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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teodors Ozolinsh (ranked 105 p4p, 16 weight class) and Enzo Salvatore (ranked 536 p4p, 72 weight class). Salvatore has chosen Reich mir die Hand as his entrance music. Enzo Salvatore acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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159 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
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160 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teodors Ozolinsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh digs a good body shot into Salvatore's ribs.
Ozolinsh has closed the distance and engaged Salvatore in a clinch.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Salvatore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salvatore is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ozolinsh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ozolinsh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salvatore tries for a takedown but Ozolinsh manages to get underhooks.
Salvatore tries to score a body lock takedown but Ozolinsh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salvatore's elbow.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Salvatore wants to take the fight to the mat but Ozolinsh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Salvatore blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Salvatore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salvatore backwards.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Salvatore avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
Salvatore has Ozolinsh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ozolinsh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Salvatore works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Salvatore trying to control but Ozolinsh is working from the bottom.
Ozolinsh looking for a sweep. Not yet Ozolinsh, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvatore looking to sit in guard and control but Ozolinsh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Salvatore wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Salvatore is continuing to stall.
Ozolinsh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ozolinsh defends well.
Ozolinsh won't allow Salvatore to sweep him here.
Ozolinsh content to stall in guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Salvatore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salvatore has an active guard here but Ozolinsh has managed to pass into half guard.
Ozolinsh trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ozolinsh throwing shots but Salvatore is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teodors Ozolinsh dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Salvatore throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
Ozolinsh lands with a shot to the body.
Salvatore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Salvatore keeps the fight on the outside.
Salvatore doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ozolinsh connects with a looping right hand.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Salvatore's ribcage but misses.
Ozolinsh looks to throw the jab but Salvatore is out of range.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh is looking to wear down Salvatore with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ozolinsh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ozolinsh.
A big right from Salvatore misses.
Salvatore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lets loose with a powerful body kick. Salvatore will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Salvatore's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Ozolinsh there.
Ozolinsh looks to land a body kick but Salvatore moved away.
Salvatore closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ozolinsh did well to prevent Salvatore getting side control.
Ozolinsh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvatore can do to turn this around?
Salvatore trying to control from half guard but Ozolinsh is working away.
Ozolinsh controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ozolinsh wants to improve his position but Salvatore is controlling well.
Salvatore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ozolinsh is just riding it out for now. Salvatore eventually gives up the hold.
Salvatore wants to work for an arm triangle but Ozolinsh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore seems to be working for a kimura but Ozolinsh defends the submission attempt.
Salvatore is trying to control the action in half guard but Ozolinsh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ozolinsh tries to roll over but Salvatore keeps him under control.
Salvatore controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salvatore seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Salvatore misses.
Ozolinsh lands the left hand.
Salvatore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ozolinsh sprawls well. Ozolinsh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salvatore gets slowly back to his feet.
Salvatore scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh lands a nice looking body shot.
Salvatore throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ozolinsh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Salvatore takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Salvatore loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
Ozolinsh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salvatore.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Salvatore misses.
Ozolinsh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Salvatore's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Salvatore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh lands a jab to Salvatore's midsection.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Salvatore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ozolinsh throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teodors Ozolinsh dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ozolinsh tries to clinch there but Salvatore circles away.
Salvatore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ozolinsh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salvatore somewhat.
Ozolinsh leaves Salvatore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Salvatore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Horrible takedown attempt by Salvatore or perhaps it was just good defense by Ozolinsh, which made it look bad.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Salvatore moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Salvatore misses.
Salvatore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good shot there by Ozolinsh.
Salvatore has a takedown stuffed.
Salvatore throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore looks to score with a jab to the body but Ozolinsh is just out of range.
Ozolinsh jabs at Salvatore's body.
Salvatore walks into a jab.
Ozolinsh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Salvatore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ozolinsh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Salvatore under the eye.
Salvatore avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Salvatore tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Salvatore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch there but Salvatore circles away.
Salvatore needs to keep his hands up - Ozolinsh had a free shot at his head there.
Salvatore drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh wants to sweep here but Salvatore controlling him for the moment.
Salvatore wants to control from the top but Ozolinsh keeps moving.
Ozolinsh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Salvatore is looking to advance position but Ozolinsh has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ozolinsh controlling the position easily from mount.
Enzo Salvatore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore can't escape the position.
Salvatore regains half guard.
Salvatore tries to get to full guard but Ozolinsh has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salvatore is trying to control but Ozolinsh passes into side control!
Salvatore is looking to regain half guard here but Ozolinsh keeps moving and retains side control.
Ozolinsh gets to mount! Salvatore was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ozolinsh trying to control but Salvatore is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teodors Ozolinsh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ozolinsh 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Teodors Ozolinsh waved his t-shirt featuring Reaper Combatwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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