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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Decoste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Hartunnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luiz Decoste has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luiz Decoste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Hartunnen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decoste dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hartunnen. That did some damage!
Hartunnen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Decoste misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Decoste. No joy for Hartunnen on that attempt.
Decoste throws out a leg kick but Hartunnen moves out of range and Decoste only half commits.
Hartunnen tries to clinch up but Decoste circles away and keeps his distance.
Hartunnen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Decoste as he jumps to the side.
Luiz Decoste has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Hartunnen.
Decoste looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Decoste throws a low kick but Hartunnen moves out of range easily.
Hartunnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Decoste.
Hartunnen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hartunnen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Decoste defends well and Hartunnen ends up having to push Decoste into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hartunnen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hartunnen keeping full guard, as Decoste tries to pass.
Decoste loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Decoste landing with the ground and pound.
Hartunnen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Decoste defends it easily.
Decoste throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decoste working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hartunnen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Decoste doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Decoste manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Decoste is in close to Hartunnen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Decoste trying to control but Hartunnen is working from the bottom.
Decoste got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hartunnen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Decoste has managed to get both his arms back between Hartunnen's legs - danger averted.
Hartunnen looks winded!
Decoste working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Decoste with a flurry of punches that miss.
Decoste scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hartunnen is looking for a triangle but Decoste pushes his legs off easily.
Hartunnen wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decoste passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Decoste tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Decoste is looking to take a break and control but Hartunnen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hartunnen tries to buck Decoste off but Decoste is having none of it.
Decoste trying to control the action but Hartunnen is working from the bottom.
Decoste throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decoste fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Decoste is looking to take a break and control but Hartunnen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartunnen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Decoste wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hartunnen keeps working.
Check out the look on Decoste's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Decoste trying to control the action but Hartunnen is working from the bottom.
Decoste working the ground and pound but Hartunnen is defending the strikes.
Decoste thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Decoste looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hartunnen is avoiding damage well.
Decoste trying to control the action but Hartunnen is working from the bottom.
Decoste cracks Hartunnen with a big right hand but Hartunnen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decoste tries to advance to mount but Hartunnen denies him.
Hartunnen is not content to let Decoste control the position.
Decoste lands a nice forearm strike.
Decoste lands some shots froms side control.
Decoste trying to control the action but Hartunnen is working from the bottom.
Hartunnen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Decoste working the ground and pound.
Decoste lands an elbow.
Decoste 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.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartunnen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Decoste off and has taken his back!
Decoste wants to escape the position.
Hartunnen not allowing Decoste to control his hands.
Decoste turns into Hartunnen and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Decoste dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hartunnen is defended easily by Decoste.
Timo Hartunnen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decoste lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Decoste throws a leg kick but Hartunnen checks it.
Decoste throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hartunnen shoots for a takedown but Decoste saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hartunnen moves forwards but Decoste connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hartunnen checks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Decoste as Hartunnen shoots in.
Luiz Decoste has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Hartunnen.
Decoste clobbers Hartunnen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Decoste thumps Hartunnen with a low kick.
Hartunnen goes for a double leg but Decoste avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Decoste continues to drive forward.
Decoste gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Decoste tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hartunnen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hartunnen actively working from the bottom here.
Luiz Decoste overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hartunnen is breathing heavily.
Decoste seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hartunnen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decoste working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Decoste wants to pass the guard but Hartunnen is defending well.
Decoste lands strikes from half guard.
Hartunnen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Decoste is in close to Hartunnen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Decoste postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hartunnen working for a triangle but Decoste defends it easily.
Decoste loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Decoste advances to half guard.
Decoste working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Decoste connects with a nice short shot to Hartunnen's temple.
Decoste is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartunnen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hartunnen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Decoste.
Decoste is looking to take a break and control but Hartunnen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Decoste is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hartunnen is not content to let Decoste control the position.
Decoste is taking a breather. Hartunnen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Decoste looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hartunnen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Decoste wants to control but Hartunnen is keeping him busy.
Decoste wants to free his trapped foot but Hartunnen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decoste lands strikes from half guard.
Hartunnen actively working from the bottom here.
Decoste throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hartunnen actively working from the bottom here.
Decoste tries to pass to full mount but Hartunnen defends it.
Decoste throwing shots but Hartunnen is blocking nicely.
Decoste sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Decoste drops an elbow to the side of Hartunnen's head.
Decoste is looking to take a break and control but Hartunnen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hartunnen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartunnen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Decoste missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hartunnen with the active half guard here but Decoste passes nicely into side control.
Hartunnen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Decoste wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hartunnen keeps working.
Hartunnen is trying to escape the position but Decoste is controlling the position.
Decoste lands some shots froms side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decoste wants to control but Hartunnen is keeping him busy.
Decoste misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hartunnen tries to bench press Decoste off him but Decoste keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Decoste dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Decoste connects with a body shot.
Hartunnen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Decoste defends well and Hartunnen ends up having to push Decoste into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hartunnen looking for a takedown.
Hartunnen jumps guard but Decoste stands there with Hartunnen around his waist. Hartunnen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Luiz Decoste has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Hartunnen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Decoste.
Decoste wants to break free but Hartunnen has control.
Decoste gets underhooks to prevent Hartunnen's takedown attempt.
Decoste wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hartunnen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hartunnen has momentary wrist control but Decoste slips an elbow through the middle.
Decoste with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Decoste wants to control from the top but Hartunnen keeps moving.
Decoste is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Decoste wants to pass the guard but Hartunnen is keeping the position.
Hartunnen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decoste sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hartunnen's guard.
Decoste keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hartunnen wants to get back to full guard.
Decoste lands with a punch from half guard.
Hartunnen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Decoste content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Decoste is nestled in close to Hartunnen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Decoste is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hartunnen sees it coming and defends easily.
Decoste performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Decoste sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hartunnen defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartunnen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Decoste winds up and cracks Hartunnen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hartunnen is trying to get back to full guard.
Decoste wants to control but Hartunnen is keeping him busy.
Decoste throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Decoste scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decoste thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hartunnen's head.
Decoste is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Decoste is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Decoste landing shots from mount.
Hartunnen taking shots to the head.
Hartunnen is bucking up trying to escape but Decoste cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Decoste with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decoste sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hartunnen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Decoste is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hartunnen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hartunnen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Decoste landing strikes from the mount and Hartunnen is in trouble!
Decoste is landing with some decent strikes but Hartunnen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Decoste can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hartunnen is looking to escape.
Decoste lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Decoste takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Decoste looking to control but Hartunnen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartunnen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hartunnen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Decoste.
Decoste looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decoste wants to control the pace but Hartunnen is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decoste lands a big shot there that rocks Hartunnen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Timo Hartunnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hartunnen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Decoste showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Decoste 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Decoste!
Timo Hartunnen spoke after the fight, saying 'I want a rematch as soon as possible. This was a fluke victory by my opponent and I will put him in his place the next time we meet.'.
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