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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Uolevi Gepardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Sugarol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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152 lbs
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153 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Uolevi Gepardi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sammy Sugarol!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gepardi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sugarol thuds his right hand into Gepardi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gepardi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sugarol misses with a right hand
and Gepardi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gepardi throws an off balance right hand
and Sugarol counters with a series of strikes. Gepardi will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gepardi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sugarol throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Gepardi. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sugarol checks the leg kick.
Sugarol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gepardi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gepardi throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gepardi throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gepardi postures up in Sugarol's guard and throws a big left but Sugarol blocks it.
Gepardi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gepardi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sugarol managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gepardi.
Gepardi swings around for an armbar but Sugarol sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gepardi's guard.
Sugarol controlling from the top position.
Gepardi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sammy Sugarol was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gepardi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gepardi misses with an uppercut. Sugarol saw that one coming.
That's four 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.
Sugarol swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gepardi.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gepardi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sugarol as he jumps to the side.
Sammy Sugarol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sugarol swings widly with a right hand
and Gepardi counters with a stiff right hand.
Sugarol throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sugarol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gepardi throws out the jab.
Sugarol fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sammy Sugarol will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sugarol looks to land a combination but Gepardi avoids it well.
Sugarol misses with a few strikes there.
Sugarol misses with a hook. Gepardi ducked under it nicely.
Gepardi tests Sugarol's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gepardi ducks under a wild hook from Sugarol.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gepardi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sugarol.
Sugarol looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gepardi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gepardi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sugarol moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gepardi throws a shot from downtown. Sugarol moves away and avoids it.
Gepardi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sugarol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gepardi counters with a nice uppercut.
Gepardi shoots in for a double leg but Sugarol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gepardi. Sugarol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sugarol slips a jab and a cross from Gepardi.
Gepardi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugarol moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gepardi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Sugarol. No joy for Gepardi on that attempt.
Sugarol misses with an uppercut.
Sugarol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gepardi counters with a left to the body.
Gepardi misses with a double jab
and Sugarol counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gepardi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sugarol lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sugarol misses with an uppercut
and Gepardi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sugarol misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sammy Sugarol will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gepardi misses with a right hand
and Sugarol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sugarol throws a lazy uppercut
and Gepardi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Sugarol misses the target.
Sugarol looks to land a left hand but Gepardi moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gepardi looks to land a left hand but Sugarol moved out of range nicely.
Gepardi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gepardi moves away from the strike by Sugarol.
Gepardi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sugarol throws a looping overhand right but Gepardi ducks down to avoid it.
Sugarol lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gepardi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Still in half guard, Gepardi seems content to control.
Uolevi Gepardi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gepardi trying to mount his opponent but Sugarol defends it.
Gepardi thows a huge punch but Sugarol dodges it nicely.
Gepardi 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.
Sugarol pushes Gepardi off looking to stand but Gepardi dives back in and keeps control.
Gepardi wants to take a breather but Sugarol is having none of it.
Gepardi trying to mount his opponent but Sugarol defends it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sugarol is not content to let Gepardi control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gepardi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gepardi passes to side control.
Sammy Sugarol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gepardi is trying to get an arm triangle but Sugarol is defending well.
Gepardi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sugarol knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gepardi working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gepardi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sugarol has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gepardi but great work by Sugarol.
Gepardi tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uolevi Gepardi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sugarol has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Uolevi Gepardi!
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