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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Aittosumu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soviet Russia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russia has chosen Soviet National Anthem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Good in bed |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Aittosumu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Soviet Russia!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russia shoots for a takedown but Aittosumu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aittosumu closes the distance and clinches.
Aittosumu jumps guard.
Russia wants to pass the guard but Aittosumu is keeping the position.
Russia wanted to stand there but Aittosumu had control of the position.
Aittosumu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Russia is controlling him.
Russia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aittosumu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aittosumu controlling Russia's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aittosumu is trying to keep Russia in close.
Aittosumu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aittosumu managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Russia fails to land the takedown.
Aittosumu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aittosumu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Russia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aittosumu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gary Aittosumu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soviet Russia.
Aittosumu gets a clinch.
Russia can't get the takedown.
Russia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aittosumu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aittosumu leaning against his opponent.
Aittosumu working Russia over with knees to the body.
Aittosumu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aittosumu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aittosumu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aittosumu showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aittosumu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russia kicks Aittosumu off and gets back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Aittosumu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big left from Russia misses.
Russia misses with a takedown attempt
and Russia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Russia looks gassed!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Aittosumu!
Russia misses with the combination.
Aittosumu scores a takedown into full mount!
Russia defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Aittosumu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aittosumu throws some wild stikes that Russia manages to avoid easily.
Russia can't escape the position.
Aittosumu wants to control the pace but Russia is squirming around nicely.
Aittosumu moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Russia has worked his arm free - good work by Russia!
Aittosumu lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aittosumu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aittosumu lands an elbow.
Aittosumu tries for a kimura but Russia is defending well.
Russia is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aittosumu is controlling him well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aittosumu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Russia rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aittosumu's guard! Nice work there by Russia!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Aittosumu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Russia feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Aittosumu seems keen to control Russia's posture.
Russia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aittosumu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Russia is looking to work some ground and pound but Aittosumu has wrist control.
Aittosumu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russia lands a couple of elbows.
Russia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Russia scoring with some ground and pound.
Aittosumu trying to control the position.
Aittosumu is pulling down on Russia's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russia throws a strike but Aittosumu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Russia wants to get back to his feet but Aittosumu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aittosumu wants to control from the top but Russia keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Russia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aittosumu throws a strike but Russia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aittosumu trying to control the position here.
Aittosumu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russia.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Russia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Russia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Russia looking to pass the guard.
Russia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Russia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aittosumu is fending him off so far but Russia persists. Nope, Aittosumu circles away and we're back to standing.
Gary Aittosumu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aittosumu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Russia.
Russia is breathing heavily.
Russia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aittosumu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Aittosumu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Aittosumu wants to control from the top but Russia keeps moving.
Russia keeping full guard, as Aittosumu tries to pass.
Russia looking for a sweep. Not yet Russia, not yet.
Aittosumu lands a couple of digs.
Aittosumu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aittosumu tries to free his leg and advance position but Russia is retaining full guard.
Aittosumu pushing down on Russia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Aittosumu trying to control the action but Russia is working from the bottom.
Russia manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Russia swats away the attempt to clinch by Aittosumu.
Russia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aittosumu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Soviet Russia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Russia throws out a loose jab but Aittosumu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russia shoots for a takedown but Aittosumu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Russia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aittosumu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aittosumu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aittosumu closes the distance and pushes Russia back into the cage.
Aittosumu turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Russia is not content to let Aittosumu control the position.
Aittosumu looking to control but instead Russia has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Aittosumu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Russia defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aittosumu trying to control from half guard but Russia is working away.
Aittosumu lands strikes from half guard.
Aittosumu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Russia defending well though.
Russia pushes Aittosumu off and gets back to his feet.
Russia shoots in but no luck this time.
Soviet Russia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Russia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aittosumu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gary Aittosumu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soviet Russia.
Russia tries for a takedown but Aittosumu circles away easily
and Aittosumu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aittosumu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aittosumu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aittosumu wants to control but Russia is keeping him busy.
Aittosumu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Russia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aittosumu.
Aittosumu is trying to control the action in half guard but Russia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aittosumu wants to pass to mount but Russia is defending the position.
Russia is trying to control but can't.
Gary Aittosumu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Russia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aittosumu. Aittosumu obviously looking to wear him down.
Aittosumu moves into the clinch successfully.
Aittosumu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Russia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aittosumu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four 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.
Russia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aittosumu.
Aittosumu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aittosumu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Russia uses from the top position.
Russia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Russia preventing the sweep.
Russia wants to stand but Aittosumu is controlling his posture from full guard.
Russia preventing the sweep.
Russia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aittosumu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Aittosumu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aittosumu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Aittosumu!
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energy
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hype
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