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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich Dieter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Vergoslav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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201 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Friedrich Dieter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Vergoslav!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dieter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dieter wants to clinch.
Dieter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vergoslav is out of range.
Vergoslav steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dieter.
Dieter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dieter works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dieter trying to control but Vergoslav is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dieter postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dieter throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dieter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dieter postures up in Vergoslav's guard and throws a big left but Vergoslav blocks it.
Dieter tries to free his leg and advance position but Vergoslav is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dieter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vergoslav, pushing him back against the cage.
Dieter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dieter has clasped his hands together around Vergoslav's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dieter throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vergoslav is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Dieter throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Dieter seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dieter is trying to ground and pound but Vergoslav uses the momentary lack of control by Dieter to regain half guard.
Vergoslav looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dieter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dieter throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vergoslav to regain full guard.
Dieter passes Vergoslav's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dieter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dieter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dieter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dieter working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Vergoslav's thigh. Vergoslav counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Dieter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dieter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vergoslav scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dieter gets a clinch.
Vergoslav breaks from the clinch.
Dieter shoots in for a takedown but Vergoslav shows good takedown defense.
Dieter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dieter is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vergoslav kicks Dieter off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dieter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vergoslav sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vergoslav unleashes a big counter combination but Dieter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dieter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Dieter 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.
Vergoslav tries to clinch but Dieter is having none of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dieter.
Dieter tries to clinch there but Vergoslav circles away.
Dieter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vergoslav drags the fight down to the ground.
Dieter trying to control but Vergoslav is working from the bottom.
Vergoslav trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dieter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dieter wants to control from the top but Vergoslav keeps moving.
Vergoslav looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vergoslav is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dieter is aware though and is defending well.
Vergoslav is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dieter is controlling him.
Dieter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dieter throws a strike but Vergoslav rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dieter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dieter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vergoslav controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vergoslav stopping the sweep attempt from Dieter.
Vergoslav postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dieter pulls Vergoslav in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dieter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vergoslav looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dieter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dieter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vergoslav counters with a two punch combo.
Vergoslav's coach down at MMA Sanok Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vergoslav's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dieter throws a body shot but no joy.
Vergoslav throws a counter combo.
Dieter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vergoslav!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vergoslav is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dieter off and has taken his back!
Dieter trying to control the position but Vergoslav manages to sink in the hooks.
Vergoslav lands a shot to the head.
Dieter is in bad spot here.
Dieter turns into Vergoslav and is now in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vergoslav keeping moving, preventing Dieter from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vergoslav is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vergoslav wants to sweep but no luck.
Dieter throwing strikes but missing.
Vergoslav is pulling down on Dieter's head to control his posture.
Vergoslav is trying to control the position but Dieter postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Dieter dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dieter works Vergoslav's body with a nice hook.
Vergoslav circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vergoslav tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vergoslav swats away the attempt to clinch by Dieter.
Vergoslav slips a jab from Dieter.
As Dieter backs off Vergoslav throws a huge counter combo but Dieter manages to avoid it all.
Dieter closes the distance and clinches up with Vergoslav, looking for a takedown. Dieter pushes Vergoslav against the cage but Vergoslav circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vergoslav unleashes a big counter combination but Dieter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vergoslav uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dieter.
Dieter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dieter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vergoslav can do to turn this around?
Dieter throws a series of punches but Vergoslav avoids them all with ease.
Vergoslav is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dieter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vergoslav.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dieter feints a jab promting Vergoslav to slip. Dieter then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vergoslav slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dieter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vergoslav manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Vergoslav's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vergoslav!
Dieter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vergoslav counters with a series of strikes. Dieter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Vergoslav.
Friedrich Dieter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vergoslav tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dieter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Friedrich Dieter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vergoslav stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friedrich Dieter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vergoslav has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dieter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vergoslav counters with a series of strikes. Dieter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dieter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Friedrich Dieter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dieter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vergoslav.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dieter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vergoslav.
Vergoslav slips a jab and a cross from Dieter.
Dieter tries to clinch up.
Dieter tries to close the distance and clinch but Vergoslav swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dieter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Vergoslav.
Igor Vergoslav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dieter is looking to wear down Vergoslav with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dieter tries for a takedown but Vergoslav circles away easily
and Vergoslav counters with a left and a right that stings Dieter.
Vergoslav tries to clinch there but Dieter circles away.
Vergoslav is looking to clinch but Dieter is avoiding it.
Vergoslav tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dieter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dieter tries to counter by clinching up but Vergoslav breaks away and moves out of range.
Dieter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dieter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vergoslav manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vergoslav fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dieter keeps the fight on the outside.
Dieter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dieter throws a body shot but no joy.
Dieter misses with a body shot.
Dieter misses with a head kick.
Dieter looks for a takedown but Vergoslav sprawls well.
Vergoslav is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vergoslav misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dieter fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Friedrich Dieter.
Well Dieter 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Dieter!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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