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TK 7: Kullervo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Schitt (ranked 24490 p4p, 4776 weight class) and Yuki Stat Golden Ticket (ranked 210 p4p, 149 weight class). Jack Schitt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Dangerous GnP
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Schitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yuki Stat Golden Ticket!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schitt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Golden Ticket sneaks out the side door and pushes Schitt away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jack Schitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schitt connects with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Yuki Stat Golden Ticket has been cut.
Schitt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Schitt lands in his opponent's guard.
Schitt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golden Ticket is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Golden Ticket looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Golden Ticket is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Schitt has his hands clasped together but Golden Ticket extends and breaks Schitt's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Golden Ticket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuki Stat Golden Ticket!
Yuki Stat Golden Ticket made sure to mention his sponsor, Warrior Fight Store in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gubba GU (ranked 4120 p4p, 5935 weight class) and Bugsy Seigel (ranked 451 p4p, 559 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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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gubba GU!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bugsy Seigel!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GU throws out a loose jab but Seigel uses good head movement to avoid it.
GU seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
GU lands with a cross.
GU throws a sloppy body shot
and Seigel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Gubba GU has been cut.
GU misses with a wild body shot.
Seigel blocks a jab.
GU throws a body shot but no joy.
Seigel blocks a jab.
GU lands with a nice body punch.
A jab lands there for GU.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GU scores with a jab to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by GU.
A left lands for GU.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seigel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Seigel.
Seigel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by GU.
Gubba GU seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
GU throws an off balance right hand
and Seigel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Seigel cracks GU with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends GU tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Seigel pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! GU is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bugsy Seigel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Hunter (ranked 5869 p4p, 4246 weight class) and Danny Brook (ranked 554 p4p, 465 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Brook!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brook walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Danny Brook has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brook tightens his grip and picks Hunter up, before dumping him to the ground. Hunter manages to land in guard.
Brook wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Hunter seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hunter is trying to control the position but Brook postures up.
Hunter has his foot on Brook's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brook works his way back into a safe position though.
Brook wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position.
Brook content to stall in guard here.
Hunter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brook got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brook has managed to get both his arms back between Hunter's legs - danger averted.
Hunter wants to stand up but Brook is controlling him.
Brook trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brook avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunter, not yet.
My spies in MY YARD Resurrect inform me that Brook has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hunter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brook defends it easily.
Hunter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brook gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brook throws a big elbow that misses.
Hunter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brook doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brook manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brook wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter working for submissions but it's allowed Brook to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brook thows a huge punch but Hunter dodges it nicely.
Hunter has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Brook. Oh but Hunter has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Brook goes limp - he's gone! Hunter jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ispa Hunter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bwana Effiong (ranked 24954 p4p, 3687 weight class) and Idelmar Quintanilha (ranked 679 p4p, 491 weight class). Bwana Effiong has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bwana Effiong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Idelmar Quintanilha!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quintanilha closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Quintanilha lands in his opponent's guard.
Quintanilha content to stall in guard here.
Quintanilha scoring with punches to the head and body.
Effiong wants to stand and escape but Quintanilha is having none of it.
Quintanilha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Effiong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quintanilha sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Quintanilha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Effiong has momentary wrist control but Quintanilha slips an elbow through the middle.
Effiong controls Quintanilha momentarily but Quintanilha frees himself.
Effiong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quintanilha on the ground.
Quintanilha slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Quintanilha landing with the ground and pound.
Quintanilha looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quintanilha's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Effiong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Effiong working for a triangle but Quintanilha defends it easily.
Quintanilha looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Effiong misses with a leg kick
and Quintanilha counters with a nice double leg into side control. Effiong won't be happy with that.
Effiong taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Effiong pushes Quintanilha away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Quintanilha gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Quintanilha controlling the position.
Quintanilha working the head with strikes.
 Effiong is rocked!
Quintanilha moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Quintanilha lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oh Effiong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Quintanilha! That's hurt Effiong! Will he recover? Quintanilha fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Idelmar Quintanilha!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tahboule Alawi (ranked 2708 p4p, 5057 weight class) and Johann Jinglehimer (ranked 342 p4p, 505 weight class). Alawi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Ruler of Everything. This should be fireworks!
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Basic striking
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tahboule Alawi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johann Jinglehimer!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alawi has closed the distance and engaged Jinglehimer in a clinch.
Alawi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alawi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alawi rushes Jinglehimer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alawi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jinglehimer tries to work over Alawi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alawi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alawi throws a shot to the body.
