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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Point Dexter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovanni Nicodemo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dexter comes into the arena with Thunderstruck blaring out of the sound system. Point Dexter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Point Dexter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giovanni Nicodemo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicodemo throws a shot to the body.
Nicodemo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dexter at a distance.
Dexter misses with a low kick.
Nicodemo misses with a looping left.
Dexter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nicodemo lands a glancing blow to the side of Dexter's head.
Dexter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nicodemo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nicodemo scores with the left hand. Dexter knows he should have avoided that one.
Dexter throws a leg kick but Nicodemo moved away.
Nicodemo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dexter with a body shot.
Nicodemo throws a leg kick that misses.
Dexter throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nicodemo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicodemo checks a leg kick nicely.
A shot to the liver by Nicodemo. Beautiful body shot.
Nicodemo misses the shot to the body.
Nicodemo ducks right into an uppercut from Dexter.
We've been hearing reports that Dexter has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicodemo works the jab nicely.
Dexter throws a hook but Nicodemo avoids it easily.
Donk. Nicodemo catches Dexter right on the button with a cross.
Nicodemo with a nice cross.
Dexter swings for the body but Nicodemo moves out of range.
Nicodemo blocks a low kick nicely.
Nicodemo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dexter throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nicodemo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dexter thinking.
Giovanni Nicodemo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicodemo scores with a jab.
Nicodemo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nicodemo works Dexter's body with a nice hook.
Nicodemo closes the distance and clinches.
Nicodemo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicodemo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo working aggressively here.
Nicodemo has had enough of the clinch but Dexter keeps him there for the moment.
A bit of stalling here from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nicodemo jabs Dexter right on the nose. Dexter blinks but takes it well.
Dexter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nicodemo.
Dexter tries to counter with a takedown but Nicodemo is quick to defend against it.
Dexter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicodemo lands a jab to the nose.
Dexter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nicodemo to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Dexter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dexter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicodemo lands a jab to Dexter's midsection.
Dexter throws a lazy head kick
and Nicodemo counters with a three punch combo that has Dexter backing up. Dexter nods at Nicodemo to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo loads up on a big right hand but Dexter slips the punch.
Dexter is looking to counter with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicodemo. Dexter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dexter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nicodemo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dexter.
Nicodemo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nicodemo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Dexter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A jab lands there for Nicodemo.
Dexter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nicodemo misses the shot to the body.
Dexter tried to counter with a leg kick but Nicodemo avoided it.
Nicodemo misses with a wild body shot.
Nicodemo scores with a jab to the head.
Dexter throws a low kick but Nicodemo moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nicodemo! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo thuds his right hand into Dexter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nicodemo moves into the clinch successfully.
Dexter is trying to pull guard but Nicodemo has him pressed against the cage.
Dexter wants a takedown but no success here.
Nicodemo is working Dexter over against the cage.
Nicodemo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicodemo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dexter or not.
Nicodemo manages to break the clinch.
Nicodemo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dexter.
Dexter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nicodemo digs a good hook to Dexter's body.
Nicodemo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dexter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nicodemo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dexter on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Nicodemo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dexter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Point Dexter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nicodemo has closed the distance and engaged Dexter in a clinch.
Nicodemo throws a punch but it's blocked by Dexter.
Nicodemo breaks from the clinch.
Nicodemo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicodemo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dexter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nicodemo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nicodemo gets a clinch.
Nicodemo lands an uppercut.
Nicodemo is trying to force a seperation but Dexter has the dominant position.
Nicodemo can't find room to land a body shot as Dexter controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicodemo has Dexter pushed against the cage.
Nicodemo misses with an elbow over the top.
Nicodemo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dexter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nicodemo to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicodemo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nicodemo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Nicodemo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dexter doesn't seem phased though.
Nicodemo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dexter.
Dexter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dexter tries to bum rush Nicodemo with a series of wild strikes but Nicodemo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nicodemo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nicodemo lands a jab to Dexter's midsection.
Dexter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo jabs at Dexter's body.
Nicodemo throws a hook but Dexter blocks it.
Nicodemo lands a nice shot that snaps Dexter's head back.
Nicodemo throws a jab when Dexter was well out of range.
Dexter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dexter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nicodemo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Giovanni Nicodemo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicodemo scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nicodemo.
Nicodemo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nicodemo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nicodemo misses with a wild combination.
Nicodemo lands a body shot.
Nicodemo checks a leg kick.
Nicodemo tries to clinch there but Dexter circles away.
No joy there for Nicodemo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dexter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nicodemo to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo closes the distance and pushes Dexter back into the cage.
Nicodemo struggles to land a body shot inside as Dexter controls his hands.
Dexter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nicodemo's efforts to push away.
Dexter has clasped his hands together around Nicodemo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nicodemo is trying to get back to half guard.
Dexter throws an elbow but Nicodemo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dexter controlling the position.
Dexter with the ground and pound but Nicodemo regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo tries to kick Dexter off in order to stand up. Dexter Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dexter throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nicodemo tries to improve position but can't.
Nicodemo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dexter goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nicodemo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dexter's guard! Nice work there by Nicodemo!
Dexter wants to sweep here but Nicodemo controlling him for the moment.
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!
Nicodemo 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Nicodemo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dexter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dexter is looking to land body kicks.
Dexter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nicodemo looks to land a combination but Dexter avoids it well.
Dexter checks a low kick from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo connects with a crisp jab.
Nicodemo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nicodemo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dexter tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicodemo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nicodemo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dexter throws a sloppy head kick and Nicodemo moves out of range easily.
Dexter ducks under a wild hook from Nicodemo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicodemo digs a good body shot into Dexter's ribs.
Nicodemo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nicodemo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nicodemo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nicodemo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab by Nicodemo.
Nicodemo with a nice cross.
Nicodemo jabs Dexter right on the nose. Dexter blinks but takes it well.
Nicodemo lands with an uppercut that bounces Dexter off the cage and back into range.
Nicodemo doesn't manage to clinch there - Dexter circles away.
Nicodemo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dexter avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicodemo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dexter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicodemo.
Dexter attempts a counter takedown but Nicodemo avoids it well and moves away.
Dexter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dexter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nicodemo lunges at Dexter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dexter's hand.
Dexter takes one on the button.
Nicodemo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dexter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nicodemo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Dexter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicodemo. Dexter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dexter checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dexter momentarily.
Dexter ducks under a wild hook from Nicodemo.
Dexter misses with a low kick.
Nicodemo closes the distance and clinches.
Nicodemo manages to break the clinch.
Dexter walks into a left hand.
Dexter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nicodemo moves out of range as Dexter throws a body kick.
Nicodemo lands a nice shot that snaps Dexter's head back.
Nicodemo doesn't manage to clinch there - Dexter circles away.
Dexter gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nicodemo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nicodemo lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicodemo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab by Nicodemo.
A swing and a miss from Nicodemo.
Dexter tries to counter with a takedown but Nicodemo is quick to defend against it.
Nicodemo throws a series of punches but Dexter avoids them all with ease.
Dexter tries to keep at a distance but Nicodemo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nicodemo tries to break free but Dexter pushes him back against the cage.
Nicodemo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Giovanni Nicodemo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dexter slips a straight right by Nicodemo.
Nicodemo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Point Dexter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dexter looks for the body kick but Nicodemo saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giovanni Nicodemo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nicodemo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giovanni Nicodemo!
The defeated Point Dexter had this to say: 'Next time,...... I'm still growing'.
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energy
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