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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teuvo Turunen (ranked 959 p4p, 1439 weight class) and Ruslan Danilov (ranked 148 p4p, 205 weight class). Ruslan Danilov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Teuvo Turunen's chin.
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World class 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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teuvo Turunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danilov walks into a left hand.
Turunen throws the kick towards the body but Danilov avoids it.
Danilov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Danilov showed some decent athleticism there.
Danilov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Danilov trying to pass the guard but Turunen defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danilov is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danilov throwing strikes from guard but Turunen blocks nicely.
Danilov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Danilov postures up in Turunen's guard and throws a big left but Turunen blocks it.
Danilov trying to control but Turunen is working from the bottom.
Danilov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Danilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Turunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turunen wants to stand but Danilov is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turunen lands with a right hand.
Turunen blocks the body kick.
Turunen scores with a jab. Danilov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Danilov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
Turunen lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Turunen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danilov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turunen.
Nice shot lands for Danilov.
Danilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turunen was well out of range. Poor timing from Danilov.
Danilov throws a wild body kick that Turunen sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danilov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turunen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Teuvo Turunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turunen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Danilov moves out of range of the leg kick from Turunen.
Danilov pushes Turunen up against the cage in a clinch.
Turunen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danilov's elbow.
Turunen swings wildly with an uppercut but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danilov looking to throw knees to the head but Turunen is blocking nicely.
Turunen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danilov's elbow.
Turunen lands with a right to the head.
Danilov blocking some punches.
Danilov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turunen is defending well for now.
Danilov misses with an elbow over the top.
Turunen pushes Danilov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turunen lands a left hand.
Danilov crunches a lovely knee into Turunen's ribcage.
Turunen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Danilov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danilov looking to throw knees to the head but Turunen is blocking nicely.
Turunen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Danilov blocks an uppercut.
Turunen lands an uppercut.
Danilov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turunen.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turunen as Danilov tries to tie him up.
Danilov prevents a body shot from Turunen.
Danilov tries to work over Turunen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turunen tries to work over Danilov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turunen prevents a body shot from Danilov.
Danilov stalling in the clinch but Turunen improves position.
Turunen blocks the elbow strike.
Turunen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turunen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Danilov misses with a punch to the body.
Danilov trying to land knees to the body.
Danilov presses Turunen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turunen misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teuvo Turunen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Danilov shoots in for a takedown but Turunen shows good takedown defense.
Danilov is looking to slow Turunen down with leg kicks.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turunen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Danilov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Teuvo Turunen is winning the standup battle so far.
Danilov misses with a hook.
Danilov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turunen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Turunen connects with a solid leg kick.
Danilov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turunen cracks Danilov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turunen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Danilov blocks a jab.
Turunen throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turunen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turunen. That's going to slow Danilov down.
Turunen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danilov can do to turn this around?
Both fighters circling a little - Danilov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Danilov connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Danilov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danilov misses with a head kick.
Jab from Turunen.
Danilov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses.
Turunen just misses with a punch to the body.
Danilov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Turunen slips under a jab.
Turunen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice takedown defense from Turunen. No joy for Danilov on that attempt.
Turunen throws a series of punches but Danilov moves out of range.
Turunen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Turunen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turunen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danilov dives in and grabs Turunen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turunen pushes down on Danilov's head and hops out.
Teuvo Turunen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Danilov.
Turunen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Danilov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Danilov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Turunen leaves Danilov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turunen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Turunen looks to land a left hand but Danilov moved out of range nicely.
Turunen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turunen avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Danilov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Danilov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Danilov ducks right into an uppercut from Turunen.
Danilov wants to clinch.
Danilov throws a hook but Turunen avoids it easily.
Danilov tries a head kick but it misses.
Danilov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turunen's sensitive parts.
Teuvo Turunen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turunen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turunen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Danilov checks it well.
Turunen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turunen loads up on a big right hand but Danilov slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danilov takes a swing at Turunen's ribcage but misses.
Turunen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Danilov is able to avoid easily.
Danilov misses with a hook. Turunen ducked under it nicely.
Turunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danilov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turunen stalks Danilov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Danilov's face. Danilov staggers backwards, shaken.
No joy there for Turunen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danilov lands a leg kick that knocks Turunen off balance momentarily.
Danilov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turunen misses with a head kick.
Danilov misses with an uppercut. Turunen saw that one coming.
Turunen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danilov.
Danilov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turunen connects with a body shot.
Turunen misses with a body shot.
Danilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turunen moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Turunen avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Turunen misses with a head kick.
Turunen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Danilov to counter with a crisp jab.
Danilov misses with an uppercut.
Turunen avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Turunen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Danilov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turunen.
Danilov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Danilov misses the shot to the body.
Turunen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danilov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turunen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danilov.
Turunen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turunen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turunen connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Danilov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danilov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turunen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Danilov if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teuvo Turunen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.
A head kick misses from Danilov.
Danilov throws a lazy head kick
letting Turunen counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Turunen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danilov defending well as Turunen loads up on a big left hand.
Turunen sets himself, and Danilov steps forward looking for the clinch! Turunen avoids it this time.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turunen.
Turunen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turunen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Danilov blocks the body kick.
Turunen avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Turunen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turunen takes a swing at Danilov's ribcage but misses.
Turunen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Danilov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Danilov shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen throws a lazy right hand but Danilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turunen blocks a jab.
Danilov needs to keep his hands up - Turunen had a free shot at his head there.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
Danilov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danilov misses with a body kick.
Danilov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turunen. Turunen obviously looking to wear him down.
Danilov tries to land a body kick
and Danilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turunen tries to clinch up but Danilov circles away and keeps his distance.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses.
Turunen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Danilov.
Turunen misses with the combination.
Danilov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Danilov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turunen throws a hook but Danilov avoids it easily.
Turunen looks to land a body kick but Danilov moved away.
Danilov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turunen.
Danilov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turunen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turunen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Danilov counters with a shoot takedown. Turunen fights it but they end up in guard.
Danilov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Teuvo Turunen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danilov throwing strikes from guard but Turunen blocks nicely.
Danilov trying to control but Turunen is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Danilov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turunen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Danilov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Danilov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turunen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body kick there by Turunen.
Danilov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turunen works the jab nicely.
Turunen throws a leg kick that misses.
Danilov ducks under a wild hook from Turunen.
Both fighters circling a little - Danilov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Turunen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danilov.
Turunen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danilov just misses with a punch to the body.
Turunen misses with a body shot
and Danilov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danilov throws a head kick but Turunen moves out of range.
A jab from Turunen misses.
Danilov misses with a kick to the body
and Turunen counters with a nice uppercut.
Danilov keeps Turunen at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turunen misses with a body kick.
Turunen avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Danilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turunen cracks a nice hook into Danilov's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turunen. Danilov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turunen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Danilov doesn't seem bothered though.
Turunen lands a front kick.
Turunen gets caught flat footed, as Danilov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Turunen is trying to keep Danilov in close.
Turunen being controlled here, momentarily.
Danilov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teuvo Turunen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turunen, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teuvo Turunen!
A victorious Teuvo Turunen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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