Alawi connects with a body shot that sends Jinglehimer's belly button to the back.
Alawi drives through and clinches with Jinglehimer against the cage.
Jinglehimer is pushing Alawi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jinglehimer is trying to drag Alawi to the mat but Alawi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alawi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alawi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alawi lands a hook that snaps the head of Jinglehimer backwards.
Jinglehimer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alawi thumps Jinglehimer with a low kick.
Alawi scores with a jab.
Alawi lands a two punch combo.
Jinglehimer rushes Alawi and presses him up against the cage.
Alawi taking a breather.
Jinglehimer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alawi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jinglehimer tries to pull guard but Alawi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tahboule Alawi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johann Jinglehimer.
Alawi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jinglehimer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alawi after a bit of a struggle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jinglehimer is looking to break free of the clinch but Alawi has double underhooks.
Alawi is pressed up against the cage. Jinglehimer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alawi down to the mat. Alawi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alawi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alawi closes the distance and clinches.
Jinglehimer is trying to pull guard but Alawi has him pressed against the cage.
Alawi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alawi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alawi manages to break the clinch.
Alawi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alawi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tahboule Alawi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jinglehimer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jinglehimer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alawi rushes Jinglehimer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alawi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alawi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jinglehimers head.
Alawi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Alawi on the inside.
Jinglehimer is trying to break the clinch but Alawi has him pressed against the cage.
Jinglehimer drags the fight down to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jinglehimer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alawi is one step ahead there.
Jinglehimer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Alawi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alawi being controlled here, momentarily.
Alawi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jinglehimer presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jinglehimer tries to pull guard but Alawi won't allow it.
Jinglehimer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alawi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alawi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alawi.
Jinglehimer tries for a takedown but Alawi circles away easily
and Alawi counters with a nice uppercut.
Alawi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alawi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Jinglehimer jumps guard but Alawi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jinglehimer is trying to pull guard but Alawi has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Alawi.
Jinglehimer wants a takedown.
Alawi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alawi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jinglehimer is trying to break the clinch but Alawi has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tahboule Alawi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alawi clinches up with Jinglehimer and pushes him back against the cage.
Alawi is working Jinglehimer over against the cage.
Jinglehimer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alawi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alawi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jinglehimer blocks it with crossed arms.
Jinglehimer jumps guard but Alawi stands there with Jinglehimer around his waist. Jinglehimer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jinglehimer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alawi prevents it.
Tahboule Alawi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johann Jinglehimer.
Alawi scores with a shoulder strike.
Jinglehimer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alawi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jinglehimer is trying to pull guard but Alawi has him pressed against the cage.
Alawi has Jinglehimer pressed against the cage, preventing Jinglehimer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Alawi.
Jinglehimer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alawi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jinglehimer manages to break the clinch.
Alawi lunges at Jinglehimer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jinglehimer's hand.
Tahboule Alawi is winning the standup battle so far.
Alawi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jinglehimer is breathing heavily.
Alawi forces Jinglehimer back against the cage and clinches.
Jinglehimer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alawi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jinglehimer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alawi smiles and moves away.
Alawi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jinglehimer back to the cage. Alawi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Alawi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alawi rushes Jinglehimer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alawi lands a nice shot to the body.
Alawi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alawi breaks the clinch.
Johann Jinglehimer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Alawi. That snapped Jinglehimer's head back.
Alawi rushes Jinglehimer and presses him up against the cage.
Jinglehimer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alawi just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short left from Alawi.
A short left from Alawi.
Alawi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jinglehimer fails with a takedown attempt.
Alawi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jinglehimer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alawi moves into range and clinches up with Jinglehimer.
Jinglehimer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alawi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alawi takes the fight into the clinch.
Alawi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alawi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jinglehimer wants to break free but Alawi has control.
Alawi blocks the elbow strike.
Jinglehimer is trying to pull guard but Alawi has him pressed against the cage.
Alawi lands a nice uppercut.
Alawi manages to break the clinch.
Alawi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alawi lands a nice shot that snaps Jinglehimer's head back.
Jinglehimer shoots in for a takedown but Alawi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alawi darts in and clinches Jinglehimer up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alawi works on Jinglehimer's body with a couple of short punches.
Jinglehimer can't break the clinch.
Alawi lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alawi cracks Jinglehimer with a nice body shot.
Alawi lands with a light punch inside.
Jinglehimer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alawi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jinglehimer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alawi.
