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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stoyak Stoyachnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Vasara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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183 lbs
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171 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stoyak Stoyachnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antero Vasara!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoyachnikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vasara avoids the body shot from Stoyachnikov.
A little jabbing left from Vasara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stoyachnikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vasara throws a jab when Stoyachnikov was well out of range.
Vasara slips a straight right by Stoyachnikov.
Stoyak Stoyachnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoyachnikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stoyachnikov throws a looping overhand right but Vasara ducks down to avoid it.
Stoyachnikov misses with a hook.
Stoyachnikov throws a head kick but Vasara moves out of range.
Vasara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stoyachnikov with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoyachnikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stoyachnikov, as that shot connected.
Stoyachnikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasara lands with a hook. Stoyachnikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasara slips a jab from Stoyachnikov.
Stoyachnikov throws a looping overhand right but Vasara ducks down to avoid it.
Stoyachnikov with a jab.
A jab lands there for Vasara.
Antero Vasara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Vasara.
Stoyachnikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoyachnikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Vasara misses with a double jab.
Stoyachnikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stoyachnikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A left lands for Vasara.
A left lands for Vasara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoyachnikov lands a body shot.
Stoyachnikov misses with a hook. Vasara ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vasara! But no joy.
Stoyachnikov throws an off balance right hand
and Vasara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasara scores with a nice right hand.
Vasara punishes Stoyachnikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Stoyachnikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stoyachnikov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stoyachnikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoyachnikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stoyachnikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vasara is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stoyachnikov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vasara misses with a jab to the body
and Stoyachnikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Stoyachnikov misses.
Stoyachnikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vasara throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoyachnikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vasara will feel that in the morning.
Stoyachnikov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vasara counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Vasara blocks the low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stoyachnikov.
Stoyachnikov lands with an overhand left.
Vasara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stoyachnikov at a distance.
Stoyachnikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vasara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vasara lands a nice shot that snaps Stoyachnikov's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoyachnikov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vasara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vasara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vasara misses with an uppercut. Stoyachnikov saw that one coming.
Vasara lands a right hook to the body.
Stoyachnikov misses with a hook.
Vasara throws a counter combo.
Vasara connects with a jab.
Stoyachnikov lands with a shot to the body.
Vasara scores with a jab to the head.
Vasara connects with a body shot that sends Stoyachnikov's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Vasara dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stoyachnikov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stoyachnikov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasara defending against the ground and pound.
Stoyachnikov taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasara is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stoyachnikov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasara controlling the position for now.
Vasara moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stoyachnikov is one step ahead there.
Vasara pulls Stoyachnikov in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice shot lands for Vasara.
Vasara moves out of range of the leg kick from Stoyachnikov.
Vasara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vasara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vasara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoyachnikov manages to avoid it.
Stoyachnikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stoyachnikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasara.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vasara! But no joy.
Vasara misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoyachnikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vasara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoyachnikov.
Vasara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoyachnikov misses with a hook. Vasara ducked under it nicely.
Vasara lands with a cross.
Stoyachnikov throws a hook to the side of Vasara's head but Vasara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasara throws out a counter right but Stoyachnikov avoids it with no problem.
Vasara works Stoyachnikov's body with a nice hook.
Stoyachnikov ducks right into an uppercut from Vasara.
Stoyachnikov shoots in but Vasara avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stoyachnikov doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoyachnikov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stoyachnikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stoyachnikov walks into a straight right hand from Vasara.
Stoyachnikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stoyachnikov scores with a punch to the head.
Vasara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Vasara as he connects with a hook.
Vasara tests Stoyachnikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vasara moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoyachnikov. Vasara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoyachnikov tests Vasara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoyachnikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoyachnikov misses with a body shot
and Vasara counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasara ducks under a wild hook from Stoyachnikov.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoyachnikov misses the target.
Stoyachnikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoyachnikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vasara has time to react.
Stoyachnikov throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Vasara to counter with a crisp jab.
Stoyachnikov misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Vasara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Stoyachnikov tries to move into range but Vasara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vasara lands with a hook. Stoyachnikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stoyachnikov dives in for a single leg takedown but Vasara sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice side step and Vasara releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vasara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stoyachnikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoyachnikov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vasara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stoyachnikov is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasara has Stoyachnikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Vasara working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Vasara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stoyachnikov wants to stand but Vasara is controlling the position.
Vasara wants to control from the top but Stoyachnikov keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vasara throws an elbow that misses. Stoyachnikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vasara's guard. Nice move by Stoyachnikov!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stoyachnikov is looking to clinch.
Vasara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stoyachnikov misses with a low kick.
Vasara misses with a wild combination.
Stoyachnikov looks to throw the jab but Vasara is out of range.
Vasara ducks under a wild hook from Stoyachnikov.
Vasara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stoyachnikov walks into a stiff left hand from Vasara.
Antero Vasara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Vasara as he connects with a hook.
Vasara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vasara lands an overhand right.
Stoyachnikov misses with a wild body shot.
Vasara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Vasara. That snapped Stoyachnikov's head back.
Stoyachnikov fails with the takedown
and Vasara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stoyachnikov feints and then cracks Vasara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vasara down.
Stoyachnikov tries to work over Vasara's front leg with a kick but Vasara checks it.
Vasara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vasara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stoyachnikov catches Vasara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vasara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vasara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stoyachnikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vasara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoyachnikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoyachnikov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasara is pulling down on Stoyachnikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Stoyachnikov, at least for the moment.
Stoyachnikov postures up.
Vasara is pulling down on Stoyachnikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Stoyachnikov, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antero Vasara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vasara 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antero Vasara!
Antero Vasara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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