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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pikku N�k�r�inen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yury Vesnev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). N�k�r�inen comes to the cage accompanied by Juice Leskinen - Vaasankin veri vapisee. Yury Vesnev will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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150 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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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
28 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku N�k�r�inen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yury Vesnev!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vesnev blocks a head kick by N�k�r�inen.
N�k�r�inen misses with a body shot.
N�k�r�inen circles away from the clinch attempt.
N�k�r�inen misses with a hook
and Vesnev counters with a shoot takedown. N�k�r�inen fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vesnev looking to sit in guard and control but N�k�r�inen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vesnev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from N�k�r�inen.
N�k�r�inen trying to control the position from guard on top but Vesnev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
N�k�r�inen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
N�k�r�inen wants to control from the top but Vesnev keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesnev is controlling N�k�r�inen's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pikku N�k�r�inen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
N�k�r�inen connects with an inside leg kick.
N�k�r�inen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vesnev tried to score with a low kick but N�k�r�inen checks it.
N�k�r�inen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from N�k�r�inen misses.
Horrible takedown by N�k�r�inen or perhaps it was just good defense by Vesnev which made him look bad.
Vesnev tries to clinch up but N�k�r�inen circles away and keeps his distance.
Vesnev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
N�k�r�inen shoots in looking for a takedown. Vesnev tries to sprawl out of it but N�k�r�inen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vesnev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vesnev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev clinches up against the cage.
N�k�r�inen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vesnev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku N�k�r�inen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
N�k�r�inen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vesnev backwards.
N�k�r�inen misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vesnev leaning against his opponent.
Vesnev tries to throw a body punch but N�k�r�inen avoids it by throwing Vesnev back against the cage.
N�k�r�inen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vesnev backwards.
We've been hearing reports that N�k�r�inen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vesnev.
Vesnev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. N�k�r�inen is defending well for now.
N�k�r�inen presses Vesnev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
N�k�r�inen tries to work over Vesnev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
N�k�r�inen tries a body shot but Vesnev blocks it.
Vesnev is looking to control N�k�r�inen's arms but N�k�r�inen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vesnev has his back to the cage.
Vesnev throws a head punch that misses.
Vesnev misses with a punch to the body.
N�k�r�inen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vesnev tries to close the distance and clinch up but N�k�r�inen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
N�k�r�inen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vesnev is out of range and N�k�r�inen settles back down.
Vesnev tries to clinch there but N�k�r�inen circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen misses with a two punch combination.
N�k�r�inen misses with a low kick.
Vesnev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
N�k�r�inen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vesnev wants to pass the guard but N�k�r�inen is keeping the position.
N�k�r�inen is pulling down on Vesnev's head to control his posture.
N�k�r�inen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
N�k�r�inen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
N�k�r�inen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen has control of Vesnev's left arm, preventing Vesnev from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pikku N�k�r�inen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Vesnev slips a straight right by N�k�r�inen.
N�k�r�inen misses with a takedown attempt
and Vesnev counters with a shoot takedown. N�k�r�inen fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vesnev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! N�k�r�inen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vesnev, into his guard.
Vesnev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vesnev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vesnev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in N�k�r�inen's guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yury Vesnev will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vesnev missing with a left hand there. N�k�r�inen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
N�k�r�inen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vesnev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vesnev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Vesnev misses its intended target.
N�k�r�inen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vesnev.
N�k�r�inen throws out a leg kick but Vesnev moves out of range and N�k�r�inen only half commits.
That kick from N�k�r�inen tenderised Vesnev's leg. Vesnev is trying to keep his angry face on.
N�k�r�inen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
N�k�r�inen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
N�k�r�inen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vesnev is out of range.
Vesnev moves out of range of the body kick.
Vesnev throws a shot to the body.
Vesnev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? N�k�r�inen is fending him off so far but Vesnev persists. Nope, N�k�r�inen circles away and we're back to standing.
Vesnev checks the leg kick.
Vesnev tries to close the distance and clinch up but N�k�r�inen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vesnev moves out of range as N�k�r�inen throws a body kick.
N�k�r�inen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesnev scores with the left hand. N�k�r�inen knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Vesnev.
Vesnev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
N�k�r�inen scores with a nice right hand.
N�k�r�inen throws the kick towards the body but Vesnev avoids it.
N�k�r�inen throws a head kick that misses.
N�k�r�inen connects with a leg kick. Vesnev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
N�k�r�inen missing with a left hand there. Vesnev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
N�k�r�inen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vesnev avoids the body shot from N�k�r�inen.
N�k�r�inen dodges the punch combination from Vesnev.
N�k�r�inen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vesnev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
N�k�r�inen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen looking to control.
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!
N�k�r�inen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
N�k�r�inen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vesnev controlling from the top position.
Vesnev preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pikku N�k�r�inen just wasn't active enough.
N�k�r�inen misses with a body shot.
Vesnev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. N�k�r�inen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
N�k�r�inen misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vesnev staying out of range there.
Vesnev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vesnev scores with a jab.
Vesnev misses with a lunging right hand
and N�k�r�inen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
N�k�r�inen is trying to control the action in half guard but Vesnev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
N�k�r�inen not doing much here.
Vesnev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
N�k�r�inen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
N�k�r�inen wants to pass the guard but Vesnev is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, N�k�r�inen seems content to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pikku N�k�r�inen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Vesnev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
N�k�r�inen throws a body punch but Vesnev moves out of range.
Vesnev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vesnev scores with a nice right hand.
Vesnev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
N�k�r�inen misses the shot to the body.
N�k�r�inen walks into a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
N�k�r�inen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vesnev circles away.
N�k�r�inen connects with a solid leg kick.
N�k�r�inen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vesnev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pikku N�k�r�inen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
N�k�r�inen misses with a series of wild punches.
N�k�r�inen misses with a low kick.
Vesnev misses with an uppercut. N�k�r�inen saw that one coming.
Vesnev shoots in for a double leg but N�k�r�inen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
N�k�r�inen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vesnev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. N�k�r�inen is trying to defend but Vesnev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
N�k�r�inen manages to get to full guard.
Vesnev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
N�k�r�inen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen can't keep his opponent in guard - Vesnev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
N�k�r�inen is refusing to be controlled, as Vesnev sits in half guard.
Vesnev uses his free foot to push down on N�k�r�inen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for N�k�r�inen.
N�k�r�inen tries to lock up and control but Vesnev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vesnev controlling from mount.
N�k�r�inen tries to reverse the position but Vesnev maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen wants to control but Vesnev is having none of it.
N�k�r�inen is looking to improve his position but Vesnev isn't that keen on the idea.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Vesnev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
N�k�r�inen has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Vesnev's lack of action.
N�k�r�inen wants to control but Vesnev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. N�k�r�inen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vesnev passes N�k�r�inen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vesnev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
N�k�r�inen is looking for a sweep. Vesnev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vesnev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but N�k�r�inen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for N�k�r�inen.
N�k�r�inen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vesnev is one step ahead there.
N�k�r�inen keeping moving, preventing Vesnev from controlling successfully.
N�k�r�inen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vesnev is now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
N�k�r�inen is looking for a sweep. Vesnev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vesnev wants to control but N�k�r�inen is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yury Vesnev.
I think Vesnev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yury Vesnev!
During a confident post fight interview, Yury Vesnev 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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