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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lincon Samuals (ranked 5262 p4p, 555 weight class) and Helmuth Tuminen (ranked 7205 p4p, 620 weight class). Samuals comes into the arena with I Sit I Watch I Wait- Lost Sounds blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lincon Samuals!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Helmuth Tuminen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuminen throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Tuminen misses
and Samuals counters with a good low kick that Tuminen was not able to check.
Tuminen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Samuals counters with a quick kick to the body but Tuminen blocks it.
Samuals looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tuminen throws a body shot but no joy.
Tuminen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Samuals there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tuminen throws a head kick that misses
and Tuminen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tuminen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Samuals counters with a stiff right hand.
Tuminen thumps Samuals with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuminen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helmuth Tuminen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samuals scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tuminen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Samuals moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tuminen feints and then cracks Samuals's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Samuals down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuals tries to work over Tuminen's front leg with a kick but Tuminen checks it.
A head kick by Tuminen misses
and Samuals counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tuminen throws a head kick that misses.
Samuals swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tuminen throws a head kick but Samuals moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Tuminen misses.
Samuals uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tuminen.
A head kick misses from Tuminen.
Samuals throws a jab when Tuminen was well out of range.
Tuminen throws a leg kick that misses.
Samuals thuds his right hand into Tuminen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tuminen throws a sloppy head kick and Samuals moves out of range easily.
Samuals half committed to a counter leg kick.
Samuals throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuals thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tuminen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samuals looks to land a combination but Tuminen avoids it well.
Samuals misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tuminen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuminen misses with a head kick.
Samuals stuns Tuminen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Samuals is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tuminen.
Tuminen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tuminen throws a leg kick but Samuals moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Samuals misses the target.
Samuals avoids the head kick by Tuminen.
Tuminen misses with a head kick.
Tuminen throws a head kick that misses
and Samuals counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tuminen throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuminen throws a sloppy head kick
and Samuals counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tuminen scores with a kick to the body.
Samuals smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Samuals.
Tuminen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tuminen throws a head kick that misses.
Tuminen throws a sloppy head kick
and Samuals makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tuminen throws a lazy head kick
and Samuals counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tuminen tries a head kick but it misses.
Tuminen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Samuals throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tuminen throws a head kick but Samuals moves out of range.
Tuminen takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuminen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It appears Samuals was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tuminen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samuals seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Samuals is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tuminen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tuminen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samuals throws a body punch but Tuminen moves out of range.
Tuminen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Samuals lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tuminen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tuminen tests Samuals's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tuminen throws a sloppy head kick
and Samuals counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samuals shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tuminen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tuminen throws a leg kick that misses.
Tuminen throws a leg kick
and Samuals counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lincon Samuals will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tuminen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Tuminen misses
and Samuals counters with a series of strikes. Tuminen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Samuals throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tuminen throws a series of punches but Samuals avoids them all with ease.
Samuals throwing a counter right hand but Tuminen manages to avoid it.
Samuals takes a kick to the side of the head.
Samuals avoids the head kick by Tuminen.
It looked like Samuals was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tuminen.
Tuminen lands with a straight right. Samuals didn't see that one coming.
Tuminen throws a sloppy head kick and Samuals moves out of range easily.
Tuminen looks to land a combination. Samuals sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tuminen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuminen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tuminen looks to land a right hand but Samuals moved out of range.
Tuminen throws a head kick but Samuals moves out of range.
Tuminen throws a head kick that misses.
Helmuth Tuminen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuals connects with a body shot that sends Tuminen's belly button to the back.
Tuminen swinging wildly here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tuminen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tuminen throws a sloppy body shot
and Samuals counters with a nice body kick.
Tuminen connects with a high kick.
Tuminen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tuminen is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Tuminen is predictable there
and Samuals cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tuminen throws a head kick that misses.
Samuals misses with a head kick.
Tuminen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick by Tuminen misses
and Samuals counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tuminen scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuminen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tuminen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Tuminen misses
and Samuals counters with a two punch combo.
Tuminen tries a head kick but it misses.
Samuals uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tuminen.
An attempted straight right counter from Samuals misses the target.
Samuals throws a good cross that connects.
Tuminen throws a head kick that misses
and Samuals counters with an inside leg kick.
Tuminen is looking to score with low kicks.
Tuminen misses with a lunging right hand
and Samuals counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice defenses there by Samuals.
It looked like Samuals wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick by Tuminen misses
enabling Samuals to counter with a crisp jab.
Samuals with a jab.
Tuminen is rocked!
Tuminen throws a sloppy head kick
and Samuals counters with a huge left! Tuminen is in big trouble! He's backing up but Samuals isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tuminen from any more damage. A dominating finish by Samuals!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lincon Samuals!
Lincon Samuals really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Velocity Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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