stefanovski.
Brkic checks a low kick from Stefanovski.
Brkic tries for a takedown but Stefanovski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stefanovski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brkic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stefanovski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brkic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stefanovski as he avoids it easily.
Stefan Stefanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brkic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stefanovski swivels and escapes.
Stefanovski has Brkic up against the cage in a clinch.
Brkic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brkic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stefanovski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stefanovski wants it to stay on the feet.
Brkic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brkic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brkic clinches up with Stefanovski and pushes him back against the cage.
Brkic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stefanovski smiles and moves away.
Brkic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stefanovski, pushing him back against the cage.
Brkic has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stefanovski uses from the top position.
Stefanovski won't allow Brkic to get back to his feet.
Stefanovski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brkic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brkic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brkic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stefanovski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brkic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dario Brkic dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stefanovski keeps the fight on the outside.
Brkic swats away the attempt to clinch by Stefanovski.
Brkic shoots in for a takedown but Stefanovski shows good takedown defense.
Stefanovski leaves Brkic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brkic wants to clinch.
Brkic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stefanovski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brkic closes the distance and pushes Stefanovski back into the cage.
Brkic manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brkic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stefanovski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brkic looking for a sweep. Not yet Brkic, not yet.
Stefanovski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brkic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stefanovski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brkic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stefanovski's guard.
Brkic chips away with some ground and pound.
Brkic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brkic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brkic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brkic stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Stefan Stefanovski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brkic shoots in but Stefanovski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dario Brkic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brkic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brkic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stefanovski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brkic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stefanovski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brkic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stefanovski just stands there and leans against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stefanovski breaks the clinch.
Brkic shoots in for a takedown but Stefanovski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brkic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brkic shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brkic throws a lazy right hand but Stefanovski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brkic forces Stefanovski back against the cage and clinches.
Brkic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stefanovski to keep the fight standing.
Stefanovski avoids the elbow strike from Brkic, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brkic throws an elbow but misses.
Brkic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stefanovski smiles and moves away.
Stefanovski throws a head kick that misses.
Stefan Stefanovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dario Brkic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stefanovski throws a head kick but Brkic moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dario Brkic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brkic 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Dario Brkic!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Dario Brkic!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Dario Brkic!
Dario Brkic wins by unanimous decision!
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