Alawi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jinglehimer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alawi, as that shot connected.
Alawi has Jinglehimer up against the cage in a clinch.
Alawi gets through Jinglehimer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jinglehimer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tahboule Alawi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Alawi closes the distance and clinches.
Alawi keeps control of Jinglehimer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alawi prevents Jinglehimer from breaking the clinch.
Jinglehimer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jinglehimer.
Jinglehimer tries to pull guard but Alawi holds him up against the cage and eventually Jinglehimer drops back down to his feet.
Jinglehimer jumps guard but Alawi stands there with Jinglehimer around his waist. Jinglehimer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tahboule Alawi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johann Jinglehimer.
Alawi lands with a short shot to the head.
Jinglehimer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alawi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alawi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jinglehimers head.
Jinglehimer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jinglehimer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Alawi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alawi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jinglehimer is trying to pull guard but Alawi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alawi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jinglehimer misses with an elbow strike.
Alawi cracks Jinglehimer with a nice body shot.
Jinglehimer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alawi to keep the fight standing.
Alawi manages to break the clinch.
Alawi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alawi cracks Jinglehimer with a nice body shot.
Jinglehimer being controlled against the cage.
Tahboule Alawi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Alawi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alawi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alawi wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jinglehimer tries to clinch but Alawi moves away
and Alawi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good standup being displayed there by Alawi as he connects with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alawi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alawi thumps Jinglehimer with a low kick.
Alawi drives through and clinches with Jinglehimer against the cage.
Nice body punch from Alawi - that landed with a thud.
Alawi lands a body punch.
Alawi scores with a shoulder strike.
Alawi lands with a left to the head.
Alawi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Alawi as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alawi breaks the clinch.
Alawi darts in and clinches Jinglehimer up against the cage.
Jinglehimer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alawi is keeping busy.
Alawi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alawi breaks from the clinch.
Alawi clinches up with Jinglehimer and pushes him back against the cage.
Alawi lands a right hand.
Jinglehimer has a couple of punches blocked by Alawi.
Alawi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jinglehimers head.
Alawi is working Jinglehimer over against the cage.
Jinglehimer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alawi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tahboule Alawi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alawi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alawi breaks from the clinch.
Alawi moves into the clinch.
A short right from Alawi on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jinglehimer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alawi feints and then cracks Jinglehimer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jinglehimer down.
Alawi moves in looking to clinch but Jinglehimer pushes him off.
Jinglehimer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alawi works Jinglehimer's body with a nice hook.
Alawi lands with a nice combination. Jinglehimer backs away looking to recover.
Alawi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jinglehimer fails with the takedown
and Alawi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tahboule Alawi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alawi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tahboule Alawi!
An out of breath Tahboule Alawi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Waltur Hans (ranked 5788 p4p, 24981 weight class) and Shadow Legend (ranked 524 p4p, 586 weight class). Hans kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is My Heart is Cold - Bad History. Waltur Hans looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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155
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155
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Counter fighter
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Waltur Hans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shadow Legend!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legend thows a body kick. Hans tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hans shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hans was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hans is breathing heavily.
Hans lands an elbow.
Legend is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hans asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hans is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Legend knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Legend is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hans is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Legend has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legend parries the strikes from Hans easily there. Hans is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Legend to escape.
Hans tries for a kimura but Legend is defending well.
Legend wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hans wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Legend, who protects the arm well.
Legend is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hans is controlling him well.
Legend defending against the ground and pound.
Legend is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hans asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hans tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Legend is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hans asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hans remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hans scores with a takedown into Legend's guard.
Legend wants to stand but Hans is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hans slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Legend is trying to get back to his feet.
Hans wants to control for a moment but Legend uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hans is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Legend is just riding it out for now. Hans eventually gives up the hold.
Hans prevents Legend from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Waltur Hans dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hans with a poor takedown
and Legend counters with a one-two to the body.
Hans takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Legend lands a head kick!
Legend takes a swing at Hans's ribcage but misses.
Legend changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hans looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Legend misses with a two punch combination.
Shadow Legend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Legend!
Legend lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Legend goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hans looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend pushes Hans off looking to stand but Hans dives back in and keeps control.
Hans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Legend's head.
Hans seems to be working for a kimura but Legend defends the submission attempt.
Hans looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Waltur Hans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hans wants to take a breather but Legend is having none of it.
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.
Legend looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Legend misses with a wild body shot.
Hans fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Legend to the ground. Hans is now in Legend's guard.
Hans might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Legend is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hans is controlling him.
Hans thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Legend has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hans has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hans prevents Legend from breaking the clinch.
Legend manages to break the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Legend. Hans shrugs it off though.
Some wild striking there from Legend.
Hans takes one to the side of the head.
Legend lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Legend fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Legend lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend fails to land with a series of punches.
Hans wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Waltur Hans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legend stalks Hans and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hans's face. Hans staggers backwards, shaken.
Legend misses with a combination
and Hans counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hans is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Legend has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hans prevents Legend from standing back up.
Legend is staying active underneath Hans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shadow Legend showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Legend lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hans backs up against the cage.
Legend throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hans.
Hans throws a counter high kick but Legend was just alert enough to avoid it.
Shadow Legend seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legend lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Legend lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hans dives in for a single leg takedown but Legend sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hans keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Legend's efforts to push away.
Legend tries to circle away but Hans has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hans wants to take the fight to the mat but Legend manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hans prevents Legend from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Legend's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Legend tries to break the clinch but Hans is controlling the position.
Hans can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waltur Hans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hans has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Legend is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Legend tries to circle away but Hans has him pinned against the cage.
Hans is trying to force a seperation but Legend has the dominant position.
Legend looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Legend wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Legend wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Legend is trying to break the clinch but Hans is controlling him.
Legend has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hans fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hans keeps control of Legend as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hans drops down looking for an ankle pick but Legend pulls his leg out and moves away.
Legend throws a quick inside leg kick.
Legend shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hans eats them both and turns towards Legend to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Legend lands a high kick!
Legend punishes Hans's body with a nice straight punch.
Hans takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legend.
Legend tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legend scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Legend fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hans looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Legend fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Legend throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick from Legend lands but Hans takes it in his stride.
Hans takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Legend throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hans half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Legend lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hans backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend throws a sloppy head kick and Hans moves out of range easily.
Hans tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Legend manages to circle out of the way.
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!
Legend scores with a shot to the body.
Hans closes the distance and clinches.
Legend is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hans is looking to take this one to the mat.
Legend tries to break free but Hans pushes him back against the cage.
Legend looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hans is trying to pull guard but Legend turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Legend tries to break the clinch but Hans is controlling the position.
Legend stops a takedown attempt from Hans.
Hans wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shadow Legend comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Legend 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shadow Legend!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between LaDarius Frank (ranked 24338 p4p, 6690 weight class) and Mislav Olic (ranked 634 p4p, 609 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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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, LaDarius Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mislav Olic!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olic ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
Olic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Frank looks to throw the jab but Olic is out of range.
Frank bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Olic's head.
It looks like Mislav Olic has been cut.
Frank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Olic misses with a hook to the body
and Frank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frank works the jab nicely.
 Olic is rocked!
Olic glances at the clock... BAM! Frank nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Olic crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Olic is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). LaDarius Frank!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josiah Frank (ranked 5324 p4p, 4641 weight class) and James Young (ranked 522 p4p, 492 weight class). The key to victory for Josiah Frank has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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255
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233
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josiah Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Young!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frank jabs Young to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Frank lands a jab to the nose.
Frank works over Young's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like James Young has been cut.
Frank connects with a jab.
A jab from Frank finds it's way through Young's defenses.
Frank lands a big right hand that sends Young crashing to the mat! Frank stays standing though and waves Young back to his feet!
Young is rocked!
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!
Frank connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Young out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josiah Frank!
During a confident post fight interview, Josiah Frank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William S Burroughs (ranked 3481 p4p, 3479 weight class) and Mucak Shanikov (ranked 467 p4p, 466 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William S Burroughs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mucak Shanikov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shanikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burroughs throws a body punch but Shanikov moves out of range.
Shanikov lands a nice hook to Burroughs's body. Burroughs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shanikov lands a head shot.
Shanikov defending well as Burroughs loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shanikov.
It looks like William S Burroughs has been cut.
Shanikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from Shanikov.
Burroughs swinging wildly here.
Shanikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burroughs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Shanikov - just one landing.
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!
Burroughs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burroughs throws a shot from downtown. Shanikov moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burroughs throws a jab when Shanikov was well out of range.
Shanikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burroughs.
Shanikov avoids the body shot from Burroughs.
A little jabbing left from Shanikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shanikov throws a series of punches but Burroughs avoids them all with ease.
Shanikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shanikov thuds his shin into the meat of Burroughs's side.
Shanikov cracks Burroughs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shanikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Burroughs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shanikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Burroughs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shanikov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Burroughs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Burroughs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shanikov lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burroughs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
An inside leg kick lands from Shanikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shanikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Shanikov connects with a single shot there.
Burroughs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shanikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shanikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Burroughs's head.
Burroughs is rocked!
Shanikov steps in with a hook that catches Burroughs right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Shanikov follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Burroughs looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mucak Shanikov!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nyrkki Rauta (ranked 990 p4p, 1743 weight class) and Ray Ruthlessness (ranked 148 p4p, 252 weight class). Ruthlessness has chosen Meek Mill - Going Bad (feat. Drake) as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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180
5 - 0 - 0 |
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175
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyrkki Rauta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Ruthlessness!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruthlessness shoots in but Rauta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Rauta misses the target.
Rauta just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruthlessness tries to close the distance and clinch but Rauta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rauta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ruthlessness connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rauta scrambles back to his feet.
Ray Ruthlessness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruthlessness changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rauta looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rauta is trying to get back to half guard.
Ruthlessness throws a strike aimed at the side of Rauta's head but Rauta avoids it well.
Ruthlessness working the ground and pound but Rauta is defending the strikes.
Ruthlessness working the strikes but Rauta uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ruthlessness misses with a head shot. Rauta uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruthlessness loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruthlessness trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruthlessness lands a couple of digs.
Ruthlessness is looking to work some ground and pound but Rauta has wrist control.
Ruthlessness is looking to work some ground and pound but Rauta has wrist control.
Ruthlessness wants to control from the top but Rauta keeps moving.
Ruthlessness must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruthlessness throwing strikes from guard but Rauta blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruthlessness makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rauta is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Beasties that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ruthlessness landing some decent shots from guard.
Ruthlessness postures up in Rauta's guard and throws a big left but Rauta blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rauta is pulling down on Ruthlessness's head. It's preventing any offense from Ruthlessness, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ruthlessness lands a nice looking body shot.
Rauta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness throws the left hand but Rauta avoids the punch easily.
Rauta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ruthlessness connects with a crisp jab.
Ruthlessness dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruthlessness is looking to clinch but Rauta is avoiding it.
Rauta thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rauta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ruthlessness.
A slow jab from Ruthlessness misses its intended target.
Ruthlessness lands a jab to the nose.
Ruthlessness lands with a hook. Rauta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ruthlessness tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rauta was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruthlessness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rauta scores with a nice head shot.
Ruthlessness thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Rauta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruthlessness dives in and grabs Rauta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rauta pushes down on Ruthlessness's head and hops out.
Rauta jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nyrkki Rauta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness misses with a takedown attempt
and Rauta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck for Ruthlessness with that takedown attempt.
Ruthlessness forces Rauta back against the cage and clinches.
Ruthlessness tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruthlessness lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Rauta blocks a body shot from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruthlessness lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rauta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruthlessness backwards.
Rauta is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rauta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruthlessness backwards.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ruthlessness misses with the head strike.
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!
Ruthlessness swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Rauta.
Rauta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruthlessness tries to work over Rauta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruthlessness lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ruthlessness lands an uppercut.
Ruthlessness throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Rauta.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruthlessness softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rauta digs a right hand into Ruthlessness's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ruthlessness's gas tank.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Ruthlessness dominated that round.
That's time! Rauta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ruthlessness takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ruthlessness throws a lazy right hand but Rauta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruthlessness scores with a decent looking hook.
Rauta works the jab nicely.
Rauta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ray Ruthlessness seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruthlessness tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rauta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rauta connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ruthlessness darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ruthlessness just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Ruthlessness.
Rauta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rauta lands a lovely overhand right.
Ruthlessness misses the jab.
Rauta is looking to counter punch.
Ruthlessness ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruthlessness steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rauta.
Ruthlessness tries to clinch up but Rauta circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Rauta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rauta lands with a cross.
Ruthlessness scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruthlessness moves away from the strike by Rauta.
Ruthlessness swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rauta.
Rauta cracks a nice hook into Ruthlessness's ribs.
Rauta throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ruthlessness moves in looking to clinch but Rauta pushes him off.
Rauta throws a hook but Ruthlessness blocks it.
Ruthlessness throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruthlessness lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rauta lands with an uppercut that bounces Ruthlessness off the cage and back into range.
Ruthlessness is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruthlessness closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ruthlessness.
Rauta wants to stall.
Ruthlessness working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rauta slowing the pace effectively.
Rauta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rauta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ruthlessness moves into the clinch successfully.
Ruthlessness swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruthlessness swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruthlessness swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ray Ruthlessness seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rauta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ruthlessness tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Rauta.
Rauta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruthlessness doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rauta looking to stall.
Ruthlessness lands with a right to the head.
Ruthlessness throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruthlessness tries to throw a body punch but Rauta avoids it by throwing Ruthlessness back against the cage.
Rauta scores with a shot to the side of Ruthlessness's head.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruthlessness.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rauta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Ruthlessness is working for takedown but Rauta is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.
Rauta breaks from the clinch.
Ruthlessness changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rauta tries to avoid it but Ruthlessness manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rauta to the ground. Rauta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nyrkki Rauta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness missing with a left hand there. Rauta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruthlessness misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rauta cracks Ruthlessness with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruthlessness chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rauta can pounce on him.
Ruthlessness might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruthlessness swings widly with a right hand
letting Rauta counter with a right hand.
Rauta blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rauta.
Rauta tries to keep at a distance but Ruthlessness has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ruthlessness misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike.
Ruthlessness tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rauta's elbow.
Come on Rauta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rauta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rauta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ruthlessness ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruthlessness swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruthlessness closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ruthlessness lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruthlessness swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nyrkki Rauta will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Ruthlessness lands a nice looking body shot.
Ruthlessness with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rauta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruthlessness moves out of range of the strikes.
Rauta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rauta throws a head kick that misses.
Ruthlessness appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ruthlessness is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rauta tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rauta lands with a hook. Ruthlessness tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rauta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rauta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruthlessness scores with a jab to the head.
Ruthlessness stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rauta.
Ruthlessness moves to clinch but Rauta breaks away
and Rauta counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rauta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruthlessness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruthlessness darts in looking for a takedown but Rauta gets double underhooks and turns Ruthlessness into the cage.
Rauta's corner calls for a 1-2. Rauta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ruthlessness chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rauta can pounce on him.
Rauta throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness throws a big shot that misses.
Ruthlessness misses with a right hand
and Rauta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rauta lands with a straight right. Ruthlessness didn't see that one coming.
Ruthlessness misses with a body punch
and Rauta counters with a good, hard body kick but Ruthlessness shrugs it off.
Rauta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ruthlessness throws a hook but Rauta avoids it easily.
Rauta swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rauta circles away.
Nyrkki Rauta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Ruthlessness.
Rauta throws a head kick that misses.
Rauta lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruthlessness wants to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rauta. That's going to slow Ruthlessness down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rauta, as that shot connected.
Rauta misses with a straight left.
Rauta misses with a hook
and Ruthlessness counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A solid body kick from Rauta.
Ruthlessness shoots and misses
and Rauta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ruthlessness takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruthlessness throws the left hand but Rauta avoids the punch easily.
Rauta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruthlessness.
And Ruthlessness tries to counter it with a takedown but Rauta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rauta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruthlessness in his tracks.
Nyrkki Rauta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rauta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rauta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness checks a leg kick.
And Ruthlessness tries to counter it with a takedown but Rauta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rauta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruthlessness with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rauta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rauta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruthlessness thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruthlessness gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ruthlessness being controlled against the cage.
Rauta has had enough of the clinch but Ruthlessness keeps him there for the moment.
Rauta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruthlessness tries to throw a body punch but Rauta avoids it by throwing Ruthlessness back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruthlessness wants to take the fight to the mat but Rauta manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ruthlessness has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rauta seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ruthlessness can turn it around.
Rauta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rauta tries to throw a body punch but Ruthlessness avoids it by throwing Rauta back against the cage.
Ruthlessness misses with the head strike.
Rauta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Rauta.
Ruthlessness jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rauta walks away with a smile on his face. Ruthlessness gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ruthlessness wants to clinch.
Rauta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruthlessness throws a hook to the side of Rauta's head but Rauta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruthlessness throws a hook but Rauta blocks it.
Ruthlessness checks a leg kick.
Ruthlessness throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rauta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nyrkki Rauta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rauta has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Nyrkki Rauta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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